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About the author: Datchanapriya is a journalism and mass communication student from Chennai. Has always been passionate about writing and connecting with people.

April 19th, 2022 6:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Aer Lingus passengers mistakenly asked to prepare for water landing

On Saturday morning, passengers onboard Aer Lingus flight 343 from Zurich to Dublin were startled by an announcement telling them to prepare for an emergency water landing. Thankfully, the cabin crew swiftly corrected the mistake, assuring passengers that the plane would not crash into the water. Fearghal O'Lideacha told The Irish Times about the "very scary" incident, recalling that the pre-recorded message said, "ladies and gentlemen, this is an emergency."... Read More

April 19th, 2022 6:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

A United States Federal Judge Dismisses Mask Mandate

The US mask mandate was sensationally overturned by a federal judge yesterday, voiding the latest US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extension. The mandate was declared unlawful by US District Judge Kathryn Kimball Micelle on Monday, citing violations of administrative law and the CDC's statutory authority. As a result, the mask mandate is no longer in place, according to the White House. Last year, the Idaho-based Health Freedom Defense... Read More

April 19th, 2022 3:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Singapore Traffic Increases to 31% of Pre-Covid Levels With Border Reopening

Singapore is seeing positive outcomes from its efforts to open borders and relax requirements for fully vaccinated travellers. Passengers are increasingly migrating through Singapore Changi Airport, boosted by a drop in COVID severity and the promise of virtually unfettered travel this summer, according to figures released by the island nation's aviation regulator. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said on April 18th that the number of passengers transiting through... Read More

April 19th, 2022 2:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air Serbia Cancels Planned Launch of Flights From Belgrade to Amman

Air Serbia has cancelled its plans to begin flights from Belgrade to Amman, Jordan's capital. Air Serbia stated in January that flights between Belgrade's Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) and Amman's Queen Alia International Airport will begin in February (AMM). The four-weekly schedule was set to begin on June 3, with three-weekly flights returning in the winter. Summer flights to Amman were scheduled to leave Belgrade on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and... Read More

April 18th, 2022 6:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Delta Pilot’s Fatigue Protests to Continue This Week

Delta Air Lines pilots will continue to picket at key Delta hubs across the United States. Delta pilots are planning a picket at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Tuesday over schedule and fatigue concerns. Following Tuesday's protest, a picket will be held at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport on Thursday. Off-duty pilots will protest Delta management's scheduling policies, according to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), which have prompted pilots to fly... Read More

April 18th, 2022 6:11 PM 0 COMMENTS

The Aspirations of Saudi Low-Cost Carrier Flyadeal

Flyadeal, Saudi Arabia's low-cost airline, has been expanding since its start. The airline, which was founded in April 2016 and began operations a year later, is looking to build a major position in the country's low-cost sector. Flyadeal has taken a positive attitude to expansion, not allowing the epidemic damper its enthusiasm, and is optimistic about the prospects of low-cost air travel in Saudi Arabia. Con Korfiatis, CEO of flyadeal,... Read More

April 18th, 2022 5:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

Corsair to Resume Paris-Bamako Route This Summer

This summer, Corsair has announced that it would resume its seasonal Bamako route from Paris Orly. Despite political issues in Mali, which have resulted in diplomatic consequences with France and the country's neighbours, the route has been reopened. After a three-year hiatus due to COVID, French carrier Corsair will resume flying the Paris-Bamako route from June 16th to September 18th of this year. According to ch-aviation, the carrier cited increased... Read More

April 18th, 2022 5:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Agni Aviation’s Training Aircraft Collapses on Runway

On Sunday evening, an aircraft at Bengaluru's Jakkur Aerodrome collapsed during landing while engaged in a local sortie. Cheryl Ann Stearns, an internationally famous competitive skydiving champion, was on board the plane and suffered minor injuries, but pilot Capt Akash Jaiswal remained unharmed. The disaster might have been caused by a flock of birds and dogs on the runway at the moment of landing. According to a credible source, the... Read More

April 16th, 2022 6:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Alliance Air Becomes an Independent Business Unit Under Central Government

Alliance Air, a regional airline, has become an autonomous corporate unit under the jurisdiction of the federal government. Prior to Air India's disinvestment, Alliance Air was a subsidiary of the latter. It is now managed as a part of Air India Asset Holdings Pvt Ltd. (AIAHL). It began as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Indian Airlines in 1996, which eventually amalgamated with Air India. As part of the government's Regional Connectivity... Read More

April 16th, 2022 6:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Pilots Union Files Lawsuit Against American Airlines

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), which represents American Airlines pilots, has filed a complaint in a US District Court alleging that American Airlines (American) has violated the pilots' collective bargaining agreement. The case, which was filed on April 14, concerns the Line Operational Evaluation of a pilot (LOE). The LOE examines if a freshly trained pilot has gained the essential abilities to fill a given duty post on a certain... Read More

April 16th, 2022 6:15 PM 0 COMMENTS

Emirates Airlines Becomes One of the First Global Carriers to Join Metaverse

Emirates revealed its ambitions to deploy NFTs and enter the Metaverse this week. Emirates plans to invest $10 million in the digital world, primarily for the benefit of its consumers and staff. The airline "plans to develop signature brand experiences in the Metaverse, alongside both collector and utility-based NFTs," according to the release. According to reports, the first projects are in the works and will be released in the following... Read More

April 16th, 2022 5:25 PM 0 COMMENTS

Air India Staff Are Set to Receive a Staggered Salary in Phases

Air India, freshly privatised Indian flag carrier's staff are set to get a staggered salary raise to pre-pandemic levels. An internal letter sent to all Air India staff made the news. The pay scale will be phased in, with the first batch of increases beginning on April 1st.  According to the letter, “As the hope of a post-pandemic world seems within reach and the Aviation Sector takes off once again... Read More

April 15th, 2022 8:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Emirates to Offer All Cabin Classes With Special Easter Menu

In addition to the locally themed cuisine offered on all flights, the Dubai-based carrier will offer a special Easter menu. From April 16th to April 18th, it will be accessible in all cabin classes for customers flying from Dubai to Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, the Philippines, and South Africa. Additionally, from April 23rd to April 25th, Emirates will allow travellers to celebrate Orthodox Easter with special meals on flights from... Read More

April 15th, 2022 8:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Biman Bangladesh Planes Collided in Hangar Return to the Service

When a Boeing 777 and a Boeing 737 crashed in a Dhaka Airport hangar this week, Biman Bangladesh Airlines officials prepared for terrible news. The planes might be out of service for up to two weeks, according to preliminary estimates. However, the airline has confirmed that both Boeing planes have been repaired and are ready to fly again. After travelling to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, one of the planes, a... Read More

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