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Air India Announces Non-stop Flights between Delhi and Amsterdam

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Air India, the largest airline in India and a member of Star Alliance, will begin non-stop flights from Amsterdam to Delhi as part of its ongoing efforts to improve connectivity and support global expansion. Beginning on June 11th, 2023, the flight will fly using a two-class Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner four times each week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday).

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Amsterdam will be the eighth city in continental Europe that Air India serves and the fourth that the airline has connected from Delhi in the previous four months. It increases the number of nonstop flights operated by Air India between India and Europe to 77 per week, giving customers more convenience and flexibility.

The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner seats 256 passengers across Business Class (18 totally flat beds) and Economy Class (238 seats). Flight AI155 will leave Delhi at 1310 and land in Amsterdam at 1835 (local time). The return flight from Amsterdam, flight number AI 156, will depart at 20:45 and land in Delhi at 08:10 (local time).

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Bookings for the Delhi-Amsterdam flight are currently being accepted through the Air India website, mobile apps, travel agencies, and other channels of reservation.

Flight schedule for Delhi (DEL)-Amsterdam (AMS)

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DOT Proposes New Passenger Compensation Rules for Flight Disruptions

DOT Proposes New Passenger Compensation Rules for Flight Disruptions

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has unveiled a major initiative to enhance protections for air travelers affected by flight cancellations or significant delays caused by airlines.

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This Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeks public feedback on new measures that could require airlines to compensate passengers and provide necessary services automatically.

Key Proposals by the DOT:

  1. Cash Compensation for Airline-Caused Disruptions
    • Airlines may be required to pay passengers at least $200 in cash for flight disruptions caused by circumstances under their control, such as mechanical issues or IT failures.
    • A tiered compensation system is being considered:
      • $200–$300 for domestic delays of 3–6 hours.
      • $375–$525 for delays lasting 6–9 hours.
      • $750–$775 for delays exceeding 9 hours.
    • The DOT is exploring whether smaller airlines should have different compensation thresholds and whether compensation is needed if passengers are notified weeks in advance of a disruption.
  2. Free Rebooking on the Next Available Flight
    • Airlines may be obligated to rebook passengers at no extra cost if a flight is canceled or delayed by at least 3 hours domestically or 6 hours internationally.
    • Rebooking options may include:
      • Flights operated by the airline or its codeshare partners.
      • Flights on other carriers with which the airline has a commercial agreement if no suitable options are available within 24 hours.
  3. Provision of Meals, Lodging, and Transportation
    • Airlines may need to cover meals, overnight accommodations, and transportation for stranded passengers.
    • Minimum reimbursements could be established when services aren’t provided upfront, ensuring passengers can recoup costs even without submitting receipts, up to a defined limit.

The DOT’s proposals draw inspiration from consumer protection frameworks in countries like Canada, Brazil, the UK, and the European Union. Research suggests that EU compensation requirements have successfully reduced the frequency and length of delays, demonstrating the effectiveness of such measures.

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Passengers currently face numerous hurdles when seeking compensation or services, including vague policies, lack of upfront communication, and reliance on in-person requests at airports. The new rulemaking aims to close these gaps by establishing clear, enforceable standards for airlines.

Public input on the proposed measures will shape the final rules. The DOT hopes these changes will create a more accountable and passenger-friendly system, ensuring travelers are better supported during disruptions.

With these proposed rules, the DOT seeks to make airline travel more reliable and fair, setting a new standard for passenger rights in the United States.

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