On November 2, department of investment and public asset management secretary Tuhin Kanta Panda said it would no longer be mandatory for government employees to travel by Air India after its privatisation. Also Read: Air India Boeing pilots warn of mass protest on non-payment of arrearsIndia has eight airlines in various sectors apart from some regional carriers primarily focused on a few routes under the government’s Udaan scheme. A circular of the Lok Sabha secretariat dated November 5, said, “All the officers are thereby requested to purchase air tickets in cash from Air India/Indian Airlines counter or from three agents, i.e. Air India operates a ticket counter inside Parliament to cater to MPs. The Union government sold the ailing Air India to Tata Sons last month.

Source: Hindustan Times November 10, 2021 07:03 UTC