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British Airways Passenger Attacked With Broken Wine Bottle In Flight

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On a British Airways aircraft to St. Lucia, two passengers were injured when another passenger is said to have attacked them with a broken wine bottle. On a Boeing 777 traveling from London Gatwick to the Caribbean island, the incident happened around six hours into the journey.

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Two passengers were reportedly arguing in the middle of the flight when one of them reportedly swung at the other with a broken wine bottle top before the flight attendants intervened and diffused the situation.

Chaos In The Air – This Bucket hat individual in a British Airways flight 2159 from Gatwick to St Lucia stabbed two passengers with a broken bottle due to an escalated brawl .While both were treated later at the hospital,police arrested the individual on arrival.#flight #safety pic.twitter.com/ypbpGe8mKB— FL360aero (@fl360aero) July 5, 2023

The suspect allegedly broke the wine bottle in the galley and threatened the man with the top. Another passenger who attempted to step in and stop the incident got hurt as well, suffering a severe cut that required treatment from a nurse. Upon landing in St. Lucia, the passengers were brought to the hospital, and the suspect was taken into custody.

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British Airways made a statement regarding the incidents in which it said, “We’re shocked that anyone would act in this way and are grateful to our highly trained cabin crew and the customers who supported them in handling this difficult incident.” We want to assure our customers that we will always take the proper action and that such behaviors will never be tolerated.

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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.