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A Texas man was arrested in Salt Lake City on Sunday after he was discovered roaming around on a Delta Air Lines flight without a designated seat to call his own. How did he get on the plane in the first place? The man allegedly photographed a fellow passenger’s boarding pass without their knowledge and successfully used it to board the flight.How Important Was it for Jason Reitman to be a Part of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire?Wicliff Yves Fleurizard, a 26-year-old from Texas, told police he was in Utah on a snowboarding…

Uttar Pradesh: 5 New Airports & International Hub To Be Ready By 2024 End, Says Union Aviation Minister. (Photo: Nikhil Lakhwani/ News18) Uttar Pradesh's aviation soars with 5 new airports and an international hub by 2024, as Union Minister Scindia unveils ambitious expansion plans.Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia flagged off direct air services between Ahmedabad and Ayodhya.The inauguration took place today, marking a historic moment for Ayodhya as it now have three direct flights a week from…

Is the Sky Clearing Up for Air Passengers? DGCA Releases New SOPs Amidst Aviation Chaos. (PTI File Photo)DGCA introduces new SOPs after airport chaos. Indigo and CSMIA face penalties. Delhi's CAT III runway progress amid fog disruptions. In a recent turn of events, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has released fresh Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as air travel faces turbulence due to dense fog and disruptions at Delhi’s airport.The ministry and DGCA’s swift actions come in response to viral videos…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: December 06, 2023, 14:32 ISTSpiceJet: Agartala-Jorhat Direct Flight Service To Begin Shortly Under Government's UDAN Scheme.SpiceJet to Boost Regional Connectivity with New Direct Flights on Agartala-Jorhat Route under UDAN Scheme.To boost regional air connectivity, private carrier SpiceJet will soon introduce direct flights on Agartala-Jorhat route, an official said here on Thursday.The development comes after Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury sought Union Civil…

Last Updated: November 24, 2023, 15:00 ISTAkasa Air All Set To Launch Daily Flights Between Bengaluru And Port Blair. (Photo: Akasa Air)Launched in August 2022, airline completed its 1st year of operations in August. It connects 16 cities across India with a fleet of 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.The newest and private Indian carrier, Akasa Air, is all set to fly internationally.The airline has recently announced plans to launch daily flight services between Bengaluru and Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar…

Last Updated: November 01, 2023, 17:13 ISTThe DGCA said it has revised the Civil Aviation Requirements so as to enhance safety of aircraft operations and streamline existing regulations. (Image for representation: News18)In its revised norms for the medical examination of aircraft personnel for alcohol consumption, the DGCA said using these substances can result in positive breath analyser testPilots and crew members cannot use mouthwash, tooth gel or any substance that has alcoholic content as that could result in…

Last Updated: July 17, 2023, 13:47 ISTAlliance Air (Photo: IANS)Alliance Air launches daily commercial flights between Chennai and Jaffna, strengthening travel and trade ties between India and Sri Lanka.In a significant development, Alliance Air has commenced daily commercial flights between Chennai and Sri Lanka’s Jaffna city, taking travel and trade between the two countries to new heights.The increased frequency of flights comes as a welcome move, aiming to bolster connectivity between Chennai and the Tamil-dominated…

Once Jettwings gets the approval for operations, it will be the first ever airline to operate from the northeast. (Image: ANI)The airline got a no-objection certificate from the civil aviation ministry under the UDAN scheme. The airline is now in talks with the DGCA for the airline operator certificateIndia could have a new airline by the end of 2023 and its first from and for the northeast. Jettwings Airways on Wednesday announced that under the ‘Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik’ scheme, the civil aviation ministry gave them a…

A New Zealand airline is weighing passengers before boarding as part of a month-long survey to gauge the overall weight of the plane. Air New Zealand says it hopes to weigh 10,000 passengers to help pilots better understand the weight and balance of the plane before takeoff.You Could Soon Get Cash Back for Your Canceled FlightThe weigh-in will be voluntary the airline said in a press release, and will allow Air New Zealand to create better fuel efficiency based on the findings. Airlines have historically implemented a…

Even if you’re not an anxious flyer, booking a plane trip can sometimes feel like rolling the dice. Will you make the tight-turnaround connecting flight? Will your carry on fit in the overhead bin? Will you end up stuck, waiting in the terminal or worse—on the tarmac? And honestly, the odds aren’t great. So far in 2023, about one in five flights have been delayed, according to statistics from the U.S. Department of Transportation. But soon, significant travel disruption could at least come with a consolation prize.You…