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Delhi-bound Go First flight takes off without over 50 passengers in Bengaluru

Delhi-bound Go First flight takes off without over 50 passengers in Bengaluru

A Go First airline allegedly left over 50 passengers behind at Bengaluru Airport after taking off without them. Many travelers criticized Go Air on Twitter for leaving passengers on the tarmac.

They claimed that the passengers were left behind when the flight G8 116 took off on Monday at 6:40 a.m. However, the airline requested that people give their information in response to one of the tweets and stated: “We apologise for the inconvenience caused.”

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“Most horrible experience” On Monday, Shreya Sinha, a Twitter user, posted on the social media platform about her woes and tagged DGCA and Go First Airline.

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Another Twitter user Satish Kumar, shared a screenshot of the ticket and wrote: “Flight G8 116 (BLR – DEL) flew leaving passengers on ground! More than 50 passengers on 1 bus was left on ground & flight took off with just passengers of 1 bus on boarded. Is @GoFirstairways @JM_Scindia @PMOIndia operating in sleep? No Basic checks.”

Neeraj Bhatt, another user, provided a video of the chaos at the airport.

Senior staff at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) stated, We have asked the airline for a report, and following that, the right action will be taken.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.

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