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Corgis fly SIA business class from US to Singapore, get celebrity treatment from airport staff

Two dogs take joy in the Singapore Airlines’ business class seats.

An adorable sight spotted passengers on a Singapore Airlines flight from San Francisco to Singapore: a “corgi sitting section” with two cuddly doggos. The crew gave corgis Mindy and Peanut the “celebrity treatment” in addition to allowing them to enjoy the opulent business class cabin.

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Their owner, Tommy Suriwong, described the incident in detail on Facebook. He added in the post, “We had to carry our dogs on a one-way ride to Thailand with us as we migrated from the Bay Area to Thailand. A 17-hour flight from San Francisco to Singapore was part of the lengthy trek. Fortunately, both dogs were seated in business class with their owners.

The dogs were well-behaved, according to Suriwong, and “mainly simply slept and cuddled.” While animals in general are not permitted in SIA’s aircraft cabin, assistance and emotional support dogs like Mindy and Peanut are exceptions. According to Mothership, additional seats were not purchased for them.

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A few nights before the journey, Suriwong and his partner had them listen to aeroplane sounds on YouTube to help them get used to flight conditions. A few weeks before to the flight, they also drove the two to the airport so they could meet the ground staff. He said, “Totally worked!” The ground staff gave the dogs the celebrity treatment, taking selfies with them and giving them lots of pats and cuddles.

The couple also fed them gabapentin – a medication for anxiety in dogs – at regular intervals. “We timed it perfectly so they’d fall asleep right as we were about to take off and land,” he explained.

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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.