Airlines

Emirates crew successfully manages an unruly passenger mid-flight from Dubai to Islamabad, employing Taekwondo training and flexicuffs, highlighting challenges airlines face in maintaining safety.

A laser beam penetrated the cockpit when the aircraft was just a kilometer away from landing, raising significant concerns among pilots and airlines about the potential dangers associated with laser interference in flight operations.

Boeing's head of the 737 MAX program, Ed Clark, is departing following a safety incident that temporarily grounded 171 planes. Katie Ringgold will succeed him. The incident involved a mid-flight blowout on a 737 MAX operated by Alaska Airlines, prompting scrutiny and calls for new leadership

According to a preliminary report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), one of the aircraft veered off its intended course, intersecting with the take-off path of another plane that had just become airborne from a different runway at IGIA.

In a big relief to the people of North Kerala, several international airline companies have expressed their interest in operating more services from Karipur International Airport in Kozhikode.

A video of an air hostess from Emirates airlines trying on a pair of Apple Vision Pro on flight is viral. The reel on Instagram by Italian digital creator Otto Climan. "You're the first person I have seen with this," she said before adding that she had only seen people using it on TikTok.

A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed that missing bolts caused a Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug to detach mid-flight during an Alaska Airlines journey. This incident, occurring on January 5, prompted a temporary grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 planes worldwide for immediate inspections

The flight, which took off around 7:38 pm on January 29, is now under scrutiny, and the DGCA has temporarily removed the involved IndiGo pilot from flying duty until the investigation is complete.

Mohammad Zaid, a 28-year-old businessman from Tumkur, faces a three-month ordeal as his luggage worth Rs 1.5 lakh remains missing since returning from Saudi Arabia on a Saudia Airlines flight to Kempegowda International Airport. Despite multiple complaints, the baggage, containing valuables for a family wedding, is yet to be found, causing distress and impacting Zaid's personal and familial experiences.

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said ‘war rooms’ will be set up at the six metro airports to address any issues with regard to passenger inconvenience with immediacy. He added that sufficient CISF manpower availability will also be ensured at these airports round-the-clock.

The Centre on Tuesday issued show-cause notices to IndiGo Airlines and the Mumbai Airport after a video of passengers eating on the tarmac at the airport went viral on social media. 

Last week, a Boeing aircraft carrying 122 passengers experienced a fire when a bird collided with its starboard engine, as reported by a Japanese news site. A video of the terrifying incident has now gone viral on social media.

On Monday, television actress Surbhi Chandna took to X and shared her 'worst airline' experience with Vistara. 

Severe fog conditions in the national capital prompt an advisory from the Delhi airport, urging passengers to check with airlines for potential flight disruptions. The fog has impacted flight operations, leading to delays and cancellations.

A joint action from Canada, the UK, Ukraine, and Sweden has taken place against Iran which was responsible for downing a civilian aircraft carrying 176 passengers. Iran's missile killed all 176 passengers mainly consisting of Canadians and Iranians on board.