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Flight services partially resume after Iran–US tensions disrupt operations

Delhi: Flight services that were disrupted due to rising tensions between Iran and the United States have partially resumed. Oman Air and Air India Express flights from Kochi to Muscat resumed operations from Tuesday morning. Special flights have also been arranged to assist passengers who were stranded due to the disruption. Air India said that Read More…

India News

India Launches 58 Special Flights to Gulf, Steps Up Evacuation Efforts Amid West Asia Tensions

New Delhi: As tensions continue to escalate in West Asia, India has intensified air connectivity to the Gulf region, operating 58 special flights today to support stranded and affected passengers. To ensure uninterrupted travel, airlines have resumed long-haul and ultra-long-haul routes that bypass restricted airspace. Major carriers such as IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Read More…

International News

Kochi–Muscat Flights Take Off Again; Relief Services Boost Connectivity Amid Gulf Disruptions

Kochi: Air connectivity between Kerala and the Gulf received a major boost as flight services on the Kochi–Muscat route resumed on Tuesday. Oman Air restarted operations with its morning departure at 8:10 am from Kochi, while Air India Express also resumed services on the sector. An inbound flight from Muscat landed in Kochi at 7:40 Read More…

International News

Gulf Airspace Shutdown Sparks Global Travel Chaos; Over 3,400 Flights Cancelled

Dubai: A sweeping closure of airspace across key Gulf nations has plunged international travel into turmoil, with more than 3,400 flights cancelled and nearly 300,000 passengers stranded in a rapidly escalating crisis. Operations have been suspended at major regional hubs including Dubai International Airport, Sharjah International Airport, Abu Dhabi International Airport, and Hamad International Airport. Read More…

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India and China Resume Direct Flights After Five-Year Suspension, Signaling Thaw in Bilateral Relations

Marking a significant step toward improving diplomatic ties, India and China have officially resumed direct commercial flights after a suspension of more than five years. The move is being viewed as a positive signal of warming relations between the two Asian powerhouses. The first reinstated flight departed on October 26, 2025, from Netaji Subhas Chandra Read More…

International News

Tragedy in the Skies: Russian Plane with 50 Onboard, Including Children, Crashes Near Chinese Border

Moscow: A Russian aircraft carrying 50 people, including five children, has crashed near the Chinese border in the remote Amur region. The ill-fated flight belonged to Ankara Airlines, a Siberia-based carrier. Russian authorities have confirmed the discovery of the wreckage, sparking an urgent search for survivors. The aircraft, an An-24 twin turboprop, developed during the Read More…

India News

Air India Flight from Hong Kong to Delhi Catches Fire After Landing; All Passengers Safe

New Delhi: An Air India flight from Hong Kong to Delhi encountered a major scare after landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport, when its Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) caught fire on the tarmac. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft touched down, causing concern among airport authorities and passengers. According to an Air India spokesperson, Read More…

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Tensions Soar: IndiGo and Air India Suspend Key Flights Amid Fresh Pakistani Drone Threats

New Delhi: In response to escalating cross-border tensions and renewed drone intrusion attempts by Pakistan, major Indian carriers IndiGo and Air India have suspended multiple flights scheduled for Tuesday. The precautionary move targets routes linked to sensitive border regions. IndiGo has halted services to and from Jammu, Amritsar, Chandigarh, Leh, Srinagar, and Rajkot. Meanwhile, Air Read More…

India News

Surge in Bomb Threats Grounds Multiple Flights Across India

India has seen a surge in bomb threats targeting both domestic and international flights in the past week, affecting major airlines like IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet, Vistara, and Akasa Air. Approximately 70 such threats have been reported, causing significant disruptions. Over 10 flights were grounded or diverted in a span of 48 hours, prompting aviation Read More…

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Government Holds High-Level Meeting After Hoax Bomb Alerts on Multiple Flights

New Delhi: The Indian government convened a high-level meeting in response to several hoax bomb threats that affected multiple flights. These false alerts triggered enhanced security protocols and flight delays, sparking concerns over aviation safety. Authorities are investigating the source of the hoaxes while seeking to strengthen preventive measures and ensure better preparedness in the Read More…