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Rohit Nandan, an Indian Administrative Service officer from Uttar Pradesh, has been named the new Chairman and Managing Director of Air India Ltd.

Nandan, who was earlier Joint Secretary with the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, succeeds Arvind Jadhav.

The 54-year-old Nandan did his post graduation in History and MBA from United Kingdom.

Nandan joined the Indian Administrative Service in 1982 and belongs to the Uttar Pradesh cadre.

He has held posts in Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Social Justice and Empowerment, Disabled Welfare and Rural Development.

India’s national carrier Air India has rolled out a limited time promotion of unlimited travel for 10-days for passengers in its domestic network (i.e. within India).

The new Air India promotion, which took effect June 15, 2011, comes in two varieties: Silver Pass and Platinum Pass. Both passes are valid for 10-days.

Passengers buying the “Silver Pass” can fly economy class to any domestic sector of their choice for Rs 30,000 while passengers who purchase the “ Platinum Pass” can travel in executive class to any domestic destination for Rs 50,000. The fares include taxes.

Silver and Platinum Passes can be purchased at Air India offices and its approved travel agents within India from June 15 to July 15, 2011.

Air India’s Silver and Platinum passes are valid for travel up to September 25, 2011.

The day of commencement of the journey will be treated as the first day and 10-days will be counted from the date of commencement of the journey for determining travel validity.

Air India flies to 63 domestic destinations and has a network of 33 international destinations.