Police stated on Monday that they have apprehended a man for reportedly engaging in disruptive behavior during a flight. The incident involved the individual allegedly defecating, urinating, and spitting in row 9 of an Air India Mumbai-Delhi flight, identified as AIC 866, which occurred on June 24. According to the filed FIR, the passenger, identified
Severe weather conditions forced the diversion of an Air India flight carrying over 150 passengers from Delhi-Port Blair, resulting in an unexpected overnight stay in Visakhapatnam. The passengers experienced frustration as they were unable to reach their intended destination due to the adverse weather. Air India expressed its sincerest apologies for the inconvenience caused to
Paris, June 27, 2023 – Air France, one of the leading airlines in the world, found itself in a challenging situation as it had to cancel its flight from Paris to Toronto. The cancellation was a result of a technical issue with the aircraft and the unavailability of a replacement plane. Unfortunately, this left numerous
Passengers flying through Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport) will now have a new and improved way of experiencing the airport with the launch of ‘BLR Pulse’ – a personalized digital travel buddy designed to cater to their needs. In collaboration with GrayMatter Software Services, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of BLR Airport,
In a significant development for cash-strapped airline Go First, its creditors have given the green light to an interim finance of Rs 425 crore, aimed at reviving the airline. While the in-principle approval for the interim finance has been granted, the final decision rests with the boards of the respective banks involved. The consortium lenders
Cash-strapped airline Go First has announced the extension of its flight cancellations until June 28, leaving passengers in limbo. The decision comes as the airline continues to grapple with operational challenges and financial constraints. Initially, the cancellations were only scheduled until June 25, but due to ongoing issues, the company has been forced to further
A bomb threat call on Thursday evening threw the SpiceJet office in Udyog Vihar, Gurugram, into a panic. The local police were immediately alerted about the call, which claimed that a bomb had been planted in the office and was set to explode imminently. Responding swiftly to the alarming situation, a team comprising officers from
India’s up-and-coming airline, Akasa Air, is on the verge of acquiring its 20th aircraft. While Air India and IndiGo are making substantial aircraft orders numbering in the hundreds, this news may not grab the headlines. Nevertheless, Akasa Air has proven to be more than just a fleeting presence in the aviation industry. Akasa Air has
In a move aimed at strengthening its presence in India, Boeing has announced a substantial investment of $100 million in infrastructure and pilot training programs. According to a White House statement reported by Reuters, this investment comes as part of Boeing’s strategic efforts to bolster its operations and engagement in the Indian aviation sector. The
In a significant achievement, the Ministry of Civil Aviation announced on Thursday that the ‘Digi Yatra’ application has surpassed one million users. Since its inauguration by Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on December 1, 2022, the app has gained immense popularity among passengers, with 1.746 million people utilizing this innovative facility. Initially launched at three
