Here's whose 'efficiency and honesty' Dr Subramanian Swamy credits for Air India's improved functioning

Subramanian Swamy has lauded Air India of being on time more than its competitors. In a tweet he has said that Indian Government's air carrier is now flying on time more than other airlines. He has also credited the Indian government for the improved efficiency of the airlines.

Crediting Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu for enabling the airlines to perform better, he said.

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The Union Minister for Civil Aviation has replied to the tweet saying that his ministry along with Air India is on a constant endeavour to serve India and provide best services to the customers.

READ | Air India Express Mulls Leasing Some Jet Airways' Boeing 737s

Air India has been in the news recently after it announced lending hand to Jet Airways. 

Air India Express, the international budget arm of Air India on Sunday, is examining the possibility of leasing some Boeing 737 aircraft of grounded carrier Jet Airways. 
Air India has hired over 150 cabin crew staff from the Jet Airways for its international routes on the Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft to manage passengers on board their international flights to London, Dubai and Singapore.

Earlier on April 17, the lenders had rejected the Jet Airways' plea for emergency funds of Rs1500 crore, which led to airline halting all its flights and operations temporarily, throwing the jobs of their 16000+ employees into jeopardy. Only five aircraft were left in operation.

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