Aneesh Phadnis

Mumbai

Journalist at The Hindu Business Line

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Business jet owners search for new home on Mumbai exit

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Aneesh Phadnis

Indian vacations costing more than foreign trips? Investor Basant Maheshwari calls out 'scam hotel rates in India'As more Indians consider their summer travel plans, a growing number are voicing concerns about the soaring costs of holidaying within the country. …
Hyatt Hotels to launch all inclusive resorts in India

2 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Aneesh Phadnis

NowThe Latest: Asian markets fall as Trump's tariffs roil global tradeAsian markets plunged on Monday following last week’s two-day meltdown on Wall Street, and President Donald Trump said he won’t back down on the sweeping new tariffs he announced on April 2 that have roiled global trade.
IOC to fast track sustainable aviation fuel production

3 weeks ago | thehindubusinessline.com | Aneesh Phadnis

The first batch of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) could be available before next March with Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) implementing a co-processing method for its production. While IOC has tied up with LanzaJet to produce SAF using alcohol-to-jet technology, State oil marketing company is Parallelly working on more cost effective co-processing method to fast track the availability of SAF before introduction of government mandate.
Hoteliers get fast and furious in adding rooms

3 weeks ago | thehindubusinessline.com | Aishwarya Kumar |Janaki Krishnan |Aneesh Phadnis

Just last week, the Ladhani group (Coca-Cola’s largest bottler), which owns the Taj Hotel and Convention Centre in Agra, announced ₹3,000 crore investment to open more hotels. From 500 currently, it plans to have 1,500 rooms within three years, including two new resorts in Rishikesh in partnership with the Oberoi hotels group. It also plans to bring either a Ritz Carlton or Four Seasons to Agra.
SpiceJet says fleet restoration plan on track

3 weeks ago | thehindubusinessline.com | Aneesh Phadnis

SpiceJet is making steady progress in ungrounding its fleet, the airline has said as it continues to settle payment disputes with aircraft and engine lessors. “SpiceJet’s return to service programme is firmly on track. We are making steady progress ungrounding our fleet. We are working with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and maintenance repair and overhaul units (MRO) partners to restore B737 NG, B737 Max and Q400 aircraft,” an airline spokesperson said.
Air India to skip Noida airport for now, will focus on traffic growth at Delhi

4 weeks ago | thehindubusinessline.com | Aneesh Phadnis

Air India will continue operating from Delhi and will not launch flights from Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar upon its expected opening in June. In the immediate, Air India’s focus is on maximising traffic growth at its Delhi hub by opening new routes and tweaking schedules. While Air India will operate solely from Delhi, its no frill brand Air India Express will operate from Noida and Hindon airports in addition to Delhi.
Air India modifies travel policy, opens more premium seats for sale

1 month ago | thehindubusinessline.com | Aneesh Phadnis

Mumbai All Air India employees including its top management will travel in economy class on domestic routes from April 1 as the airline alters its travel policies. The move, which is expected to free up more premium economy and business class seats for sale, will come into effect in two phases in April and June. This comes in the backdrop of retrofit in aircraft, improvement in on time performance and increased demand for premium cabins.
Airlines reluctant to share airfare data with government

1 month ago | thehindubusinessline.com | Aneesh Phadnis

India’s largest private airlines are unwilling to share ticket-wise airfare data of the past two years with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) citing risks to confidentiality and airline competitiveness. Instead of a full disclosure, the airlines have offered to submit an analysis of the percentage of tickets sold in various fare slabs on different routes.
Heathrow shutdown disrupts 37 flights between India and UK

1 month ago | thehindubusinessline.com | Aneesh Phadnis

As many as 37 flights ( two-way) between India and the UK will be impacted on Friday, as London Heathrow Airport will be closed for 24 hours following a fire in an electrical substation that supplies power to it. Air India, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Air Canada operate flights between India and London Heathrow Airport. The aircraft bound for London on Friday either diverted or returned to base. Flights due to take off in the afternoon have been cancelled.
Air india & Air New Zealand partners to boost connectivity between 2 countries

1 month ago | thehindubusinessline.com | Aneesh Phadnis

Air New Zealand expects continued growth in traffic from India driven by increase in leisure travel and business ties, the airline said as it announced a codeshare partnership with Air India on Wednesday. However, non-stop flights between the countries are expected to start only by 2028 with deliveries of new long range aircraft. As per industry data, around 350,000 passengers flew between India and New Zealand in CY 2024.