Tewolde Sets Safety, Reliability Priorities for Air India’s Transformation

Tewolde Gebremariam is preparing to lead Air India.

He says keeping passengers and workers safe must come first.

He also wants flights to be more dependable and bags to arrive with passengers.

The airline plans to handle delays and other problems more quickly.

Air India will try to earn more money and spend money carefully.

Tewolde wants employees to suggest ways to reduce costs.

He says the airline should grow only when its planes, workers and routes are ready.

He also wants the different Air India businesses to work together more closely.

He will formally begin the job after receiving the required government and regulatory approvals.