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MakeMyTrip, Go First fined ₹19,000 after flight changes ruin family's Thailand trip
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10m ago
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A Chandigarh consumer commission ordered MakeMyTrip and Go First to pay ₹19,000 after flight changes ruined a family's Thailand trip in April 2023. Due to their flight getting cancelled twice, the family missed their hotel stay in Krabi and lost part of their prepaid booking in Phuket. "Both MakeMyTrip and Go First are duty-bound to ensure service," the commission said.
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Bitcoin investor buys an entire SpaceX flight for the ultimate polar adventure
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4m ago
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A bitcoin investor, Chun Wang, took a unique polar adventure by purchasing a SpaceX flight, circling over both poles in a 3.5-day journey. Wang, alongside filmmaker Jannicke Mikkelsen, robotics researcher Rabea Rogge, and polar guide Eric Philips, embarked on experiments, including the first human X-rays in space. The trip aims to highlight boundary-pushing and climate change awareness, leveraging polar orbits’ advantages for comprehensive Earth observations. Wang’s journey counts as his 1,000th flight.
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Air India's Birmingham-Delhi diverted to Riyadh after receiving bomb threat
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1m ago
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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.
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Air India fined ₹90 lakh for flying with non-qualified pilot and co-pilot | Mint
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11m ago
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined Air India ₹90 lakh for operating a flight with non-qualified crew members. The airline was found to have scheduled a flight with a non-trainer line captain paired with a non-line-released first officer. The DGCA has imposed a penalty of ₹6 lakh and ₹3 lakh on Air India's Director of Operations and Director of Training, respectively. The airline submitted a voluntary report that led to the investigation. The reply submitted by the concerned parties did not provide satisfactory justification, leading to the enforcement actions and fines.
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Video shows moment German startup's rocket explodes seconds after takeoff
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4m ago
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German space startup Isar Aerospace's rocket Spectrum fell to the ground and exploded seconds after its takeoff from a Norwegian space port during the rocket's first test flight. "We were able to successfully gather valuable data and experience for future missions," the startup said. The Spectrum rocket is intended to become the first orbital flight to originate from Europe.
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Google wants to use generative AI to build travel itineraries for your vacations
TechCrunch
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1y ago
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Google is introducing new travel updates to its Search Generative Experience (SGE) that allow users to build travel itineraries and trip ideas using AI. Currently available only to those enrolled in Search Labs, the feature provides sample itineraries for users' requested trips, including attractions, restaurants, and flight and hotel options. Itineraries can be exported to Gmail, Docs, or Maps. Google's move into the travel planning space aims to gather data about travel purchasing intent and user interest in such services. Additionally, Google Maps now offers curated lists of recommendations from publishers and other users in select cities, making it easier for users to discover places to go.
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AI won’t fix the ‘broken trip’ experience in travel: Skyscanner CEO
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9m ago
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Artificial intelligence (AI) may revolutionize trip planning, but it won't solve deeper issues in the travel industry, says John Mangelaars, CEO of Skyscanner. While AI can tailor information and provide ideas for travel, it can't address problems such as separate platforms for flight and car bookings. Policy decisions globally are needed to drive change in the sector. Mangelaars also highlights India's potential in the travel industry, particularly among millennials who are increasingly opting for flights over trains and seeking both quality experiences and good deals. Skyscanner's "go everywhere" feature, which shows cheapest travel options, is popular in India. However, high ticket prices could drive customers away from airlines, warns Mangelaars.
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HYPHEN Hits ₹400 Cr in 2 Years, Redefining Celebrity Brands
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14d ago
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HYPHEN, a skincare brand co-founded by actress Kriti Sanon and Pep Brands, achieved an Annual Recurring Revenue of INR 400 crore just two years after launching. Known for its consumer-centric approach, the brand turned 60% of first-time buyers into repeat customers and expanded its reach to over 19,000 pin codes. HYPHEN combines celebrity influence with effective execution strategies, leveraging science-based formulations rooted in real consumer needs, setting a new benchmark in India's D2C beauty market.
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Air India plane crash: AI-171 Capt Sumeet Sabharwal had 8,200 flying hours, co-pilot Clive Kundar had 1,100
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1m ago
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An Air India flight bound for London with 242 people on board crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, operating as flight AI 171, issued a MAYDAY call but did not respond to further air traffic control communications. The flight was piloted by Captain Sumeet Sabharwal with 8,200 flying hours and First Officer Clive Kundar with 1,100 hours. Air India is investigating the incident.
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Apple hit with $162 million French antitrust fine over privacy tool
Economic Times
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4m ago
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French antitrust regulators fined Apple 150 million euros ($162.4 million) for abusing its market position through its App Tracking Transparency (ATT) tool, marking the first antitrust penalty over ATT. The fine follows a prior EU fine for Apple’s conduct on the App Store. Complaints from advertisers and publishers prompted the fine, alleging ATT made advertising difficult, particularly for smaller publishers. Apple expressed disappointment but noted no required changes to ATT were mandated.
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India’s newest airport may seek another backer as it prepares for takeoff
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7m ago
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India's Noida International Airport in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh, may seek additional funding after its planned opening next year. Swiss construction company, Zurich Airport International AG, is considering diluting its stake in the project. The airport completed its first validation test flight recently.
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