In Brief

‘We Will Fly Direct To Secondary Cities’
M Thiagarajan, a qualified pilot with a passion for aviation, is gearing up to launch Paramount Airways based in Coimbatore. In conversation with S Nithya Kamakshi, he talks about the airline's forthcoming plans.

Frequencies And More On Singapore Airlines Agenda
Indian aviation in the early years was a very regulated market. But the recent deregulation has resulted in increased connectivity and even greater competition. "This," explained B K Ong, GM (India) for Singapore Airlines, "has made India a very potent market."

IATA Cautions Against AAI’s Myopic Approach
IATA has cautioned against Airport Authority of India's (AAI) policy regarding aeronautical charges as well as planning airport restructuring in light of the developments on the international front.

Qatar Airways Commences Delhi Operations
Following the successful conclusion of bilateral aviation discussions between the governments of Qatar and India, Qatar Airways has expanded its services to India by launching flights to New Delhi seven times a week.

Lufthansa Introduces In-Flight Culinary Initiatives
The German flagship carrier Lufthansa, that operates 32 direct flights a week to India, has announced the launch of a series of in-flight culinary initiatives on outbound flights from India. These initiatives will assist passengers in choosing the right meal on board.

Indian Airports: Times Are A Changing
With existing airlines expanding their service routes and new ones trying to wriggle in, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) is rushing to decongest crowded airports. While on one hand, the AAI has directed airlines to shift their base to smaller cities instead of putting pressure on Delhi and Mumbai alone, airports in other cities are being upgraded.

Austrian Airlines To Begin Five Weekly Flights Ex-Mumbai
After having shifted their headquarters to Mumbai from Delhi, Austrian Airlines plans to launch its five weekly flights ex-Mumbai from September 1, 2005.

Emirates Contemplates India As Secondary Hub
The Indian aviation scenario looks promising than ever before. And attempting to take the tide at flood, Emirates Airlines is contemplating India as its secondary hub.