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Air India’s US Service Takes a Hit with 60 Flight Cancellations This Peak Season

Air India’s US Service Takes a Hit with 60 Flight Cancellations This Peak Season

Air India, owned by the Tata Group, has announced the cancellation of around 60 US-bound flights scheduled for the busy travel months of November and December.

Traditionally, airfares between India and the US climb significantly during this period, and these cancellations are anticipated to push prices even higher, impacting both non-stop and connecting routes.

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The affected flights air india new routes include those from Delhi to Washington, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York, along with flights from Mumbai to New York. Currently, Air India remains the only Indian airline offering direct services to the US.

The airline attributed the cancellations to delays in returning several aircraft from intensive maintenance, alongside supply chain issues that have temporarily reduced its operational fleet.

An Air India spokesperson confirmed that the airline has had to cancel a “small number” of flights due to delays from its maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider.

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Additionally, some wide-body aircraft remain grounded due to technical issues, exacerbating the shortage of available aircraft.

The spokesperson added, “Due to the delayed return of some aircraft from heavy maintenance and supply chain constraints resulting in a temporary reduction in operating fleet, Air India regrets that a small number of flights have been cancelled between now and December end.”

Air India has assured affected passengers of a full refund, the option to reschedule for another date, or rebooking on nearby flights operated by the air india group, while expressing its apologies for the inconvenience caused by factors beyond its control.

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Qatar airways adds the world’s first cloud-native inflight entertainment platform from thales

Qatar airways adds the world’s first cloud-native inflight entertainment platform from thales

In a significant move for passenger experience, Qatar Airways—voted the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax in 2024—has partnered with Thales to equip its new A321 NX fleet with the FlytEDGE inflight entertainment (IFE) system.

Recognized with a Crystal Cabin® award, FlytEDGE is the world’s first cloud-native IFEC platform, designed to enhance personalization and entertainment options for passengers.

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This agreement marks the expansion of qatar airways’ long-standing relationship with Thales, which has previously provided IFE systems for the airline’s qatar Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, A350, and A380 aircraft.

FlytEDGE is set to revolutionize the entertainment experience by leveraging cloud computing technologies and an open software platform, offering features such as streaming access, live personalization, and gaming capabilities.

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The FlytEDGE system is powered by Thales’ award-winning Onboard Data Center (ODC), featuring an innovative blade architecture and 96TB of storage that enables onboard edge caching and much more.

It incorporates advanced consumer technologies, including cinematic 4K QLED HDR seatback displays that showcase over 1 billion colors and allow for two Bluetooth® connections, enabling passengers to pair their personal devices effortlessly.

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