CANCEL FLIGHTS FROM SINGAPORE
Heavy rains throw Mumbai air traffic out of gear
Heavy monsoon rains in Mumbai caused significant disruption to transportation, affecting roads, railways, and air travel. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) experienced major disruptions, with 27 flights diverted and over 50 flights canceled. The rainfall and low visibility led to runway operations being suspended from 2:22 am to 3:40 am on Monday, August 7, 2024. CSMIA is working to manage the diverted flights and advised passengers to check their flight status early via airline websites or apps due to ongoing weather-related delays.
Air India cancels scheduled flight for Indian cricket team charter
Air India used a Boeing 777 meant for a US-India flight to ferry the Indian cricket team from Barbados, triggering concern from regulators. The charter flight, organised by the BCCI, departed Bridgetown for Delhi. The DGCA is investigating as rules prohibit disrupting scheduled flights for charters. Air India allegedly cancelled a Newark-Delhi flight, causing passenger inconvenience. Charters are lucrative for airlines and were vital due to a hurricane stranding the cricket team.
Copenhagen-Delhi flight on Jun 30 cancelled due to operational, tech reasons: Air India
Air India's flight from Copenhagen to Delhi on June 30 was cancelled due to technical and operational reasons, leaving passengers stranded in Copenhagen. The airline assured that efforts were made to minimise inconvenience, with passengers being accommodated in hotels and offered full refund or rescheduling options. The revised schedule will be announced soon.
Boeing flight hits turbulence flying over the Atlantic Ocean; over 30 injured
A Boeing flight which was being operated by Air Europa ran into air turbulence due to which more than 30 people have been injured. This is yet another incident in this year due to which air passengers are being impacted due to turbulence.
IndiGo cancels nearly 90 flights as disruptions continue in Delhi
IndiGo, the largest airline from Delhi airport's Terminal 1, has cancelled around 90 flights due to a roof collapse. SpiceJet's flights have been diverted to Terminals 2 and 3, but the number of SpiceJet flights shifted to these terminals is unknown. The airport's roof collapsed during heavy rains, causing at least one death and six injuries. The Indian Institute of Technology and the GMR group have set up committees to investigate the incident.
Delhi airport T1 shutdown: Over 20 flights cancelled on Saturday
Following the roof collapse incident, the operations at T1 were suspended on Friday. The flights that were to be operated from the terminal have been shifted to Terminal 2 (T2) and Terminal 3 (T3). On Friday, Delhi airport operator DIAL said it has set up a technical committee to probe the roof collapse at the airport's Terminal 1.
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Delhi Airport Terminal Collapse: Operations halted at T1, at least 130 flights canceled
A canopy collapse at Delhi Airport’s Terminal 1 led to a suspension of operations, affecting 128 flights. Passengers were redirected to Terminals 2 and 3. The Civil Aviation Ministry set up a "war room" for crisis management. Authorities are investigating, with steps planned to prevent future incidents. Airlines and the airport are managing increased traffic at the remaining terminals.
1 dead, 6 injured as roof collapses at Delhi Airport; Terminal 1 sees 123 flight cancellations
At least one person was killed and six others injured after a portion of the roof in the departure area of Delhi airport's Terminal 1 collapsed amid record rain. The tubular structure crushed cars, including cabs, shutting off entry into the building and leaving passengers stranded. Flights to and from the terminal at Indira Gandhi International Airport, one of the busiest in the world, were cancelled.
Ensure there is no abnormal surge in airfares for Delhi flights, govt tells airlines
The civil aviation ministry has requested airlines to avoid an abnormal surge in airfares for flights to and from Delhi due to the suspension of operations at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 following a roof collapse incident. The closure has led to flight cancellations and operations being shifted to Terminals 2 and 3.
Delhi rains: Airlines cancel flights from Terminal 1 due to roof collapse incident at Delhi Airport
IndiGo and SpiceJet cancelled all flights to and from Terminal 1 of Delhi Airport on Friday following a roof collapse incident caused by heavy rains. The collapse occurred around 5 am, injuring several people. Emergency personnel are providing assistance and medical aid. All departures from Terminal 1 are suspended, and check-in counters are closed.
UK's Manchester Airport cancels flights from two terminals after power cut
A significant number of flights, particularly from Terminals 1 and 2, were expected to be delayed or cancelled, a spokesperson said.
Why was this 10-year-old boy and his father removed from a flight in Colombia?
The boy refused to wear a seatbelt and refused to remain seated as the flight was about to commence its journey. This forced the flight to return back to the holding area before the father-son duo could be de-boarded. There was a delay of an hour in this entire process.
Singapore Airlines offers compensation to passengers on severely turbulent flight
Passengers said crew and those not strapped in left the floor or their seats and slammed into the cabin ceiling, cracking it in places. A Bangkok hospital treating passengers said there were spinal cord, brain and skull injuries. As of June 4, more than two weeks after the May 20 flight, 20 passengers were still receiving medical care in hospitals in Bangkok, according to the airline. It did not respond immediately to a request for an updated figure.
Japan billionaire Maezawa cancels moon trip due to uncertainty over SpaceX rocket development
The tycoon in 2018 launched plans for the lunar flyby voyage. He bought seats for eight traveling companions in 2022 for what would be his second space journey after his 12-day trip to the International Space Station on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft in 2021.
What happened on board the London-Singapore flight that caused turbulence? Here are details
An investigation has been carried out about the flight of the Singapore International Airlines that ran into air turbulence. It was hit by gravitational force.
Cyclone Remal: Rain lash Tripura, 11 flights cancelled
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a red alert in two districts - Sepahijala and Gumati - and an orange alert in the remaining six districts in view of the possible impact of cyclone Remal, they said. "Tripura received average rainfall of 40.73 mm on Monday with West Tripura district recording the highest of 59.50 mm. There is no report of any substantial damage or loss of life from any district except uprooting of trees and blockade of roads," said an official of the Revenue department.
West Bengal braces for Remal, flights and trains cancelled
Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' is likely to make landfall between Bangladesh's Khepupara and West Bengal's Sagar Island by midnight Sunday with maximum sustained wind speed of 110-120 km per hour, gusting to 135 kmph, the India Meteorological Department said.
Cyclone Remal: IndiGo airlines reschedules and cancels some flights
In a statement, the airlines said, "IndiGo has rescheduled and cancelled some flights due to Cyclone REMAL and the NOTAM issued in Kolkata. Passengers have been informed of all changes in advance and being provided real-time updates on social platforms".
Passengers face inconvenience as Kolkata Airport suspends flight operations amid cyclone 'Remal' scare
Passengers complained that the airlines did not inform them about the cancellation of their flights through email or registered phone number. Some of them demanded hotel costs and food allowance from the airline. Flight operations at Kolkata airport were suspended for 21 hours due to cyclone 'Remal'.
22 passengers suffered spinal cord injuries, 6 had head trauma from turbulence-hit SIA flight
Flight SQ321, which was heading to Singapore from London, experienced sudden extreme turbulence on May 21. Briton Geoffrey Kitchen, 73, died during the turbulence, reportedly due to a heart attack.
'People got launched into plane's ceiling': Passengers share harrowing details from Singapore Airlines turbulence accident
A Singapore Airlines flight en route from London to Singapore faced severe turbulence, causing injuries to dozens and the death of one passenger. After an emergency landing in Bangkok, a relief flight transported passengers and crew to Singapore. Investigations are ongoing into the incident, with weather experts suggesting that thunderstorms in the area contributed to the turbulence. The incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictability of turbulence and the importance of wearing seatbelts during flights.
Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 flight from London to Singapore faces severe turbulence, drops 7000 feet; watch video
A Singapore International Airlines flight experienced extreme turbulence. This killed one passenger on board and injured many others.
AI Express operations almost back to normal; no flight cancellation on Tue: Officials
The strike by the cabin crew was called last Thursday and the Tata Group-owned carrier also withdrew termination letters issued to 25 cabin crew following a conciliation meeting convened by the chief labour commissioner in the national capital.
Woman unable to see hospitalised husband before his death due to Air India Express flight cancellations
On May 12, the airline announced that it was gradually restoring its flights and stabilizing its network, with full normalcy expected by Tuesday. On the same day, the cabin crew union reported that all members who had called in sick had returned to duty by May 11.
Air India Express crisis: 5 flights cancelled in Kolkata; efforts on to get back to normalcy
According to the spokesperson, besides the 120 cancellations, the airline operated 246 flights to various destinations of which 20 flights were operated by Air India and two by Vistara.
After cancellation of 80 flights, Air India Express sacks nearly 30 crew members for mass sick leave
Air India Express Layoffs: Following the cancellation of approximately 80 flights, Air India Express, under Tata ownership, has terminated the employment of 25 cabin crew members for their failure to report to work. The salaries of crew members have been reduced by nearly 20% due to the merger of Air India Express with AirAsia India.
Air India's basic culture is bad, should be shut down: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Former Minister Azad criticizes Air India's 'bad culture' after flight cancellation. Crew shortage monitored by Ministry of Civil Aviation. Air India Express apologizes for disruptions. Vistara also faced pilot shortage issues in April.
Why did Air India Express cancel flights? Aviation ministry wants report
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has requested a report from Air India Express regarding flight cancellations and urged the airline to promptly resolve any issues. The airline, owned by Tata Group, faced cancellations reportedly due to protests by some cabin crew members over alleged mismanagement. The discontent among cabin crew has escalated, particularly during the merger process with AIX Connect (formerly AirAsia India).
Air India Express cancels more than 80 flights after crew members 'fall sick at last moment'
Air India Express has cancelled more than 80 flights due to a mass 'sick leave' by its senior crew member, leading to flight delays and cancellations. Civil Aviation authorities are investigating the issue, while the airline is working to minimise inconvenience to passengers and offering refunds or rescheduling options. Passengers are advised to check the status of their flights before heading to the airport.
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