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Airport delivers petition in bid to bring back Air India

Birmingham Post — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:22:00 GMT

A 20,000 signature petition is today being delivered to the Indian Government’s Minister for Civil Aviation in Delhi to show the strong demand in the Midlands for the reintroduction of direct non-stop flights between Birmingham and India. However, the two bosses leading the campaign say that there’s still much more that can be done and are urging the region’s business and Asian communities to get behind their ‘Fly India’ campaign to help them reinstate direct non-stop services.

Air India still working to restore Birmingham Airport link

Birmingham Post — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Air India has said it is “trying its best” to restore the direct link to India that was withdrawn from Birmingham towards the end of last year.

Fight for Birmingham-India air route goes to Europe

Birmingham Post — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:01:00 GMT

The fight to restore a direct air link between Birmingham and India is being taken to Europe after West Midlands MEP Neena Gill said the Indian government’s protectionist attitude violated the spirit of an agreement with the EU.

Pressure for return of direct India flights from Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:01:00 GMT

Civic leaders in Birmingham are to try to persuade India to change its protectionist policies after its national carrier confirmed that it had no plans to re-establish direct flights from the city.

Birmingham to India flights back on as new airline steps in

Birmingham Post — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:58:00 GMT

A new airline has stepped forward to fill Air India’s shoes by offering flights to the sub-continent from Birmingham International Airport.

Blow for business as Air India halts flights from Birmingham

Birmingham Post — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:55:00 GMT

Vital economic links between Birmingham and India have been dealt a blow after it emerged that Air India is to pull the plug on its service out of Birmingham Airport.

Air India cancels winter flights out of Birmingham Airport

Birmingham Post — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:11:00 GMT

Flagship airline Air India is to suspend its services from Birmingham International Airport in a move designed to protect its slots at Heathrow.