Chocks-on ....June2, 2013

What they said about….Our Air India …..……

1.       Prof. Ravindra H. Dholakia- Recently appointed independent Director of AI :   

….my role will be of a pressure group. And I will share the perspective of the stakeholders that include the citizens and customers as well…..”

 ….“Air India may not be a low cost carrier. But, it will have to compromise on being a full service carrier if it has to cut costs…..”

 ….”dynamic pricing, I mean the tickets are automatically upgraded for a fee if the business class or first class is under-booked. This should be made applicable not only for loyal customers but for everybody….”    (THE STATESMEN- JUNE 1, 2013 )

2.       Mr. Rohit Nandan – C.M.D. , Air India

         

…. “It is not that we are going to implement all the recommendations ( Dholakia Comm.) at one go. For that we have appointed a committee,”   (THE STATESMEN- JUNE 1, 2013 )

3.        Cargonews Asia - Emirates overtakes Air India in market share

…. “national carrier Air India may be left behind in seizing the international opportunity as international operations account for 80 percent of its losses due to key structural viability issues on its overseas routes….”    ( CARGONEWS ASIA- JUNE 2, 2013 )

4.       Reduced Mobility Rights – Are Airlines Fuelling Wheelchair Abuse

…..To further complicate things, the vast majority of Air India passengers simply require a meet and assist type of service. However, this service is not complimentary, therefore passengers are steered to request free wheelchair assistance. Airlines like Air India negatively affect delivery of assistance to passengers with disabilities……”

5.       Mr. Rohit Nandan, CMD, Air India – on the recent Jet Etihad deal….

The recent changes in the Indian aviation scenario have thrown up fresh challenges.  But I am confident, taking into account the resilient strength we have, that we are competent to face these challenges…… The challenges posed by new alliances, trans-border agreements and other developments in the aviation sector will be faced by us effectively.  We are planning to expand aggressively this year.  Our operations are based on direct flights model, which provides a better product to our passengers.  We expect that our offer of a better product and service will be a winning combination…….  

What happened in…..Our Air India …..……

6.       Air India Management – SAP- New 8 Digit Staff Numbers for all employees

…..It gives us immense pleasure to inform that the Payroll module of SAP has

 gone live successfully w.e.f. April 2013.  In the SAP system, all the employees have been assigned new 8 digit staff numbers. It is pertinent that employees quote these SAP Staff numbers in all their future transactions. New list of Staff Numbers released and circulated……….( MAY 31, 2013 )

7.       Air India Global Sales Managers Conference

…….All AI Sales Managers from across the network were called for a Sales Meeting in Delhi, to take stock of the performance in 2012-13, product plans & corporate objectives for the current year 2013-14, exhorting all participants to steer AI to enhance revenues even further….with a clear focus on improving Customer Service and interface……

8.       Mr. Rohit Nandan, CMD’s Message to the Employees

….. Our performances during March 2013 are very encouraging – our loads being higher even than the airline with the highest market share.  The performance is duly reflected in our financials.  In 2012-13, we end with an EBIDTA (Earnings before interest depreciation taxes and amortization) positive to the tune of Rs. 19.45 Crores, as compared to a Rs. 2236 Crores loss in the previous fiscal……

Whats happening with….Our Country Cousins …..……

9.       Neil Mills – CEO Spice Jet – about Indian Aviation…..

…..Quarter 3 is a strong seasonal quarter for the aviation industry and Quarter 4 the weakest…”

10.   Jet Airways -Mr. Sudheer Raghavan, Chief Commercial Officer, - on enhanced opportunities for earning miles for Jet Privelege members with 6 New Partners….

…. In keeping with its commitment to continually offer guests unmatched lifestyle experiences, JetPrivilege is delighted to welcome leading brands in the retail, travel and publishing to its growing list of partners. This partnership positions us amongst the leading frequent flyer programmes in the region, with our high value propositions…..

11.   Air Asia – Passenger D.Shoko, New York City 

…..Anytime you consider buying a ticket for AirAsia flight, think twice as on average you should be prepared to pay between 2-2.5 times the published fare. AirAsia has every possible fee or charge imaginable!.....   ( TRIP ADVISOR, UK – JUNE 1,  2013 )

12.   Kingfisher Airlines – Spokesperson

….Kingfisher Airlines loses another R 21.42 billion ( $382 Million ), highest ever, in the quarter ending 31 March 2013, compared to R 11.52 billion last year…..Most of the airlines 4,000 employees have not been paid since July 2012……

 & What about a little Laughter- Airline Ishtyle …..……

13.   From the Captain of Delta Business Express, after flight touchdown…..

"Thank you for flying Delta Business Express. We hope you enjoyed giving us the business as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride."