Cyclone Fengal’s slow movement has caused widespread flight cancellations between Pune and Chennai, leaving numerous passengers stranded. IndiGo and Air India Express have suspended flights due to adverse weather conditions, impacting travel plans and causing significant disruption across Tamil Nadu.
Thirteen flights to and from Chennai airport were cancelled on Friday due to a combination of adverse weather conditions related to Cyclone Fengal and operational reasons. IndiGo and Air India Express were among the airlines affected, impacting numerous routes across South India.
An Emirates flight bound for Dubai was delayed at Chennai International Airport after smoke was observed during refueling. The incident, captured on video, prompted a swift response from airport authorities and Emirates, resulting in a thorough inspection and a subsequent departure.
An Emirates flight from Chennai to Dubai was delayed after a fire broke out during refueling at the airport. Passengers allege they were kicked off the plane after boarding and forced to wait for over an hour, leading to complaints about Emirates’ handling of the situation.
A 59-year-old supervisor at Chennai Airport was found dead in her office on Friday. Police suspect suicide, possibly related to the recent death of her brother. The woman, identified as P. Nirmala, was on night duty and alone in her office when the incident occurred.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin’s trip to the United States was briefly disrupted by a hoax bomb threat at Chennai airport. Security personnel thoroughly inspected his flight before it was deemed safe, and the Chief Minister continued his journey.
A passenger at Chennai Airport was detained after security personnel found bullet shells in his luggage just before he was due to board a flight to New Delhi. While the shells were confirmed to be empty, the incident caused panic at the airport, which is under heightened security measures for Independence Day celebrations. The passenger claimed the bag belonged to his brother in the Indian Army, and he was unaware of the contents.
A courier attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 45 lakh from Singapore to Chennai was caught by police at the airport after he tried to escape with the gold instead of handing it over to the receiver. The incident highlights the risks involved in smuggling and the lengths people go to for personal gain.
A passenger was detained at Chennai airport on Thursday morning after security personnel discovered bullet shells in his hand luggage. The incident caused a delay in a flight to New Delhi and raised security concerns at the airport, which is under heightened security due to Independence Day celebrations.
An elderly couple from Bangladesh, visiting Tamil Nadu for cancer treatment, are stranded at Chennai airport after their return flight was cancelled due to civil unrest in their home country. The couple, facing communication difficulties, spent the night at the airport before airport authorities arranged temporary accommodation. IndiGo, the airline, cited political unrest as the reason for the cancellations and offered rebooking options.
