Tag: Air India

Comedian Vir Das has voiced his frustration with Air India over an incident involving his injured wife, claiming that despite pre-booking wheelchair assistance, she was not provided with the service on a recent flight. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Das expressed his disappointment with the airline, accusing them of providing inadequate support during their journey.

An 82-year-old widow of a decorated Indian Army officer has been admitted to the ICU after suffering a severe fall at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The incident occurred on March 4 when Air India allegedly failed to provide her with a pre-booked wheelchair, forcing her to walk across the airport terminal despite her frail condition.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu – Flight operations at Chennai International Airport were significantly impacted on Monday morning as heavy fog reduced visibility in the region. The reduced visibility led to several flight cancellations and delays, with Air India advising passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

Over 100 New Delhi-bound passengers of an Air India flight have found themselves stranded in Phuket, Thailand, for more than 80 hours due to multiple delays and cancellations caused by technical faults. The incident, which has drawn significant attention on social media, has left travelers frustrated, with some sharing their experiences online.

ndian airlines faced another turbulent day as bomb threats targeted 80 domestic and international flights, prompting emergency responses across airports nationwide. Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, and Akasa Air were among the carriers affected by the recent wave of threats, with some flights diverted, delayed, or inspected, heightening concerns over air travel security.

Three international flights from Mumbai faced significant disruptions on October 14 due to fake security threats, prompting urgent action from aviation authorities. The incidents involved two flights operated by IndiGo and one by Air India, affecting a total of 258 passengers.

Air India has announced the suspension of all flights to and from Tel Aviv due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The decision, initially made on August 2, has been extended indefinitely as the situation in the region continues to deteriorate.

A recent tweet by a passenger has sparked criticism against Air India, with the traveler recounting a harrowing experience during a business class flight from New Delhi to Newark, United States. The passenger, identified as Mr. Vineeth, described the flight as "no less than a nightmare" despite spending ₹ 5 lakh for the round trip.

In a heart-wrenching incident at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, an 80-year-old passenger tragically collapsed and passed away while walking from the aircraft to the terminal, opting not to wait for a wheelchair despite requesting assistance. The passenger, who had flown from New York on an Air India flight, faced a heavy demand for wheelchairs at the airport, leading to a delayed response to his request for assistance.

A leak in an Air India flight from London to Amritsar caused water to drip from overhead storage, prompting discomfort among passengers. Despite efforts to address the issue, the incident raises concerns over service quality post-Tata Sons' acquisition of the airline.