Airlines

“Flight Chaos Unleashed: Unprecedented Storms and Airline Disruptions Sweep Across the United States”

After severe storms tore through various parts of the country, primarily in the Southeast and the Ohio Valley, more than 7,800 flights across the United States were delayed or canceled on Monday.

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According to FlightAware data, 6,196 flights inside, into, or out of the United States were delayed on Monday evening, with another 1,674 canceled. United Airlines (UAL) was the worst-performing domestic airline in the United States. As of 6 p.m. ET, about 10% of its scheduled flights, or 314 flights, had been canceled, and another 17%, or 853 flights, had been delayed. Delta (DAL) was not far behind, canceling 6% (216 flights) of its schedule and delaying 24% (845 flights).

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Additionally, the schedules of two commuter carriers were impacted. The short-haul flights operated by Republic Airways for American Airlines, Delta, and United were delayed by 23% (233 flights) and 30% (300 flights) respectively. Similar numbers of cancellations and delays were encountered by Endeavour Air, a Delta-owned airline.

With 90 million people at risk of severe storms, Monday’s forecast also appears to be challenging for travelers. The mid-Atlantic and Northeast are designated as having an “enhanced risk” of Level 3 out of 5, when additional rounds of thunderstorms are probable later in the day. The area with higher hazards includes Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, DC, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

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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.