INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS

India shuns China's calls to resume passenger flights after 4 years

China is urging India to resume direct passenger flights after a four-year hiatus, but India resists due to ongoing border tensions. The 2020 Himalayan clash severely strained relations, leading India to block Chinese investments and apps. While China seeks flight resumption for economic recovery, India demands border peace first.

IndiGo shifts international operations to terminal 3 at Lucknow airport

IndiGo has announced that starting today, all international flights at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow will operate from the newly constructed terminal 3. The airline has proactively informed passengers through SMS, calls, and emails about this change. IndiGo advises passengers to check their terminal by retrieving their PNR on the airline's website or mobile app to avoid any inconvenience.

SpiceJet passengers on Delhi-Darbhanga flight suffer inside plane for over an hour due to AC failure amid heatwave

Passengers aboard SpiceJet flight SG 486 from Delhi to Darbhanga endured over an hour without air conditioning amidst a severe heatwave, causing discomfort and health concerns. Elderly and young passengers suffered from heat exhaustion. Meanwhile, an IndiGo flight to Bagdogra was delayed nearly 4 hours due to technical issues exacerbated by high temperatures at Delhi's airport

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.

Delhi airport operator DIAL awaits BCAS nod for airside transfer of passenger baggage from T1 to T3

At the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), international flights are operated from T3, while T1 and T2 are for domestic flights. Currently, passengers landing at T1 have to carry their checked-in baggage to T3 for the connecting flight. Once the system of airside transfer of the checked-in baggage is in place, the passengers will not be required to carry them while taking a connecting flight from T3.

SpiceJet's Delhi-Goa flight delayed due to technical snag, passengers stranded

The Delhi-Goa flight SG-211 was delayed due to operational reasons, as the aircraft scheduled to operate the flight had to be grounded following a technical issue, the airline said. Passengers complained that SpiceJet flight SG-211, initially scheduled to depart at 9.35 am from Delhi, faced multiple rescheduling. The departure time was first changed to 10.35 am, then to 11 am, and eventually, the flight did not take off even at 11 am.

Delhi Airport plans to raise capacity by 30% in 3 years

Delhi International Airport (DIAL) plans to expand capacity by 30% due to increased aircraft orders. CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar discussed the expansion at the CAPA India Aviation Summit.

Delhi-Mumbai Akasa flight carrying 186 passengers receives security alert, diverted to Ahmedabad

An Akasa Airlines flight from Delhi to Mumbai with 186 passengers, including an infant and six crew members, received a security alert. The flight was diverted to Ahmedabad following safety protocols and all passengers were deplaned. This comes days after a Vistara flight to Srinagar faced a bomb threat on May 31, landing safely with 177 passengers and one infant, all safely de-boarded for security checks.

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.

SpiceJet launches sign language programme for cabin crew

No-frills carrier SpiceJet on Friday announced launching a customised sign language programme for its cabin crew to help passengers with hearing impairments. The training will enable the airline's crew to communicate with passengers with hearing loss during their travels, the airline said.

IndiGo derosters 6 crew members in connection with Delhi-Varanasi flight bomb scare incident

IndiGo has derostered two pilots and four cabin crew members of the Delhi-Varanasi flight that saw 176 passengers being evacuated after a bomb threat earlier this week, according to sources. On May 28, following the bomb threat, which later turned out to be hoax, all the passengers were evacuated through emergency slides from the aircraft at the Delhi airport.

Indigo flight bomb threat: Bomb threat on Delhi to Varanasi IndiGo flight; passengers evacuated, investigation underway

Indigo Flight Bomb News: An aviation security official at the scene reported that the IndiGo crew found a note with the word "bomb" written on it in the aircraft's lavatory before takeoff. Flight 6E2211 was scheduled to depart from Delhi's Indira Gandhi Airport around 5 am.

Bomb scare on Varanasi-bound IndiGo flight at Delhi airport, passengers evacuated

Man tries to open door of flight mid-air, held in Hyderabad

A 29-year-old passenger, reportedly suffering from 'health issues', was arrested for attempting to open the door of a flight from Indore to Hyderabad mid-air on May 21. Station bail was granted to him based on medical reports submitted.

Six flights diverted after Goa airport runway affected by lightning strike

Six flights were redirected due to lightning striking the Manohar International Airport (MIA) in Goa. The lightning caused damage to the runway edge lights, as confirmed by an official. The airport, situated in Mopa in North Goa, was struck by lightning at approximately 5.15 pm on Wednesday, according to a statement from the MIA spokesperson.

What is in-flight turbulence, and when does it become dangerous for passengers and crew?

A British man's death and numerous injuries on a Singapore Airlines flight due to severe turbulence highlight the dangers of unstable air. While turbulence-related fatalities are rare, injuries are more common, especially among flight attendants. Clear-air turbulence, often near jet streams, is particularly dangerous as it occurs with no visible warning. Climate change may increase turbulence, but airlines have safety measures in place. Experts advise passengers to wear seat belts, the best defense against turbulence-related injuries.

Air India plane forced to make an emergency landing after its engine erupted into flames, with 179 passengers on board

An Air India Express aircraft carrying passengers from Pune to Kochi caught fire in Bengaluru, resulting in an emergency evacuation of 179 passengers, including six crew members, who were stranded in the Karnataka capital for almost thirteen hours. Smoke was seen coming from the engine, leading to an evacuation with slides being deployed.

Air India Express flight passengers recall harrowing moments after engine fire in Bengaluru

Passengers on a Kochi-bound Air India Express flight encountered an engine fire, prompting an emergency landing at Bengaluru. Despite delays in baggage retrieval, all passengers and crew were safely evacuated.

Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Kochi makes emergency landing

An Air India Express flight made an emergency landing in Bengaluru due to a fire in one of the engines. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated from the Bengaluru-Kochi flight.

Emergency declared at Delhi's IGI Airport over suspected AC fire on Air India flight

Air India Flight AI-807 from Delhi to Bangalore was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a suspected fire in the aircraft's air conditioning unit. The flight, carrying 175 passengers, landed safely, and a full emergency was declared at the airport. Alternative arrangements are being made for the passengers to reach Bangalore.