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BA flight grounded after bird found flapping around in cockpit

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A British Airways flight due to take off from Heathrow to the US had to be cancelled when a bird found flapping inside the cockpit could not be removed by crew.
Efforts to remove the blackbird over several hours culminated in airport ground staff using a recording of birds in distress in an attempt to scare it away, but this succeeded only in forcing the animal into hiding.
@britishairways any update on the bird of flight 189? Very concerned about his well being. #birdsonaplane #starlingsindistress

Passengers on Monday’s flight #BA189 to Newark, New Jersey, were transferred to a later service.
One passenger, Anna Dolganov, told the Guardian “A blackbird flew into the face of the pilot and started flying around the cockpit.”

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Courtesy : Guardian

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Top 10 best airports in the world for food

Top 10 best airports in the world for food

A satisfying pre-flight meal can ensure that your international trip gets off to the best possible start. Numerous studies have demonstrated that eating well does improve mood.

According to a study conducted by radical storage, which examined what eateries were available, how passengers evaluated them from over 1.2 million reviews, what options were available for persons with dietary restrictions, and the typical amount customers would pay for a main meal or lunch item.

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The best airports in the world for food

RankAirportCountryNumber of
Eateries
Average Rating of
Eateries
Average
Food Cost($)
Vegan/Vegetarian
Options
Gluten-Free
Options
1Incheon International AirportSouth Korea2703.28.1830
2Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International AirportUnited States1383.411.071436
3Taiwan Taoyuan International AirportTaiwan293.75.6510
4Dallas-Fort Worth International AirportUnited States1253.78.621322
5Jeju International AirportSouth Korea283.710.8600
6Narita International AirportJapan283.87.8620
7Haneda AirportJapan1463.512.15162
8O’Hare International AirportUnited States1303.412.781612
9Los Angeles International AirportUnited States112311.41119
10Singapore Changi AirportSingapore1943.620.39202

The Incheon International Airport in Seoul, South Korea, is the best airport in the world for food. There are a whopping 270 selections to pick from, and a normal main menu or lunch dish there costs $8.18 on average.

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Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, which has 138 restaurants there and received an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, came in second. There are 36 options registered online, the most of any airport in this survey, which is what makes this airport stand out in terms of its gluten-free food offerings.

The busiest airport in Taiwan, located just west of Taipei, was Taoyuan International Airport, which came in third place. Even though there are just 29 restaurants at this airport, they are rated higher (3.7 out of 5) and have a low average dish price of $5.65, making them ideal for travelers searching for a cheap pre-flight meal.

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Qantas Retains Top Spot as Most Punctual Major Domestic Airline

Qantas Retains Top Spot as Most Punctual Major Domestic Airline

Amidst storms, a shortage of air traffic control staff, and high holiday demand, Qantas emerged as the most punctual major domestic airline once again in December.

According to the most recent government data, which was made public today, Qantas (Qantas and QantasLink combined) departed on time 69.5 percent of the time in December, compared to 56.5 percent for its main domestic competitor. Although Qantas has been the most punctual major domestic airline for 16 months running, there is still a lot of room for improvement.

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Overall, Qantas’ cancellation rate was about half that of its main rival, at 3.7% as opposed to 7.5%. In December, 5.5% of Jetstar’s flights were canceled, leaving just over 62% of flights to depart on schedule.

Uncontrollable factors, primarily weather and air traffic control issues, contributed 8.2 percentage points and 7.9 percentage points, respectively, to Qantas’ and Jetstar’s on-time performance in December. Roughly half of all Qantas and Jetstar cancellations for the month were caused by uncontrollable factors (1.8 and 3 percentage points, respectively).

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More than 75 percent of Qantas flights have departed on time so far in January. Following a September 2023 announcement and gradual rollout, more investments in operational reliability and customer experience are beginning to enhance millions of passengers‘ travel experiences. More backup aircraft are kept on standby, catering is enhanced, baggage tracking is enabled through the Qantas app, and customer recovery procedures are modified if flights are severely disrupted, among other investments.

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IndiGo announces daily direct flights between Hyderabad-Bangkok

IndiGo IndiGo launches direct flight from Bengaluru to Balidaily direct flights between Hyderabad-Bangkok

India’s top airline, IndiGo, has announced that starting on February 26, 2024, there will be daily direct flights from Hyderabad to Bangkok.

IndiGo will now link 14 foreign destinations with Hyderabad an increase from 8 connected destinations a year ago. Currently, IndiGo offers flights from Bangkok to Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Bhubaneshwar. With the launch of these additional flights from Hyderabad, IndiGo will now run 37 flights per week between Hyderabad and Bangkok, making Hyderabad the sixth Indian city connected to Bangkok.

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The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, is well-known for its tourist destinations. Its renowned food, vibrant nightlife, and shopping malls draw a lot of tourists to the city. Manufacturing, agriculture, and tourism account for the majority of Bangkok’s economy. In addition, the city’s breathtaking palaces, skyscrapers, museums, and marketplaces are well-known. The few attractions in Bangkok are the Floating Market, Safari World, Siam Ocean World, Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise, and Siam Park City.

Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via the official website www.goIndiGo.in.

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Lufthansa plans to hire around 13,000 new staff in 2024

Lufthansa plans to hire around 13,000 new people in 2024

In 2024, the Lufthansa Group anticipates adding 13,000 new workers across a variety of professions. In particular, new colleagues in IT, technicians, and coworkers for the cockpit and cabin are highly desired.

But there are also advertisements for positions in other departments, like the ground crew at the Lufthansa hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Over 3,500 people will be hired for the cabin, and about 1,000 for the cockpit. Additionally, the Lufthansa Group is expected to welcome approximately 2,000 technicians, approximately 800 trainees, and approximately 900 IT experts.

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Dr. Michael Niggemann, a member of the Deutsche Lufthansa AG Executive Board in charge of Infrastructure and Human Resources: “In our line of work, the people who put in the most effort every day to motivate our clients are the ones who make the difference. As a result, we keep concentrating on growing our workforce and becoming a desirable place to work. After all, our coworkers who fly and land with us every day provide a face to our brands and businesses and look after our passengers.”

In 2023, Lufthansa hired over 13,000 new workers. Currently, the Lufthansa Group employs over 95,000 people across more than 90 countries. Job vacancies and other career opportunities are available on the company career website www.lufthansagroup.careers.

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