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Soorarai Pottru review

Soorarai Pottru review

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Soorarai Pottru HELD A Ganesh Nadar'S attention till the last frame.

4 pilots pose with alcohol on flight, probe launched

4 pilots pose with alcohol on flight, probe launched

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The airline has already grounded the four pilots and set up an internal probe into the incident, which took place about four years ago but was brought to the notice of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation only this week.

Puri questions Cong MPs' tweets on Kozhikode plane mishap

Puri questions Cong MPs' tweets on Kozhikode plane mishap

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

After the accident on Friday, Virudhunagar MP Manickam Tagore, Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor alleged on Twitter that there were safety lapses on the part of the civil aviation ministry.

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Can you help this Indian make aviation history?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Can you help this Indian achieve aviation history?

How India's 5G rollout could compromise the safety of aircraft in flight

How India's 5G rollout could compromise the safety of aircraft in flight

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

The US is set for a geographically limited 5G rollout this Christmas, after a bumper $81 billion spectrum auction earlier this year. Just as the rollout date nears, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has sounded alarm bells over potentially fatal consequences of 5G interference on aircraft. Similar consequences could apply in India, where 5G spectrum auction is scheduled in January 2022, with the rollout beginning later next year (though reports suggest impending delays).

Kunal Kamra seeks Rs 25L from IndiGo over flying ban

Kunal Kamra seeks Rs 25L from IndiGo over flying ban

Rediff.com1 Feb 2020

Kamra was banned by India's largest airline for six months on Tuesday for allegedly harassing Goswami on the Mumbai-Lucknow flight. SpiceJet, GoAir and Air India also imposed a similar ban on Kamra without specifying any period.

DGCA to check overbooking by carriers

DGCA to check overbooking by carriers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Shivaz Rai, owner of a travel agency in Delhi, spent Rs 48,000 on low-cost carrier Air Deccan's Superflier scheme offering coupons for 12 flights to any destination.

Air India plane lands on under-construction runway in Maldives

Air India plane lands on under-construction runway in Maldives

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

An Air India spokesperson said the plane landed at an "uncommissioned runway" and that all passengers are safe.

Airlines must compensate passengers for delay:DGCA

Airlines must compensate passengers for delay:DGCA

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The compensation could be between Rs 2000-4000 or the value of the ticket, whichever is lesser, and should be paid within a stipulated time frame.

How GoAir plans to prevent flight disruptions

How GoAir plans to prevent flight disruptions

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

The airline is strengthening its flight operations department to make this happen.

Zomato gets inspired by Satyajit Ray film

Zomato gets inspired by Satyajit Ray film

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

The Gurugram-based company had acquired Lucknow-based drone manufacturer and consultant start-up TechEagle in December, to expand food delivery using drones

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

What went wrong with Lion Air flight that killed India's Bhavye Suneja

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Indonesia-based Lion Air Flight JT610, a three-month old 737 MAX 8, took off from capital Jakarta at 6.20 am local time on Monday and lost contact 13 minutes later when it was at an altitude of about 3,000 feet.

Kashmir situation: Airlines waive cancellation fees

Kashmir situation: Airlines waive cancellation fees

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

The DGCA advised airlines to remain ready to operate additional flights from the Srinagar airport if the need arises.

Rahul downplays chopper row, DGCA to probe

Rahul downplays chopper row, DGCA to probe

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi sought to nip in the bud a possible controversy on Tuesday, when he made it clear that he did not force the helicopter pilot to land in zero visibility conditions in Sitapur on Monday evening.

Jet union opposes allocation of slots to other airlines

Jet union opposes allocation of slots to other airlines

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The All India Jet Airways Technicians Association cautioned that in case the allocation is not stopped, it would be forced to resort to legal means for a resolution.

Miraculous escape for family of 5 on ill-fated plane

Miraculous escape for family of 5 on ill-fated plane

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

A family of five, returning to their hometown at Koducalli in Kozhikode from Dubai, were aboard the fateful Air India Express flight that crash-landed at the Kozhikode airport claiming at least 18 lives on Friday.

AI flight to Moscow returns midair as pilot found COVID-19 positive

AI flight to Moscow returns midair as pilot found COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com30 May 2020

"When the A320 plane, which did not have any passengers as it was heading to Moscow to bring back stranded Indians under Vande Bharat Mission, had reached Uzbekistan's airspace, our team on ground realised that one of the pilots had tested COVID-positive," senior Air India officials said.

Why pilots are asked to give a year's notice. The 'real' reason

Why pilots are asked to give a year's notice. The 'real' reason

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

When the move was first thought of it was at the behest of Jet Airways, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Air India. Only Vistara and AirAsia were opposing it as they were doing the poaching, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Passengers barred from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on planes

Passengers barred from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on planes

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

However, a passenger can carry such phones on board in switch off mode and in cabin baggage

DGCA issues notice to IndiGo, SpiceJet

DGCA issues notice to IndiGo, SpiceJet

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

After doing so to Kingfisher Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation has issued showcause notices to carriers IndiGo and SpiceJet for having allegedly cancelled flights without informing passengers.

Jet's pain is big gain for other airlines

Jet's pain is big gain for other airlines

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

Air India, SpiceJet, IndiGo and AirAsia India ready to fill in the gap.

Why India is running short of pilots

Why India is running short of pilots

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

'People have been flying for years on the basis of a police clearance and an airport entry pass.' 'Then they came out with a convoluted thing -- that your police clearance must be from your place of residence.' 'Now if a pilot is sitting in Delhi but is from Timbuktoo, the papers will have to come from there.' 'So at any point, you have a certain number of pilots sitting on the ground because his AEP has expired and the papers haven't come.' Revealed: India's bizarre processes to get pilots to fly planes.

Bought Note 7 after Sep 15? You can take it on flights

Bought Note 7 after Sep 15? You can take it on flights

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

But the ban remains on Galaxy Note 7, which has seen battery overheating, manufactured before September 15 and having a white battery charge indication on the screen.

Airlines may charge for check-in baggage

Airlines may charge for check-in baggage

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Aviation regulator DGCA is likely to take a call shortly on allowing domestic airlines to charge for check-in baggage while providing incentives for passengers who travel light.

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Air India and IndiGo have already suspended Kamra from flying until further notice and six months, respectively.

2nd Samsung Galaxy phone catches fire in a plane, this time in India

2nd Samsung Galaxy phone catches fire in a plane, this time in India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

The case was reported inside an aircraft at the time of landing at Chennai airport

DGCA paves way for return of leased Kingfisher planes

DGCA paves way for return of leased Kingfisher planes

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

Aircraft lessor International Lease Finance Corp said on Monday it had successfully removed one of six aircraft stranded in India by the dispute over the suspension of operations at Kingfisher Airlines.

Mallya's luxury jet sale gets caught in red tape

Mallya's luxury jet sale gets caught in red tape

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Five years on, US company that won the auction for the aircraft is running pillar-to-post, unable to take possession as DGCA hasn't deregistered the jet

IndiGo, GoAir cancel 65 flights after grounding of faulty planes

IndiGo, GoAir cancel 65 flights after grounding of faulty planes

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

The DGCA cracked the whip after an IndiGo flight bound for Lucknow returned to Ahmedabad within 40 minutes of its getting airborne due to a mid-air engine failure.

IndiGo flew maximum passengers in Sept, grabs 36.5% market share

IndiGo flew maximum passengers in Sept, grabs 36.5% market share

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

Domestic air traffic grew by over 14 per cent in September, with 11 Indian carriers together flying a total of 66.66 lakh passengers during the month.

Dogfight in the Indian sky

Dogfight in the Indian sky

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Federation of Indian Airlines has appealed to DGCA to extend notice period of flyers from 6 months to a year

Coronavirus: Govt in talks with Iran to bring back Indians

Coronavirus: Govt in talks with Iran to bring back Indians

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

A ferry flight will soon reach the national capital from Tehran with around 300 swab samples of Indians suspected of having coronavirus infection.

DGCA tells airlines to post fares on websites

DGCA tells airlines to post fares on websites

Rediff.com7 Dec 2010

Airlines say they have accepted the directive, though many feel this would give away competitive information on the number of seats at each price point, which could have an adverse impact on business.

All 737 Max 8 planes in India grounded; SpiceJet to cancel around 35 flights Thursday

All 737 Max 8 planes in India grounded; SpiceJet to cancel around 35 flights Thursday

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

SpiceJet has been most affected by the grounding of 737 Max 8 aircraft as it has 12 of them in its fleet.

DGCA team to begin probe into Kerala 'hijack' drama

DGCA team to begin probe into Kerala 'hijack' drama

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

A police team has been set up by the Kerala government to ascertain the truth behind the hijack alarm in the Abu Dhabi-Kochi Air India flight on Friday. A team of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation officials is set to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram to probe the case.

On DGCA radar for violations, business jets face tighter scrutiny

On DGCA radar for violations, business jets face tighter scrutiny

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

The European Aviation Safety Agency (which represents all EU countries) has also raised the red flag on the issue.

Sonu Nigam's mid air 'performance' gets Jet crew suspended

Sonu Nigam's mid air 'performance' gets Jet crew suspended

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Jet Airways on Friday suspended their crew for allowing playback singer Sonu Nigam to sing from the aircraft's address system during a flight.

Spicejet pilot makes airhostess sit in cockpit with him, sacked

Spicejet pilot makes airhostess sit in cockpit with him, sacked

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The pilot-in-command has been sacked for violating aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation's safety norms after following due process, SpiceJet said in a statement.

Pay less for flight ticket cancellations from August 1

Pay less for flight ticket cancellations from August 1

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The move would come as a relief to air passengers.

Rahul's aircraft develops technical snag, Congress seeks probe

Rahul's aircraft develops technical snag, Congress seeks probe

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

The plane suddenly tilted heavily on the left side and the altitude dipped steeply with violent shuddering of the aircraft body, the complainant said.