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News18
26 minutes ago
- News18
Heavy Rainfall Lashes Delhi-NCR, Airlines Issue Travel Advisory
Last Updated: Heavy Rain lashed parts of the national capital on Tuesday, causing waterlogging at several places. Delhiites woke up to massive rainfall in the national capital on Tuesday, witnessing severe waterlogging at several places. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall for most places in Delhi. Apart from this, there is a possibility of rain in many states, including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan on Tuesday. As per IMD, very light to light to moderate rain in the national capital for the next seven days until August 3. 'Generally cloudy sky. Light rain at most places and moderate rain at isolated places, accompanied by thunderstorm/lightning, is likely to occur over Delhi," the weather agency predicted. Airlines Issue Travel Advisory In view of the heavy rainfall, several airlines, including IndiaGo and Air India have issued statements for the passengers alerting over the chances of delays and slower traffic to and from the airport. Taking to X, IndiaGo wrote, 'A Rainy Day Reminder: With heavy rainfall expected over Delhi, we're seeing a chance of delays and slower traffic to and from the airport." 'While we can't control the skies, we're doing everything possible to keep your journey steady on the ground. Please check your flight status and consider giving yourself a little cushion of time to reach the airport. We'll keep you posted and we're always around if you need help," it added. Travel Advisory🌂 A Rainy Day Reminder With heavy rainfall expected over #Delhi, we're seeing a chance of delays and slower traffic to and from the airport. While we can't control the skies, we're doing everything possible to keep your journey steady on the ground.… — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) July 29, 2025 Air India also issued a warning claiming that gusty wind and rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi on Tuesday morning. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Singapore Airlines profit falls as Air India loss hits earnings
Singapore Airlines said it's upbeat about travel demand over the peak summer travel period, even as the carrier weathers a slump in profit due to losses at Air India. The airline's net income dropped 59% to $145 million in the three months ended June 30, the carrier said in a statement on Monday. That was largely due to the results from Air India, in which it holds a 25.1% stake. Its performance wasn't part of Singapore Air's results last year. The investigation into the crash of AI 171 in June is ongoing and the fallout is likely to continue to weigh on Singapore Air's results. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now


India Today
11 hours ago
- India Today
Fear is in the air: Numbers explain Indian passengers' flying anxiety
In the aftermath of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad and a series of emergency landings, both in India and abroad, the air has been thick with a fear of flying. From the perspective of would-be passengers, this makes sense. Headlines, of late, have been dominated by news of technical snags, midair diversions, and more. On Saturday, an American Airlines flight aborted takeoff in Denver due to a landing gear malfunction that led to smoke and fire on the assess public safety in aviation, India Today's Data Intelligence Unit analysed the Indian airline sector across multiple indicators. We found that between 2021 and 2023, Indian airlines reported over 500 technical defects to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation each year. In 2022, the number stood at 528. However, by 2024, it decreased to 421, and in 2025, only 183 cases were reported as of July 21. In 2021, Indigo reported the highest number of technical defects, followed by SpiceJet. This trend continued in 2022, with Indigo leading with 215 cases and SpiceJet following with 143. In 2023, Indigo's defect count rose to the trend shifted in 2024. Air India Ltd, which includes both Air India and Air India Express, topped the list with 253 reported cases. Indigo's numbers, in contrast, dropped significantly to just 46. In 2025, Air India remained at the top with 85 technical defect cases reported so far, while Indigo came second with 62. But technical defects are not the only reason for flight for cancellationsWhile technical issues used to be one of the leading causes of flight cancellations, that's no longer the case. In 2023, about 29 per cent of cancellations were due to technical problems. But by 2025, that dropped to 19 per factors have since taken the lead. Weather remains a major cause, accounting for 44 per cent of cancellations in 2023 and 35 per cent in 2025. Operational issues such as crew shortages, baggage delays, and scheduling conflicts contribute consistently, making up around 10–12 per cent of cancellations each year. Meanwhile, cancellations due to miscellaneous reasons have risen sharply from 17 per cent in 2023 to 34 per cent in from passengersDespite improvements in aircraft maintenance and a decline in technical faults, passenger dissatisfaction hasn't gone away. The number of complaints hit a five-year-high in 2023, when 5,513 grievances were filed. That number came down in 2024 to 4,016, but 2025 has already seen 3,925 complaints in just six months. If the trend continues, the total for this year may again cross the 5,000 response to growing safety concerns and violations of aviation guidelines, the DGCA has taken enforcement action against several airline companies. In 2023, airlines received 56 warnings, 203 suspensions, and 26 penalties for regulatory breaches. The number of enforcement actions increased significantly in 2024, with 203 warnings, 329 suspensions, and 112 penalties issued. Already this year, the DGCA has already issued 65 warnings, 61 suspensions, and 79 penalties.- EndsTune InMust Watch