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Air India pilot let woman friend into cockpit on flight, complains crew

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According to a complaint lodged to the regulator by a member of the cabin crew and examined by HT, an Air India pilot who was flying from Dubai to Delhi on February 27 entertained a female friend in the cockpit, breaking safety regulations.

The complaint claims that the issue existed even prior to onboard AI 915. The pilot requested information from the crew to see if there were vacant seats in business class so that he could accommodate his friend, but the crew informed him that there were none. The pilot then let his friend inside the cockpit after calling for her.

According to the crew member who filed the complaint, the pilot’s attitude completely altered following the friend’s arrival and he got quite agitated and rude. It was also claimed that the pilot treated her like a Servant.

A member of the aircraft operator who has the pilot-in-command’s authority may only enter the cockpit if they have completed the required Breath Analyzer tests, under the DGCA’s Civil Aviation Regulation (CAR).

In response to a request for security, a DGCA official said, “The regulator is looking at the technical and safety aspects involved in the matter.”

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Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.