Airlines

IndiGo air hostess provides mid-air medical assistance, wins netizens’ praise

A new video has gone viral on the internet in which IndiGo flight attendants are seen providing mid-air care to a customer who was reportedly injured by the lid of a baggage compartment. The video was posted by a fellow passenger who claimed to have boarded a flight from Doha to Delhi. Social media users praised the gesture.

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Two flight attendants are shown in the 45-second video clip treating to a passenger who has injured his finger. One of the crew members applied what appears to be an ointment to the wound, followed by another who applied a bandage over it. Both crew members were spotted providing treatment while other passengers boarded and took their seats.

Dear @IndiGo6E Please reward the both cabin crew, I know its there job but the way they treated i believe our own relative also will not take care the way they did, Salute?, Big respect to the girls and @IndiGo6E ??????????@DGCAIndia pic.twitter.com/m1WmdEVa69
— Irfan Ansari (@irfanhasan1986) December 28, 2022
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Irfan Ansari, a Twitter user, tweeted the short video with the remark, “Greetings, IndiGo. Please award both cabin staff; I realise it’s their job, but the way they handled us makes me believe that our own relatives will not be treated as well; Salute, and much respect to the girls and IndiGo.”

IndiGo also replied to the post and said, Thank you for sharing this with us and appreciating our crew, Mr Ansari. They are truly angels in the sky, providing excellent care and attention to our customers.

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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.