India steps up outreach as it tracks safety of nationals in Gulf and West AsiaThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has intensified its monitoring of the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, prioritizing...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Over 11.6 lakh Indians return from West Asia amid conflict; 12 seafarers rescued from IraqThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday highlighted one of the largest voluntary repatriations and travel management exercises in...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
India activates global diplomatic grid to secure 9.5 lakh citizens amid West Asia crisisIndia has evacuated nearly 9.5 lakh nationals from West Asia amid escalating conflict, with the Ministry of External Affairs coordinating l...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
Singapore introduces two power bank limit for travellersNew rules for air travel from Singapore begin April 15. Passengers can carry only two power banks. This aims to prevent fire risks from lit...
06 Apr, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
A new rule at Hong Kong airport may change what you carry onboardHong Kong International Airport has implemented new aviation safety rules, limiting passengers to carrying a maximum of two power banks. Th...
30 Mar, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Pilots' association urges DGCA to suspend flights in high-risk conflict zones in West Asia, mandate insurance coveragePilots are demanding immediate action on flights to West Asian conflict zones. The Airlines Pilots' Association of India wants the aviation...
28 Mar, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Lufthansa airlines bans use of power banks on flights, limits carry-on chargersLufthansa Group airlines have implemented new restrictions on portable power banks, banning their use and charging during flights from Janu...
21 Jan, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
DGCA comes out with draft guidelines for fatigue risk management system implementation in airlinesThe DGCA has released draft guidelines for a Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) for airlines, aiming to complement existing flight duty ...
03 Sep, 2025, 09.36 PM IST
Fly with your own Covid safety kit, airlines won't provide you with any on domestic flightsDomestic airlines have ceased to provide passengers with masks, face shields, hand sanitizers or even wrap around gowns to the middle-east ...
07 Sep, 2021, 04.15 PM IST
AirAsia India opens bookings for 21 destinationsIn a release, the airline said it would strictly follow the SOPs (standard operating procedures) and guidelines laid out by the regulatory ...
24 May, 2020, 04.30 PM IST
Private airline denied permission by IAF to operate flightThe airline alleged that the IAF disrupted its operations at Jaisalmer airport.
12 Jul, 2018, 10.14 AM IST
DGCA to meet airlines ahead of ICAO auditThe International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is set to carry out a safety oversight audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviat...
06 Aug, 2017, 05.43 PM IST
Airlines run out of flight numbers, DGCA warns safety at riskAll big Indian airlines use three-digit flight numbers that are suffixed to the airline code, such as AI for Air India. This is leading to ...
17 Mar, 2017, 11.28 AM IST
Airlines should keep pilots records for 3 years after trainingThese requirements are part of the fresh Airline Type Rating Programme (ATRP) guidelines for scheduled operators issued by the Directorate ...
07 Aug, 2016, 04.17 PM IST
DGCA to carry out surprise safety checks on foreign aircraftForeign aircraft flying to India could face extensive safety checks when they land here. In case of major lapses the aircraft could even be...
10 Feb, 2014, 06.30 PM IST
- Jet fire scare in Mumbai airport shows all is not well with safety
Airline companies in India might just not be doing enough to train cabin crew for safety and emergency procedures, aviation experts say.
30 Aug, 2010, 12.54 AM IST
- Rules to prevent airlines cut safety costs on the anvil
With the Mangalore aircrash in mind, Government is preparing detailed rules and guidelines to ensure that loss-making airlines do not cut c...
30 May, 2010, 10.33 AM IST