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Delhi to Mumbai Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to security alert

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Delhi to Mumbai Akasa Air flight diverted to Ahmedabad due to security alert

An Akasa Air-flight en route from Delhi to Mumbai was diverted to Ahmedabad airport due to a security alert onboard. The flight had 186 passengers and six crew members.

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Air India flight to Chennai returns to Mumbai mid-air after burning smell in cabin

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Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India flight to Chennai returns to Mumbai mid-air after burning smell in cabin

An Air India flight from Mumbai to Chennai returned to Mumbai shortly after takeoff due to a burning smell in the cabin. The incident occurred on June 27, 2025, and the airline switched to another aircraft for passenger safety. On the same day, another Air India flight faced a security alert but was cleared after checks. Additionally, an Air India Express flight returned to Delhi due to a technical issue, with an alternative aircraft arranged.

Air India's Birmingham-Delhi diverted to Riyadh after receiving bomb threat

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Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India's Birmingham-Delhi diverted to Riyadh after receiving bomb threat

An Air India flight from Birmingham to Delhi was diverted to Riyadh due to a bomb threat. The aircraft landed safely in Riyadh, and security checks were completed. Air India arranged alternative flights for passengers. This incident follows a similar one in June involving an emergency landing in Thailand. Air India is conducting enhanced safety checks and temporarily reducing services for operational stability after a previous aircraft crash in Ahmedabad.

Air India cancels Mumbai to Ahmedabad flight operated by Airbus

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Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India cancels Mumbai to Ahmedabad flight operated by Airbus

Air India flight AI2493 from Mumbai to Ahmedabad was canceled due to an operational issue that led to breaching the crew's Flight Duty Time Limitations. Additionally, another Air India Express flight had to return to Delhi after suspected technical issues. These incidents add to several recent disruptions and technical glitches faced by Air India, raising concerns over recurring operational challenges within the airline.

Air India’s Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata due to cabin heat issue amid ongoing operational woes

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Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India’s Tokyo-Delhi flight diverted to Kolkata due to cabin heat issue amid ongoing operational woes

An Air India flight from Tokyo to Delhi was diverted to Kolkata due to unusual cabin temperatures, continuing a series of incidents affecting the airline. The diversion was a precaution, and the aircraft landed safely. Passengers were assisted in Kolkata with refreshments and alternative flights. This incident follows a string of issues, including a fatal crash in Ahmedabad, prompting heightened scrutiny of Air India's operations. The airline has expressed regret for the inconvenience.

Akasa Air pulls off a surprise, launches codeshare with Etihad | Company Business News

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Akasa Air pulls off a surprise, launches codeshare with Etihad | Company Business News

Over the weekend, Akasa Air, a Mumbai-based airline, launched a surprise move by starting flights with Etihad codeshare. The flights from Ahmedabad and Bengaluru to Abu Dhabi, set to begin in March 2025, are now listed on Etihad's website. This gives Akasa Air a head start compared to other airlines that took years to establish codeshare agreements. This move benefits both Akasa Air and Etihad, as it allows Akasa Air to expand its international presence and increases Etihad's feed from India. The deal capitalizes on the unused rights between India and Abu Dhabi.

Air India announces additional Rs 25 lakh compensation, on top of Rs 1 crore, to fast-track relief for victims’ families

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Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India announces additional Rs 25 lakh compensation, on top of Rs 1 crore, to fast-track relief for victims’ families

Air India and Tata Group are providing over ₹1.25 crore in financial aid to families of victims from the Ahmedabad air disaster, with interim payments and full medical coverage for survivors. The crash involved a Boeing 787 Dreamliner shortly after takeoff, resulting in 241 fatalities and one survivor. Key investigations are underway, including the retrieval of the flight data recorder. Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, and London have set up support centers for affected families.

Mahakumbh 2025: Akasa Air announces special flights to Prayagraj from THESE 4 cities - check time, frequency here | Company Business News

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Mahakumbh 2025: Akasa Air announces special flights to Prayagraj from THESE 4 cities - check time, frequency here | Company Business News

Akasa Air has announced special flights to Prayagraj from Pune, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru for the Mahakumbh Mela in 2025, operating from January 28 to February 26. Daily flights will stop over in Delhi, with direct flights from Ahmedabad and Bengaluru on select days. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) approved 81 additional flights, increasing connectivity to Prayagraj to 132 flights nationwide. Airfares have risen due to high demand during the event.

Air India crash, emergency landing and Iran-Israel tensions spark sky scare among flyers

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Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India crash, emergency landing and Iran-Israel tensions spark sky scare among flyers

A Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, flight diversions due to Iranian airspace closures, and a bomb scare on a Phuket-Delhi flight have alarmed Indian travelers. Many are rescheduling trips amid this wave of disruptions. Air India's diversions, due to geopolitical tensions, have fueled concerns. Travelers are seeking flight and aircraft details post-crash, while travel agencies handle numerous rescheduling requests, highlighting the complexity of planning in uncertain times.

Air India plane crash: IndiGo flight returns to Kolkata after take-off due to closure of Ahmedabad airport

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Economic Times · 2m ago

Air India plane crash: IndiGo flight returns to Kolkata after take-off due to closure of Ahmedabad airport

A private airline's flight from Kolkata to Ahmedabad returned to the NSCBI Airport due to the closure of Ahmedabad Airport following an Air India aircraft crash. IndiGo flight 6E-318, which departed from Kolkata at 1.49 pm, returned around 2.52 pm with 179 passengers on board. The Air India aircraft, a London-bound Boeing 787-8, carrying 242 passengers, crashed shortly after take-off, instigating several casualties. Ahmedabad airport's closure prompted the flight diversion.

Akasa Air appoints marketing veteran Belson Coutinho as Chief Operating Officer

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Akasa Air appoints marketing veteran Belson Coutinho as Chief Operating Officer

Akasa Air has appointed Belson Coutinho as Chief Operating Officer from January. Coutinho will oversee areas like in-flight services and maintenance. Previously, he was the airline's Chief Marketing and Experience Officer. His appointment occurs amid regulatory scrutiny of Akasa Air for safety violations and recent DGCA actions against its executives for training lapses. Coutinho, with over two decades in aviation, is expected to add significant value due to his operational and leadership expertise.

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