Jyotiraditya Scindia says fliers eating on airport tarmac 'completely unacceptable'
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the row over the video in which passengers of an IndiGo flight are seen eating on the tarmac in Mumbai airport as they waited for take-off, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Thursday said that the way security was compromised is "completely unacceptable".
'War rooms at airports': Jyotiraditya Scindia announces new rules over flight delays
New Delhi/IBNS: After a harrowing experience with flight delays at Delhi airport, Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday announced a six-point action plan to combat fog-induced disruptions to domestic and international commercial flight operations, which have resulted in the delay or cancellation of hundreds of flights.
New Delhi/IBNS: The regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) Monday issued a new guideline to handle chaotic situations over delays in flights as was witnessed due to fog in Delhi airport.
IndiGo flier slaps pilot after 13-hour delay, complaint lodged
New Delhi/IBNS: A flier of airline IndiGo has slapped the aircraft pilot who was making an announcement of delay, a video which went viral on social media shows.
'Don't travel by Air India on Nov 19...': Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun's new threat
New Delhi: A fresh video of Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has emerged on social media, where he is seen giving a threat to commuters planning to fly via Air India on November 19, warning that their "lives would be in danger", India Today reported.
Phuket bound IndiGo flight returns to Delhi airport due to technical snag
An IndiGo flight returned to the Delhi airport soon after taking off for Thailand’s Phuket due to a technical glitch, media reports said.
Delhi airport overcrowding: VIP lounge demolished, X-Ray screening counters increased
New Delhi/IBNS: As part of a four-point action plan to address overcrowding and congestion in Delhi airport’s Terminal 3, the Civil Aviation Ministry and the Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL) ordered the demolition of the VIP lounge to allow the entry of more passengers in the security checkout area.
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid complaints of chaos and passenger congestion at Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia may arrive for a surprise check, media reports said.
IndiGo plane's engine catches fire on runway ahead of take-off at Delhi Airport; passengers safe
An IndiGo plane with 184 people, including crew members, was grounded late Friday night, as sparks appeared in its engine just before take-off at Delhi airport, according to a passenger, who recorded the incident, said media reports.
Lufthansa strike triggers protest in Delhi
New Delhi: A global strike by Lufthansa pilots on Friday sparked a noisy demonstration at the Indira Gandhi International Airport after two flights of the German airline were cancelled without prior notice, police said on Friday.
Indian couple carrying 45 pistols arrested at Delhi airport
New Delhi: An Indian couple carrying 45 pistols was arrested by customs officials at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Punjab govt bus service to Delhi International Airport to resume soon: Transport Minister
Chandigarh/UNI: Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar on Wednesday said that his government's would soon resume bus service to Delhi International Airport.
Up to 6 hrs wait in Delhi airport for travellers from 'at risk' countries: Report
New Delhi/IBNS: Passengers travelling from countries where Omicron has been detected may have to wait at the Delhi Airport for up to six hours while their RT-PCR tests come out, according to media reports.
Air India flight gets back to Delhi after pilot spots bat mid-air
New Delhi/IBNS: In a bizarre incident, an Air India flight returned back to Delhi airport after the pilot spotted a bat and reported to Air Traffic Control (ATC), said an ANI report.
7 days institutional quarantine must for all UK returnees: Delhi airport
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi on Friday tweeted a clarification which necessitates seven days of compulsory institutional quarantine for all passengers returning from the United Kingdom.