SpiceJet stands the best chance of getting new slots in Mumbai, Delhi
The full service carrier temporarily suspended operations on April 17 as it ran out of cash after lenders decided against extending any emergency funds
Jason Unsworth is the founder and CEO of Atmosphere Intercontinental Airlines.
The move follows tighter Sebi norms introduced last year; existing unexpired contracts till June will be available for trading
They praised lenders, led by SBI, for their mature and pragmatic handling of the Jet case, especially for not yielding to pressure to extend a rescue loan
The slots allocated to Jet Airways are its properties and the airline is yet to close, said the union
All-India Bank Employees Association praises SBI-led lenders for deft handling of Jet case
Zaidi, the former Chief Election Commissioner and ex- civil aviation secretary, joined the Jet Airways board in August last year
While lenders are "reasonably hopeful" of a successful bidding process, sources said banks are working on a plan B in case things don't progress as expected.
At least one month's salary was needed to be paid to the employees for retaining them, Dube said
Jet said talking with external stakeholders especially the media might impact the bidding process for airline's stake sale.
In the petition titled 'Saving future of 16,000 Jet Airways employees', she has sought instant financial help for the airline from the government.
After flying for 26 years, Jet Airways announced temporary grounding of operations after the lenders declined a Rs 400-crore lifeline
The closure of Pakistan airspace is another factor as it has pushed up operating costs for airlines
The airline, known for its "The Joy of Flying" tagline, has been teetering for weeks, saddled with over $1 billion in debt.
Jet is the largest player in the Mumbai airport, with over 110 domestic slots and 30 international slots from the city
Jet cancelled all flights on Wednesday as lenders did not extend critical interim funding
According to him, it is a sad day for all those in the business of flying in the country to witness a fine airline closing shop
The grounding comes after weeks of painstaking negotiations between the airline and its lenders for funds following a severe cash crunch that had led to defaults and mounting dues
The airline said the decision follows the lenders refusing to offer a lifeline