Air India in advanced talks with Star Alliance: Patel

New Delhi: Newly merged national carrier Air India is in advanced talks to formally join global airline grouping Star Alliance - a move which would immensely benefit its customers, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said on Friday.
"They (Air India) are keen that they join a major alliance and are in advanced talks with Star Alliance. Joining such an alliance will enhance its reputation which would provide immense benefits to the passengers," he said.
The new entity, which completed all legal processes of the merger on Friday, would have to work hard not only to become the best in Asia, but the best in the world, Patel said.
As most of the capacity which is being inducted will be replacing the ageing fleet, Air India will have to add more capacity for expansion and will get all support from the government for the same, the Minister said.
24/08/07 PTI/Times of India

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