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Schools shut, flights cancelled as China braces for super typhoon Ragasa

Southern Chinese cities scaled back many aspects of daily life on Tuesday with school and business closures and flight cancellations as the region braced for one of the strongest typhoons in years that has already killed three people and led to the displacement of thousands of others in the Philippines. Hong Kong's observatory said Super Typhoon Ragasa, which was packing maximum sustained winds near the centre of about 230 kph, is expected to move west-northwest at about 22 kph across the northern part of the South China Sea and edge closer to the coast of Guangdong province, the southern Chinese economic powerhouse. China's National Meteorological Centre forecast the typhoon would make landfall in the coastal area between Shenzhen city and Xuwen county in Guangdong province on Wednesday. Already hoisting a strong wind signal, the observatory in Hong Kong will issue storm warning signal No. 8, the third-highest in the city's weather alert system, on Tuesday afternoon and will assess

Air India cancels Milan-Delhi flight due to last-minute technical fault

Tata Group-owned private carrier Air India on Sunday said it cancelled its Milan-Delhi flight of August 16 after detecting a maintenance issue at the last minute. Alternative arrangements are being made to fly the passengers to their destination at the earliest, Air India said in a statement. "Flight AI138 operating from Milan to Delhi on August 16 was cancelled due to a maintenance task identified during pushback," the statement said. "Our ground team in Milan extended immediate assistance to all the affected passengers, providing hotel accommodation and offering full refunds on cancellation or complimentary rescheduling as opted by the passengers," it said. According to Air India, along with the maintenance issue, the operating crew of the flight come under the mandatory flight duty-time limitation norms. Air India generally operates its Boeing 787-8/9 aircraft fleet to cater to European destinations. The airline, which came under private hands in January 2022, has, of late, be

Air India Express cites safety, offers reschedule after flight cancellation

Air India Express on Monday regretted the inconvenience to passengers of a Delhi-bound flight that was cancelled due to a technical snag a day ago and said it prioritises the safety of operations. The cancellation of the flight on the Ranchi-Delhi route caused a chaotic situation at the airport here on Sunday evening, and the passengers were seen arguing with the airline's staff about rescheduling. The low-cost carrier said it offered all possible options to passengers, including complimentary rescheduling on preferred dates. "One of our flights from Ranchi was cancelled shortly after boarding due to a technical issue. Guests have been offered options, including re-accommodation on the next available flight with a hotel stay, complimentary rescheduling to a preferred date, or cancellation with a full refund. We regret the inconvenience while prioritising safety in every aspect of our operations," a spokesperson of the airline said. Ranchi Airport Director RR Maurya had said that th

Air India, IndiGo resume West Asia, Europe flights amid easing restrictions

Air India and IndiGo have resumed flights to the Middle East and Europe as airspace curbs ease after the Iran-Israel ceasefire, though rerouting may cause delays and extended travel times

Operation Sindoor grounds flights:Here's how to get your refund for tickets

Operation Sindoor has led to widespread flight cancellations across India. Passengers can claim full refunds or rebook without penalty

16 airports shut, around 850 flights cancelled after Operation Sindoor

Flight operations suspended at 16 airports in north and west India till May 10 morning as Operation Sindoor disrupts both domestic schedules and foreign flight paths

Sunday chaos: Why flight delays keep troubling flyers at Delhi airport?

Flight delays affected the operations of Delhi airport due to reduced capacity following runway closure and easterly winds

Over 15 flights diverted at Delhi airport due to adverse weather conditions

More than 15 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Friday evening due to inclement weather conditions. The national capital witnessed strong dust storms and gusty winds. A source said that over 15 flights were diverted at the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). "Due to inclement weather conditions in Delhi, some of the flights at Delhi Airport are impacted. Passengers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest flight updates," airport operator DIAL said in a post on X at 1915 hours. IndiGo said Delhi and Jaipur are experiencing a dust storm, affecting takeoffs and landings and potentially causing air traffic congestion. This may lead to delays or diversions, the operator said in the post. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Delhi and the adjoining NCR, warning of adverse weather conditions in the coming hours.

Heathrow airport says open, fully operational after blackout shutdown

Heathrow advised passengers traveling on Saturday to check with their airline for the latest information regarding their flights

Heathrow's unprecedented blackout exposes weak spot in power supplies

A fire late Thursday at a nearby electrical substation cut off the power supply to Heathrow, bringing flights to a standstill for almost all of Friday

Workers' one-day strike at 13 German airports brings most flights to halt

A one-day strike by workers at 13 German airports, including the Frankfurt and Munich hubs and all the country's other main destinations, caused the cancelation of most flights on Monday. The 24-hour walkout, which started at midnight, involves public-sector employees at the airports as well as ground and security staff. At Frankfurt Airport, 1,054 of the day's 1,116 scheduled takeoffs and landings had been cancelled, German news agency dpa reported, citing airport traffic management. All of Berlin Airport's regular departures and arrivals were cancelled, while Hamburg Airport said no departures would be possible. Cologne/Bonn Airport said there was no regular passenger service and Munich Airport advised travellers to expect a greatly reduced flight schedule. The ver.di service workers union's strike also targeted the Hamburg, Bremen, Hannover, Berlin, Duesseldorf, Dortmund, Cologne/Bonn, Leipzig/Halle, Stuttgart and Munich airports. At the smaller Weeze and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden .

Intense cold wave freezes Delhi at 7°C; thick fog delays over 200 flights

At Delhi Airport, flight operations were temporarily halted in the early morning hours due to reduced visibility

Over 100 flights delayed due to fog in Delhi, visibility zero in many parts

An official said over 100 flights have been delayed at the Delhi airport due to bad weather conditions but there are no diversions so far

Chennai braces for Cyclone Fengal: Airport shut, flights disrupted

Chennai Airport has been temporarily closed, and multiple flights have been disrupted as Cyclone Fengal nears landfall in Tamil Nadu, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds

Kerala airport to suspend flights for 5 hours on Nov 9 for Alpassi Arattu

Flight services from the international airport here will be suspended for five hours on November 9 to make way for 'Alpassi Arattu' procession of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple here, TIAL said on Saturday. The annual procession traditionally taken on a route crossing the runway. The Thiruvananthapuram International Airport Ltd (TIAL) said the flight services would be suspended from 4 pm to 9 pm on November 9. It said the updated timings of the flights are available with the respective airlines. "The runway at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport remains closed twice a year for the Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple procession to pass through. The practice of the procession traversing the current path to reach the Shangumugham Beach for the holy bath of the idols began centuries ago. "This ritual continues even after the airport was established in 1932, ensuring that the culture and traditions of the region remain intact," TIAL said in a release. The airport has been pausing operations

At least 50 Indian flights receive bomb threats; 2 diverted on Sunday

At least 50 flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats and two of them were diverted on Sunday, according to sources. In 14 days, more than 350 flights operated by the Indian carriers have received hoax bomb threats. Most of the threats were issued through social media. Akasa Air on Sunday said 15 of its flights got security alerts and after thorough inspections, all aircraft were released for operations. The sources in the know said IndiGo received threats for 18 flights and Vistara for 17 flights. At least two IndiGo flights were diverted following threats. Its flight 6E 133 (Pune to Jodhpur) was diverted to Ahmedabad and 6E 87 (Kozhikode to Dammam) was diverted to Mumbai, an official said. According to an IndiGo statement, the flights that received security-related alerts include 6E 11 (Delhi-Istanbul), 6E 92 (Jeddah-Mumbai), 6E 112 (Goa-Ahmedabad), 6E 125 (Bengaluru-Jharsuguda), 6E 127 (Amritsar-Ahmedabad) and 6E 135 (Kolkata-Pune). Among others are 6E 149 ...

Flights suspended in WB's Kolkata, Odisha as Cyclone Dana approaches

Both states have closed schools in the areas that are expected to be bear the brunt of the storm and asked fishermen not to venture out to sea

Bomb threat on 54 more flights; tally reaches 140 in just over a week

In just over a week, more than 140 domestic and international flights operated by Indian carriers have received bomb threats

Bomb hoax calls to be made cognizable offence: Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu

A cognisable offence is one in which the police can arrest without a warrant and begin an investigation without court approval, typically involving serious crimes like murder or theft

Govt may introduce new law to crack down on hoax callers disrupting flights

This move comes in response to a recent dramatic surge in hoax calls, with over 20 incidents in the last four days leading to flight diversions and delays