Shape up to face rising competition: Patel to AI

New Delhi: With Kingfisher-Deccan combine set to begin overseas flights and Jet already establishing itself as an international carrier, the national carrier has been told to shape up for increased competition. Post merger, even the load factors of Air India-domestic (erstwhile Indian Airlines) are falling sharply and have been the lowest among all domestic carriers this year.
On Friday, aviation minister Praful Patel wrote an open letter to all Air Indians: “This is an era of competition, not only in aviation, but in virtually every sector.” He also wrote, “We have seen public companies compete with private enterprises and have seen many successful PSUs emerging in spite of the competition. This sector, as you, know was opened up 15 years ago.” Interestingly this letter came as AI unions took exception to Patel's ‘‘perform or perish'' remarks for airline that were made recently.
“But it seems you have heard only the two words ‘perform or perish' of my total interview and have chosen to react. Well, my understanding of the English language may not be as perfect as that of some of the signatories to the letter, who probably come from an English speaking background, unlike mine.”
21/06/08 Times of India

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Categories: NACIL Jun 2008