A major disruption hit Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) on Friday morning, as nearly 100 flights were delayed due to a technical issue with the Air Traffic Control (ATC) system, airport authorities confirmed. Passengers arriving at the terminal were met with long queues, tense faces, and restless travelers scanning digital boards that showed red—flight […]
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Passengers on the first direct flight between India and China in five years landed safely today, marking a symbolic and hopeful step toward mending the strained relationship between Asia’s two largest nations. IndiGo flight 6E1703 from Kolkata touched down in Guangzhou early this morning, officially reopening a vital air bridge that had been closed since […]
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After nearly five years of suspended air connectivity, China and India are finally reopening the skies between them. This long-awaited move symbolizes more than just the resumption of flights—it marks the rekindling of diplomatic, economic, and cultural exchanges between two of Asia’s largest economies. China Eastern Airlines has confirmed it will resume commercial flights between […]
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In preparation for Malaysia’s 68th Merdeka (Independence Day) celebrations, the skies above Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will see a temporary pause in flight activity. From August 26 to August 31, 2025, airspace around KLIA will be closed daily from 8:00am to 12:00pm, as part of national preparations and rehearsals leading up to the big […]
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HONG KONG, July 20 — Life in Hong Kong came to a sudden halt early Sunday as Typhoon Wipha barrelled closer, prompting the government to issue a T8 storm warning—its third-highest cyclone alert. As the winds howled and skies darkened, hundreds of flights were canceled, and daily routines were upended for thousands of residents. The […]
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Tehran, July 4 — After weeks of uncertainty, Iran has officially reopened its airspace, including airports in the capital Tehran, bringing a long-awaited sense of relief and normalcy to travelers and families across the country. The skies were closed on June 13 amid escalating tensions and violence with Israel. In the face of airstrikes and […]
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Air travel across the Middle East remained heavily disrupted on Sunday, as major airlines continued to steer clear of the region’s skies after recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The airspace over Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Israel now lies largely empty — a clear reflection of the heightened fear and uncertainty following weeks […]
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NEW DELHI: In the aftermath of a devastating crash that shook the nation, India’s top aviation safety regulator has sought to bring some reassurance to travelers. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed on Tuesday, June 17, that its close inspection of Air India’s Boeing 787 fleet revealed no major safety issues. This announcement […]
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A routine flight turned into a terrifying ordeal for 156 passengers aboard Air India flight AI 379 on Friday morning, as a bomb threat forced the plane to make an emergency landing back in Phuket, Thailand. The flight had taken off from the popular island destination at 9:30 AM local time, heading for New Delhi. […]
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — If you’re planning to fly with Malaysia Airlines or AirAsia soon, double-check how your name appears on your ticket — it now has to match your ID exactly, down to the last letter. Both airlines have rolled out new booking name policies in an effort to reduce check-in hassles and […]
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