Google Flights Introduces New ‘Cheapest’ Tab to Help You Find Budget-Friendly Airfares

19 Oct 2024

Google Flights is making budget-friendly travel more accessible with a new feature aimed at helping users find the lowest airfare possible. Starting this week, Google Flights is rolling out a “Cheapest” tab, which highlights flight options that may be more affordable for travelers willing to compromise on convenience in exchange...

Pakistan International Airlines to Be Privatized by October 1: Official

30 Aug 2024

The privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which has been struggling with substantial debt, is set to be completed by October 1, according to Usman Akhtar Bajwa, Secretary of the Privatisation Commission. Bajwa shared this update during a Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation meeting, as reported by Dawn. PIA's financial...

Why Airlines Ban Coconuts: The Reasons And Safety Concerns

06 Aug 2024

Coconuts, while beloved for their versatility and nutritional benefits, are generally prohibited on planes, especially in carry-on luggage. This restriction arises from a combination of security, agricultural, cleanliness, and logistical concerns. Understanding these reasons helps clarify why such seemingly harmless items are subject to stringent regulations in air travel. Security...

PIA Takes Action Against Birmingham Deputy Station Manager For Fake Diploma

04 Aug 2024

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has taken disciplinary action against its Deputy Station Manager in Birmingham following an investigation that uncovered inconsistencies in his educational credentials, according to ARY News. Javed Iqbal Bajwa, the Deputy Station Manager, was found to have submitted a forged intermediate certificate. This revelation came after PIA...

No plans for introducing new international flights from Chandigarh

25 Jul 2024

The possibility of introducing more international flights from Chandigarh appears unlikely, according to India’s Minister of State for Civil Aviation, Murlidhar Mohol. In a written response to the Rajya Sabha, Mohol clarified that the decision to start international flights from any location, including Amritsar and Chandigarh, is solely a commercial...

Global IT Outage Sparks Chaos: Airlines, Banks, Media, And Telecoms Hit

19 Jul 2024

Australia is grappling with a significant IT outage that has disrupted a range of essential services, including banks, supermarkets, telecommunications, media outlets, and airlines. The National Cyber Security Coordinator confirmed on Friday that a "large-scale technical outage" is affecting numerous companies and services across the country. The coordinator's statement indicated...

Akasa Air to Launch Daily Flights From Mumbai To Abu Dhabi Starting July 11

27 Jun 2024

Akasa Air has announced the expansion of its international network with the introduction of daily direct flights connecting Abu Dhabi and Mumbai, scheduled to commence operations on July 11. This strategic move aims to meet the escalating travel demand between India and UAE, offering passengers seamless connectivity and enhanced travel...

Singapore Airlines Flight Encountered Dangerous Zone Feared by Pilots

23 May 2024

A former pilot suggested that the Singapore Airlines flight, involved in severe turbulence resulting in one passenger's death, might have encountered the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ICZ). This region, as described by NASA Earth Observatory, encircles the Earth near the equator, where the trade winds from the Northern and Southern hemispheres...

SpiceJet and Busy Bee submit bid for GoFirst

16 Feb 2024

SpiceJet's chairman Ajay Singh and Busy Bee Airways Private Limited have jointly placed a bid for GoFirst, a move that could significantly impact India's aviation sector and position SpiceJet for substantial growth. Ajay Singh, in his personal capacity, submitted the bid along with Busy Bee Airways Private Limited. The collaboration...

Go First extends flight cancellations till 22 June

19 Jun 2023

On Monday, the crisis hit airline Go First stated that owing to operational concerns, all of its scheduled flights will be cancelled through June 22. The original deadline was 19th June. "Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until 22nd June 2023 are cancelled," the airline said in a tweet...