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India launches trusted traveller programme for faster immigration
Home minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme (FTI-TTP) at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi. This facility will be available free of cost for all passengers, Shah said.
Special programme to fast-track immigration services launched; All you need to know
The FTI-TTP will be launched at 21 major airports in the country. In the first phase, along with the Delhi airport, it will be launched at seven major airports -- Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Ahmedabad.
Air India Express, Zoomcar partner to allow booking cars directly from airports
Zoomcar Holdings has partnered with Air India Express to offer customers the ability to book self-drive cars directly from the airport through the airline's mobile app and website in 19 cities. The collaboration provides extensive fleet options, including space for baggage with add-on packs, enhancing personalized travel experiences for guests.
The final journey of Indians migrants coming back home after Kuwait fire
An uneasy silence hung over the import cargo terminal of the Kochi airport on Friday morning as authorities made arrangements to receive the bodies of 31 Indians who lost their lives in a tragic building fire in Kuwait two days ago.
Kuwait fire tragedy: Grief-stricken families gather at Kochi airport as bodies of loved ones return
Mourning families gathered at Cochin International Airport to receive the bodies of 45 Indians who died in the Kuwait fire tragedy, led by the first casket of Arun Babu.
Kuwait fire tragedy: IAF aircraft carrying mortal remains of 45 Indians lands at Cochin airport
Kuwait fire tragedy: An IAF aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indian victims from the Kuwait fire incident landed at Cochin airport. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh is onboard, coordinating repatriation efforts.
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Congress criticises Centre's denial of permission to Kerala minister to visit Kuwait
The opposition Congress in Kerala criticizes the Centre for denying permission to state Health Minister Veena George to travel to Kuwait to coordinate relief efforts for Malayalees affected by a tragic fire incident. Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan calls it unfortunate and criticizes the Centre for sending a wrong message.
Air India Express flight diverted to Kochi due to bad weather at Calicut airport
An Air India Express flight from Dubai to Calicut airport was diverted to Kochi in the early hours of Saturday due to adverse weather conditions in Kozhikode, according to airline sources. The flight, carrying 173 passengers, landed at Cochin International Airport at 2:47 am and departed for Calicut airport at around 9:30 am after a seven-hour delay.
Air India announces launch of non-stop services between Bengaluru and London Gatwick from August
With Bengaluru becoming the fifth Indian city to be connected to the UK's second-largest airport, Air India has announced that it will start non-stop services between Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport and London Gatwick (LGW), starting August 18 this year.
Heavy rains lash Kerala, IMD issues red alert in two districts
Kerala faces heavy pre-monsoon rains, prompting the India Meteorological Department to issue red alerts for Ernakulam and Thrissur districts, indicating over 20 cm of rain in 24 hours. Major cities like Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, and Thrissur suffer from waterlogging. The state reports four deaths and significant property damage due to flooding and landslides. Relief camps are opened, and authorities warn residents of rising water levels in rivers.
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.
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.
Reliance seeks access to ATF pipelines, storages of PSU oil firms
RIL aims to expand its market share in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by accessing pipelines at major Indian airports like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi, and Lucknow, competing with state-owned firms like Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL).
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.
Cabin crew crisis: Air India Express cancels over 100 flights; impacts 15,000 passengers
Air India Express has canceled over 100 flights impacting around 15,000 passengers as cabin crew protest alleged mismanagement. The airline will operate reduced flights until May 13 due to a shortage of crew. Civil aviation ministry seeks a report and urges prompt resolution. Passengers, mainly traveling to Gulf nations, faced delays and protests at airports in Kerala.
Kerala airports see passengers protest against AI Express' last minute cancellations
Passengers, mostly travelling to the Gulf nations, claimed that they were informed about the flight cancellations after they completed their security check and were waiting to board the flight. While Air India Express has offered a full refund or complimentary rescheduling to another date, passengers are not happy with that.
Air India Express to operate non-stop flights to Kochi, Imphal from Kolkata in April
Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, will start non-stop flights from Kolkata to Imphal and Kochi this April, offering new fare products and increased domestic routes. The airline aims to provide a personalized travel experience for its guests.
Drummer Sivamani performs 'Humma Humma' after baggage delay at Kochi Airport. Check video here
Drummer Sivamani's heartwarming performance of Humma Humma at Kochi Airport, amidst baggage delay, has gone viral. Sheetal Mehta of Nanhi Kali shared the video online. The video has already garnered over 500k views. Founder of Naandi foundation, Manoj Kumar, expressed his appreciation for Sivamani's performance.
CIAL announces new services to Kannur, Mysore, Trichy and Tirupati
Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) has announced four new routes in collaboration with Alliance Air, connecting Kochi to Kannur, Mysore, Trichy, and Tirupati. CIAL allocated overnight parking slot for new ATR flight, enabling late-night and early morning services.
Alliance Air starts additional flights to Lakshadweep
Due to a surge in the number of passengers willing to visit Lakshadweep, Alliance Air, the only Indian airline that operates to Lakshadweep, has started additional flights Kochi-Agatti-Kochi. A senior official of Alliance Air informed that the additional flights will operate two days a week i.e on Sunday and Wednesday.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia unveils plans for airport infrastructure development
Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced plans to transform airport infrastructure across key cities in India. The plans include capacity creation across six metro cities and 10 additional airports that experienced congestion. The announcements include the inauguration of new terminal buildings in Lucknow, Guwahati, and Patna, aiming to enhance passenger experience and accommodate the increasing demand for air travel in these regions.
DGCA slaps Rs 10 lakh penalty on Air India
Aviation watchdog DGCA has imposed a penalty of Rs 10 lakh on Air India for its failure to comply with norms pertaining to facilities that are required to be provided to passengers. After carrying out inspections of airlines at Delhi, Kochi and Bangalore airports, the regulator observed that Air India was not complying with the provisions of the relevant Civil Aviation Requirement (CAR).
Passenger booked for allegedly uttering "bomb" word at Kerala airport
Following a report from airport authorities, local police registered a case against the man, who was charged under the relevant section of the Kerala Police Act. "He was booked under the relevant section of the Kerala Police Act," a police officer said.
AirAsia India flight returns to Kochi airport after take-off due to technical issue
A full emergency was declared at the airport after the flight returned to Kochi. It landed at the airport safely at midnight. No casualties or injuries were reported, sources said. The emergency was withdrawn immediately after the safe landing of the aircraft, they added.
Kochi-Bengaluru flight receives bomb threat, passengers offloaded at Kochi airport
The passengers were offloaded and the aircraft was moved to an isolation bay for further inspection, airport sources said. Nedumbassery police also confirmed receipt of the bomb threat and said that a team has been sent to investigate the matter.
Direct flight services from Kerala to Vietnam launched from Cochin International airport
The new flight service has resulted in adding 45 flights connecting Kochi to Southeast Asian destinations, CIAL said.
Air India Express flight makes precautionary landing at Kochi
An Air India Express flight from Kochi to Sharjah made a precautionary landing at the airport here on August 2 night after a passenger reported a suspected burning smell shortly after takeoff, an airline source said on Thursday.
Cochin airport increases summer flights to Bangalore
The Cochin International Airport Ltd. (CIAL) has announced 1,484 flights per week in its summer schedule from March 26 to October 28, an increase from 1,202 flights in winter last year. The schedule included 131 flights to Bengaluru per week, mostly operated by Indigo and Akasa Air.
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