FLIGHT DELAYS IN INDIA
'Coming home': Team India finally flies charter after T20 World Cup victory; Rohit Sharma shares photo
The victorious Indian cricket team, champions of the T20 World Cup, overcame delays to return home on charter flight AIC24WC. Landing in Delhi on Wednesday morning, they are set for an honor from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a grand celebration at a victory parade in Mumbai led by Jay Shah.
Team India: Rohit Sharma & Co return to India after Hurricane Beryl delays their Barbados departure, receive grand welcome after T20 World Cup win
Team India: The Indian cricket team returned to Delhi after winning the T20 World Cup in Barbados, delayed by a hurricane. Fans braved the weather to welcome their heroes. Led by Rohit Sharma, the team's victory over South Africa ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought. They will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and celebrate with a parade and ceremony in Mumbai.
DGCA seeks report from Air India related to chartered Barbados flight
The DGCA has requested a report from Air India following reports that an aircraft meant for a scheduled flight from Newark to New Delhi was used to fly the Indian cricket team from Barbados, causing inconvenience to passengers. The Indian cricket team is expected to arrive in Delhi on Thursday morning after being delayed by Hurricane Beryl.
Indian team's departure from Barbados delayed
The Indian cricket team's departure from the Caribbean was delayed due to a charter flight's late arrival, following their T20 World Cup win. The Air India flight, delayed by hurricane Beryl, is set to bring back the team and officials. They are expected to arrive in Delhi on Thursday morning.
Hurricane Beryl further delays team India’s departure from Barbados
Amid the aftermath of the hurricane in Barbados, the Indian cricket team, celebrating a recent World Cup victory, finds themselves stranded as the airport remains closed since Sunday evening, delaying their return home.
Delhi Rain: Airlines issue flight advisories amid heavy rainfall; Check latest update
SpiceJet and IndiGo have issued flight advisories for passengers traveling through Delhi and Dharamsala, citing expected delays due to bad weather. Both airlines urged travelers to check their flight status. The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi, predicting heavy rainfall until July 1, with broader forecasts of significant rainfall across North India, including Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. The IMD also anticipates increased monsoon activity, with heavy to very heavy rainfall expected in various regions from June 27-30. Passengers are advised to monitor weather updates and flight information.
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Noida Airport faces six-month delay, likely to be completed by next year
The Noida International Airport (NIA) completion has been delayed until at least April 2025, primarily due to slow progress on the terminal building, which faces a shortage of special-grade steel. Initially set to open earlier, this delay impacts the project's timeline significantly. Over 20% of the project remains unfinished, with the terminal's façade and waterproofing still underway. Currently, 9,000 workers are on site, completing the ATC tower and finalizing the runway. The first phase costs Rs 10,056 crore.
Noida airport to launch flight service by April 2025 amid construction delays
The Noida International Airport, initially set to launch by September 2024, now expects to start flights by April 2025 due to construction delays. Located in Jewar, near Delhi, the airport's advanced construction includes a runway and terminal. The project aims to accommodate 12 million passengers annually in its first phase.
Explained: How heatwaves disrupt flight operations and may cause mid-air turbulence
High temperatures are disrupting flights at Indira Gandhi International Airport, causing delays and requiring safety measures like waiting for wind speed to stabilize. In some cases, aircraft may reduce fuel or baggage.
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 Shock: IndiGo lands while Air India takes off, here's what went wrong
A close call occurred at Mumbai Airport when an IndiGo flight landed while an Air India plane was taking off, breaching the safety margin. Both airlines claimed they were following Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances, highlighting the challenges faced by pilots and controllers in managing heavy traffic at the airport's single operational runway.
Old planes, lack of engineering capacity test Tata’s mettle to turnaround Air India
Customers flying on Air India flights to North America and Europe have been raising issues about frequent delays, broken seats or non-functional in-flight entertainment screens as the Tata group struggles to revamp the airline's fleet, some of which are 15 years old. The original aircraft for the delayed flight to San Francisco, had developed a technical snag. So, the airline had to tow a Boeing 777 which was parked under hot sun in Delhi’s 49 degree temperature. Air conditioning system in plane work.
Air India's Delhi-Vancouver flight faces long delay on Sunday
Passengers on an Air India flight from New Delhi to Vancouver experienced a frustrating delay of over nine hours on Sunday due to a technical problem. The scheduled departure time for flight AI 185 was 0530 hours, but it was finally able to take off at 1450 hours, as reported by flight tracking websites.
Air India's Delhi-Vancouver flight faces delay; rescheduled for Sunday
Air India's flight from Delhi to Vancouver faced an inordinate delay due to technical issues. The airline rescheduled the flight, departing the next day. DGCA issued a show cause notice for flight delays.
Delhi-SFO flight delay: Air India apologises, offers USD 350 travel voucher to passengers
Air India has apologised and offered a travel voucher of USD 350 each to the passengers of the San Francisco flight that took off from the national capital after a delay of more than 30 hours. There were 199 passengers in the flight, according to a source.
Over 200 passengers of Air India Delhi-SFO flight face 30 hrs ordeal with inordinate delay
More than 200 passengers of a San Francisco-bound Air India flight faced a 30-hour delay due to a technical glitch, non-functional air conditioning, and payload issues. The flight was rescheduled several times before finally being delayed due to temperature issues. Passengers, including the elderly and children, endured discomfort and were offered options like full refund and complimentary rescheduling. The delay led to a show cause notice from the aviation regulator and marked the second such incident in a week for Air India's San Francisco flights.
DGCA show cause Air India as Tatas struggle to revamp airline
The aviation regulator mentioned the inordinate delay of two international flights—AI 183 from Delhi to San Francisco on May 30 and AI 179 from Mumbai to San Francisco on May 24.
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.
Air India gets show cause notice from Ministry of Aviation over 20-hour flight delay
The Aviation Ministry issued a show cause notice to Air India following a 20-hour delay on a Delhi-San Francisco flight. Passengers were subjected to extreme discomfort, enduring searing heat inside the aircraft without air conditioning. Reports emerged of passengers fainting due to the conditions, prompting complaints on social media.
Air India's Mumbai-San Francisco flight delayed by over 5 hours
After deboarding the passenger who started feeling unwell at around 1917 hours, it was noticed that by the time the flight AI 179 would have reached San Francisco, there would be night-landing restrictions and also, the crew would have crossed the flight-duty limitations.
Transition to new crew scheduling app hits Air India Express flights
Air India Express faced a 15-hour delay when a pilot discovered he was trained on a different aircraft than the one assigned for his flight from Riyadh to Kochi. This incident adds to the challenges the airline is facing, including disruptions due to cabin crew sick leave and issues with a new scheduling software. About 50 out of 300 daily flights have been affected, prompting manual rostering efforts and assistance from Tata Group carriers.
AI Express union says reduced flights impacting cabin crew salaries
Air India Express Employees Union (AIXEU) flags concerns over flight delays and cancellations, impacting cabin crew salaries. Over 100 crew members have been idle for two months due to entry pass issues. Strike called off on May 9 after meeting with Chief Labour Commissioner. Union seeks intervention for salary impact. Next conciliation meeting on May 28.
IndiGo boards standby passenger in place of confirmed ticket holder; later deboarded
A standby passenger boarded an IndiGo flight at Mumbai airport in place of a confirmed ticket holder, leading to a slight delay in departure. IndiGo mentioned an error in the passenger boarding process of flight 6E 6543 to Varanasi, where a standby passenger was allotted a seat reserved for a confirmed passenger.
Mumbai duststorm: Nine dead, 70 injured as 100-ft tall billboard falls at petrol pump; high-level inquiry ordered
Following a severe dust storm that struck the financial capital of India, BMC officials reported that a large billboard collapsed in Ghatkopar, injuring 70 people, while approximately 100 others remain trapped. On Monday evening, Mumbai encountered a combination of a dust storm and rain showers. Subsequent to the initial dust storm, precipitation was observed in Thane and Navi Mumbai. Additionally, a dust storm occurred near Mantralay. Train services between Thane and Mulund were suspended after tree branches fell onto the overhead equipment.
Mumbai duststorm: Airlines issue flight advisory. Check update here
After a dust storm struck the financial capital of India, airlines promptly issued advisories and diversion updates on Monday due to the inclement weather conditions. Mumbai experienced both a dust storm and rain showers on Monday evening. Following the initial dust storm, rainfall was reported in Thane and Navi Mumbai. Additionally, a dust storm occurred near Mantralay. Due to poor visibility caused by the weather conditions, several arrival flights into Mumbai were diverted.
Air India Express flight delay: Airline announces WhatsApp number for getting full refund. Here are details
Air India Express announced the cancellation of 85 flights and the termination of 30 crew members. Passengers affected by flight cancellations or delays exceeding three hours have the option to receive a full refund or reschedule their travel without incurring any fees. The official statement from Air India Express provided contact information for assistance via WhatsApp or their website.
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.
Vistara flight delays, cancellation: How much compensation can passengers get as per DGCA? Travel insurance can help to save big
Vistara flight delays, cancellation: Vistara has been in the news this week, with reports suggesting close to 100 flight cancellations. The airline grounded nearly 50 flights on Monday, April 1, and that number is expected to climb to 60 today, April 2. Are you a Vistara passenger facing a delay or cancellation? Here's what you should know about the DGCA rules for flight delays and cancellations.
Here's why your flights from Mumbai Airport are getting delayed for over 2 hours
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport is experiencing delays of up to 2 hours in flight operations due to issues with its air traffic radar automation system. The system faced downtime from 3 pm to 5:15 pm, causing a backlog of departing aircraft. The outdated radar system has been plagued by glitches and malfunctions, prompting calls for comprehensive upgrades to ensure efficient and safe air traffic management. In other news, Mumbai Airport Customs seized over 3.70 kilograms of gold worth Rs 1.97 crore in nine separate cases.
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