Verbal Clash at Delhi Airport Turns Violent; Air India Express Pilot Grounded

The passenger, identified as Ankit Dewan, said the incident occurred when he was travelling with his family. (PC: India Today)

A senior Air India Express pilot has been grounded after an alleged physical assault on a passenger at Delhi airport’s Terminal 1, following a dispute over the use of a security lane reserved for airline staff. The incident, which took place on Friday, began as a verbal altercation but escalated into violence, prompting intervention by […]

‘Safety Is Our Top Priority’: Aviation Ministry Issues Heavy Fog Alert in North India, Flyers Asked to Stay Vigilant

Aircraft operations at Indira Gandhi International Airport disrupted amid dense fog and severe air pollution in Delhi, as aviation authorities issue travel advisories across northern India. (PC: TOI)

Dense fog and worsening air quality across northern India disrupted flight operations on Monday, prompting the civil aviation ministry and airlines to issue advisories urging passengers to check flight status before heading to airports. New Delhi witnessed widespread flight disruptions on Monday as dense fog and poor visibility enveloped large parts of northern India, prompting […]

IndiGo Faces Major Operational Crisis: Over 550 Flights Cancelled, Thousands Stranded Across India

n November, IndiGo witnessed the cancellation of 1,232 flights and severe delays in many flights. (PC: IndiaToday)

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, entered its third consecutive day of severe operational chaos, with more than 550 domestic and international flights cancelled on Thursday alone, triggering widespread disruptions at major airports and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The scale of the cancellations one of the worst in IndiGo’s operational history has led to heightened scrutiny […]

Bird Strike Disrupts Air India Flight from Colombo; 158 Passengers Land Safely in Chennai

An Air India aircraft preparing for landing. The Colombo–Chennai flight experienced a bird strike on arrival but landed safely with all 158 passengers unharmed.

An Air India flight from Colombo to Chennai encountered a bird strike during landing on Tuesday afternoon, prompting precautionary safety measures. All 158 passengers and crew on board landed safely, officials confirmed. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft touched down at Chennai International Airport. Airport authorities reported that the bird strike did not cause […]

Unused Saharsa Airport Turns Into Exam Hall Amid Infrastructure Delay

Saharsa, Bihar lIn an extraordinary image that’s gone viral, over 300 students were seen taking a mock government exam on the unused runway of Saharsa Airport — a site originally selected for revival under India’s flagship UDAN scheme. The image — showing exam desks arranged on the sunlit tarmac — has sparked national debate, highlighting […]