Airlines
Indigo connects to the US with new codeshare flights
The most popular airline in India, IndiGo, is expanding its global network with the introduction of new codeshare flights to the United States of America through Istanbul. By enabling easy connectivity to New York, Boston, Chicago, and Washington through its codeshare arrangement with Turkish Airlines, this strategic expansion offers up a world of possibilities for Indian travellers beginning on June 15, 2023.
With the expansion of IndiGo into a new continent, these new links represent a key turning point in the airline’s mission to improve global connectivity from India.
Passengers on IndiGo will have access to a wide range of U.S. destinations through to this codeshare agreement, including New York, the pulsing city that never sleeps; Boston, the historically significant centre of academic excellence and cultural heritage; Chicago, the energetic city known for its architecture and deep-dish pizza; and Virginia, where the Dulles International Airport serves as a gateway to the attractive Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Travellers may now set out on exciting excursions with IndiGo, whether they choose to stroll around Central Park in New York, discover the Freedom Trail in Boston, awe at the Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago, or see the famous sites in Washington, D.C.
Travellers on business and for pleasure can take advantage of the prospects for trade, commerce, and exploration in these growing American cities through to these new linkages, which have enormous potential.
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Scotland, Bulgaria, Spain, the Netherlands, Greece, Belgium, Hungary, Denmark, the Republic of Ireland, the United Kingdom, Malta, France, the Czech Republic, Israel, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Portugal are just a few of the European nations that are accessible via codeshare connections that IndiGo already offers to 33 destinations.
Customers can easily visit www.goIndiGo.in, IndiGo’s official website, to plan their trips and purchase tickets. These flights not only represent an increase in IndiGo’s international connectivity, but they also highlight the airline’s dedication to meeting the changing needs of its customers by offering convenient and affordable travel options to places with vibrant economies and captivating tourist attractions.
Flight No. Origin Destination Frequency Effective Departure Arrival 6E 4234 Istanbul New York Daily Jun 15, 2023 14:05 17:50 6E 4224 Istanbul Boston Daily Jun 15, 2023 15:10 18:50 6E 4220 Istanbul Dulles Daily Jun 15, 2023 15:15 19:20 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Daily Jun 15, 2023 19:30 12:20 6E 4221 Dulles Istanbul Daily Jun 15, 2023 22:45 15:45 6E 4225 Boston Istanbul Daily Jun 15, 2023 23:10 15:45 6E 4221 Dulles Istanbul Daily Oct 28, 2023 22:40 15:40 6E 4225 Boston Istanbul Mon,Wed,Fri,Sat Oct 28, 2023 23:10 15:25 6E 4234 Istanbul New York Daily Oct 29, 2023 15:10 19:10 6E 4220 Istanbul Dulles Daily Oct 29, 2023 15:55 20:15 6E 4224 Istanbul Boston Mon,Wed,Fri,Sat Oct 30, 2023 15:50 19:25 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Tue,Thu,Sat Oct 31, 2023 20:50 13:45 6E 4234 Istanbul New York Daily Nov 05, 2023 15:10 19:10 6E 4220 Istanbul Dulles Daily Nov 05, 2023 15:55 20:15 6 4221 Dulles Istanbul Daily Nov 05, 2023 22:40 15:40 6E 4224 Istanbul Boston Mon,Wed,Fri,Sat Nov 06, 2023 15:50 19:25 6E 4225 Boston Istanbul Mon,Wed,Fri,Sat Nov 06, 2023 23:10 15:25 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Tue,Thu,Sat Nov 07, 2023 20:50 13:45 6E 4234 Istanbul New York Daily Nov 12, 2023 15:10 18:10 6E 4220 Istanbul Dulles Daily Nov 12, 2023 15:55 19:15 6E 4221 Dulles Istanbul Daily Nov 12, 2023 21:40 15:40 6E 4224 Istanbul Boston Daily except Tue and Thu Nov 13, 2023 15:50 18:25 6E 4225 Boston Istanbul Daily except Tue and Thu Nov 13, 2023 22:10 15:25 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Tue,Thu,Sat Nov 14, 2023 19:50 13:45 6E 4224 Istanbul Boston Daily Nov 27, 2023 15:50 18:25 6E 4225 Boston Istanbul Daily Nov 27, 2023 22:10 15:25 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Daily except Mon and Sun Nov 28, 2023 19:50 13:45 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Daily Dec 05, 2023 19:50 13:45 6E 4224 Istanbul Boston Daily except Tue and Thu Feb 05, 2024 15:50 18:25 6E 4225 Boston Istanbul Daily except Tue and Thu Feb 05, 2024 22:10 15:25 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Tue,Thu,Sat Feb 06, 2024 19:50 13:45 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Tue,Thu,Sat,Sun Feb 27, 2024 19:50 13:45 6E 4224 Istanbul Boston Daily except Sun Mar 04, 2024 15:50 18:25 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Daily except Sun Mar 04, 2024 19:50 13:45 6E 4225 Boston Istanbul Daily except Sun Mar 04, 2024 22:10 15:25 6E 4234 Istanbul New York Daily Mar 10, 2024 15:10 19:10 6E 4224 Istanbul Boston Daily Mar 10, 2024 15:50 19:25 6E 4220 Istanbul Dulles Daily Mar 10, 2024 15:55 20:15 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Daily Mar 10, 2024 20:50 13:45 6E 4221 Dulles Istanbul Daily Mar 10, 2024 22:40 15:40 6E 4225 Boston Istanbul Daily Mar 10, 2024 23:10 15:25 6E 4221 Dulles Istanbul Daily Mar 30, 2024 22:45 15:45 6E 4225 Boston Istanbul Daily Mar 30, 2024 23:10 15:45 6E 4234 Istanbul New York Daily Mar 31, 2024 14:05 17:50 6E 4224 Istanbul Boston Daily Mar 31, 2024 15:10 18:50 6E 4220 Istanbul Dulles Daily Mar 31, 2024 15:15 19:20 6E 4236 New York Istanbul Daily
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Airlines
United Flight Diverts to Shannon, After Stuck Laptop in Business Class Seat
A United Airlines flight from Zurich to Chicago O’Hare was forced to make an emergency diversion to Shannon, Ireland.
On Saturday afternoon after a passenger got their laptop wedged in a Business Class seat aboard the Boeing 767-300. Operating as United Flight 12, the aircraft departed from Flughafen Zürich at 9:46 a.m. local time and took off at 10:08 a.m.
The captain decided to divert the flight not because the passenger couldn’t access their laptop, but because any device powered by lithium-ion batteries that becomes inaccessible could pose a significant safety risk.
Such devices, if damaged or overheated, could lead to a thermal runaway event, potentially causing a fire on board. The Boeing 767-300, featuring United’s relatively new Polaris business-class cabin, landed safely at Shannon Airport in County Clare at 1:43 p.m. IST (Irish Summer Time) and reached the gate at 1:51 p.m.
In a statement, United Airlines acknowledged the diversion: “United flight 12 scheduled from Zurich to Chicago landed safely in Shannon to address a potential safety risk caused by a laptop being stuck in an inaccessible location.” This situation led to the cancellation of the flight, and the airline is working to reroute the 157 passengers who found themselves unexpectedly in Ireland.
Frequent flyers are often reminded in airline safety videos not to move their seats if they lose mobile phones or other gadgets powered by lithium-ion batteries within the seats. Attempting to retrieve such items by moving the seat can damage the battery and potentially cause a dangerous situation.
Airlines
Air India Flight Collides with Tug Tractor, at Pune Airport
An Air India flight bound for Delhi faced an unexpected hurdle during its taxi towards the runway at Pune Airport on Thursday, May 16th.
The aircraft, carrying 180 passengers, encountered a collision with a tug tractor, though fortunately, no injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. The incident, while causing significant damage to the aircraft, triggered swift emergency protocols, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
Upon the mishap, passengers were promptly disembarked from the plane, and alternative arrangements were made for their accommodation as they found themselves stranded at the airport. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has initiated an inquiry to ascertain the cause of the collision, according to ANI reports.
Preliminary findings suggest that the tug truck, utilized for maneuvering the aircraft on the ground, inadvertently struck the plane during the taxiing process. Despite the incident, airport operations continued with minimal disruption. However, the affected aircraft was temporarily withdrawn from service for comprehensive inspection and necessary repairs.
Air India, in response to the situation, assured passengers of full refunds and complimentary rescheduling. The airline’s statement conveyed, “There was an incident related to one of our aircraft, which was to operate Pune to Delhi, at the time of its pushback. The aircraft was held back for checks, all passengers were offloaded safely, and the flight was cancelled.”
Passengers affected by the cancellation were provided with refunds and the option for rescheduling their travel plans without additional charges. The damage to the aircraft, primarily located near the belly where the pushback tug made contact, underscores the need for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Airlines
After Flight Cancellation, Virgin Atlantic Passengers Told to Arrange Own Hotels
Ian Field and his partner Jane, both residents of the London area, faced an unexpected and costly ordeal while on a trip to St. Lucia in the Caribbean.
The couple, who had flown out from Heathrow on Virgin Atlantic flight VS221 on May 5, discovered upon arrival that their May 15 return flight was canceled for “operational reasons.” Despite Virgin Atlantic’s explanation, Field suspected the cancellation was due to a lack of passengers, as the airline is set to cease the route after May 19.
Stranded on the island, Field and Jane were left to fend for themselves for two additional nights. Both Virgin Atlantic and their travel agency, Blue Bay Travel, failed to provide assistance or accommodation, forcing the couple to pay over £400 out of pocket for their hotel stay.
Virgin Atlantic advised those without sufficient funds to seek financial help from family members, which added to the couple’s frustration. “We feel completely abandoned and let down terribly,” Field expressed to The Independent.
The lack of response from Virgin Atlantic and the unhelpful attitude of the travel agent exacerbated their distress. Although Field and his partner could afford the unexpected expense, he expressed concern for those who might not be in a similar financial position.
In response, a Virgin Atlantic spokesperson stated that all affected customers were rebooked on alternative flights and could amend their bookings through the airline’s “rebook me” function if needed. The spokesperson apologized for the delay and inconvenience, assuring that customers would receive EC261 compensation of £520 per person and be reimbursed for any out-of-pocket expenses incurred.