civil aviation

May 8, 2024 11:31 AM

Air India Express cancels 70 flights as crew members go on mass ‘sick leave’

In a major flight disruption, Air India Express faced significant turmoil on Wednesday as more than 70 international and domestic flights were cancelled or delayed due to senior crew members calling in sick en masse. The situation has raised concerns within the Ministry of Civil Aviation, which is closely monitoring the developments. The cancellations and delays began on Tuesday night and persisted into Wednesday morning, forcing the airline to curtail its scheduled operations. The sudden short...

BCAS implements measures for passenger comfort during flight delays

By: Aditya Ahuja The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has issued new guidelines, allowing passengers to exit from an aircraft through an airport departure gate, in case there is a long delay in operating the flight after boarding. This latest directive from the BCAS comes in response to the increasing incidents of congestion and flight delays, leading to passengers being stranded in aircraft for extended periods after boarding. Speaking on the sidelines of the 38th BCAS Raising Day ...