National carrier Air India is finally set to join the global inter-airline pact of Star Alliance, a senior official said Friday.

 

 "Air India's suspension has been revoked and the joining process has been started. This decision was taken by the board of Star Alliance today (Friday)," a senior Air India official told IANS.

 

 The Indian flag carrier's process of joining the inter-airline pact was suspended in 2011 over various reasons like financial, labour problems and bad press over safety issues.