INTERNATIONAL PASSENGER FLIGHTS
Canopy collapse: Delhi Airport plans flight adjustments to ease congestion at T2 and T3
Delhi Airport is taking steps to reduce congestion at Terminals 2 and 3 following the temporary closure of T1 due to a canopy collapse. Ninety-three domestic IndiGo and SpiceJet flights have been relocated to T2 and T3. To further ease congestion, six flights will move from T2 to T3, and flight schedules will be adjusted to limit T2 departures to ten per hour. These measures will be implemented by July 8 after consultations with airlines.
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.
Canopy collapse: MoCA Naidu reviews operations at Delhi airport
Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Ram Mohan Naidu, visited the Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC) at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport on Monday. This visit comes just days after the collapse of the airport's canopy. The purpose of the visit was to assess airport operations.
Delhi Airport T1 Canopy Collapse: Terminal 1 operations suspended, passengers advised to check flight updates
Following a tragic canopy collapse at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, operations at Terminal 1 have been suspended indefinitely. The incident, which occurred during heavy rainfall, claimed one life and injured eight others. Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has relocated all flights to Terminals 2 and 3, affecting over 20 IndiGo flights. A technical committee is investigating the cause, while the government has initiated airport-wide structural assessments. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses as authorities work to restore normal operations swiftly.
Proactive measures initiated after Delhi airport canopy collapse incident, says Aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu
Following the canopy collapse at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu announced immediate measures. A war room was established to ensure refunds or alternate flights for affected passengers within seven days. The Minister expressed condolences for the loss of life and emphasized safety measures, including inspections by IIT Delhi engineers. Flight operations have shifted to Terminals 2 and 3, with advisories issued to airlines to maintain fare stability. Long-term safety policies are under review.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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