Tag Archives: Flight Cancellations

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.

A massive worldwide outage affecting Microsoft services has led to significant disruptions across various sectors, including aviation, finance, and retail. The technical failure, which began early today, has impacted numerous critical systems, causing severe inconveniences for businesses and consumers globally.

In a recent development, Air India Express, owned by the Tata Group, is gradually resuming its flight operations after facing disruptions due to a mass sick leave taken by cabin crew members. The airline, which operates numerous daily flights, experienced cancellations and service interruptions but is now on track to restore normalcy by Tuesday.

Air India Express has faced a significant disruption as over 100 flights were cancelled due to a "mass sick leave" by the cabin crew, affecting both international and domestic routes. The unexpected cancellations came after approximately 300 senior cabin crew members reported sick at the last minute and turned off their mobile phones, leaving passengers stranded and confused.

Vistara, the joint venture between Tatas and Singapore Airlines, has announced a strategic reduction in flight operations by 25-30 flights per day. This move aims to relieve the mounting pressure on pilots and improve the airline's on-time performance amidst recent operational challenges.

In a dramatic turn of events at the Delhi airport, frustrated passengers voiced their anger against domestic carrier IndiGo after their flight to Jharkhand's Deoghar was allegedly cancelled. A video posted by news agency ANI captured the passengers shouting slogans, demanding the cessation of flight cancellations.

In response to the recent chaos caused by fog-related flight disruptions at Delhi airport, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued new guidelines to address denied boarding, flight cancellations, and delays. The standard operating procedure (SOP) empowers airlines to cancel flights that are likely to be delayed or "consequentially delayed" beyond three hours.

Chandigarh's Shaheed Bhagat Singh International Airport faced a tumultuous second day with dense fog and low visibility, causing disruptions in operations, leading to the cancellation of 13 flights and delays for 26 others.

Akasa Air initiates legal proceedings against a group of pilots who departed without fulfilling their notice period, leading to flight cancellations and inconveniencing passengers. The airline emphasizes the violation of contracts and civil aviation regulations.

Go First extends flight cancellations until July 30, citing operational reasons. The airline's grounding since May has prompted efforts to secure funding and regulatory approval to resume operations amid challenges faced by the aviation industry.