In a significant move that underscores the aviation regulator’s heightened focus on safety and compliance, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered Air India to immediately remove three key officials from their roles related to flight crew scheduling and rostering. The drastic action comes amidst “repeated and serious violations” in pilot duty scheduling … Read more
Air India has announced a significant 15% reduction in its international widebody flight schedule, effective immediately and expected to last until at least mid-July. This drastic measure comes in the wake of the tragic Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which claimed the lives of 241 passengers and crew onboard, along with … Read more
A profound wave of grief engulfed a quiet corner of Juhu Koliwada today as the mortal remains of Saineeta Chakravarti, a beloved Air India cabin crew member who perished in the recent Ahmedabad plane crash, arrived at her family home. The air was thick with sorrow, punctuated by the heart-wrenching wails of her inconsolable mother, … Read more
Travelers in Northern India are facing significant disruptions today as major airlines IndiGo and Air India have announced the cancellation of several flights to and from key cities including Amritsar and Jammu. The airlines cited “safety” and “recent developments” as the primary reasons for the cancellations, leaving passengers with altered travel plans. IndiGo, in a … Read more
New Delhi, India (November 27, 2024) – A recent policy change by Air India has ignited a firestorm of criticism from musicians across the country. The airline has implemented a rule requiring passengers to book an extra seat for carrying certain musical instruments, including guitars, as hand luggage. This decision has drawn widespread condemnation from … Read more