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Indian woman dies on Qantas flight from Melbourne to Delhi
A 24-year-old Indian woman, Manpreet Kaur, died on the spot while on a Qantas flight from Melbourne to New Delhi. Kaur, who had dreams of becoming a chef, fell on the floor and died on the spot when she tried to put on her seatbelt. She likely died of tuberculosis, an infectious disease that mostly affects the lungs. Kaur worked at Australia Post while studying cookery and had a GoFundMe page created to help her family.
Now you can book IndiGo flights using WhatsApp, here's how
IndiGo has launched 6Eskai, an AI-powered chatbot on WhatsApp, designed to simplify flight bookings and enhance customer service. Developed in collaboration with Google's Riafy Technologies, this feature allows passengers to book flights, check-in, and manage travel queries directly through WhatsApp, supporting multiple languages for widespread accessibility. IndiGo's initiative reflects its commitment to leveraging technology to improve customer experiences and streamline travel processes.
A new $72,000 migrant smuggling route to the US starts with a charter flight, and many Indians are waiting to board
Indian nationals on a Legend Airlines flight faced challenges in El Salvador as they attempted to reach the U.S. via Mexico. The incident sheds light on a new phase of illegal immigration through intercontinental smuggling routes, impacting U.S. border policies and migrants' journeys.
Passengers report power outage at Delhi Airport; Boarding and check-in facilities briefly impacted
Delhi Airport Power Outage: Delhi IGI Airport's T3 terminal experienced a nearly 20-minute power outage, halting boarding and check-in services. Passengers reported non-functional counters and Digi Yatra facilities. The outage was due to a power grid fault but was swiftly resolved with operations resuming normally. Despite the disruption, flight schedules remained unaffected, supported by the airport's DG backup systems.
Mumbai airport enhances passenger processing capacity, to deploy AI-enabled cameras
Mumbai airport has enhanced its processing capacity to about 8,000 passengers per hour and reduced wait times to under a minute with expanded DigiYatra and non-DigiYatra facilities. The airport now has 68 entry lanes, the highest number in the country, including 34 dedicated to DigiYatra. Terminal 1 features six dedicated DigiYatra e-gates and six non-DigiYatra e-gates. Additionally, 118 new e-gates at Terminal 2 will streamline security checks.
Who is William Anders? Apollo 8 astronaut is known for THIS photograph. Details here
Apollo 8 astronaut William Anders recently passed away due to a plane crash at the age of 90. Anders is responsible for taking an iconic "Earthrise" photograph that has stayed in the memory of space freaks for a long time.
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Bengaluru Airport launches India's first biometric-enabled self-bag drop facility
DigiYatra passengers using the self-bag drop at Bengaluru airport can select the 'scan your face biometric for baggage drop' option. They will then be prompted to choose the 'DigiYatra' icon to proceed. The machine will instruct the passenger to look directly into the camera to capture their biometric image. It will then generate the passenger's flight details and prompt them to declare any dangerous goods they might be carrying.
Amid heatwave, passengers allegedly faint after forced to wait without AC at Delhi Airport as Air India delays takeoff
As temperatures soared in the nation's capital, passengers aboard a flight bound for San Francisco reportedly experienced fainting spells inside the aircraft, which lacked air-conditioning, following an eight-hour delay on Thursday. Originally scheduled for departure on Thursday afternoon, the Tata-owned flight to San Francisco is now set to take off at 11 am on Friday, after a delay exceeding 20 hours.
Singapore Airlines cooperating with authorities in probing severe flight turbulence incident
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is cooperating with authorities in the investigation into a London to Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, leading to the death of one passenger and injuring 30 others. Geoffrey Kitchen, a 73-year-old British passenger, died likely due to a heart attack on the flight. The remaining passengers aboard the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft were examined and treated at the airport.
Google Wallet launched in India: Step-by-step guide on how to use it; how it is different from Google Pay explained
Google Wallet: This article is about how to use Google Wallet and how different is it from Google Pay. As per Google, this wallet can be used for various utility functions like storing Air India, Indigo Airlines flight boarding pass, PVR and INOX cinema tickets. Read here to know more.
Airport lounge access through cards getting tougher: Factors you must know to avoid last-minute shock
Airport lounge access: Airport lounges are a very popular feature among travellers in India. However due to rush of passengers in airport lounges, overcrowding issues came up, and to tackle this issue and make lounges accessible to all, certain measures were taken. These measures are aimed at fair usage for all and to provide a good experience to travellers.
Dubai airport diverts flights as 'exceptional weather' hits city
The world's busiest air hub for international passengers, which had been expecting more than 100 flights on Tuesday evening, earlier briefly halted its operations in the chaos caused by the storm.
Paid for business class air ticket but shifted to economy class; should the airline refund the difference and pay compensation?
Air India flight from Delhi to Washington DC: A women's mother was allegedly shifted to economy class despite having a business class ticket. Further she alleged that Air India's ground staff told her mother that if she did not take the economy seat, her luggage would be taken off the plane. Read here to know what to do if this happens with you.
FAA audit of Boeing's 737 Max production found dozens of issues
The air-safety regulator initiated the examination after a door panel blew off a 737 Max 9 during an Alaska Airlines flight in early January. Last week, the agency announced that the audit had found "multiple instances" in which Boeing and the supplier, Spirit AeroSystems, failed to comply with quality-control requirements, though it did not provide specifics about the findings.
Flight operations from Dehradun to Ayodhya, Varanasi, Amritsar start today
Dehradun Airport is a medium-sized airport in India with domestic flights only. On the other hand, Ayodhya recently got its first airport, which has been named Maharishi Valmiki International Airport. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the airport on December 30 last year.
Man smokes beedi onboard IndiGO flight; arrested at Mumbai airport
The accused managed to sneak in a lighter and a beedi with him when he boarded the flight at the Delhi airport on Monday, the official said. A labourer by profession, the accused, identified as Mohammed Fakruddin Mohammed Ammuruddin, was flying to Riyadh on a connecting flight via Mumbai.
Hotels, flights booked out as 'Swift effect' hits Singapore
Taylor Swift's tour in Southeast Asia brings profits to Singapore, causing neighboring countries to be unhappy. The country's efforts to attract international artists have paid off. Online scams target desperate fans. Swift's shows generate significant benefits to Singapore's economy.
Missed connecting flight due to delay by airline; Air India asked to pay Rs 3.85 lakh compensation after 20 years fight
Air India: A retired public sector bank manager and his three family members fought against Air India for the airline's deficient service which caused them to miss their connecting flight and allegedly led them stranded in Kolkata Airport for about 15 hours. All the four passengers were travelling from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Dibrugarh, Assam in December 2003.
Falling fares and an AI arms race: What travelers can expect in 2024
Airfares in the US will decrease while international airfares will increase in 2024 due to increased airplane capacity and a drop in jet fuel costs. AI will play a bigger role in travel this year, with chatbots and biometrics being used to improve the booking process and enhance security at airports.
How to pay zero charges for flight seat during web check-in? Here's what Aviation Ministry says
It is not enough that an passenger buys airline ticket, he or she also needs to take out a boarding pass in order to board the flight for which tickets were bought. However while web check-in there is a step where passengers have to select seats and most of the seats over here are paid. Read here to know how to get a free seat while web check-in.
Flight delayed, cancelled due to fog? You can get up to Rs 2 lakh if you have a travel insurance
Flight delayed or cancelled? Hundreds of flights have been delayed from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi due to low visibility amid dense fog in the last few days. You need to keep in mind that airlines are not obliged to compensate in cases where the cancellation and delay is caused by a force majeure event. Well, if you have bought travel insurance while booking your flight ticket, it may help you if your flight is delayed or cancelled. Here's how
Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates first Air India Express flight connecting Ayodhya to Bengaluru, Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport in the temple city of Ayodhya after inaugurating the Ayodhya Railway Station on December 30.
Flight cancelled or delayed? Here are your rights during delays, refund process and other details
Delhi airport: The recent crisis at the Delhi Airport due to the dense fog which covered North India has led to delay and cancellations of over 100 flights. Airlines must provide alternative flights or refunds for canceled flights. Passengers can claim compensation ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000 for cancellations within a fortnight of departure.
'Don't panic, sit on commode till landing': SpiceJet crew passed a note to stuck passenger in plane loo
A SpiceJet passenger was trapped inside a malfunctioning toilet for nearly 100 minutes. The flight crew attempted to open the door from the outside but were unsuccessful. They wrote a note to the trapped passenger, instructing him to secure himself until the main door was opened. After a two-hour ordeal, the passenger was freed and given first aid due to extreme claustrophobia.
ET Explains: Why airlines do not deboard passengers when there is delay on tarmac
Delhi Airport faced disruptions on Sunday with multiple flights getting diverted. More than 500 flights were delayed, impacting the network due to Delhi's status as a main hub for four airlines. The closure of runway 28/10, scheduled to reopen in December, has been postponed twice, leaving the airport with only one runway.
Russian man reaches US without ticket, boarding pass, passport, or visa
A Russian man managed to board a US-bound flight from Europe without any ticket, passport, visa, or official record of his presence on the flight. An investigation is underway, and the man himself is confused about how he accomplished this feat. The incident came to light when customs officers discovered that the man's name was not on the list of passengers.
Denied boarding by airline? You may demand 400% compensation. Here are your rights and how to claim
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued a show cause notice to Air India for failing to adhere to regulations concerning the provision of facilities to passengers in cases of denied boarding, flight cancellation, and flight delay. Passengers have the right to be informed about denied boarding and compensation. Last year, Air India was fined Rs 10 lakh for non-compliance.
United Airlines passengers must check new boarding process. Check details
Economy class passengers in the United Airlines must check details about the new boarding process. This will be implemented next week.
IndiGo pilot collapses at boarding gate, pronounced dead at hospital
An IndiGo pilot scheduled for a flight from Nagpur to Pune lost consciousness and collapsed at the boarding gate on Thursday. He was rushed to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to sources. This marks the third instance of sudden pilot fatalities this week, with two of the individuals being Indian pilots.
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