(a) whether Air India had introduced a single code for all
the domestic and International flights;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether two separate flights and International Air
Transport Association (IATA) codes have been the biggest
hinderance for the Air India to become a STAR alliance
member; and
(d) if so, whether Air India is likely to get the membership
of STAR alliance immediately after the introduction of
single coded flights; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF OVERSEAS INDIAN AFFAIRS & MINISTER OF CIVIL AVIATION
(SHRI VAYALAR RAVI)
(a) and (b): Air India has implemented a unicode for all domestic and international flights with effect from 26.2.2011.
(c), (d) and (e): In order to join Star Alliance, Air India is required to comply by July, 2011 with 86 Star Alliance Minimum Joining Requirements(MJRs) which include implementation of single code, New Passenger Services System, Quality Management System and Emergency Response Components.