Aneesh Phadnis

Mumbai

Journalist at The Hindu Business Line

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Sweet deal for fliers as IndiGo sells its biz class seats at economy rates

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Aneesh Phadnis

1 hour agoIn a tense IPL match on Tuesday at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya found himself on the wrong side of history. Known for his all-round skills, Pandya bowled an over that stretched to an unbelievable 11 deliveries, marking a rare feat in IPL history. His over, which …
Business jet owners search for new home on Mumbai exit

2 months 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 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

Mar 21, 2025 | 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.