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Delhi-Mumbai Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad over bomb threat, third such incident in June
India | Jun 03, 2024, 11:25 AM ISTAn Akasa Air flight, en route from Delhi to Mumbai on June 3, 2024, was carrying 186 passengers, 1 infant, and six crew members onboard.
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Singapore Airlines flight passed through dangerous 'Intertropical Convergence Zone'. What is it?
World | May 23, 2024, 10:48 AM ISTFormer pilot Marco Chan said the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ICZ) is feared by many pilots due to an abundance of thunderstorms in that area. The massive turbulence that struck the Singapore Airlines flight on Tuesday left one person dead and 30 others injured.
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Air India flight, with nearly 180 passengers on-board, collides with tug tractor at Pune airport
India | May 18, 2024, 01:23 PM ISTThe incident took place when the flight was taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport on Thursday. The crew and the passengers were reported to be safe.
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Delhi: Man steals passengers' jewellery, valuables in over 200 flights in a year; arrested | DETAILS
Crime | May 14, 2024, 11:08 AM ISTThe accused employed a deceptive tactic - booking tickets under his deceased brother's name - to shield his identity from both airlines and the police.
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Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh announces flight reduction amid cabin crew shortage
India | May 08, 2024, 08:04 PM ISTAir India Express CEO Aloke Singh announced a reduction in flights due to a surge in cabin crew reporting sick before their scheduled duties. Over 90 flights have been cancelled, impacting operations across the network.
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FedEx aircraft makes emergency landing at Istanbul Airport after front landing gear fails I VIDEO
World | May 08, 2024, 02:42 PM ISTAccording to the statement released by the Istanbul airport, the pilot had contacted the air traffic controller (ATC) seeking permission to land due to some malfunctions in the landing gear. No one was injured and the crew was safe.
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Good news! US airlines to automatically refund for cancelled flights, cannot impose useless coupons
World | Apr 25, 2024, 09:23 AM ISTThe US Transportation Department said airlines will be required to provide automatic cash refunds within a few days for cancelled flights and “significant” delays.
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British passenger exhaust flight alcohol supply in less than 25 minutes while onboard to Turkey
World | Apr 24, 2024, 04:27 PM ISTMax Kownatzki, US-German chief executive of SunExpress said that the incident of British passengers exhausting their entire alcohol supply in less than half an hour took place on a flight that was notably geared towards golfers.
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Is it safe to use Wi-Fi during air travel? Know all dos and don’ts in detail
Explainers | Mar 19, 2024, 12:19 PM ISTAlthough during the flight, Wi-Fi certainly add convenience, and it is important to be aware of the risks which are involved while using the internet then. But you could be saved by taking precautions and practising safe browsing habits which could minimize the risk of cyber threats.
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'I woke up and saw my co-passenger was on ceiling': Passengers recall massive turbulence I VIDEO
World | Mar 12, 2024, 09:34 PM ISTAt least 50 people were injured Monday by what LATAM Airlines described as a “strong movement” on the Chilean plane travelling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand.
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Flight, mysterious plane crash thriller, releases on TV tonight: Check when and where to watch
Entertainment | Mar 08, 2024, 08:37 PM ISTThe story of 'Flight' revolves around a plane crash and how the owner of the company survives it and fight against all odds to investigate the incident. The film's star cast includes Mohit Chadda, Shibani Bedi, Ishita Sharma and Pavan Malhotra.
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United Airlines flight loses tyre mid-air during takeoff from San Francisco | VIDEO
World | Mar 08, 2024, 08:08 AM ISTUnited Airlines flight lost a tyre soon after takeoff from San Francisco and made an emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport.
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Scindia announces direct flight between Gwalior and Mumbai, says 'will bolster tourism, prosperity'
Madhya Pradesh | Feb 23, 2024, 08:29 PM ISTJyotiraditya Scindia announced direct flight operations between Gwalior and Mumbai, aiming to expand air services in the city in Madhya Pradesh.
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US: Passengers restrain man with duct tape after he tries to open plane door mid-air | WATCH
World | Feb 22, 2024, 12:23 PM ISTThe AA Flight 1219 was forced to make an emergency landing back to Albuquerque after the unruly passengers tried to open an emergency exit door mid-air. The case is being investigated by the Federal Aviation Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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VIDEO: United Airlines flight from San Francisco to Boston diverted due to damage of one wing
World | Feb 21, 2024, 11:26 PM ISTThe Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday that it is investigating the incident. The plane landed safely in Denver, and passengers were put on a different plane and arrived later in the day in Boston, according to the airline.
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Nitin Gadkari receives warm welcome on Nagpur-Delhi flight by IndiGo pilot | VIDEO
India | Feb 20, 2024, 08:30 PM ISTNitin Gadkari, seated in the front row beside the window, flashed a bright smile as the IndiGo pilot made the special announcement in his honour. Passengers onboard were also seen clapping and cheering for him.
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Entrepreneur pitches business idea to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 'tissue paper' | Here's what happened next
India | Feb 08, 2024, 11:40 PM ISTKolkata news: Railways has asked Akshay Satnaliwala to submit a proposal for a station-to-station rate facility with a commitment to traffic movement. The entrepreneur expressed his gratitude to the minister and the Eastern Railway for responding to his appeal.
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Pilots accuse Air India management of coercing them to extend flight duty timings
India | Jan 29, 2024, 09:39 PM ISTCopies of the letter, written by the pilots' unions, have been marked to Tata Group and Air India Chairman N Chandrasekaran, Air India Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Klaus Goersch, and Chief of Flight Safety Rajeev Gupta, among others.
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Flight delays: Jyotiraditya Scindia announces six-point action plan to combat disruptions
India | Jan 16, 2024, 05:33 PM ISTUnion Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia issued additional guidelines to airlines amid a delay in flights.
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Vegetarian passenger served chicken in meal on Air India flight | Know what happened next
India | Jan 12, 2024, 08:39 AM ISTAir India news: The post quickly gained momentum on social media, with numerous users joining the conversation and expressing concerns about Air India's food handling practices.