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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicAir India Express

Topic: Air India Express

Thai woman gives birth on Air India flight from Muscat to Mumbai

The airline said the cabin crew, helped by a nurse among passengers, ensured a safe mid-air delivery. Medical assistance was provided immediately after landing in Mumbai.

Air India pilots took more sick leave after Ahmedabad crash, MoS Murlidhar Mohol tells LS

New Delhi: Air India reported a slight increase in sick leave taken by its pilots following the tragic crash of flight AI-171 on June...

Air India finds ‘no issues’ in fuel control switch after checks on all Boeing 787, 737 aircraft

Airline said it will share reports of the ‘voluntary inspection’ of locking mechanism of switches with DGCA. Boeing 787s are part of Air India fleet, whereas 737s belong to Air India Express.

Air India flight faces security alert, scrutiny heightened after Ahmedabad crash

According to the company’s spokesperson, standard security procedures were carried out, and the aircraft was cleared for the next flight.

Post Op Sindoor, Air India offers free cancellation, rescheduling for armed forces personnel

Air India & Air India Express will offer full refunds and a one-time rescheduling waiver for defence fare bookings till 31 May 2025, valid for changes till 30 June 2025.

Air India and Air India Express cancel flights to certain locations after Operation Sindoor

Meanwhile, Spicejet airlines also issued a flight advisory for the airports in the northern parts of the country.

Air India Express flight lands safely in Tiruchirapalli after hydraulic failure

According to airport authorities, the flight was circling in air to burn off fuel before making a landing attempt.

Day after mass sick leave by employees, Air India Express fires crew members, cancels 85 more flights

About 300 employees had called in sick Wednesday, allegedly in protest against mismanagement of airlines. Remaining staff given ultimatum to rejoin work by end of Thursday.

After Vistara, Air India Express runs into turbulence as cabin crew goes on ‘mass sick leave’

Tata Group-owned Air India Express has cancelled more than 70 scheduled flights and delayed many others after a section of its cabin crew called in sick at the last minute.

Air India Express plane ‘hits runway’ during take-off, dumps fuel before immediately landing

A full emergency was declared at Thiruvananthapuram’s international airport after the flight was diverted due to suspected hydraulic failure.

On Camera

Biting terror, doggone dilemma, urban menace. Indian TV war over Delhi street dogs

News channels were also in two minds about removing stray dogs to the government dog pounds. NDTV took credit for it and CNN-News 18 called ‘controversial order’.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.