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Topic: Flights

Airlines can’t function like fly-by-night tour operators. Communicate, don’t fool passengers

If only IndiGo had relayed the information correctly and timely, the man who punched the pilot would be on his honeymoon in Goa—not in jeopardy of finding his name on a no-fly list.

Airlines may cancel flights delayed over 3 hrs, must provide real-time updates — DGCA amid fog delays

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by regulator also say advance notice must be given to affected passengers by SMS or WhatsApp and email.

Amid fog delays, govt tells Delhi airport to operationalise runway equipped for low-visibility landing

CAT III-compliant runway under repair since Sept. Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says unruly behaviour 'will be dealt with strongly', after man slapped pilot on Indigo flight.

India meets international standards for aviation safety, says US watchdog FAA after audit

DGCA says India retains ‘Category 1 status’ under FAA’s International Aviation Safety Assessment programme. Category 1 countries allowed to expand services in US, among other things.

Over 1,200 flights delayed in US due to Federal Aviation Administration system outage

A total of 21,464 flights are scheduled to depart airports in the US Wednesday with a carrying capacity of nearly 2.9 million passengers.

India to start scheduled international passenger flights from 27 March

Services were suspended March 2020 when the world practically shut down to battle the Covid pandemic.

Not allowing Covishield, Covaxin retail sale meaningless. Indians need vaccines and boosters

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

5G cell towers near US airports disrupt inbound traffic, Air India too cancels flights

The concerns stem from potential interference with sensitive navigation equipment used during landings in poor weather.

Russian rocket stage could re-enter earth’s atmosphere today, weeks after failed test launch

The Persei upper stage of Russia’s new Angara A5 rocket will fall back into earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday or Thursday after a failed test flight two weeks ago. 

As air travel picks up pace, out-of-practice pilots are making errors during flight

Back in the cockpit after months, some pilots report a loss of muscle memory. Others wonder if they still possess the clear-mindedness to handle a mid-air crisis.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

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.