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India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
How much loss will Indian airlines suffer if Pakistan keeps it airspace shut for one year? Air India makes surprising claim, says May face loss of Rs…
Air India security threat: Ammunition cartridge found in seat pocket of Dubai-bound flight no AI916 New Delhi: India and Pakistan have extended the closure of their respective airspaces for each other's airlines by one month, until 5:29 AM (IST) on June 24, 2025. The earlier notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by Pakistan was to expire on May 24. The fresh NOTAM issued by India says: 'Indian airspace not available for Pakistan registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned/ or leased by Pakistan airlines/operators including military flights' till June 24, 5.29 am (IST). Similarly, the fresh NOTAM issued Friday says: 'Pakistan airspace not available for Indian registered aircraft and aircraft operated/owned or leased by Indian airlines/operators including military flights.' It is important to note that if Pakistan continues to keep its airspace closed, Air India could face a heavy loss. According to the figure revealed by Air India CEO Campbell Wilson, the national carrier will face a loss of nearly Rs 5,000 crore in a year. The government had asked airline companies to estimate the potential losses resulting from the closure of Pakistan's airspace. Due to the closure, aircraft have to take longer routes, leading to increased time and fuel costs. Airlines and the government are working together to find ways to minimize this loss. Why Air India will face losses: The main reason why Air India will face losses is because the closure of the airspace will force flights to take longer routes. This will naturally increase the flight durations and lead to higher fuel consumption and will directly impact the earnings. Campbell Wilson also mentioned that when Pakistan closed its airspace after 'Operation Sindoor', 13 city airports for Air India had to be shut down. As a result, around 1,000 Air India flights were cancelled, and approximately 7,000 passengers faced inconvenience. Not only Air India, other major airline companies are also witnessing similar inconvenience. If Pakistan's airspace remains closed for an extended period, these companies will also suffer significant losses. Airlines have given suggestions Air India and other airline companies have suggested that the flight routes can be altered. This would reduce the impact of the airspace closure. The companies have also asked the authorities to make the network planning more dynamic. Campbell Wilson said, 'We were asked to provide an estimate of what the cost would be for us, and so we gave a number.'
News18
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Passengers Argue With Air India Crew Over Delayed Flight To Dubai, Deplaned
Last Updated: May 25, 2025, 22:49 IST A Dubai-bound Air India flight from Delhi became a scene of intense drama on Sunday as travellers clashed with the crew over a technical delay. Flight 2205, scheduled to depart at 5 pm, was delayed by several hours due to technical issues. Screengrab of the viral video. Passengers on the flight were without electricity for over 90 minutes due to a power failure, which was attributed to a technical issue. As the delay dragged on, passengers grew restless, with some even choosing to deboard. After the issue was resolved, the crew had to re-conduct a hand baggage check before proceeding. The cabin crew worked to keep passengers calm despite the technical issues, offering water and snacks. However, the pilot later announced another delay due to a failure in the external electrical source, dashing hopes of an imminent departure. After some passengers complained of feeling claustrophobic and some said they don't feel safe anymore, all passengers were deplaned, probably for reboarding later. Earlier, passengers on an Air India flight from Delhi to Patna were allegedly made to sit inside the aircraft for hours despite a non-functional air conditioning system. A video of passengers creatively using in-flight magazines as hand fans to cope with the heat is going viral on social media. One of the passengers, Rashtriya Janata Dal MLA Rishi Mishra, made a self-recorded video from the flight. In the video, passengers were seen complaining about the non-functional air conditioning. View All Sanjay Dutt & Maanayata Dutt Look Adorable As They Make Their Way Out Of Mumbai I WATCH Akshay Kumar Spotted Amidst Hera Pheri 3's Rising Legal Troubles I WATCH Cannes 2025 Winners: Jafar Panahi, Mascha Schilinski & Oliver Laxe Rule The Night I N18G Salman Khan Gets Mobbed As He Attends Friend's Wedding Amidst Heavy Security I WATCH Josh O'Connor & Alana Haim Nail Red Carpet Look At 'The Mastermind' Cannes Premiere | N18G View all 'This is an Air India flight to Patna, it is May 18 today, and the flight is scheduled for 4 pm," he says in the video. 'We have been there on the flight since an hour without AC, as you can see, children and other passengers are all troubled, but there's no one to look at," he said, as one of the flight attendants passed by him.
The Star
24-05-2025
- The Star
Ninoy Aquino International Airport crash driver gets licence revoked, fined P2,000
Scene of Crime Operatives (SOCO) process the scene where an SUV crashes into the departure area of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) terminal 1 in Pasay City on Sunday, May 4, 2025. - Photo: Inquirer MANILA: The Land Transportation Office (LTO) on Friday (May 23) said it revoked the licence of the driver in the car crash at the departure area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) Terminal 1 on May 4, which caused two fatalities and injured four individuals. The suspect, who was identified by the aviation police as Leo Gonzales, was found guilty of reckless driving. His penalty includes a fine of P2,000 and the revocation of his driver's licence for four years for being an improper person to operate a motor vehicle. In a five-page decision, LTO chief Vigor Mendoza II, said the penalty imposed on Gonzales is the 'maximum penalty' allowed under the law. The Naia incident killed a 29-year-old Dubai-bound passenger and a four-year-old girl seeing off her Czechia-bound father. Four others were also injured. Gonzales was charged with reckless imprudence resulting in two counts of homicide, multiple physical injuries and damage to property before the Pasay City regional trial court. He was released after posting a P100,000 bail on May 15. The LTO also immediately issued a show-cause order on the registered owner and the driver of the black Ford Everest. Mendoza said Gonzales did not submit any statement to defend himself or explain his side on the charges of reckless driving and being an improper person to operate a motor vehicle. He said Rule I(e) of Joint Administrative Order No. 2014-01, under which Gonzales was penalised, provides that driving a motor vehicle that endangers the property, or the safety or rights of person is reckless driving and carries a penalty amounting to P2,000. Mendoza explained the driver's acts of having no due diligence in driving, which caused the incident that resulted in the death of two nonpassengers and several injuries to other victims, and damage to property, are considered unacceptable behavior of a driver and is punishable by revocation of licence under the Republic Act No. 4136, or the Land Transportation and Traffic Code. In the same decision, the LTO stressed that driving is not a right but a privilege that can be revoked anytime in cases of violations of the existing laws and road safety rules and regulations. Mendoza warned motorists to be responsible and disciplined on the road in order to prevent legal problems. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
Time of India
07-05-2025
- Time of India
Flight ops at Ranchi airport unaffected post Army ops
1 2 Ranchi: While many airlines suspended flight operations due to airport closure and airspace restrictions mainly in northern part of the country post Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, operations from Ranchi's Birsa Munda Airport remained completely unaffected. A total of 26 scheduled flights took off and landed without any disruption, connecting Ranchi to eight major Indian cities, including Delhi, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Chennai, officials to TOI, airport director R R Mourya confirmed the smooth functioning of the day's schedule. "All 26 scheduled flights operated without delay or cancellation. Passengers remained calm, and our coordination with airlines and security agencies ensured uninterrupted service," he terminal manager P K. Mishra said, "We had six departures to Delhi throughout the day, along with flights to Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata post 4 pm. Our flight movement remained as per schedule, and we were in constant touch with the airlines and air traffic control to monitor any developments that could impact operations."In anticipation of city traffic disruptions due to a scheduled mock drill by the local administration between 4 pm and 7 pm, many travellers of the 26 flights, chose to reach the airport much earlier than usual."I came to the airport four hours early today, just to be safe. I have a 6:30 pm flight to Hyderabad and was worried there might be sudden checks or traffic blocks because of the security situation," said Meera Verma, a school teacher from Surendranath Centenary School travelling for a family traveller, Rohit Vaibhav, who was flying to Delhi with a connecting international flight to Dubai, shared his change of plans. "I was supposed to board a Dubai-bound flight from Delhi tomorrow morning, but given the current situation in the country, I've decided to stay at a friend's place in Delhi for a day or two until the environment feels safer. Better to wait it out than take a risk," he no emergency mock drills were conducted on Wednesday at the airport, officials clarified that such drills are routinely held. "We did not conduct a mock drill today as it could have been confusing during such a sensitive time. We conduct these exercises every six months. The last full-scale drill simulating a hijack scenario was successfully carried out on April 28," said Mourya.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dubai flight changes route after Pak airspace closure
1 2 3 4 Bhubaneswar: With Pakistan closing its airspace following the Pahalgam terror attack, a Dubai-bound flight from the city on Friday took an alternate route avoiding Karachi and passing close to Muscat airspace. Sources at Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) said from Bhubaneswar, there are three air routes to Dubai, which the pilots often switch based on wind movement and other requirements. But they now cannot enter Pakistan airspace. "The flying time to Dubai from Bhubaneswar is four and a half hours. Considering the developing situation, the flight route has been changed. There will be a marginal change in flying time," said BPIA director Prasanna Pradhan. According to Pradhan, the Dubai flight will now fly via Mumbai and then go over Muscat airspace. "The air route may be congested, and the air traffic control (ATC) in Mumbai may experience extra stress," an airport officer said. On May 15, 2023, the maiden direct flight to Dubai started from the capital, with seats being booked to capacity from the first day. The flight operates three days a week, recording impressive footfall. The fare ranges between Rs 10,000 and Rs 12,000. However, with the development, the private airlines may increase the fare a bit. "The single trip fare to Dubai may increase by another Rs 2,000," said Debashis Patnaik, a city-based hotelier and frequent flier. The flight to Dubai opened up a fantastic opportunity for the state as the whole of Europe, North America and Canada are now connected. It offers one stopover travel to American cities and West Asia.
