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IndiGo Flight Delhi-Doha Diverted To Karachi Amid Medical Emergency
An IndiGo flight diverted to Karachi after a medical emergency was reported onboard. On March 13, an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Doha suddenly had to divert after a passenger Abdullah, a 60-year-old Nigerian national fell ill. Despite attempts to save him, the passenger died on board, confirmed the flight service. The flight was halted at Karachi airport for nearly five hours, and returned to Delhi.
Tags: Travel, Passenger Died, Karachi, Airport, Delhi-Doha
Courtesy: NDTV
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Indira Gandhi International Airport Bags This Award: Delhi
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport has been awarded the title of 'Best Airport over 40 million passengers’ category in Asia-Pacific. In addition, the airport has also been given the title of the 'Cleanest Airport' in the Asia-Pacific region. This is the fifth time in a row IGIA has bagged the award for the best airport in the Asia-Pacific region. Delhi Airport was recognised as the finest airport in the Asia-Pacific.
Tags: Airport, Pacific Region, Clean Airport, Delhi Government
Courtesy: Zee News India
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Mumbai Gold Smuggling: Customs Seize 12 Kg Gold Worth Rs 5.38 Cr, Detains 6 Persons
Mumbai Airport customs on September 11, seized 12 Kg gold worth Rs 5.38 crore in the airport. A Sudanese passenger reportedly smuggled the gold wearing a specially belt. Repeatedly, some passengers tried to facilitate his escape, but was overpowered. Furthermore, six persons have been detained in connection to the incident, and six others are being deported, as per a statement released by Customs.
Tags: Maharashtra , Mumbai, Airport, Customs, Gold Smuggling
Courtesy: ANI
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Hollongi Greenfield Airport In Arunachal Pradesh Titled 'Donyi Polo'
The Arunachal Pradesh administration has named the Itanagar airport, which is currently under construction, "Donyi Polo Airport." The name of Itanagar's lone airport would signify the tribally dominating state's long-standing customs and rich cultural history, as well as the populace's long-standing indigenous veneration for the Sun (Donyi) and the Moon (Polo). Itanagar's "Donyi Polo Airport" will be Arunachal Pradesh's third airport,… read-more
Tags: Arunachal Pradesh, Airport, Hollongi greenfield airport, Donyi Polo, Itanagar
Courtesy: Zee news
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Customs Agents Detain Man, Seize Air Weapons Worth Rs 20 Lakhs At Lucknow Airport
Customs officials apprehended a traveler who had come in from Dubai and confiscated air guns, telescopic sights, and weapons accessories worth Rs. 20,54,000 on July 19 at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. The person attempted to proceed via the green channel without making any declarations to Customs but was stopped due to database analysis. Additional investigations are being performed.
Tags: Lucknow, Airport, airguns, arrest, Dubai
Courtesy: ANI
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PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Deoghar Airport, Launches Maiden Flight From Deoghar To Kolkata
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 657-acre, Rs 401 crore Deoghar airport. He also signaled the departure of first IndiGo flight from Deoghar to Kolkata from the new airport. In next few days, the airport will be connected to Ranchi, Patna, and Delhi. IndiGo announced on July 12 that there will be four weekly flights connecting Deoghar and Kolkata. The airport will also connect Jharkhand, northern West Bengal, and south-eastern Bihar… read-more
Tags: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deoghar Airport, Kolkata, IndiGo, Airport
Courtesy: Zee news
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DGCA Lays Down Conditions For Compensation When Airlines Deny Boarding To Passengers
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has laid down the conditions for compensation when a passenger is denied boarding. When boarding is denied to a passenger, the airlines must arrange an alternate flight within one hour. Failing to do so, the airlines is liable to pay Rs 10,000 and arrange an alternate flight withing 24 hours. The airlines is liable to pay Rs 20,000 if it exceeds 24 hours.
Tags: Airlines , DGCA, Denied Boarding, Airport, Fligh Ticket
Courtesy: ANI
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DCGI Issues New Covid-19 Norms, Makes Mask Mandatory
Amid Delhi High Court (HC) orders, the aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued new Covid-19 norms for passengers. On June 8, the DCGA said, at airports, and aircrafts, masks will be mandatory throughout the journey. However, the norms permit mask removal only under exceptional circumstances. Furthermore, if anyone violates the law, he/she should face actions, including being on "no-fly list" and treated as unruly… read-more
Tags: DCGA, Aviation Regulator, Mandatory Face Mask, Airport, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Vistara Launches New Security Check Procedure For Business Class Passengers: London Airport
Vistara has introduced a fast-track security clearance system for business class customers travelling from London's Heathrow airport on its journey to Delhi. Every day, Vistara operates a Boeing 787-9 on the Delhi-London-Delhi route. Vinod Kannan, the airline's CEO, characterised London as the "crown jewel" among the airline's ten non-Indian destinations. The services began at London Heathrow Airport from May 11.
Tags: Vistara Airlines, london, London airport, Airport, Business Class
Courtesy: Zee News
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Chhattisgarh Govt Helicopter Crashes At Raipur Airport; 2 Pilot Die
Two pilots were killed when a Chhattisgarh government helicopter crashed at Raipur airport on the night of May 12. The event occurred during a flight training at Raipur's Swami Vivekananda Airport. As per the police, the reason for the accident was not immediately determined. Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel conveyed his sorrow and condolences for the pilots' deaths. Captain Gopal Krishna Panda and Captain A.P. Shrivastava were recognized as the… read-more
Tags: Chhattisgarh, Raipur, Chhattisgarh Govt, Airport, Pilots
Courtesy: The Hindu
