What is surprising is that even with a fall in oil prices, a major component in operating costs, Air India is still posting a net loss (Editorial, “Maharajah of debt”, May 24). It has also to do with operational inefficiencies and a bloated workforce. What is even more baffling is that when other airlines are bidding for international slots, Air India is still unable to turn things round. It needs to be run by industry professionals and run as a network of profit-making units rather than as a government department.
H.N. Ramakrishna,
Novi, Michigan, U.S.
