Flights

At least 34 trains delayed, 12 rescheduled due to fog

At least 34 trains were delayed and 12 rescheduled on Sunday due to fog in many parts of north India, a railway official said.

Feb 05, 2017, 09:48 AM IST

NASA's space radio system can track aircraft in real time across the globe

NASA's powerful radio communications network allows us to receive data such as pictures of cryovolcanoes on Pluto - or tweets from astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS).

Jan 30, 2017, 17:20 PM IST

Shell out little more even to book middle seat in flights, preferred seats attract more charges

Shell out a little more even if you want a middle seat in flights with airlines charging extra for preferred seats as they look to increase their ancillary revenues amid stiff competition.
With regulations permitting unbundling of various services offered by domestic carriers, choosing a particular seat, especially the window ones and those with more leg space, comes at extra cost.

Dec 25, 2016, 16:51 PM IST

Dense fog engulfs northern India; several trains, flights delayed due to poor visibility

As the dense fog continues to engulf northern India due to the fall in temperature, several trains and flight services have been affected on Sunday morning.

Dec 25, 2016, 09:58 AM IST

Fog: Poor visibility in Delhi disrupts air, train traffic

Shallow to dense fog was witnessed in some parts of the city today with Delhi Airport witnessing zero visibility conditions leading to cancellation of nine domestic flights and delaying 19 others.

Dec 14, 2016, 13:59 PM IST

Fog: Delhi residents wake up to foggy Sunday; poor visibility leads to cancellation of several trains

There seems to be no relief from dense fog!

Dec 11, 2016, 11:09 AM IST

Thick fog in Delhi, nine international flights delayed, 81 trains running late

Foggy conditions continues in several parts of Delhi and outskirts affecting air and rail traffic movement in the form of several diversions and delays.

Dec 03, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Beijing cancels dozens of flights after snowfall

Dozens of flights in Beijing have been cancelled following the first snowfall of the season, authorities said on Monday.

Nov 21, 2016, 14:09 PM IST

Goa bans drones, unscheduled flights near BRICS summit venue

All unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones, para and sports gliding, hot air ballooning have been banned up to 100 km from the main venue of the BRICS summit by the South Goa district administration from October 14, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Oct 12, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

122 pilots failed alcohol tests between 2013 and June 2016:Government

A total of 122 pilots tested positive for alcohol during pre-flight medical check-ups between 2013 and June 30 this year, the government said told Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Jul 21, 2016, 19:54 PM IST

Many flights diverted, rescheduled as rains, wind lash Delhi; passengers stranded

Many flights were either diverted or rescheduled as heavy rains and winds lashed the national capital on Monday morning, leaving a number of passengers stranded at the Indira Gandhi International airport.

May 30, 2016, 15:04 PM IST

Jet Airways to operate 3 flights on Thursday to fly passengers stranded in Brussels

An airline spokesperson said the first recovery flight will depart from Amsterdam for Mumbai at 1400 hrs (local time) while the one for New Delhi will depart at 1600 hrs (local time).

Mar 24, 2016, 09:40 AM IST

Cold wave, foggy weather affect life in north India

Friday was the season's coldest day in Delhi, with the minimum temperature recorded at 4.2 degrees Celsius, three notches below the season`s average.

Jan 22, 2016, 21:30 PM IST

Dense fog in Delhi hits flights, train schedules, to return Saturday

The national capital experienced a cloudy and chilly Friday followed by a dense fog in the morning which led to 39 flights being delayed and 64 trains being cancelled. Fog is expected on Saturday morning too while the day is expected to be sunny and chilly.

Jan 15, 2016, 22:11 PM IST

Delhi fog causes 22 flights, 24 trains to be cancelled

Poor visibility caused by dense fog in the national capital on Friday led to cancellation of 22 flights and 24 trains. It was the season's first dense fog.

Jan 08, 2016, 23:03 PM IST

Flights grounded as snow blankets Istanbul on last day of the year

Hundreds of flights were cancelled from Istanbul's two main airports after the city was hit by a picturesque but troublesome snowfall on the last day of the year.

Dec 31, 2015, 20:51 PM IST

Flights to Srinagar cancelled again due to fog

The official said the visibility in the morning was just 300-400 metres.

Nov 26, 2015, 12:41 PM IST

Russia-Ukraine direct flights to stop from Sunday

Russia and Ukraine will close their airspace to each other's airlines from Sunday, ending direct flights between the two countries, the media reported.

Oct 24, 2015, 12:34 PM IST

Certain flights between India, Germany to have marshals

Certain flights between India and Germany will have armed marshals on board, according to an MoU signed on Monday by the two sides with an aim of preventing any hijacking attempt.

Oct 05, 2015, 20:55 PM IST

American stops flights at 3 airports, problems soon resolved

 American Airlines says it has fixed a technology problem that was grounding flights to and from Dallas, Chicago and Miami today.

Sep 18, 2015, 01:13 AM IST