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.
Malaysia Airlines issued an apology following a significant delay on a Doha to Kuala Lumpur flight, caused by engine issues. Passengers were stranded at Hamad International Airport, expressing frustration over the lack of communication and support. The airline rebooked passengers on alternative flights and provided accommodation for some, but many remained dissatisfied with the airline’s response.
An Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco made a precautionary landing in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, after the cockpit crew detected a potential issue in the cargo hold. Passengers have expressed frustration over lack of information, food, and accommodation, while Air India claims to be providing assistance.
Passengers on a SpiceJet flight from Delhi to Darbhanga were left sweltering in a packed airplane with no air conditioning for over an hour. The incident occurred during a severe heatwave in Delhi, with the city recording its warmest night in 12 years. The airline has yet to address the issue.
Air India has apologized for the 30-hour delay of its San Francisco flight from Delhi, offering USD 350 travel vouchers to affected passengers. The airline’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Klaus Goersch, wrote a letter to passengers expressing regret for the inconvenience caused by technical delays and operational constraints. Passengers have the option to credit the amount instead of using it for travel. The apology comes after the Directorate General of Civil Aviation issued a show-cause notice to airlines for inordinate flight delays and inadequate passenger care.
Several passengers on an Air India flight from Delhi to San Francisco reportedly fainted due to a lack of air conditioning during an eight-hour delay. Passengers were made to board the aircraft without air conditioning, and after some passengers fainted, they were deplaned at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The incident occurred amidst an intense heatwave in Delhi, where temperatures soared to nearly 50 degrees Celsius.
Air India flight AI-179, scheduled to depart from Mumbai to San Francisco on Friday evening, faced delays due to a technical issue. The flight was initially rescheduled to depart at 7:17 PM but had to return to Mumbai after a passenger became unwell and had to disembark. Due to night landing restrictions at San Francisco International Airport and crew duty limitations, the flight will now depart at 10:30 AM on Saturday.
An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Varanasi encountered an unexpected delay after discovering an overbooked passenger just before takeoff. The plane taxied back to the gate to remove the excess passenger, resulting in a one-hour delay. The incident highlights the complexities of airline overbooking strategies and the consequences of boarding errors.
A verbal altercation between IndiGo passengers and staff at Rajkot International Airport on Monday led to significant commotion. The incident, captured on camera and widely shared online, stemmed from a flight delay of over two hours and a lack of refreshments for passengers. The video footage depicts IndiGo staff attempting to pacify passengers while facing accusations of inadequate service. The airline has yet to provide an official statement, and the flight was ultimately canceled due to adverse weather conditions, aggravating passenger frustration.
