Airlines

Qatar Airways Announces New Flights to Hamburg, resume services to Venice

Bookable before the New Year, Qatar Airways has announced its 2024 network expansion, which includes both exciting new destinations and resumes. Beginning in June, travelers can begin organizing their summer travel plans for 2024. In July, there will be a brand-new destination: Hamburg, Germany.

As these gateways connect to Qatar Airways’ renowned network of over 170 destinations, they will catalyze increased economic and tourism activity. High demand is anticipated in Venice from countries like Australia, China, and Japan, while Hamburg will act as a hub for South Africa, Thailand, and the Philippines.

The announcements follow the recent addition of more flights to popular vacation locations like Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Belgrade, and Miami, connecting via Doha’s Hamad International Airport—the best airport in the Middle East. This expansion to Qatar Airways’ winter schedule also includes increased flight frequencies.

Qatar Airways Network Increases:

Venice – seven weekly flights effective 12 June 2024

Doha to Venice departing at 09:00 and arriving 14:20 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Venice to Doha departing at 16:50 and arriving at 23:10 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Hamburg – seven weekly flights effective 01 July 2024

Doha to Hamburg departing at 08:35 and arriving at 14:10 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Hamburg to Doha departing at 15:40 and arriving at 22:40 on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Doha to Hamburg departing at 2:15 and arriving 07:50 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Hamburg to Doha at 09:20 and arriving 16:20 on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Airlines

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.