Air India will join Star Alliance

State-owned airline Air India is on its way to becoming a member of the Star Alliance . Star Alliance is an association of the world's 28 major airlines . Members of the organization's meeting in Vienna on Air India from becoming a unanimous decision to stop the suspension order was canceled . Simultaneously, Air India will start the process of joining the organization .


Air India to become a member of the Star Alliance passengers will have many advantages . Under the Star Alliance network to 1,328 airports in 195 countries with 21,900 flights a day are thriving .
Star Alliance was formed in 1997 . It is the largest organization in the world airlines . The member airlines, passengers can enjoy the ease of use of shared facilities . The member airlines frequent flyer Silver and Gold status by travelers get the chance to gain privileges .
Existing Star Alliance members Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines , United Airlines , U.S. Airways , Swiss , South African Airways , Thai Airways offers . In addition , Air Canada , Air China , Air New Zealand , ANA , sharpener Airlines , Austrian , Avieanka , Brussels Airlines , Copa Airlines , Croatia Airlines , Egypt Air , EVA Air , LOT Polish Airlines , is also its members.

Etihad will have 5 Boeing 777 of Air India

Air India, Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi 's five largest aircraft Boeing 777 soon, the government may decide to sell . According to sources, the proposal before the Cabinet for approval soon be placed .
Gulf Air India earlier this month, the company has finalized the deal . Now it is important to allow the government . Etihad earlier 24 per cent stake in domestic carrier Jet Airways . Air India and Etihad financial details of the deal have not given aircraft . But it is estimated that the five large- sized aircraft sales to Air India to get Rs 2,000 crore . The average age of the fleet is six years . The funds of the Company will partially pay off his debts .


Both airlines had signed a letter of intent in October . National carrier after it was approved by the Board . Etihad supply these planes next year from March to April will begin .

Etihad already long passages such as these planes by June next year, Abu Dhabi - Los Angeles announced the figure . The aircraft can fly at a time of 17 thousand kilometers . To reduce the debt burden of Air India plans to sell eight large aircraft . The first tender issued by the company showed no interest in any company . Etihad to tender for the second time wanted to buy five aircraft .