Airlines

Man Claims Wife’s Flight Got Delayed Because Pilot Was ‘Tired’.

On Sunday, July 2, an Indigo flight from Dehradun to Chennai was brought to light when a man claimed that his wife’s flight was delayed for more than three hours due to the pilot’s tiredness. Sameer Mohan shared screenshots of his wife’s WhatsApp conversation in a Twitter thread, in which she explained what was going on during the flight. After the tweets gained attention on social media, the airline responded to Mr Mohan, saying they were working to get the passengers to their destination “as soon as possible.”

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Sharing screenshots of a conversation with his wife, On Twitter. “Dear @IndiGo6E my wife’s on a flight that has been delayed for 3+ hours now and is now been going to Delhi. If this is how you’re gonna treat regulars then god bless. This is not done,” he said in a tweet, while also tagging Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Dear @IndiGo6E my wife's on a flight that has been delayed for 3+ hours now and is now been going to Delhi. If this is how you're gonna treat regulars then god bless. This is not done.

Tagging the hon minister of civil aviation for resolution @JM_Scindia pic.twitter.com/wDlFrJLVni— Sameer Mohan (@sleepyhead148) July 2, 2023

Ketharinath Kamalanathan, another passenger, shared a video from inside the plane. He further stated that “pilots parked the flight and walked off” after landing in Delhi. The crew has no information and is also exhausted. Too poor situation handling by IndiGo.”

https://t.co/hhJBsA0g6q

Current update. Flight's in Delhi and no clue as to what's happening next— Sameer Mohan (@sleepyhead148) July 2, 2023

IndiGo later responded to his tweet. “Mr Mohan, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the unexpected flight delay.” Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated. Rest assured, we’re actively working to get the passengers to their destination at the earliest,” the airline said.

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Airlines

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.