Airlines

Emirates and Etihad announce interline expansion

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways to broaden their interline agreement and give tourists more itinerary choices when visiting the United Arab Emirates. This groundbreaking arrangement between the two UAE carriers intends to take advantage of chances to increase tourism to the UAE from important source markets by allowing travelers to enjoy many locations on a single itinerary.

Customers of each airline will be able to buy a single ticket for a flight into either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with a seamless return via the other airport, starting this summer. Additionally, the new agreement gives travelers who want to tour the UAE the flexibility of booking all of their tickets in one place and easy baggage check-in.

Customers flying into the UAE also have the option of “multi-city flights,” which allow them to comfortably depart from one city on the networks of both airlines and arrive at a convenient destination on the other carrier’s network.

The expanded interline partnership is based on both airlines’ dedication to helping the UAE government achieve its goals of promoting tourism to the country and strengthening its position as a top travel destination worldwide. One of the main drivers of the UAE economy, tourism is anticipated to sustain over 1 million employment by 2027 and account for 5.4% of the country’s overall GDP, or AED 116.1 billion (USD 31.6 billion).

Tickets can be booked on www.emirates.com, www.etihad.com, with Online Travel Agencies, as well as travel agents.

Airlines

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

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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.