A view of India Gate covered in a layer of smog in New Delhi. File photo | Photo Credit: ANI The air quality in the national capital improved on Saturday (October 26, 2024) morning due to favourable winds even though the Air Quality Index (AQI) remained in the ‘poor’ category. Also read: Air pollution 8 … Read more
Air India has announced it will start daily, non-stop service between Bengaluru and London Heathrow from October 27. The new flights will replace Air India’s currently served Bengaluru-London Gatwick route and increase the frequency between Bengaluru and London from five times weekly to seven times weekly, said a release. “The non-stop service, to be operated … Read more
Getty Images Airlines often ask passengers not to consume nuts on board Asking aeroplane passengers not to eat nuts is unlikely to prevent an allergic reaction mid-flight – but cleaning their seat with a wet wipe could, allergy specialists say in a review of the latest evidence. Small bits of food can often stick to … Read more
Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu An Air India aircraft from Delhi to Chicago was diverted to an airport in Canada following a bomb threat, according to an airline official on Tuesday (October 15, 2024). “Flight AI127 operating from Delhi to Chicago on October 15, 2024, was the subject of … Read more
Chennai city gears up to witness the mega air show being conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on October 6, 2024 (Sunday). Putting out a colourful display, 72 functional and vintage fighter jets, transport aircraft and helicopters will soar in the Chennai skies. The scintillating event being organised this year is also an attempt … Read more
Hyderabad’s domestic air connectivity is set to improve as IndiGo is set to start direct flights to seven new cities, including Ayodhya, starting September. The new routes from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport will connect Hyderabad to Rajkot, Agartala, Jammu, Agra, Kanpur, Ayodhya and Prayagraj. The airline will begin its direct flight to Ayodhya on September … Read more
Air India’s non-stop service between Bengaluru and London Gatwick (LGW) commenced on Sunday. The commencement of flights on this route has made Bengaluru the fifth Indian city to be connected to the second-largest airport in the U.K. and the the first Indian city to have direct connectivity to the two largest airports in London – … Read more
A 24-year-old woman police official was critically injured on Wednesday after a speeding car collided with her scooter in Chennai. According to the Chennai Police, the accident happened when Pavithra, a resident of Chennai’s Thirumullaivayal area, was going to her residence from Porur’s all-women police station, where she was posted. The speeding car lost control … Read more
An Air India plane. File | Photo Credit: VIJAY SONEJI Passengers of a San Francisco-bound Air India flight had a tough time at the Delhi airport on May 30 evening as the departure was delayed for more than six hours due to a technical issue with the aircraft. The flight AI 183, which was to … Read more
Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: Reuters An Air India flight bound for Delhi experienced a collision with a tug truck while taxiing towards the runway at Pune Airport. The incident occurred when around 180 passengers were onboard. “The aircraft, carrying around 180 passengers, suffered damage to its nose and a tyre … Read more