LOST LUGGAGE AIRLINES RANKING
Techie takes revenge: Launches website to expose airlines after girlfriend's lost luggage
Pieter Levels, frustrated by his girlfriend's lost luggage incident with Vueling Airlines, launched luggagelosers.com. This innovative website ranks airlines based on their rates of lost baggage using real-time data sourced from social media. The initiative aims to empower travelers with information while advocating for improved baggage handling standards across the airline industry.
Air India loses 1 luggage out of every 36, highest in the world, claims report
Air India leads in lost luggage among global airlines, with 50,001 bags lost in the past month, according to LuggageLosers.com. The site, created by Pieter Levels after Vueling lost his girlfriend’s luggage, ranks airlines by lost bags. Air India faces additional issues, including broken seats, dirty aircraft, and a recent staff protest causing flight disruptions.
Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence, one passenger dead, dozens injured
A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore diverted to Bangkok due to severe turbulence, resulting in one passenger dead and multiple injuries reported. The Boeing 777-300ER carried 211 passengers and 18 crew. The airline is coordinating with Thai authorities to provide medical assistance to those affected, news reports said
Frequent flyers of Vistara to get better airport lounge access, increased rewards and more after merger with Air India's programme
Better airport lounge access: All Vistara travellers who have atleast gold tier in Club Vistara program stands to gain due to the merger between Vistara and Air India's Flying Return program. Some of the benefits include better airport lounge access, more routes to redeem rewards and others. However there is also a con in regard to burning of reward points.
US airlines will now have to automatically refund customers for canceled flights, delays
US has introduced new regulations requiring airlines to offer automatic refunds for flight changes. These rules standardize refund policies, aim to save travelers money, and ensure transparent communication of extra fees, protecting passengers' rights.
Trying to bring in fresh blood and fresh thinking in VIP, looking at 14% growth, says MD
VIP Industries, led by Neetu Kashiramka, focuses on regaining lost market share through product enhancements, e-commerce optimization, and market strategy improvements, targeting a significant growth in the luggage industry. Kashiramka says: "From Q4 onwards, it will be double digit growth. So, you will start to see some market share gain starting from Q4 itself."
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Flying Dirty Secrets: Why you should think twice before touching these five spots on your next flight
Flight attendants have disclosed the five dirtiest places on airplanes rarely cleaned, urging passengers to be cautious. Safety instruction cards in seat pockets top the list, often overlooked in cleaning routines. Overhead bins and tray tables are identified as high-touch, unsanitized zones. Seat covers may go uncleaned, while bathroom door handles are frequently neglected.
Flying to Dubai airport this week? Use Metro, say authorities. Timings, luggage rules and other details
Dubai Airports has advised passengers returning to the UAE after summer vacation to use the Dubai Metro, as the road through the airport could get busy during peak times. August 26 and 27 are expected to be the busiest days for the airport, with over half a million guests expected. The Dubai Metro runs frequently from DXB Terminals 1 and 3, with trains running from 5 AM to midnight on weekdays, and longer hours on special days. Passengers can buy tickets at counters in airport stations and can carry two pieces of luggage on the metro.
Indian Table Tennis star Manika Batra loses baggage, sports equipment on flight while returning from Peru tournament; seeks govt help
Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has taken to social media to express her frustration after her baggage went missing on a KLM flight from Lima to India. The baggage contained crucial sports equipment for her upcoming tournaments, including the Asian Games. Despite having a priority tag, the Indian athlete has received no further information about the whereabouts of her possessions. In response, she called on Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to intervene and assist in the recovery of her equipment. Batra is considered one of India's brightest medal hopes in the upcoming Asian Games.
Bengaluru airport incident: AIX Connect removes manager from duty; senior airline officials apologise to K'taka Governor
AIX Connect has removed its airport manager from duty in Bangalore after an incident involving the Karnataka governor last week. The source said that senior officials from the airline apologised to the governor and outlined the actions taken since the incident occurred. Following a delay in reporting, a flight from Bangalore to Hyderabad took off without Thaawarchand Gehlot on board on 27 July, leading to a complaint at Bangalore airport police station.
Airline Secrets- Know about bookings, tickets, baggage, connecting flights
Know the airline secrets for cheaper bookings, lost baggage, and easily getting connecting flights.
Flight takes off without Karnataka Governor on board, airline apologises
Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot was on Thursday denied boarding on an Air India subsidiary AIX Connect flight over alleged "delay" in reporting. The Governor's office lodged a complaint over "breach of protocol" and the Airline on Friday offered an apology.
New tech innovations can put an end to your luggage woes at airports
Can't find your luggage at the airport? No worry, we got you covered!
Travel comeback boosts hotel & luggage segments: 5 stocks with up to 39% upside potential
Rising demand, policy support and mega events to support the performance of hotel and luggage stocks.
Deepak Chahar takes to Twitter to complain about Malaysian Airlines' service on flight to Bangladesh
The flight was also altered without prior warning or notice to passengers. The cricketer explains that even though the aircraft has been delayed for more than 24 hours, the luggage remains a prize to be discovered.
How will a US recession play out for India, other emerging markets?
Since the peak in October 2021, the Indian market has been in correction mode, with over $40 billion in FPI selling. That's 2.7 times the $15 billion sold during the GFC. The $29 billion in FPI selling this year (June alone saw $6.4 billion of selling) has been offset by $30.7 billion of domestic mutual fund buying.
How IndiGo passenger 'hacked' into carrier's website to track his missing luggage; airline responds
The passenger claimed to have found a vulnerability with the airline's website.
21.5 million people in tourism sector lost their jobs since COVID-19 outbreak: Govt
Around 21.5 million people, involved in the tourism industry, have lost their jobs due to the three waves of COVID-19 that first hit the country in early 2020, Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said on Monday. Reddy said tourist arrivals in the country were down by 93 percent during the first wave of COVID-19 outbreak, 79 percent in the second wave and 64 percent during the third wave.
Akasa Air’s Vinay Dube on airline’s take-off plans
"We are looking to get our first aircraft in the second half of April, and it won't be put into commercial service immediately. The first aircraft will help us with our operating certificate."
Cold snap leaves one dead, over 4 million without power in Texas
The cold snap sweeping Texas reached the northern part of neighboring Mexico as well, where authorities said 4.7 million users lost power early on Monday. Around midday, service had been restored to almost 2.6 million of them.
There’s a bull case on stocks tied to rising jobless ranks
It’s a view getting a wider airing -- that job cuts are setting the stage for a swift rebound in profits if the economy reaches a full-blown recovery.
Govt deciding pricing of Vande Bharat flights for private carriers: Ajay Singh
‘In terms of demand, all these flights are completely full.’
Possible to deal with complexity of fares and routes: SpiceJet CMD
‘With lower oil prices in place, we do not believe we will lose money flying at reduced capacity’
Coronavirus in China: Just $13 to fly across the country as airlines struggle to fill seats
Airlines in China are offering tickets for as cheap as $13 as it struggle to fill seats amid coronavirus scare.
Financial lessons from 7 celebrity millionaires who lost a fortune
Amitabh Bachchan, Boris Becker, Nicolas Cage, Mike Tyson -- they all went bankrupt. Here are money lessons you can learn from celebrities who lost a fortune.
New RFID tech could spell end for lost airport baggage
According to a report by the aviation IT specialist, SITA, 5.73 bags per thousand passengers went astray in 2016.
Ask the travel expert: What should you do if your airline loses your luggage?
Rakshit Desai, MD of FCM Travel Solutions India answers your questions on Travel — how-tos, trends, recommendations and more.
The travel scene in 2016 is changing for the better with these five innovations
Planning far in advance or having connections to the chef are outdated, apps & websites are available that enables last-minute reservation.
The ability to track lost luggage is a relief for travellers: Trunkster's Gaston Blanchet
Trunkster comes to your rescue with a retractable hardcase — that comes in both check-in and carry-on sizes.
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