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Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: April 11, 2023, 09:07 ISTImage used for Representation. (Photo: IANS)DGCA has advised the heads of operations of all airlines to sensitise their pilots, cabin crew and post holders on handling of unruly passengersAmid instances of unruly behaviour by some passengers on flights, aviation regulator DGCA on Monday issued an advisory to airlines saying such incidents have the potential of compromising the safety of aircraft operations.The aviation regulator has advised the heads of…

Rolls Royce’s Cullinan pushed the increase in the number of sales of the British luxury brand multiple folds. It became the quickest selling Rolls Royce car in India and many Bollywood celebrities rushed to get their hands on the luxurious SUV. Ajay Devgn was one of the first Bollywood celebrities to own the Cullian and moves around in the city in this same car. At an event, he met Alia Bhatt, who was quite inquisitive about how the cabin of the Cullinan looks. She in fact peeped inside the car to check out the cabin…

A brief look at the science of revenue management with a Python demonstrationPhoto by Evelyn Paris on UnsplashIf you’ve ever bought plane tickets, you are certainly aware of the impact timing has on the price. A leisure flyer who buys their ticket six months in advance may only pay $200 for their seat, while the businessman who buys the day before pays $3,300 for the seat right next to them. We encounter similar situations whenever we book a hotel room, rent a car, or schedule tee time at a golf course. If you have ever…

Last Updated: February 24, 2023, 17:39 ISTImage used for Representation (Photo: Reuters)Earlier this month, Air India announced a mega order to purchase 470 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus to support its growth plansAir India has planned to hire over 4200 cabin crew trainees and 900 pilots in 2023 as the airline adds new aircraft and rapidly expands its domestic and international operations.Earlier this month, Air India announced a mega order to purchase 470 aircraft from Boeing and Airbus to support its growth plans. It…

In a cabin in the woods, a man lies dead. He was shot in the head, but there’s no gun to be found. There are three suspects: the man’s wife, his brother, and his best friend. They were the only ones present at the time of the murder. Each suspect makes the following statement:Suspect 1 ( Man’s wife ): “I didn’t do it.”Suspect 2 ( Brother ): “Suspect 1 is lying.”Suspect 3 ( Best friend ): “I don’t know who did it, but it wasn’t me.”Now find out who killed the man?”This is a classic logic puzzle, often called the “Cabin in…

Last Updated: February 18, 2023, 20:16 ISTThe Mumbai Air Traffic Control was apprised of the situation and the aircraft was landed "safely" at Mumbai airport. (File photo/IANS)After take-off, cabin pressurisation alert came then the pilot-in-command decided to return to MumbaiPressurisation alert forced a Kandla-bound SpiceJet flight from Mumbai to return to the airport. However, the plane landed safely and all passengers as well as crew members are safe.On February 18, SpiceJet Q400 aircraft was scheduled to operate the…

Image via Paramount Pictures M. Night Shyamalan has entered into a multi-picture first look exclusivity deal with Warner Bros., as his most recent release continues to stack up the numbers at the box office. The brilliant but often frustrating director has seen several rises and falls in his career since its illustrious beginnings. Starting out with The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable, nearly every subsequent release failed to meet those same high standards. Infamously dubbed the next Steven Spielberg, he’s kicked…

Last Updated: February 15, 2023, 17:45 ISTImage used for Representation (Photo: Reuters)Air India said that crew members are ambassadors of an airline and they must adhere to the standards of ethics and follow TCOCAir India has told its cabin crew to uphold ethical standards or face disciplinary action if their actions negatively affect the airline’s reputation.Sources said that the airline’s in-flight safety department gave instructions on Monday not to engage in any of the acts which are against the TCOC (Tata Code of…

There’s something scary trying to get inside in M Night Shyamalan’s new chiller Knock at the Cabin, which opened at number one over the weekend. On the surface, it’s a home invasion narrative about a mysterious foursome with grisly-looking weapons trying to break their way into a remote cabin, inhabited by a visiting family. On closer look, it’s actually about violent visions of a biblical apocalypse trying to pierce through vulnerable minds with outsiders claiming the end is near unless the invaded make a terrible…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeA fan of Knock at the Cabin has spotted an Easter egg which could tie back to one of director M Night Shyamalan’s previous releases.The film, released in cinemas this week, focuses on a family staying at a remote holiday cabin, who are approached by four members of what seems to be a doomsday cult.In her four-star review for The Independent, Clarisse Loughrey described the film as “a…