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  • Etihad announces new flights to Portugal and other summer destinations

    Etihad announces new flights to Portugal and other summer destinations

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    New Delhi: This summer, Etihad Airways will launch a new direct route between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, beginning on July 2, 2023, to broaden its European network.

    The carrier will offer three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, connecting Abu Dhabi with the capital of Portugal just in time for the summer vacations.

    “We’re excited to introduce flights to Portugal for the first time and provide our guests with convenient travel options to one of the most popular summer destinations for 2023,” said Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways.

    “As one of the oldest cities in Western Europe, the coastal city of Lisbon is a great entry-point to exploring the rest of the country, with perfect beaches, historic castles, fantastic nightlife and a warm and welcoming people.

    “Our new direct connection will enhance the trade and tourism ties between the UAE and Portugal, and we are grateful for the support of the Portuguese authorities in establishing our new air link.”

    Summer flights to Malaga and Mykonos

    As well as introducing flights to Lisbon, Etihad Airways will be returning to Malaga on the Spanish Costa del Sol and the popular Greek island of Mykonos this summer.

    Etihad Airways will be flying to Malaga twice-per-week, on Wednesdays and Sundays, from June 18, 2023. Lying on a wide bay with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and one of the most visited coastal cities in Spain, Malaga is famous for its miles-long sandy beaches, culture and food.

    Travellers can also look forward to the airline launching flights to Mykonos, lying in the deep blue waters of the Aegean sea, with twice-per-week services on Mondays and Fridays from June 16, 2023. With world-class beaches, restaurants and entertainment, as well as plenty of opportunities to discover ancient Greek history, the island is one of the hottest summer spots in Europe.

    With the addition of new routes to Lisbon, Malaga and Mykonos, Etihad Airways will be offering travellers nearly 160 weekly flights to 21 destinations in Europe this summer, with 20 per cent more seats available than in 2022.

    Tickets to all three new destinations are now available to book on etihad.com.

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  • Unruly behaviour on flights: 63 passengers placed in ‘No Fly List’ since 2022

    Unruly behaviour on flights: 63 passengers placed in ‘No Fly List’ since 2022

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    New Delhi: In the last one year, a total of 63 passengers have been placed in the “No Fly List” for unruly behaviour. These include two incidents of urinating that have come to the notice of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

    Minister of State for Civil Aviation, V.K. Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Monday said: “In last one year, a total of 63 passengers have been placed in the “No Fly List” for such period, as recommended by the airline’s Internal Committee, constituted in accordance with Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR), Section 3 — Air Transport, Series M, and Part VI titled “Handling of unruly/disruptive passengers.”

    Government data disclosed that the number of incidents related to unruly behaviour of passengers in the flights has risen in the last one year.

    In reply to another query, the Ministry informed that there are 143 passengers who have been placed in the ‘No Fly List’ since 2017 for a period as per the recommendations of the respective Internal Committee constituted by the airline.

    As per the provision mentioned in CAR, a ‘No Fly List’ is maintained by DGCA containing specific information related to the passenger involved, contact details of identification documents, date of occurrence, sector, flight number, period of imposition of ban etc.

    The majority of passengers placed in the “No Fly List” were for violation related to not wearing a mask or not obeying the instructions of crew members, said the reply by the Ministry.

    The reply informed that as regarding specific incidents related to urination, action was taken by DGCA for non-compliance to applicable regulations.

    For an incident in AI-102 flight, New York to New Delhi, dated November 26, 2022, a financial penalty of Rs 30,00,000 has been imposed on Air India. A financial penalty of Rs 3,00,000 has been imposed on Director Flight services of Air India and license of pilot in command suspended for three months.

    For the incident in flight AI-142, Paris to New Delhi dated December 6, 2022, a financial penalty of Rs 10,00,000 has been imposed by the DGCA on Air India, said the reply.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • 1090 incidents of technical snag in flights during 2021, 2022

    1090 incidents of technical snag in flights during 2021, 2022

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    New Delhi: Total 1090 incidents of technical snag have been reported in various aircraft during the years 2021 and 2022 in the Country.

    As per information from the Ministry of Civil Aviation, the leading carrier Indigo having highest market share recorded 394 instances of technical snags while the Spicejet airline witnessed 313 such instances during the last two years. It is worth noting that Indigo has a fleet size of 300 aircraft while Spicejet has nearly 100 aircraft in its fleet.

    The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Thursday, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha, said that technical snags are experienced during operation of aircraft. These may be due to improper functioning/malfunctions of systems or equipment or components fitted on the aircraft.

    “Some of the technical snags may require the flight crew to take actions such as air turn back, aborted take-off, or go around keeping safety of operation in view and are usually taken to avert serious incidents/ accidents. Operators take action to rectify the technical snags based on the guidance provided by the manufacturer before further operating the aircraft,” it said.

    Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) ensures that the airline and the maintenance organisation continue to comply with the regulatory requirements against which they have been initially approved through a system of surveillance, audits, spot checks, night surveillance etc and in case of the non-compliances, DGCA ensures that rectification is done by the airlines or maintenance organisation, said the reply.

    “DGCA initiates enforcement action against organisation/personnel in case violations are found which may include warning, suspension, and cancellation besides imposition of financial penalty,” the Ministry informed.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • All 68 Flights Cancelled Due To Snowfall In Kashmir

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    Srinagar, Jan 30 (GNS): As snowfall continued in Kashmir Valley, all flights to and fro Srinagar ‘international’ airport were cancelled on Monday.

    Confirming it, Director, Airport Authority of India (AAI), Srinagar Airport, Kuldeep Singh said that 68 flights were scheduled to operate today.

    “All 68 flights were cancelled due to low visibility and continuous snowfall,” he said. All airlines will accommodate the passengers of the cancelled flights in the next available flight without any extra charges, he said.

    “The option of the full refund without any deduction will also be available”.

    A senior official of the Airport told GNS that the surface was kept clean and clear of snow throughout the day despite continuous and heavy snowfall. However continuous snowfall and low visibility meant that no flight could operate. (GNS)

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    ( With inputs from : thegnskashmir.com )

  • Snowfall: All Flights Cancelled At Srinagar Airport

    Snowfall: All Flights Cancelled At Srinagar Airport

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    SRINAGAR: Kashmir Valley on Monday was cut-off from the rest of the world as snowfall led to the closure of the vital Srinagar-Jammu highway, besides affecting air traffic.

    An official said that due to continuous snowfall since morning, all flights to and from the Srinagar international airport have been cancelled.

    He said that all flights to and from Srinagar airport were delayed in the morning and had to be finally cancelled because the runway clearance at the airport can only be started once it stops snowing.

    “We had 68 sked flights today
    All 68 flights were cancelled due to low visibility and continuous snowfall,” in a tweet Director Srinagar Airport Kuldeep Singh Rishi said.

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  • Snowfall: Many Flights Delayed At Srinagar Airport

    Snowfall: Many Flights Delayed At Srinagar Airport

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    SRINAGAR: Fresh snowfall in Srinagar delayed several morning flights at the Srinagar International Airport due to low visibility.

    In a tweet Director Srinagar Airport Kuldeep Singh said that since early morning all flights were delayed due to poor visibility.

    “So far no flight has been cancelled due to weather. All flights scheduled for today have been delayed,” he added.

    Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Sunday.



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    ( With inputs from : kashmirlife.net )

  • Airlines to make pant zip locked and tagged mandatory before boarding flights

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    A few days after Air India pee gate where the accused Shankar Mishra allegedly urinated on a woman co-passenger on a New York-Mumbai flight, One Jauhar Ali Khan, scheduled to depart from Delhi on a flight to Dammam was urinating publically in front of departure gate 6 at IGI Airport T3 on Jan 8. Khan, who seemed to be inebriated, also abused passengers.

    After several cases of peeing inside planes, airlines have requested Aviation Ministry to make men’s pant zip locked and tagged mandatory before boarding the flight.

    Air India Chief operation officer said the boarding pass will have now pant locked and tagged option where the flight attendant will have to tick before allowing passengers to board the flight.

    To ensure no inconvenience to the innocent passengers, aviation ministry is likely to make urinating before boarding flight mandatory and the passengers will have to submit their urine collection. Details on this is awaited.

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