After being shut down for more than five hours, the flight was eventually cancelled, leaving passengers scrambling for alternative arrangements. The delay in addressing the situation not only increased the inconvenience to those onboard, but also raised serious concerns regarding the airline's emergency response protocols.
A horrifying clip of the incident shows passengers holding on to their seats for dear life. The flight had taken off from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport at 5:25 pm but faced turbulence en route due to heavy rainfall.
The accused is currently in police custody, facing charges related to sending hoax bomb threats. Further legal actions are anticipated as the investigation progresses.
The 80-year-old senior citizen flyer walked about 1.5 km to reach the immigration where he suddenly collapsed after suffering a heart attack. He was swiftly rushed to the Mumbai airport medical facility and later taken to Nanavati hospital where doctors declared him dead.
Amid financial challenges, Gurugram-based budget airline SpiceJet is going to lay off around 1400 employees, which is about 15% of its existing workforce. The airline is looking to secure funding of ₹2200 crore to stabilize its operations, but the future remains uncertain for the affected employees as the aviation industry struggles to recover from the pandemic.
The woman approached Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the Bagdogra airport for in-flight misconduct. However, both the crew and the CISF discouraged her from filing a formal complaint, citing lack of evidence, and suggested she accept the man's apology rather than press charges.
In a historic moment, Ayodhya District Magistrate Nitish Kumar handed over the inaugural boarding pass to the first SpiceJet passenger at Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhya.
The pilot immediately alerted air traffic controllers about the safety breach. After the alert, the Airport Operation Control Center was informed. This prompt action led to the immediate intervention of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), which apprehended the intruder.
Delhi police conducted an immediate detailed inquiry, revealing that the bomb threat was bogus. While details about the number of passengers onboard were not immediately ascertained, officials assured that all safety protocols were followed, and security agencies are conducting a comprehensive investigation, sources reported.
At least eight people were injured after a Myanmar military aircraft veers off the runway at Mizoram’s Lengpui Airport, according to sources. As many as 14 people were on board the plane along with the pilot, the news agency said. The injured were admitted to Lengpui Hospital, the Mizoram Director General of Police (DGP) told sources.
