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.
Air India spokesperson did not mention sexual assault on the airline's crew member but some media reports claim the matter is related to sexual assault.
After the Air India aircraft landed at Mumbai airport, it underwent safety checks to ensure the well-being of all on board. The airline arranged alternative travel options for the affected passengers and offered full refunds to those impacted by the situation.
The heightened tensions of Middle East rose to new heights after the killings of two high-profile Hamas leaders and a senior Hezbollah commander in Lebanon. Iran, which finances both militant groups, has called for retaliation against Israel that threatens an all-out war in the region.
Air India released helpline numbers for its passengers travelling to and from violence-hit Bangladesh. "Please connect with our Contact Centre at 011 69329333 , 011 69329999 or visit our website," Air India post on X read.
Bangladesh plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protests over job quota forced Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to quit and flee.
The neighbouring country plunged into uncertainty after extraordinary street protests over job quota forced Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee the country. In view of the law and order situation, Indian air services to Dhakha have been halted for Tuesday.
Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday and left for London. Protesters barged into the PM House and stole stuffs from the Palace.
Israel's tensions with Iran took another dangerous turn after the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, which has triggered calls for retaliation. The incident fuelled fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East, already grappling with the Israel-Hamas war.
Mumbai rains: Earlier on Sunday, 36 flights were cancelled at the Mumbai airport and 15 flights, including the ones operated by Air India, IndiGo and Akasa, were diverted to nearby airports, mainly Ahmedabad amid intermittent heavy spells of rain.
Air India Flight-183 carrying 225 passengers and 19 crew members was diverted to Russia after experiencing a technical issue. Indian officials coordinated with Russian authorities to provide assistance to stranded passengers.
The flight landed safely at Krasnoyarsk International Airport, where Air India officials and relevant authorities are currently coordinating efforts to assist the passengers and determine the next step
The Air India and Vistara merger is expected to affect around 600 employees from both airlines. Tata Group-owned loss-making full-service carriers -- Air India and Vistara -- together have more than 23,000 employees.
The Mumbai incident occurred just a few days after a widely shared video depicted numerous job applicants pushing and jostling during an interview in Bharuch, Gujarat.
An Air India official has stated that passengers were not inconvenienced by the redeployment of the Boeing 777 aircraft to Barbados. According to the official, most passengers who had booked tickets for the Newark to Delhi flight on July 2 were informed in advance about the change.
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