Over 100 flights get bomb threats on Tuesday; AI, IndiGo among worst hit

More than 100 flights operated by various Indian airlines received bomb threats on Tuesday, according to sources. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: ANI Photo In 16 days,......

50 flights get bomb threats on Sunday; 375 flights in 14 days

At least 50 flights operated by Indian airlines received bomb threats on Sunday, according to sources. Image used for representational purpose only. Photograph: ANI Photo In 14 days, more than 350......

Delhi man posts bomb threats to flights to 'draw attention', held

A 25-year-old man was arrested for allegedly posting threat messages to a flight at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi, police said on Saturday. Image used for representational......

Bomb threats: Govt asks social media platforms to act

Amid a spate of hoax bomb threats to multiple airlines, the IT ministry has asked social media platforms to observe due diligence obligations and promptly remove or disable access to misinformation......

Big win for Go First lessors

The Delhi high court on Friday directed the civil aviation regulator to deregister planes leased to Go First within five working days, giving respite to the lessors. Photograph: ANI Photo This......

DGCA directs airlines to seat kids up to 12 years with their parents

A child who is less than 12 years of age must be allotted a seat beside at least one parent or a guardian with whom he is travelling, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) told airlines......

Will Ombudsman Fix Air Travel Hassles?

'The ministry may like to consider setting up an ombudsman similar to electricity ombudsman and insurance ombudsman, to ensure a time-bound resolution of consumer issues within the airline sector.'......

Airlines record lowest on-time figures in 11 months in Jan amid fog issues

The on-time performance (OTP) of Indian carriers took a major dip in January as dense fog foiled their flight schedules. Photograph: Greg Baker/Reuters According to data from the Ministry of......