Airlines

United debuts new and free snack menu for all economy passengers

If you’re traveling on a United flight in the upcoming weeks, you might want to peek at the snack selection. This is due to the Chicago-based airline’s recent announcement of three new snack options, which are making their debut right before the hectic spring break travel season.

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The new choices consist of:

Beginning March 1, Undercover Snacks will offer chocolate crisps with dark chocolate and sea salt.
fruit snacks made of apple and mango That’s all, beginning on April 1.
Savory snack mix by Summer Harvest, starting April 1.

United Brings Back Kids’ Meals Onboard(Opens in a new browser tab)

With these additional options, people with dietary restrictions, such as Kosher, gluten- and allergen-free diets, will be able to find something to eat. The apple and mango fruit bars and chocolate crisps are both kosher-certified and free of most allergens.

The best part is that United will offer these new snacks for free in every economy cabin, regardless of whether you paid for a basic economy fare or not. According to United, 12 million snacks are distributed each month.While frequent travellers will undoubtedly be excited about the new snacks, the airline still needs to complete a wider catering overhaul for its premium cabins and long-haul trips.

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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.