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Air India faces penalty of Rs 98 lakh for operating flights with non-qualified crew, details inside
India | Aug 23, 2024, 01:45 PM ISTThe DGCA announced a hefty penalty of Rs 98 lakh on Air India Limited, citing the airline’s operation of flights with crew members who did not meet the necessary qualification standards.
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Durga Puja 2024: Air India announces more flights to Kolkata to handle festival rush
India | Aug 22, 2024, 04:42 PM ISTDurga Puja 2024: The flights will operate at convenient times, providing greater choice and ease to travellers who plan to visit their loved ones during the joyous festive season.
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Air India introduces wireless inflight entertainment service in its aircraft: Know all about it
India | Aug 21, 2024, 06:11 PM ISTThe new inflight entertainment service 'Vista', which was recently introduced in its existing wide-body fleet, will also be made available in narrow-body planes.
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'Deeply anguished': Air India after its cabin crew 'sexually' assaulted at 5-star hotel in London
World | Aug 19, 2024, 06:14 AM ISTThe airline in the statement said it is providing all possible support to the colleague and their broader team, including professional counselling. "Air India is also working with the local police to pursue the matter to the fullest extent of the law," said Air India.
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Air India cabin crew member assaulted at London hotel, airline reacts
World | Aug 18, 2024, 11:13 AM ISTAir India spokesperson did not mention sexual assault on the airline's crew member but some media reports claim the matter is related to sexual assault.
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Air India London-bound flight returns to Mumbai after technical glitch
Maharashtra | Aug 14, 2024, 03:37 PM ISTAfter the Air India aircraft landed at Mumbai airport, it underwent safety checks to ensure the well-being of all on board. The airline arranged alternative travel options for the affected passengers and offered full refunds to those impacted by the situation.
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Air India suspends all flights to Tel Aviv amid brewing tensions in Middle East, offers full refund
India | Aug 09, 2024, 04:39 PM ISTThe heightened tensions of Middle East rose to new heights after the killings of two high-profile Hamas leaders and a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. Iran, which finances both militant groups, has called for retaliation against Israel that threatens an all-out war in the region.
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Bangladesh violence: Air India resumes flights, Vistara, IndiGo to operate services for Dhaka today
Business | Aug 07, 2024, 06:51 AM ISTAir India released helpline numbers for its passengers travelling to and from violence-hit Bangladesh. "Please connect with our Contact Centre at 011 69329333 , 011 69329999 or visit our website," Air India post on X read.
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Air India offers one-time waiver on confirmed tickets amid prevailing situation in Bangladesh
India | Aug 06, 2024, 05:34 PM ISTBangladesh plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protests over job quota forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee.
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Bangladesh violence: Air India, Indigo, and Vistara cancel flights to Dhaka as situation aggravates
Business | Aug 06, 2024, 01:12 PM ISTThe neighbouring country plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protests over job quota forced Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country. In view of the law and order situation, Indian air services to Dhakha have been halted for Tuesday.
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Air India, Indigo cancel flights to and from Dhaka amid violent protests in Bangladesh
India | Aug 06, 2024, 06:07 AM ISTSheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and left for London. Protesters barged into the PM House and stole stuffs from the Palace.
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Air India suspends all flights to and from Tel Aviv in view of escalating tensions in Middle East
India | Aug 02, 2024, 01:39 PM ISTIsrael's tensions with Iran took another dangerous turn after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which has triggered calls for retaliation. The incident fuelled fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, already grappling with the Israel-Hamas war.
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Mumbai rains: Air India offers full fare refunds to passengers amid flight disruptions
Maharashtra | Jul 22, 2024, 06:49 AM ISTMumbai rains: Earlier on Sunday, 36 flights were cancelled at the Mumbai airport and 15 flights, including the ones operated by Air India, IndiGo and Akasa, were diverted to nearby airports, mainly Ahmedabad amid intermittent heavy spells of rain.
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Air India operates relief flight for US-bound passengers stranded in Russia after 'technical issue'
World | Jul 19, 2024, 02:16 PM ISTAir India Flight-183 carrying 225 passengers and 19 crew members was diverted to Russia after experiencing a technical issue. Indian officials coordinated with Russian authorities to provide assistance to stranded passengers.
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Air India's Delhi-San Francisco plane diverted to Russia, airline promises alternate flight
World | Jul 19, 2024, 02:01 AM ISTThe flight landed safely at Krasnoyarsk International Airport, where Air India officials and relevant authorities are currently coordinating efforts to assist the passengers and determine the next step
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Air India introduces VRS and VSS scheme for non-flying permanent staff ahead of merger with Vistara
Business | Jul 18, 2024, 07:33 AM ISTThe Air India and Vistara merger is expected to affect around 600 employees from both airlines. Tata Group-owned loss-making full-service carriers -- Air India and Vistara -- together have more than 23,000 employees.
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Chaotic scenes in Mumbai as thousands turn up for Air India's job interview | WATCH
Maharashtra | Jul 17, 2024, 11:27 AM ISTThe Mumbai incident occurred just a few days after a widely shared video depicted numerous job applicants pushing and jostling during an interview in Bharuch, Gujarat.
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DGCA seeks report from Air India over charted flight sent to Barbados for Team India, here's why
India | Jul 04, 2024, 12:40 PM ISTAn Air India official has stated that passengers were not inconvenienced by the redeployment of the Boeing 777 aircraft to Barbados. According to the official, most passengers who had booked tickets for the Newark to Delhi flight on July 2 were informed in advance about the change.
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Kerala man scheduled to travel London with his family gives bomb threat to Air India flight, caught
India | Jun 25, 2024, 01:40 PM ISTInvestigations determined that the call was placed by Suhaib (29), a resident of Kondotty in Malappuram district, who was supposed to board the AI 149 flight to London. Suhaib, accompanied by his wife and daughter, was stopped by airport security personnel at Cochin Airport's international.
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'Unfortunate, acts glorifying terrorism allowed in Canada routinely': India on Kanishka air bombing
World | Jun 24, 2024, 12:56 PM IST1985 Kanishka air bombing: The High Commission of India in Ottawa strongly criticised Canada, labelling it "unfortunate" that acts of terrorism are sometimes tolerated as routine occurrences.