Airlines

Ryanair expansion at Cardiff Airport including new route to Belfast

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The most popular airline in the UK, Ryanair, has announced its busiest Cardiff schedule ever for the summer of 2023, with almost 25 weekly flights over four routes, including a new Belfast route, as well as the higher frequency on its perennially popular Dublin route.

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Ryanair’s Cardiff Summer 2023 schedule will deliver:

– 4 routes (incl. 1 new) – Belfast, Dublin, Faro & Malaga

– 25+ weekly flights

– +63% growth on Summer 2022

– 210K passengers to/from Cardiff in FY24

– Over 155 local jobs

On top of sunny Summer 2023 holiday destinations like Faro and Malaga, Ryanair has responded to the UK Govt’s 50% APD cut for domestic travel from April ’23 with the opening of new domestic routes, incl. this new Cardiff to Belfast route from Wednesday, 29 March. However, this 50% reduction ignores international connectivity which is fundamental for the growth of the UK’s economy and tourism. Ryanair calls again on the UK Govt to fully abolish APD for all travel immediately, which would not only promote tourism but support much-needed connectivity to the UK – an island-based economy on the edge of Europe.

Customers can now book a well-deserved Summer break enjoying Ryanair’s lowest fares to the widest choice of destinations, incl. its exciting new Belfast route for Summer 2023, on Ryanair.com.

Airlines

Air India Express Aircraft Engine Part Falls Outside Delhi Airport; DGCA Orders Probe

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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.