Flights

Published By: Niranjana VBLast Updated: July 15, 2023, 17:30 ISTPassengers wait for the check-in of their flights during a nationwide strike of airports ground staff, and check-in services at Rome's Fiumicino International airport in Fumicino, Italy, Saturday, July 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)Summertime in Italy is often the peak season for transport strikes, stranding commuters and tourists alike as unions press demands for better work contracts and conditions. This year, the strikes are taking their toll amid a…

NASA’s DC-8 aircraft flies low over urban places to collect data on air quality. Credit: NASAThe AEROMMA project, a collaboration between <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>NOAA</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a scientific agency of the United States government that is focused on understanding and predicting changes in Earth's oceans, atmosphere, and…

Whether you're planning an international vacation or need to travel domestically for work, the high cost of airfare does not make traveling any easier. If you search for flights yourself, you may be able to find decent deals, or you could use a tool that automates the process for you. Dollar Flight Club (DFC) automatically searches for flights leaving your selected airports and notifies you of low prices, so you don't have to do the hard work yourself. While the service usually costs $1,690 for a lifetime membership,…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: July 13, 2023, 16:28 ISTAgartala (incl. Jogendranagar, IndiaSpiceJet Airline (Photo: IANS)Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said the international flight service from Agartala Airport to Chittagong could kick-start at “any point of time”.The process of introduction of international flight services between Agartala and Chittagong in Bangladesh is in an advanced stage, a senior minister informed the assembly on Thursday.Replying to a question by CPI(M) MLA Jitendra Chaudhury,…

Published By: Paras YadavLast Updated: July 13, 2023, 11:10 ISTChicago, United States of America (USA)Image used for Representation. (Photo: PTI)173 flights departing the O’Hare International Airport were canceled and more than 500 were delayed, according to the flight tracking service FlightAwareA tornado touched down Wednesday evening near Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, prompting passengers to take shelter and disrupting hundreds of flights. There were no immediate reports of injuries.A confirmed tornado was…

With summer in full swing, you’re quite likely to be spending several hours on a plane to your vacation destination. Your flight will be made more pleasant and quiet with the right active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones. We already looked at Apple AirPods offers for Prime Day, now let’s check out the Sony headphones. We’ll start with the Sony WH-1000XM4. While they have been supplanted by the XM5, these offer better bang for your buck with similar features at a noticeably lower price. Check out our reviews for more…

Torrential Rainfall in Northern India Causes Chaos at Delhi Airport.(Photo: Reuters)Heavy rainfall in North India causes chaos at Delhi Airport, with flight cancellations and delays.In a major disruption to air travel on Sunday, heavy rainfall in northern India wreaked havoc in the region and caused significant chaos at Delhi Airport, creating chaos in the region.With at least 20 flights being canceled and 120 services encountering delays, stranded passengers were left frustrated and inconvenienced.The cancellations…

Akasa Air (Photo: Akasa Air)Report also says that the airline has also strengthened its flight operation between Delhi and Ahmedabad route, providing 2X flights on a daily basis.The Indian aviation industry, which was somehow collapsed in recent years, appears to be making a strong comeback. Post covid, the sector has witnessed significant growth.From launching new airlines and routes across the country, leading carriers leaving no stone unturned in contributing to its growth. Amid this, a low-cost airline Akasa Air also…

About 39 per cent of international flights (in and outbound) operated in Nigeria between January and March were delayed, an official report has revealed. According to the report titled: “Executive Summary on International and Domestic Flight Operations,” of the 3,073 international flights operated within the aforementioned period, 1,193 flight schedules across 25 airlines were delayed. The report was published by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday. The new development gives credence to the…

SACRAMENTO —  California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta are calling for the U.S. Department of Justice to open an investigation into the transportation of migrants to Sacramento as part of a program overseen by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.Thirty-six migrants were sent from Texas to Sacramento in June, a move for which the Republican presidential hopeful has taken credit. While DeSantis has defended the Florida taxpayer-funded flights, saying they are part of a “voluntary relocation” program, he has been…