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Friday, March 29, 2024
TopicInternational Flights

Topic: International Flights

British Airways calls for more liberalised air service agreements, sees demand growth in India

British Airways CEO Sean Doyle said that while business travel is yet to pick up, strong demand is coming from leisure travel.

International business travel this fall shows signs of recovery post Covid, says ForwardKeys

The firm said that number of international business trips has increased from last year, however, climate concerns could curb demand for such trips.

IT fault at Lufthansa causes massive flight disruptions worldwide

Photos and videos from several airports across Germany showed chaos with thousands of stranded passengers waiting to be checked in. Lufthansa said Wednesday the cause was still unclear.

Lufthansa’s chaotic cancellations leave 700 passengers stranded at Delhi’s IGI Airport

Stranded passengers and their relatives gathered in front of Terminal 3 seeking refunds and alternate arrangements for the cancelled flights.

Govt asks airlines to share international travellers’ data with customs department

Information shared for inbound & outbound international flights include the name of the passenger, billing/payment information (credit card number), baggage information among others.

India extends suspension of scheduled international flights till 28 February

In a circular Wednesday, DCGA mentioned that the restriction will not be applicable to international 'all-cargo operations and flight' approved by the aviation regulator.

125 passengers on charter flight from Italy test positive for Covid in Amritsar

Of 179 passengers on the plane, 160 eligible persons were tested. Italy is listed as one of the 'at risk' countries, according to the health ministry.

Hong Kong bans flights from India, US, 6 other nations to curb Omicron outbreak

The two-week ban until 20 January will also apply to flights from Australia, Canada, France, Pakistan and the Philippines, Hong Kong CEO Carrie Lam says.

Delhi’s Covid spike due to international flights coming in: Health Minister Satyendar Jain

Delhi Health Minister Jain said that many international passengers, who test negative at the airport, end up testing positive a few days later at home and infect their family members.

India extends suspension of scheduled foreign flights till 31 January amid Omicron concerns

The DGCA on 1 December had decided not to resume international flights from 15 December, less than a week after announcing that it would restart the services.

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Oka to Nagarathna—Bombay High Court judges taking up the cudgel when faith in courts eroding

When lynching, hate speech and bulldozer politics do not speedily invite the wrath of courts, then something is wrong with the third pillar of governance.

Congress attacks chief economic advisor over statement on unemployment, asks BJP govt to ‘vacate seat’

While releasing 'India Employment Report 2024', V Anantha Nageswaran said govt can't solve 'all social, economic challenges'. Congress leader Kharge says CEA protecting 'dear leader'.

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.