US man claims he was kicked off flight for wearing 'Hawk Tuah' Trump t-shirt
The flight’s crew received complaints from another passenger about the lewd imagery and asked the man wearing the t-shirt to change. He did at first and then reverted it back, forcing the crew to make his disembark the aircraft. Key Points
India TodaySingapore Airlines CEO apologies after 'extreme turbulence' on flight leaves 1 dead, 30 injured
30 passengers receiving treatment for injuries in hospitals in Bangkok. Singapore Airlines on Wednesday said it is fully cooperating with relevant authorities in... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaVistara flight delays, cancellation: How much compensation can passengers get as per DGCA? Travel insuranc
Vistara flight delays, cancellation: Vistara has been in the news this week, with reports suggesting close to 100 flight cancellations. The airline grounded nearly 50 flights on Monday, April 1, and that number is expected to climb to 60 today, April 2. Are you a Vistara passenger facing a delay or cancellation? Here's what you should know about the DGCA rules for flight delays and cancellations. Key Points
Economic TimesHow to get over your fear of flying
Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped. The good news: They have several options to deal with it. Key Points
mintBoeing plane found to have missing panel after flight from California to southern Oregon
After a United Airlines flight from San Francisco landed in Oregon, a missing panel on the Boeing 737-800 was discovered during a post-flight inspection. The plane, carrying 139 passengers and six crew members, landed safely without incident. The airport briefly paused operations to check for debris but found none. United stated that no emergency was declared during the flight, and they would conduct a thorough examination and investigation before the plane returns to service. This incident adds to recent concerns about aircraft safety. Key Points
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Packed Boeing jet nosedives, flyers crash into ceiling, blood stains on roof, 50 injured. Know in detail
In a video posted on social media platform X, it can be seen that one person in LATAM Airlines's Auckland-bound flight was lying unconscious in the middle of the aisle as others held their heads in apparent pain and shock. The plane can hold about 280 passengers and it appeared to be mostly full. Key Points
Economic TimesAt least 50 people hurt after technical issue hits Auckland-bound LATAM flight
The flight, on a Boeing Co. 787-9 aircraft, experienced a technical problem that caused a strong movement and resulted in some passengers being injured. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesPilots doze off for 28 minutes, plane veers off path in Indonesia
According to the government report, the pilot along with the co-pilot of the Batik Air BTK6723 fell asleep during a flight from Kendari in Southeast Sulawesi province to Indonesian capital Jakarta. The aircraft was scheduled to go from Jakarta to Kenderi, and then return. Key Points
Business TodayAir India kicks out 'troublesome' head of a top financial company as 'she was rude'
In a first, the head of a prominent financial services company was offloaded from an international flight out of India for allegedly speaking rudely to the crew. The executive boarded the business class of Air India's Delhi-London flight and reportedly started speaking to the crew rudely. The cabin crew informed the captain, and after other passengers found her rude as well, the captain decided to offload her. Key Points
Economic Times'Bomb on plane' hoax call delays Mumbai-Bengaluru flight by seven hours
A bomb hoax call delayed a Mumbai-Bengaluru flight by seven hours, causing the passengers and baggage to be evacuated for a thorough check. No bomb was found and the flight eventually took off. Key Points
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The Boeing 737 Max Crisis Reignites Arguments Over Infant Safety on Planes
A midair blowout on a Boeing 737 Max 9 showed seatbelts matter, but infants under two still aren’t required to have their own seats. Experts say changing the rules would make flying safer for children—but would result in more deaths. Key Points
WIREDWhy airlines may not offer you free accommodation for delayed flights
The months of December and January witness maximum flight delays and cancellation each year due to fog. Since it’s a recurring phenomenon, the airlines are expected to be prepared for it but airports continue to witness chaotic scenes every year. Key Points
mintOther passengers support man who opened emergency exit and walked on plane’s wing in Mexico airport
Fellow passengers sign a written copy of a statement saying the airline made them wait for four hours without ventilation or water. At first it sounds like a... Key Points
The Tribune India'Ground staff denied everything': Passenger shares harrowing experience on diverted flight
Passengers of a Mumbai-Ranchi flight had a harrowing experience when the flight was diverted to Kolkata due to bad weather. The airline staff refused to make arrangements for them despite promising it onboard. IndiGo, however, said it provided meals and offered a refund or alternate flight. Passengers, including pregnant women and elderly people, were left to make their own arrangements at a third location. Key Points
Economic TimesMissed connecting flight due to delay by airline, Air India asked to pay Rs 3.85 lakh compensation after 2
Air India: A retired public sector bank manager and his three family members fought against Air India for the airline's deficient service which caused them to miss their connecting flight and allegedly led them stranded in Kolkata Airport for about 15 hours. All the four passengers were travelling from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Dibrugarh, Assam in December 2003. Key Points
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flight delayed, cancelled due to fog? You can get up to Rs 2 lakh if you have a travel insurance
Flight delayed or cancelled? Hundreds of flights have been delayed from the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi due to low visibility amid dense fog in the last few days. You need to keep in mind that airlines are not obliged to compensate in cases where the cancellation and delay is caused by a force majeure event. Well, if you have bought travel insurance while booking your flight ticket, it may help you if your flight is delayed. Here's how Key Points
Economic Timesflight delays: Aviation ministry to set up war rooms at six metro airports
Under the new directives, airports and aviation players will set up war rooms at the 6 Metro Airports. These facilities will immediately address any issues related to passenger inconvenience caused by flight disruptions. Key Points
Economic TimesIndiGo ‘langar’ on Mumbai Airport tarmac: BCAS issues notice to airline & MIAL
India Business News: The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued a notice to IndiGo and Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) over the issue of passengers of a diverted flight sitting on the tarmac and the airline serving them refreshments there. Find out more about this incident and the actions taken. Key Points
Times Of IndiaIndiGo slapgate: Passenger says 'violence unacceptable, but what about...'
Co-passenger on IndiGo slapgate flight says, 'Violence unacceptable, but...' Key Points
India TodayDGCA issues guidelines for airlines to improve communication on flight delays during adverse weather condi
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to airlines addressing flight cancellations resulting from prolonged delays during adverse weather conditions. DGCA instructed airlines to sensitize airport staff to effectively communicate and inform passengers about flight delays. Key Points
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IndiGo ‘grounds’ passengers: Videos show open-air dining forced by flight delay
An Indigo Goa-Delhi flight was delayed by several hours and later diverted to Mumbai. Videos show flyers eating on the apron. Key Points
India TodayAviation minister's strong words after IndiGo pilot punched by unruly passenger
Jyotiraditya Scindia said unruly passenger behaviour was “unacceptable”. He said all stakeholders were working round the clock to minimise fog-related impact. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Unruly behaviour unacceptable’: Jyotiraditya Scindia lists measures to make flight operations better at Delhi airport, SOPs for airlines
India Business News: The Minister of Civil Aviation of India, Jyotiraditya Scindia, has listed measures to improve flight operations at Delhi airport and introduced SOPs for airlines. The airport faced significant challenges with flight delays and diversions, causing widespread impact. Scindia emphasized the importance of addressing unruly behavior and ensuring passenger convenience during adverse weather conditions. The activation of a new runway and the release of a Standard Operating Procedure are among the measures being implemented to mitigate disruptions. Key Points
Times Of IndiaVijay Shekhar Sharma reacts to IndiGo passenger slapping pilot over flight delay
Vijay Shekhar Sharma, reshared the clip and denounced the passenger's act. He said that people should ‘respect and honour’ those who give services. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndigo passenger hits pilot announcing delays, netizens say ‘dono ki galti hain’ | Video
An Indigo pilot was assaulted by a passenger on board, while the former was announcing delays. A video of the assault became viral on social media. Key Points
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Delhi airport: 10 flights diverted, nearly 100 delayed as dense fog disrupts operations
Vistara, in a post on X at 6.38 am, said that due to dense fog and poor visibility in Delhi, arrivals and departures may be impacted from Delhi. Due to adverse weather (fog) at Delhi, Chennai, Varanasi, Bagdogra & Lucknow our flight schedules have been affected, which may lead to consequential delays. We understand this may impact your travel plans and regret the inconvenience..., Akasa Air said in a post on X at 12.12 pm. Key Points
Economic TimesNew Zealand’s Ardern weds longtime partner
Wellington: New Zealand’s former PM Jacinda Ardern married her longtime partner Clarke Gayford in a private ceremony on Saturday, finally tying the knot... Key Points
The Tribune India‘Served veg meal with chicken pieces’, Air India passenger demands action; airline responds
An Air India passenger criticized the airline for serving her non-vegetarian food on a flight despite ordering a vegetarian meal. She posted pictures and details on social media and demanded action from Air India and regulatory bodies. Key Points
mintStranger knits beanie for baby during flight, people say it's ‘too cute’
A story about a stranger knitting a beanie for a kid while on a flight has left people smiling. A video showing the kid wearing the headgear was shared online. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesDGCA amends duty period rules for pilots to cut fatigue
The regulators action comes after complaints from a large number of pilots that they are being stretched by the airlines using the regulators soft rules which ensures they are not violating the norms. In August, an IndiGo pilot died due to a sudden cardiac arrest at the Nagpur airport minutes before operating the flight. Key Points
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Changes in night duty, longer weekly rest period — new DGCA rules seek to reduce pilot, crew fatigue
Directorate General of Civil Aviation also plans to adopt a new regime called Fatigue Risk Management System. Changes, announced Monday, need to be implemented by operators by 1 June. Key Points
ThePrintIndiGo flight makes emergency landing due to passenger’s health crisis
IndiGo flight makes emergency landing in Nagpur due to passenger's chest pain. Passenger taken to hospital and flight resumes journey after medical attention. | Mumbai news Key Points
Hindustan Timesflight attendant dies in front of passengers ahead of takeoff. What has happened?
The sudden death of a flight attendant at the time of take-off of a British Airways flight left many passengers shocked. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
Economic TimesA burning jet, three exits: How 379 flyers were saved in Tokyo
Modern planes must be able to fully evacuate in as little as 90 seconds, using just half the number of their available exits. The Japan Airlines occupants managed with even fewer. Key Points
Economic TimesMalaysia Airlines flight MH370: Experts claim it could be found in days
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was a normal flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. Everything seemed perfect for the first 40 minutes of flight MH370. But the flight lost contact and went out of radar all of a sudden. The mystery may be solved soon. Know in detail. Key Points
Economic Times
flight with hundreds of Indians, detained in France over suspected human trafficking, lands in Mumbai
The flight, operated by Romanian company Legend Airlines, was grounded by the French authorities for four days. Of the 300 passengers on-board, 25 had decided to stay back in France. Key Points
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