Stir-hit AI ready to spread its wings

New Delhi: After operating on a truncated schedule for more than three months, country’s national carrier Air India (AI) is set to resume full operations. Destinations like Hong Kong, Seoul and New York which were suspended following the 59-day long strike of the pilots will be reopened soon.
The airline will also be activating its entire fleet of Boeing 777s. These aircraft were grounded after the pilots’ strike crippled AI’s operations. The national carrier currently has 20 Boeing 777s including eight 777 LRs (Long Range) and 12777 ERs (Extended Range), which will be pressed back into service.
“We will begin our services on routes like Hong King, Seoul, Osaka in the first phase starting August 21 which will be followed by operations to New York, Frankfurt and Paris,” a senior AI official said.
14/08/12 Daily News & Analysis

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