Hundreds of IndiGo passengers are reporting a 24-hour ordeal at Istanbul Airport after their flight to Mumbai was delayed by 14 hours without prior notice. Passengers allege a lack of food, accommodation, and adequate assistance from the airline, sparking outrage on social media.
Virgin Atlantic has announced a delay to its highly anticipated London Heathrow-Accra route, originally slated for a May 1, 2025 launch. The airline is now aiming for a launch in the Northern winter 2025/26 season, citing logistical considerations and a commitment to delivering a top-notch passenger experience.
A passenger at Cochin International Airport was detained after making a verbal bomb threat on Monday, adding to the recent surge in hoax bomb threats on flights across India. The threat, which turned out to be a false alarm, caused a flight delay and prompted authorities to initiate an investigation. This incident comes amidst a wave of similar threats, with over 100 flights receiving bomb threats in the past week, raising concerns about aviation security and causing significant disruption to air travel.
British Airways has announced a significant delay in the resumption of its London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur route, pushing the start date to April 1, 2025. This decision is attributed to factors like the aviation industry’s ongoing recovery from the pandemic, operational challenges, and strategic route optimization. The delay affects both leisure and business travelers seeking direct flights, but British Airways remains committed to the Kuala Lumpur market, with daily flights planned using the fuel-efficient Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Actor Tillotama Shome took to Twitter to express her frustration with Air India after her flight from Mumbai to London was delayed by 8.5 hours with little to no information provided to passengers.
A video of an IndiGo flight from Pune to Bengaluru went viral after it was delayed for five hours due to the pilot refusing to operate the flight beyond his duty hour limit. The video shows frustrated passengers questioning the delay, highlighting the importance of pilot duty hour regulations for flight safety.
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 Chinese woman was escorted off a flight after refusing to stow her $3,000 Louis Vuitton handbag under the seat in front of her, delaying the flight by an hour. The incident sparked debate on social media, with some criticizing the woman and others questioning the flight attendant’s strictness.
A passenger on a flight from Chongqing to Hebei, China, caused a one-hour delay by refusing to store her Louis Vuitton handbag under the seat, as instructed by a flight attendant. The incident sparked outrage online, with many criticizing the woman’s behavior as selfish and inconsiderate.
