Reacting to a recent viral video of a pilot getting attacked by a passenger, Bollywood diva Richa Chadha took to her X (formerly Twitter) account and shared a post also mentioning her recent experience of air travel. Check it out.
The Tiger 3 actor shared that his flight was scheduled for 2 pm and he along with seven others checked in 2 hours before the departure but only then they were informed that the flight was 3 hours late citing bad weather. Scroll down to know the full story.
The Aviation Ministry issued notices after the video of passengers sitting in groups and eating meals on the runway of the Mumbai Airport went viral on social media. This comes a day after an IndiGo pilot was manhandled by a passenger after a Goa-bound flight got delayed by more than 10 hours.
The dense fog continues to disrupt flight operations in several regions in North India. Several flights departing from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport were delayed, some were cancelled due to weather conditions and a few were diverted to other places.
IndiGo on Monday said a passenger assaulted its first officer while he was making a flight delay announcement onboard a Goa-bound aircraft at the Delhi airport. A purported video clipping of the incident, which took place on Sunday, has surfaced on social media.
By allowing airlines to consider cancellations for extended delays, authorities aim to maintain operational efficiency and enhance the overall travel experience.
The Delhi Police initiated a legal proceeding against the passenger for allegedly assaulting an IndiGo pilot while he was announcing information on delays.
A passenger rushed from his seat to physically assault the pilot of the flight while he was making an announcement regarding delays.
Delhi airport experienced chaotic scenes on Sunday as several flights encountered extensive delays due to adverse weather conditions. Flight operations are expected to face continued disruptions today, as dense fog persists in Delhi and surrounding areas.
IndiGo's move came after it began flight operations between Ayodhya and Delhi on December 13.
The airport in the city is starting to witness a steady increase in activity ahead of the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony of the Ram Temple which is set to be held on January 22.
The new fees and charges mentioned for various services on the airline's website. The prices which ranged from 150 to 1500 have been revised and now range from Rs 150 to Rs 2000.
IndiGo has withdrawn the fuel charge from its ticket following the recent decline in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices. The airline introduced the fuel charge in October 2023 in response to a surge in ATF prices.
The Patna airport authorities said they received a call for the emergency landing moments after the flight took off, which was accepted.
The passanger travelling on a Delhi-Mumbai flight took to Instagram to share a video capturing the worm crawling in the sandwich.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly built Ayodhya Airport today. The airport’s terminal building have an area of 6500 sqm and is equipped to serve about 10 lakh passengers annually.
IndiGo has cancelled 550 flights following the shutdown of Chennai airport due to heavy rainfall. The inclement weather has led to widespread disruptions, impacting over 1,000 flights across India.
UDAN scheme: Scindia said that steps have been taken concerning flight operations during fog. There have been only 0.05 per cent cancellations during 2020-21 and 2021-22 and 0.01 per cent delays have taken place due to fog in the country.
This is not the first time that the airline has been pulled up by passengers. Earlier, an IndiGo flight from Lucknow to Abu Dhabi suffered a hydraulic system issue and made an emergency landing at Delhi airport, said sources.
The under-construction Noida International Airport, once completed will be the biggest airport in the Delhi-NCR region. The first phase of the airport is likely to be operational by 2024 end.
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