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Another shocker in Air India flight fiasco, plane lost all controls for 4 seconds as it fell 300ft
India | Aug 14, 2026, 02:09 PM ISTAirbus' preliminary investigation, based on data from the aircraft's Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR), found that the Green hydraulic system failed first at 04:02:44. About a second later, the Blue and Yellow hydraulic systems were also affected, indicating a sequence of failures.
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From hydraulic failures to autopilot glitch, Air India flight had major issues before turbulence hit
India | Aug 11, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTThe August 4 incident involved Air India flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft registered as VT-EXO. During the flight, the aircraft suddenly lost around 300 feet in altitude before stabilising and continuing its journey. It subsequently landed safely in Delhi.
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AAIB to probe AI Phuket-Delhi flight altitude loss; pilot to undergo 'confirmatory analysis'
India | Aug 09, 2026, 11:48 PM ISTAAIB will investigate the Air India Phuket–Delhi flight’s altitude loss, which the Civil Aviation Ministry described as a serious incident. Both crew members have been removed from duty pending test results, with further action depending on the pilot’s confirmatory test.
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'Not in a position to comment': Air India on reports that Phuket-Delhi flight pilot failed dope test
India | Aug 09, 2026, 12:24 PM ISTReports have emerged that the pilot of the Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi that hit turbulence earlier this month has failed a dope test. However, the Tata-owned airline has said that it is not in a position to comment on those reports.
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'I saw people hitting their heads': Passenger's chilling account of Air India turbulence goes viral
offbeat | Aug 05, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTAn Air India passenger has shared a terrifying account of the turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight AI2379, saying people were thrown into the air during the mid-flight incident. Here's what happened and what the airline has said.
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Air India Express flight faces nose-wheel glitch at Phuket Airport, runway shut temporarily
World | Mar 11, 2026, 02:09 PM ISTAn Air India Express flight from Hyderabad to Phuket faced a nose-wheel malfunction upon landing, causing Phuket Airport to temporarily suspend operations. The Boeing 737-MAX 8 aircraft remained stuck on the runway, prompting safety protocols and passenger deplaning.
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Hrithik Roshan celebrates birthday in Phuket: Trisara Resort cost and details
Travel | Jan 14, 2026, 12:26 PM ISTHrithik Roshan marked his birthday with a private family getaway in Phuket. Take a look inside Trisara Resort, the ultra-luxury villa stay and its eye-watering prices.
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Luthra brothers land at Delhi airport, arrested in Goa nightclub fire case, first visuals emerge
India | Dec 16, 2025, 02:52 PM ISTGoa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers who had fled to Thailand shortly after the tragic fire at their nightclub in North Goa reached Delhi airport on Tuesday after being deported from Thailand.
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India’s most searched travel destinations of 2025; number 5 will surprise you
Travel | Dec 19, 2025, 06:34 PM ISTGoogle’s Year in Search 2025 reveals how Indians travelled this year, with spiritual journeys, visa-free trips and budget-friendly escapes dominating the list of top-searched destinations.
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IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Phuket diverted to Chennai after 'security threat' onboard
India | Sep 19, 2025, 10:59 PM ISTFlight 6E 1089 departed from Mumbai but changed its route to Chennai, where authorities were informed, and the aircraft is undergoing thorough security checks.
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Air India Express flight to Phuket returns to Hyderabad shortly after takeoff
India | Jul 19, 2025, 01:40 PM ISTOriginally scheduled to land in Phuket at 11:45 am, the aircraft returned to Hyderabad shortly after takeoff, landing safely without incident. Though the precise nature of the technical snag remains undisclosed, aviation sources confirmed that the crew acted promptly.
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5 secret islands to explore in Thailand apart from Phuket and Krabi
Fashion | Jun 14, 2025, 04:39 PM ISTEscape to Thailand's hidden gems! Explore 5 secret islands beyond Phuket and Krabi, offering untouched beauty, crystal-clear waters, and serene paradise.
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Air India flight with 156 passengers makes emergency landing in Phuket after bomb threat
World | Jun 13, 2025, 12:20 PM ISTThe Air India flight was on its way to New Delhi when it rerouted and made the emergency landing in Phuket after the bomb threat was received.
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Happy holidays! IndiGo launches direct flights from Kolkata to Phuket, check timings
Kolkata | Dec 27, 2024, 11:45 PM ISTThe Kolkata to Phuket flights will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. The boarding passes were handed over to the passengers of the first flight to Phuket today.
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Koh Chang to Rai Leh: 5 offbeat destinations in Thailand apart from Phuket and Pattaya
Travel | Sep 22, 2023, 02:17 PM ISTIf you are looking for something a bit different than the usual Phuket or Pattaya scene, then these five offbeat destinations in Thailand should be on your list.
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Thailand readies to reopen Phuket on Thursday
World | Jun 29, 2021, 12:44 PM ISTForeign tourists will be allowed to enter and move freely on the island, provided they are fully vaccinated against the virus and tested negative.
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4 dead in nightclub fire on Thai island of Phuket
World | Aug 17, 2012, 05:23 PM ISTBangkok, Aug 17: Police in Thailand say four people died when a fire swept through a nightclub frequented by foreign tourists on the southern resort island of Phuket.Police Col. Jirapat Phothanaphan says the nationalities of