Airlines

Alaska Airlines announces new flights From Los Angeles To Guatemala City

Alaska Airlines is expanding its network of destinations in Latin America by launching daily, year-round service between Los Angeles and Guatemala City, which is a brand-new location.

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As part of its expansion of seasonal leisure routes for winter travel, Alaska recently introduced additional flights from San Diego and Chicago O’Hare to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, a well-known resort town along Mexico’s Pacific Coast. For service starting in December, tickets are already on sale at alaskaair.com.

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The network strength across Latin America is strengthened by these new flights. It operates more flights from headquarters in Los Angeles to more locations in Latin America than any other airline, including up to 18 daily nonstop flights this winter to 12 cities in the area.

New international service

Route	Start Date	End Date	Frequency	Aircraft
Los Angeles-Guatemala City	Dec. 14	Year-round	Daily	737
San Diego-Zihuatanejo	Dec. 23	April 6, 2024	1x Weekly	737
Chicago- Zihuatanejo	Dec. 23	April 6, 2024	1x Weekly	737

Guatemala City is rich in history and architecture. There’s lots to see and do outside of the capital. Antigua has Baroque-style architecture, farm-to-table eateries, and an art and textile showcase. Lake Atitlán, built inside a large volcano crater, is a famous tourist destination with its turquoise waters, picturesque landscapes, and quaint settlements that ring the lake. Guatemala is a country of volcanoes, with numerous accessible for hiking and exploring.

Alaska provides service to the San Jose and Liberia airports in Costa Rica as well as flights from LAX and SEA to the country’s neighbour, Belize. Alaska is offering flights in December to Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Guatemala, and the Bahamas from gateways on the West Coast.

Airlines

Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

Air India Express flight skids off runway while landing at Kochi airport

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry following reports that metal fragments were discovered at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport after an Air India Express flight made an emergency landing on Monday evening.

The emergency landing was prompted by a detected engine fault, but fortunately, the landing was executed safely without any injuries to the passengers.

The situation began when crew members of the Air India Express flight reported an engine issue, leading to the emergency landing. The DGCA has confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway and has directed that the aircraft undergo a comprehensive safety inspection.

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The discovery of metal debris outside the airport has raised concerns, prompting the DGCA to probe whether these fragments are linked to the aircraft involved in the emergency landing. Authorities are particularly focused on whether the metal pieces, which were found near the airport, originated from the same Air India Express flight that experienced engine trouble.

While preliminary assessments suggest that the debris could be a broken blade from an aircraft engine, the exact source remains unconfirmed. The airline has yet to verify if the metal fragments are from their aircraft.

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The Delhi Police, working in conjunction with the DGCA, have initiated their own investigation to determine the origin of the metal pieces. A technical team is set to analyze whether the fragments are associated with the aircraft in question. As the investigation continues, a case has been filed with the airport authority to address the matter.