Air India releases details of turnaround plan

Air India announced (10-Aug-2009) the following details of its turnaround plan:

• Aircraft:
  • Early retirement of old aircraft, including leased aircraft;
  • Continued acquisition of new equipment, featuring "best-in-class passenger amenities";
• Network:
  • Route network and capacity rationalisation;
  • Retiming flights to offer improved connectivity between domestic and international services;
• Inflight product/service enhancements:
  • Improved on-time performance and "enhanced customer touch point experience";
• Other activities:
  • Focus on increased revenue generation through allied businesses including cargo, engineering and ground handling. [more at IndiaAviation.aero]