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In response to escalating political turmoil in Bangladesh, both IndiGo and Air India have canceled their flights to and from Dhaka. The cancellations come in the wake of a severe crisis triggered by the resignation and subsequent departure of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Air India has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, effective immediately until August 8, 2024, due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The airline's decision comes as part of precautionary measures in light of the ongoing conflict in the region.

Air India celebrated a milestone on Sunday as its inaugural Airbus A320neo aircraft, adorned in a fresh livery, touched down at the Indira Gandhi International Airport from Toulouse, France. The arrival marks a significant addition to the airline's fleet, promising enhanced passenger comfort and operational efficiency.

Air India has unveiled ambitious plans to establish South Asia's largest Flying Training Organisation (FTO) in Maharashtra's Amravati, with operations set to commence by early 2026. This initiative marks a significant milestone as the first FTO by any Indian airline in the country.

An Air India passenger was alarmed to find a metal blade in his in-flight meal during a flight from Bengaluru to San Francisco. Mathures Paul, a journalist, shared his harrowing experience on social media, highlighting a significant lapse in the airline's catering service.

In a significant development for the aviation industry, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted approval for the merger of Air India and Vistara, marking a pivotal step towards the formation of one of the world's largest airline conglomerates. The post-merger entity will witness Singapore Airlines holding a 25.1% stake in Air India, following the announcement of the merger in November 2022.

The recent spate of flight delays and cancellations by Air India has drawn attention, leading to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issuing a show-cause notice to the airline. In response, Air India's Managing Director and CEO, Campbell Wilson, attributed these disruptions to technical glitches and operational challenges.

A scheduled Air India flight from Delhi to Vancouver faced a substantial delay, stretching to 22 hours before finally taking off in the early hours of Sunday. The flight, originally slated for departure on Saturday morning, encountered a series of setbacks attributed to technical issues and crew duty limitations.

Passengers on Air India's flight AI 1183 to San Francisco finally took off from Delhi airport at around 9:55 pm on Friday, after enduring a delay of over 30 hours. The flight, originally scheduled for 3:30 pm on Thursday, faced multiple reschedules due to a series of technical issues, including a non-functional air conditioning system and payload problems.

Air India has announced a reduction in its free check-in baggage allowance from 20kg to 15kg for the lowest economy fare segment on domestic flights. This change comes as part of the menu-based pricing model fare families introduced by the Tata Group-owned airline last August.