A New Delhi resident faces an unprecedented delay in receiving his B1/B2 visa passport from the US Embassy, despite verbal approval over a year ago. While his wife received her passport within three weeks after her interview, his has been …
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has grounded two IndiGo Airlines pilots following a harrowing incident involving flight 6E-2142 from Delhi to Srinagar, which encountered a severe hailstorm leading to multiple system failures. The aircraft descended rapidly at 8,500 …
New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) will cancel or reschedule around 100 flights daily from June 15 to mid-September 2025 due to a significant infrastructure upgrade. This three-month project includes the closure of Runway 28/10 to install an advanced …
An IndiGo Airlines flight (6E2142) from Delhi to Srinagar faced severe turbulence due to a hailstorm, causing panic among its 227 passengers. The aircraft landed safely at Srinagar International Airport at 6:30 PM, although there was visible damage to its …
On May 11, 2025, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport faced major disruptions, with 97 flights cancelled and over 150 delayed due to the closure of 32 regional airports amid rising India-Pakistan tensions. The heightened security measures, including mandatory checks and …
Air India flight AI188 from Toronto to Delhi was diverted to Frankfurt due to malfunctioning lavatories, with nearly half of the onboard toilets inoperable. This incident, occurring on May 2, 2025, highlights ongoing maintenance issues within the airline. After a …
An American Airlines pilot, Captain Steeeve, faced criticism from Delhi Air Traffic Control (ATC) for taxiing a Boeing 777 at 12 knots, below the minimum required speed of 15 knots on straight taxiways. The incident occurred at Indira Gandhi International …
Severe disruptions at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport occurred on April 12 due to a powerful thunderstorm and the closure of Runway 28/10 for maintenance. Nearly 500 flights were delayed, and over 40 diverted, causing frustration among passengers who criticized …
A tragic incident occurred on Air India flight AI2485 when 52-year-old Aashif Daulla Ansari from Bihar was found dead shortly after landing in Lucknow on March 21, 2025. Flight attendants discovered him unresponsive in his seat, with his meal untouched. …
On March 6, 2025, Air India Flight AI126, traveling from Chicago O’Hare to Delhi, was forced to return after over ten hours in the air due to technical issues, specifically clogged lavatories. The Boeing 777-337ER landed safely back in Chicago. …
