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Air India Express cancels 70 flights as crew members go on mass 'sick leave'

In a major flight disruption, more than 70 international and domestic flights of Air India Express on Wednesday were cancelled or delayed due to senior crew members calling in sick. Read further on Dynamite News:

Digi Yatra Foundation drops app maker after ‘data-breach’

Digi Yatra Foundation drops app maker after ‘data-breach’

Digi Yatra Foundation drops app maker after ‘data-breach’ . The app maker made no reference to how its data was compromised. Privacy advocates have questioned the app’s data storage policies and the leeway it has been given by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Aviation Ministry seeks detailed report from Vistara over cancellation and flight delays

Aviation Ministry seeks detailed report from Vistara over cancellation and flight delays

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has sought a detailed report from Vistara regarding flight cancellations and major delays. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Centre issues directives to reduce airspace congestion at Mumbai Airport, says "forced to act after MIAL didn't"

In a bid to address severe airspace congestion at Mumbai Airport, the central government has imposed flight restrictions, caused by various factors, including non-scheduled flight operations during peak hours. Read further on Dynamite News:

Chennai airport equipped to handle long-haul flights, clarifies Ministry of Civil Aviation

In response to recent media reports suggesting limitations at the Chennai Airport, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a statement clarifying the airport's readiness to accommodate long-haul widebody international flights. Read further on Dynamite News:

Government mulls ombudsman for air travellers

Government to set up Ombudsman to address air traveller grievances. With domestic air travellers exceeding pre-COVID levels, government to discuss setting up of an Ombudsman to address grievances. Department of Consumer Affairs held meeting with online travel aggregators, officials of Ministry of Civil Aviation and DGCA.

Dark pattern sales deemed ‘cybercrime’

Ministry of Civil Aviation has asked low-cost carrier IndiGo to rectify its website following a series of complaints regarding practices by airlines and online travel agents that trick consumers into making unintended purchases while booking flight tickets

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Ministry of Civil Aviation asks airlines to ‘monitor abnormal surge’ in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar

Ministry of Civil Aviation asks airlines to ‘monitor abnormal surge’ in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has told airlines to monitor any abnormal surge in airfares to and from Odisha’s capital Bhubaneshwar

Andhra Pradesh government urges Centre to reduce airfare for Haj pilgrims flying from Vijayawada

Andhra Pradesh government urges Centre to reduce airfare for Haj pilgrims flying from Vijayawada

With the opposition parties blaming the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) government for the higher airfare for the Haj pilgrims flying from Vijayawada, the authorities concerned appear to be on a damage control exercise by taking the issue to the notice of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Parliamentary panel to hear representatives of Civil Aviation Ministry on ‘fixing of airfares’

Parliamentary panel to hear representatives of Civil Aviation Ministry on ‘fixing of airfares’

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture will on May 8 hear representatives of the Ministry of Civil Aviation on the issue of ‘fixing of airfares’.

Andhra Pradesh arranges special flight to evacuate affected students from strife-hit Manipur

Andhra Pradesh arranges special flight to evacuate affected students from strife-hit Manipur

The Andhra Pradesh Government has arranged a special flight in coordination with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to evacuate more than 100 students from the State stranded in violence-hit Manipur.

And another airline bites the dust

And another airline bites the dust

Given the many problems in India’s aviation sector, what is needed is professionals with knowledge to run airlines

Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.

Government mulls unified airport security akin to Transportation Security Administration in U.S.

The government is considering the creation of a unified security force for all airports in the country — along the lines of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) of the U.S. — which will also combine immigration and customs.

Glasgow's post-war helicopter dream that would've seen locals take to skies every day

Glasgow's post-war helicopter dream that would've seen locals take to skies every day

Back in the 1950s there were many who believed that the helicopter was about to become the mode of transport of choice for Glasgow's commuters getting to and from their work each day.

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