UNITED AIRLINES BOARDING PASS
Rakesh Gangwal joins Southwest Airlines board
Southwest Airlines addresses investor criticism by appointing veteran airline executive Rakesh Gangwal to its board, known for co-founding and growing IndiGo. Gangwal brings extensive experience from leading US Airways and United Airlines, as well as Worldspan Technologies. He aims to enhance Southwest's culture and profitability, following previous conflicts at IndiGo. This move comes amidst concerns over Southwest's financial performance and insular practices noted by investors.
Wheel falls from Boeing plane in Los Angeles
A United Airlines Boeing 757-200 lost a wheel taking off from LA Monday, landed safely in Denver. No injuries among 174 passengers, 7 crew. Previous Boeing wheel incident in March, Alaska Airlines fuselage issue. FAA investigates. Boeing agreed to DOJ settlement over 737 MAX crashes. The 757, produced until 2004, is 30 years old. Boeing admitted to fraud.
From spirits to simplification: Diageo India to slim down Mallya-era overseas subsidiaries for a better high
Diageo first bought a stake in USL in 2012, taking its holding to a majority by the following year. Mallya stepped down from USL in 2016 and left India that year amid loan repayment troubles at Kingfisher Airlines. At the time, USL had nearly two dozen subsidiaries, joint ventures and associate companies, half of them in the UK, where Mallya has currently exiled himself.
Flying to Europe? This major airline is latest to introduce an environmental cost surcharge
Lufthansa has introduced an environmental charge on fares, aligning with EU regulations to reduce emissions. Surcharge of up to 72 euros to be applied on flights, offsetting costs of sustainable aviation fuel.
Why did this flight attendant block empty seats with a ‘barrier’? What did the netizens say?
A flight attendant on board a United Airlines flight decided to block the empty seats and asked the passengers to pay for the upgrade. This has triggered an online debate.
Flying windows, fatal turbulence: Is flying in planes safe right now? Here is how to understand disruptions
Air travel disruptions, from minor mechanical issues to severe incidents, often cause anxiety but are rarely dangerous. Aviation experts stress that these problems are usually manageable due to rigorous safety protocols and backup systems, ensuring that flying remains one of the safest modes of transportation despite occasional alarming events.
A Southwest Airlines plane that did a 'Dutch roll' suffered structural damage, investigators say
A Boeing 737 Max suffered structural damage during a Southwest Airlines flight due to a Dutch roll. The NTSB disclosed the incident on May 25 from Phoenix to Oakland. Southwest notified the damage on June 7, leading to maintenance. Dutch roll involves yaw and rocking motions resembling ice skating.
Bengaluru Airport launches India's first biometric-enabled self-bag drop facility
DigiYatra passengers using the self-bag drop at Bengaluru airport can select the 'scan your face biometric for baggage drop' option. They will then be prompted to choose the 'DigiYatra' icon to proceed. The machine will instruct the passenger to look directly into the camera to capture their biometric image. It will then generate the passenger's flight details and prompt them to declare any dangerous goods they might be carrying.
Boeing set to deliver plan to regulators on upgrading safety
A preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board published in February found that four bolts securing the panel that blew off were missing. "Boeing must commit to real and profound improvements," FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker said on February 28.
FA Cup Final: Date, time, place, where to watch as Manchester City take on Manchester United
The FA Cup final between the reigning champion and Manchester United promises to be an exciting end to the grand finale.
Singapore Airlines cooperating with authorities in probing severe flight turbulence incident
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is cooperating with authorities in the investigation into a London to Singapore flight that encountered severe turbulence, leading to the death of one passenger and injuring 30 others. Geoffrey Kitchen, a 73-year-old British passenger, died likely due to a heart attack on the flight. The remaining passengers aboard the Boeing 777-300ER aircraft were examined and treated at the airport.
Aviation experts to begin probe of Singapore Airlines turbulence incident that left British man dead
Aviation investigators arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday to learn how and why severe turbulence sent a Singapore Airlines plane into a sudden dive that tossed passengers and crew around the cabin, leaving a British man dead and dozens others injured. Twenty people remained in intensive care in hospital after Flight SQ321, which was flying from London's Heathrow airport to Singapore, hit the turbulence Tuesday over the Andaman Sea.
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.
Google Wallet launched in India: Step-by-step guide on how to use it; how it is different from Google Pay explained
Google Wallet: This article is about how to use Google Wallet and how different is it from Google Pay. As per Google, this wallet can be used for various utility functions like storing Air India, Indigo Airlines flight boarding pass, PVR and INOX cinema tickets. Read here to know more.
Airport lounge access through cards getting tougher: Factors you must know to avoid last-minute shock
Airport lounge access: Airport lounges are a very popular feature among travellers in India. However due to rush of passengers in airport lounges, overcrowding issues came up, and to tackle this issue and make lounges accessible to all, certain measures were taken. These measures are aimed at fair usage for all and to provide a good experience to travellers.
Video shows raid on ship near Strait of Hormuz; Mideast official says Iran carried out the attack
A video by The Associated Press shows Iranian commandos raiding a ship near the Strait of Hormuz by helicopter, a move attributed to Iran amid growing tensions between Tehran and the West. The incident occurred in the Gulf of Oman off the Emirati port city of Fujairah, and the helicopter used appeared to be one used by Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
Air India, Vistara boards may not be unified soon
Tata Sons unlikely to integrate Air India and Vistara boards in a hurry; management teams to remain separate for at least a year; merger expected to take place this year or next; Tata wants Air India to achieve consumer trust and operational efficiency similar to Vistara before integration; merging airlines involves network and operational overhaul; merger could stretch through 2024; Air India and Vistara merging to form full-service airline; Singapore Airlines to hold 25.1% stake in post-merger Air India; plan to keep brands separate until Air India reaches Vistara's standard; Tata won't rush to retire Vistara title.
How to pay zero charges for flight seat during web check-in? Here's what Aviation Ministry says
It is not enough that an passenger buys airline ticket, he or she also needs to take out a boarding pass in order to board the flight for which tickets were bought. However while web check-in there is a step where passengers have to select seats and most of the seats over here are paid. Read here to know how to get a free seat while web check-in.
United Airlines passengers must check new boarding process. Check details
Economy class passengers in the United Airlines must check details about the new boarding process. This will be implemented next week.
Load More
