With 140 passengers onboard, the Air India Express flight took off from Trichy airport for Sharjah at 5.43 pm but soon developed a technical snag. However, the aircraft landed safely and all passengers are safe now.
SpiceJet, in a post on X, mourned the passing away of Tata and described him as a visionary leader and pioneering entrepreneur who dedicated his life to building modern India through innovation and social responsibility.
Air India Express showcased its brand-new Boeing 737-8 aircraft with a tail art inspired by the traditional “Jamdani” design at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata.
The passenger was taken to the local hospital in Copenhagen (Denmark) for medical attention.
As per the airport authorities, the return journey of the aircraft has been cancelled and all the passengers have been accommodated in various hotels across the city.
An airline spokesperson said that with the merger of Air India and Vistara formalising, there is a need to harmonise these policies for employees of both organisations.
Indian-origin Grammy winner Ricky Kej levelled serious allegations about Air India staff who rejected the UPI payment system after the singer failed to pay the charges on credit cards. "I offered to pay by UPI. I did not have any credit cards or cash. He flatly refused UPI," he said.
A passenger on Air India flight AI 101 from Delhi to New York reported finding a cockroach in their in-flight meal, causing food poisoning. The incident, shared via social media, has prompted the airline to launch an investigation into the matter.
Mumbai Rains: Air India flight AI-656 left Rajkot at 6.15 pm and was scheduled to land in Mumbai and hour later, but heavy rains forced the aircraft to divert to Ahmedabad.
India and China discussed early resumption of direct passenger flights between their two countries, Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said, in an indication that their air travel could recover after four years.
Tata Group-owned Air India also saw an improvement in passenger factor to 85 per cent against 82 per cent 2022-23, as per the annual report.
The plane, en route from New Delhi to Birmingham, landed safely without any injuries to all 258 passengers and 17 crew members.
This new feature is powered by AI-based computer vision technology and provides real-time travel information. In recent times, Air India has faced a number of complaints related to passenger baggage issues.
Vistara customers after September 3 will be redirected to the Air India website for ticket bookings. And for the passengers who have already booked their tickets with Vistara on or before November 11, no changes will be made to their bookings, and their flights will operate under the Vistara brand.
Vistara will operate its final flight on November 11, 2024, as it merges with Air India on November 12. Post-September 3, 2024, bookings with Vistara for dates after November 11 will be redirected to Air India.
The merger, first announced in November 2022, is anticipated to be completed by the end of 2024. Singapore Airlines noted that the completion of the deal is contingent on compliance with Indian laws and other regulatory approvals.
The DGCA announced a hefty penalty of Rs 98 lakh on Air India Limited, citing the airline’s operation of flights with crew members who did not meet the necessary qualification standards.
Durga Puja 2024: The flights will operate at convenient times, providing greater choice and ease to travellers who plan to visit their loved ones during the joyous festive season.
The new inflight entertainment service 'Vista', which was recently introduced in its existing wide-body fleet, will also be made available in narrow-body planes.
The airline in the statement said it is providing all possible support to the colleague and their broader team, including professional counselling. "Air India is also working with the local police to pursue the matter to the fullest extent of the law," said Air India.
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