Air India to start talks on joining Star Alliance

Mumbai: Star Alliance has lifted the suspension on Air India's entry into the global airline body, the national carrier said on Friday, bringing hopes for the loss-making airline to expand its global presence even as its margins are getting squeezed in the domestic market.
"With this decision, final process for eventual entry of Air India has begun. Once the airline becomes a member, Air India passengers will enjoy enormous benefits, including seamless transfers while travelling across the world, more frequent flyer mileage points, code sharing leading to a wider choice of flights and access to facilities at over 1,000 lounges worldwide," said the carrier in a statement.
"The market in India is now showing signs of stabilisation. Today we see an Air India which has successfully completed its merger with Indian Airlines and is building up a new fleet that forms the basis for a much improved level of service.
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