Chennai airport installs 2D barcode scanners at terminal entries to enhance security

Chennai airport installs 2D barcode scanners at terminal entries to enhance security

A CISF official assisting a passenger at the Chennai International Airport. Image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: B. Velankanni Raj A few years ago, a man managed to enter the terminal at the Chennai International Airport with a fake ticket to see off his wife and spend an extra couple of hours … Read more

COVID-19: HC calls for strict action against air passengers violating masking, hygiene norms

COVID-19: HC calls for strict action against air passengers violating masking, hygiene norms

The Delhi High Court on Friday called for strict action against those found violating masking and hand hygiene norms at airports and in aircraft, observing that the COVID-19 pandemic has not abated and keeps springing up its ugly head. The high court said all such persons, who are found to be violating these norms, should … Read more

Covid-19 impact: Domestic air travel reduced to 50% capacity, tickets to be expensive from June 1

Covid-19 impact: Domestic air travel reduced to 50% capacity, tickets to be expensive from June 1

The government has also increased the lower limit of the flight fares. On the back of rising Covid-19 cases resulting in air passenger number decline, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has reduced the capacity of domestic flights. It was seen that over the last three months, the number of people travelling in flights were comparatively … Read more