Air India has taken several steps to make its operation profitable which include withdrawing flights that does not meet fuel or variable costs, adjusting schedule in line with seasonal demand and offering discounts to corporate travellers among others, government said today.
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha, said joining of Air India to the club of global airlines 'Star Alliance' would give the national carrier leverage to get good seat factor, was also a step towards becoming profitable.
Other measures include launching of promotional and competitive fares as well as enhancing facilities for passengers such as web check-in option and flight tracking system, he said.
Sharma, however, did not share the total number of profit or loss making routes of Air India.
18/03/15 PTI/NDTV
Minister of State for Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha, said joining of Air India to the club of global airlines 'Star Alliance' would give the national carrier leverage to get good seat factor, was also a step towards becoming profitable.
Other measures include launching of promotional and competitive fares as well as enhancing facilities for passengers such as web check-in option and flight tracking system, he said.
Sharma, however, did not share the total number of profit or loss making routes of Air India.
18/03/15 PTI/NDTV
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