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Two bodies found in undercarriage of plane at Colombia airport

The bodies of two young men, who may have been from the Dominican Republic, were discovered in the undercarriage of an Avianca plane in the Colombian capital Bogota during maintenance, the airline and the country’s attorney general’s office announced on Saturday.

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“At its arrival to the El Dorado airport in Bogota, staff from the airline discovered the bodies of two passengers who flew irregularly (stowaways) in the undercarriage of the aeroplane,” Avianca said in a statement, adding that the discovery was made on Friday evening.

Avianca offered condolences to the families of the two victims and stated that, although it inspects aircraft before every flight, authorities are in charge of ensuring the security of airports and their restricted areas.

According to a statement from the attorney general’s office, “the technical investigative body of the attorney general’s office is taking out urgent operations to determine the nationality and origin of the bodies aged between 15 and 20, Afro-descendent, which were located inside the aeroplane.”

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Although no identity documents were discovered with the victims, one was determined to be carrying Dominican Republic dollars, and a suitcase containing the men also included documentation from that nation. These findings “indicate that the males may have been on the aircraft since January 3,” when it was last in the Dominican Republic, the office stated.

The bodies had been frozen and partially thawed, according to the statement, and one had burns.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.