Airlines

IndiGo Amritsar-Ahmedabad flight enters Pakistan amid bad weather

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On Saturday, an IndiGo flight traveling from Amritsar to Ahmedabad briefly entered Pakistani airspace. Due to poor weather, the event occurred at around 7:30 pm when the jet was ascending to Gujranwala (a city nearby Lahore). At 8:01 pm, according to local media reports, it eventually made its way back to India.

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“Due to bad weather, an IndiGo flight temporarily entered Pakistani airspace. The flight was scheduled to depart from Amritsar and land in Ahmedabad. It safely touched down in Ahmedabad, according to IndiGo officials, who spoke to the news agency ANI.

Flight radar indicated that the Indian plane, which had a ground speed of 454 knots, approached the area north of Lahore at 7:30 on Saturday night and left for India at 8:01, according to the Dawn newspaper.

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A senior Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) official claimed that the situation was common and that it was accepted practise in inclement weather across nations. Several flights were diverted and delayed in the interim as a result of poor visibility at airports, which was made known by a CAA advisory.

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A Costly Mistake: Passenger Pays for Fuel After Disruptive Flight

A Western Australian man has learned a costly lesson after his unruly behavior on a flight resulted in the aircraft having to turn back. The passenger was ordered to pay over $5,000 in fuel costs, along with a significant fine, for causing the plane to divert.

The incident occurred in September 2023 when the man, who was not publicly named, became disruptive on a flight from Perth to Sydney. Due to his behavior, the pilot was forced to turn the plane around and return to Perth, which required dumping fuel to land safely.

The passenger pleaded guilty to charges of disorderly behavior and non-compliance with safety instructions. As a result, he was ordered to pay $8,630 to the airline to cover the cost of the wasted fuel and was also fined $6,055. This combined penalty of over $11,000 is a stark reminder of the severe consequences of disruptive behavior on flights.

While this is not a typical punishment, other cases of in-flight misconduct have resulted in hefty fines. One passenger in the United States was fined over $40,000 for a series of offenses, including bringing their own alcohol on board, being intoxicated, attempting to smoke marijuana, and sexually assaulting a flight attendant.

The Australian Federal Police emphasized that disruptive behavior on flights will not be tolerated. They warned that individuals who cause disturbances can face significant financial penalties and legal consequences. The case of the Western Australian passenger serves as a clear message that obeying airline staff and adhering to safety regulations is essential for a smooth and safe flight.