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04 May

Missile Strike Near Tel Aviv Forces Air India Flight Diversion to Abu Dhabi

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAir India, Ben Gurion Airport, Houthi rebels, Israel, Tel Aviv

New Delhi, May 4 — An Air India flight from Delhi to Tel Aviv was diverted to Abu Dhabi on Sunday after a missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, triggering panic and prompting multiple airlines to halt operations to the country.Flight AI139, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, was about an hour away from Tel Aviv when the missile hit. In response to the escalating security threat, the aircraft was redirected and landed safely at Abu Dhabi. The flight is scheduled to return to Delhi, while Air India has immediately suspended all services to and from…

Pakistan Closes Airspace to Indian Flights, Forcing Major Reroutes for Air India and IndiGo

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAir India, IndiGo, Pahalgam attack, Pakistan airspace closure

National Times Bureau, April 24, 2025: Amid rising tensions following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan has closed its airspace to Indian-owned and operated airlines, disrupting international operations of Air India and IndiGo. The restriction, effective until May 24, was issued after a meeting of Pakistan’s National Security Committee.Both Air India and IndiGo confirmed rerouting of several international flights to the US, UK, Europe, and the Middle East. These changes have led to extended travel times and higher fuel costs. Air India, in particular, stated that its flights to North America are being rerouted over Mumbai and Ahmedabad to avoid…

Passenger Urinates on Co-Traveller Aboard Air India Flight from Delhi to Bangkok, Probe Ordered

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaAI2336, Air India, unruly passenger, Urination Incident

New Delhi, April 9, 2025: A shocking incident of unruly in-flight behavior unfolded aboard Air India flight AI2336 on Wednesday, when an Indian passenger allegedly urinated on a fellow traveller en route from Delhi to Bangkok.Air India confirmed the incident in an official statement, saying the crew acted according to protocol and reported the matter to the relevant authorities. "The crew followed all laid down procedures, and the matter has been reported. In addition to warning the unruly passenger, our crew offered to assist the aggrieved passenger to file a grievance with authorities in Bangkok, which was declined at the…