Tag: airlines
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Relieved travellers land in Singapore after deadly turbulence
Rattled travellers and crew landed in Singapore Wednesday after a terrifying high-altitude plunge on a flight from London during which an elderly passenger died and more than 80 were injured. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 hit “sudden extreme turbulence” over Myanmar 10 hours…
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PIA to be privatised: assets, debt and staff to be transferred
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which has been running at a loss, has unveiled its privatisation plan. Sources indicate that this plan encompasses not only the privatisation of PIA but also the power distribution companies and the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills.
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Heatwave woes: Rising temperatures pose new threats to air travel
In a twist of fate, climate change is exacerbating the challenges of air travel, creating a new layer of misery for passengers and airlines alike. As temperatures soar due to global warming, the very air that planes need to lift off becomes less cooperative.
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Passenger banned for 30 days from airline after urinating on woman during flight
A drunk male passenger in business class on an Air India flight from New York to Delhi allegedly unzipped his pants and urinated on a female co-passenger, earning a ban from the airline for 30 days. The incident took place in late November, however, the airline took notice on Wednesday after the woman wrote to…
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Malaysia bound PIA flight delayed over hijacking scare
A Malaysia-bound Pakistan International Airline (PIA) flight PK-894 from Islamabad was delayed on Thursday night because of a plane hijacking scare, reports Saama. The flight was supposed to take off at 12:30 am but it was cleared by 2 am as the plane was thoroughly searched. The national airline’s spokesperson said that as they had…
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‘Rapid COVID-19 testing’ – CAA announces new SOPs for flights
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued new provisions for airlines after a sharp increase in coronavirus cases. The decision came after many violations in SOP’s not being followed were reported. Airlines have been instructed to keep 20 per cent of their seats vacant and ensure social distancing between passengers. As per new directives, airlines…
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‘A glimpse of death’: Hasnain Lehri shares harrowing experience of turbulent flight
Following the tragic PIA plane crash in Karachi and the controversy around the alleged fake licences of hundreds of Pakistani pilots, Pakistanis have become fearful when it comes to air travel. While COVID-19 lockdowns across the world have limited movements, some people are forced to travel due to various reasons. Renowned model Hasnain Lehri, in…
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Coronavirus: Airlines may lose up to $113 billion
Airlines could lose up to $113 billion in revenues this year due to the coronavirus, equivalent to the damage experienced by the industry during the financial crisis, AFP quoted a trade body as warning. The dire prediction came as Flybe — a British airline — collapsed into bankruptcy with the virus, which has killed over…