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02 Mar

IndiGo to Launch 10 Special Relief Flights from Jeddah Tomorrow to Evacuate Stranded Indians

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Monday, March 2, 2026, announced that IndiGo will operate 10 special relief flights from Jeddah to India on Tuesday, March 3, to assist passengers stranded by the intensifying conflict in West Asia. This major evacuation effort comes after a weekend of massive flight cancellations caused by the closure of critical airspaces across the Middle East. The Ministry confirmed that these operations are being conducted in close coordination with the Consulate General of India in Jeddah to prioritize the safe return of Indian nationals. While the relief mission is a high…

07 Jan

Extreme Cold Grounds Flights in Northwestern Canada, Highlighting Winter Travel Risks

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Edmonton(Rajeev Sharma): A powerful Arctic cold wave has swept through far northwestern Canada, driving temperatures below –50°C and forcing airlines to cancel flights as aircraft became unsafe to operate. Even in clear weather, extreme cold can severely impact aviation by affecting engine performance, fuel systems, hydraulics, tires, and sensitive electronic equipment, creating serious safety risks on the ground and in the air. Aviation experts note that such conditions can cause metal components to become brittle, fluids to thicken, and onboard systems to malfunction, making normal operations impossible. As a result, airlines grounded aircraft to protect passenger safety and prevent long-term…

28 Dec

Dense Fog and Bad Weather Disrupt Flights, Indigo Cancels 57 Operations Across Major Airports

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National Times Bureau :- Severe fog and adverse weather conditions have forced Indigo Airlines to cancel 57 flights across various airports, causing widespread disruption for travelers. According to the airline’s official website, an additional 13 flights scheduled for Sunday have also been called off, primarily due to weather forecasts and operational constraints. Major airports affected include Delhi, Chandigarh, Amritsar, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has designated the period from December 10 to February 10 as the “official fog period,” mandating that airlines deploy pilots trained for low-visibility operations and aircraft equipped with CAT-IIIB technology.…

04 Dec

IndiGo cancels over 100 flights amid worsening crew shortage; delays across major airports

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National Times Bureau :- IndiGo’s operations faced a major setback on Thursay as India’s largest airline cancelled more than 100 flights across the country and reported widespread delays, with staffing shortages emerging as the primary challenge, sources said. Passengers flying out of key airports, including Bengaluru and Mumbai, were left coping with long queues and extended waiting times as the airline struggled to deploy adequate cockpit and cabin crew. The situation, which began deteriorating late Tuesday, escalated further by Wednesday morning, impacting flight schedules nationwide. In an official statement, IndiGo confirmed the disruptions but cited a combination of reasons behind…

14 Oct

Amritsar-Kabul direct flights to resume soon, says Afghan minister Amir Khan Muttaqi

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National Times Bureau :- The direct flights between Amritsar and Kabul are all set to resume soon, announced Afghanistan's foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Monday. The announcement came during his interaction with Indian industry leaders at FICCI, New Delhi, which was chaired by Rajya Sabha member Vikramjit Singh Sahney, who is also a member of the parliamentary standing committee of commerce and consultative committee of external affairs. The development has sparked hope for revival of economic and cultural ties between the two nations, long marred by geopolitical shifts. According to AAP MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney, it is a historic…