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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Flight delay, missing baggage and broken tray tables leave SpiceJet flyers frustrated
Pune: It was far from pleasant journey for SpiceJet passengers on Wednesday and Thursday, with flyers complaining about flight delay, broken tray tables, missing baggage, and not being served their booked meals. Around 90 passengers travelling from Goa to Pune faced an ordeal on Wednesday afternoon after their flight was delayed by two-and-a-half hours. To make matters worse, many found their tray tables broken when they got down to eat. As if these were not enough, the airline's Dubai-Pune flight landed in the city on Thursday without the flyers' baggage. SpiceJet's Goa-Pune flight was supposed to take off at 5.20pm. It finally departed Goa at 7.52pm. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Harsh Kahate, one of the passengers flying with some of his friends, said that the flight which arrived in Goa from Mumbai was an hour-and-a-half late. The same plane was to fly to Pune. Hence, the delay happened. "The airline didn't inform passengers about the delay. This angered flyers," he said. Kahate said the passengers boarded the aircraft around 7.15pm. "The condition of the aircraft was pretty bad. The tray table for my seat was broken. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Brass Idols - Handmade Brass Statues for Home & Gifting Luxeartisanship Buy Now Undo Hence, I couldn't keep my food there." He said, "There was some mismanagement, too. I had pre-booked a non-vegetarian sandwich, but was offered something else. Upon enquiry, I was told that the food I had ordered wasn't available." A SpiceJet spokesperson told TOI that normal wear and tear could occur during operations. "SpiceJet flight (SG 1080) scheduled to operate from Goa to Pune was initially delayed due to a last-minute operational issue during its previous rotation and later due to NOTAM at Goa airport. SpiceJet deeply regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers. Normal wear and tear can occur during operations. We would like to clarify that such temporary fixes are purely cosmetic and applied only to non-critical components, which do not hamper safety. The aircraft underwent all mandatory safety and pre-flight maintenance checks. The issue was rectified at the next station upon landing. We regret any inconvenience caused and reiterate that passenger safety was never compromised at any point," the spokesperson said. Many passengers travelling on SpiceJet flight from Dubai to Pune on Thursday said their baggage did not arrive. Boudhayan Sajbhajna, whose wife had travelled from Dubai, told TOI that all attempts to contact the airline proved futile. "The number they had given doesn't connect, and we don't know what to do. My wife has to go back after 3 days but we have no clue when the luggage will arrive," he said. A SpiceJet spokesperson said, "SpiceJet flight SG 52, scheduled to operate from Dubai to Pune, had to carry extra fuel because of bad weather forecast. Some of the baggage had to be offloaded due to restricted take-off weight. This is a normal industry practice followed when there is a payload restriction. The baggage is being accommodated on the next flight to Pune. Safety is of utmost and primary concern at SpiceJet, and we always ensure that at no point it is compromised. " Pics courtesy: X handle @chevauxenbois
Shafaq News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Shafaq News
Iran extends airspace closure amid security concerns
Shafaq News – Tehran Iranian authorities extended the suspension of all flights, domestic and international, until 2:00 pm local time on Thursday, citing ongoing emergency conditions linked to recent regional developments. Majid Akhavan, spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, announced the continued closure, stating that the decision aims to ensure the safety of passengers and aviation operations. Speaking to Tasnim News Agency, Akhavan clarified that the measure was taken under Air Navigation Notice No. 19 (NOTAM) following recent security developments. He urged the citizens not to go to airports and to rely exclusively on official sources for updates. Several countries, including Iraq, have resumed air traffic after deeming it safe to do so, following temporary closures prompted by the outbreak of hostilities between Iran and Israel. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump declared that Iran and Israel had agreed to a 'full ceasefire ', marking the official end of a 12-day war between the two nations.
The Star
6 days ago
- Business
- The Star
No directive needed, Middle East airspace already closed, says Loke
SEPANG: There is no government directive to halt flights to the Middle East, but airlines cannot proceed as the airspace is already closed, says Transport Minister Anthony Loke. 'There is no directive per se. Even if we don't issue an order, they can't fly anyway,' he said. 'This is in line with NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) standards,' he told reporters during a press conference at the Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2025 on Tuesday (June 24). Loke said several airlines, including Batik Air, are affected by the sudden closure of airspace due to heightened tensions in the region. One Batik Air flight en route to Dubai was forced to turn back over the Indian Ocean. 'It wasn't something we could plan for. The airspace was shut suddenly and NOTAMs were issued without prior notice. All airlines are impacted. Not just from Malaysia but also from Singapore and elsewhere,' he said. Loke added that airlines are expected to carry out their own mitigation plans, including rerouting flights or offering accommodation for stranded passengers until it is safe to resume operations. 'If there's risk involved, they must not take it. If airspace is closed, flights can't proceed. They must turn back or be cancelled,' he said. Loke also confirmed that flights between Malaysia and Europe have been rerouted to avoid Iranian airspace. 'Normally, flights from Kuala Lumpur to destinations like London or Paris pass through Iran. But due to the current conflict between Iran and Israel, all flights have now opted for longer routes further north. 'From India, the planes enter Afghanistan airspace to avoid Iranian airspace,' he said. These reroutings, he added, have already been implemented in recent weeks as part of standard safety protocols.
India Gazette
6 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
India extends closure of its airspace for Pakistan airlines till July 24
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI) India extended the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting its airspace for Pakistani aircraft and airlines till July 24. India extended its NOTAM by one month. This is the second extension of the NOTAM, which was meant to last till June 23, 2025. The first NOTAM by India was valid from May 1, 2025, to May 23, 2025. The Indian airspace has been closed for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, since April 30. The ban was imposed as part of various measures taken by the Indian Government against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April 22. Earlier, on May 23 after India extended the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting its airspace for Pakistani aircraft and airlines till June 23, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Friday that the government has 'maintained the status quo' on the matter. Naidu said the government has simply maintained the existing status. 'The NOTAM has been extended. We have maintained the status quo...' he told reporters. On Monday (June 23, 2025), a fresh NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was issued, extending the closure by one more month till July 24, 2025. As per the NOTAM, Indian airspace will not be available for Pakistan-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights. On April 23, a day after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, India announced a series of measures against Pakistan, including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the only operational land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties in view of cross-border links to the massacre. (ANI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
India extends closure of its airspace for Pakistan airlines till July 24
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel India extended the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting its airspace for Pakistani aircraft and airlines till July extended its NOTAM by one month. This is the second extension of the NOTAM, which was meant to last till June 23, 2025. The first NOTAM by India was valid from May 1, 2025, to May 23, Indian airspace has been closed for planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military flights, since April 30. The ban was imposed as part of various measures taken by the Indian Government against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people on April on May 23 after India extended the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting its airspace for Pakistani aircraft and airlines till June 23, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said on Friday that the government has "maintained the status quo" on the said the government has simply maintained the existing status. "The NOTAM has been extended. We have maintained the status quo..." he told Monday (June 23, 2025), a fresh NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) was issued, extending the closure by one more month till July 24, 2025. As per the NOTAM, Indian airspace will not be available for Pakistan-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned or leased by Pakistan airlines and operators, including military April 23, a day after the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, India announced a series of measures against Pakistan, including suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, shutting down of the only operational land border crossing at Attari and downgrading of diplomatic ties in view of cross-border links to the massacre.
