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Wheelchair-Bound Taiwan Singer Says "Made To Climb Onto Plane" In China
- Friday October 31, 2025
- World News | Edited by Astitva Raj
According to airport management, the incident occurred while boarding a Shenzhen Airlines flight to Taipei. They stated that safety regulations require boarding vehicles to be kept 20 centimeters away from the door to prevent damage to the aircraft.
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Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever sprinted to a gate only to find it closed, there is a reason airlines shut the boarding well before take-off. Here is what goes on in those crucial 20 minutes before departure.
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Why You Should Never Remove Airline Luggage Tags Right After Landing
- Saturday October 11, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
You probably tear off that airline luggage tag the moment your suitcase lands on the belt. But what if that tiny sticker could save you from a travel disaster you never saw coming?
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Do Airports Make You Remove Your Laptop? The Real Reasons Behind Security Checks
- Monday October 20, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Unlike shoes and clothes, laptops are made and treated differently. Here are some reasons why this step is important and how it ensures the safety of the passengers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Indians Are Choosing Chauffeur-Driven Travel Over Driving Themselves
- Thursday September 18, 2025
- Travel | NDTV Travel Desk
Tired of Google Maps tantrums and highway honking? Indians are ditching the wheel and booking chauffeurs for safer, smoother intercity rides.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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10 Reasons You Should Never Post Your Boarding Pass Online
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Sharing a photo of your boarding pass online may look harmless, but it exposes you to cybercrime, identity theft, and even cancelled trips. From hidden barcodes to loyalty point theft, here are 10 reasons you should think twice before posting it.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Poland Shuts Down Airports, Scrambles Jets After Russian Strikes On Ukraine Border
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Poland closed four airports including its main Chopin Airport in Warsaw on Wednesday, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration, after Russia launched drone strikes near the border in neighbouring Ukraine.
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Should You Exchange Currency At The Airport? The Truth About Rates And Fees
- Monday October 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Airport money exchange may feel like the easiest option, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Here's what you need to know before handing over your cash.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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IndiGo Surat-Dubai Flight Diverted To Ahmedabad After Mid-Air Technical Glitch
- Thursday August 28, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A Dubai-bound IndiGo flight from Surat with around 150 passengers on board was diverted to Ahmedabad due to a technical issue mid-air on Thursday, an airport official said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Flying Soon? Avoid These Rookie Blunders At Airport Security
- Thursday August 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Somdatta Saha
If you have a flight coming up, take a few minutes to go through this list. These tips might just save you time, stress, and a few awkward moments at the scanner.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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"Why Target Air India Only": Supreme Court Junks Plea For Safety Audit
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a plea to appoint a retired top court judge for examining Air India's safety practices among other aspects and asked the petitioner why target the airline that witnessed an "unfortunate tragedy".
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Aviation Safety Body Directs Increased Security At Airports Due To Potential Terror Threat
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- India News | NDTV
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all stakeholders to enhance security at airports due to a potential threat from a terror group during the period from September 22 to October 2.
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www.ndtv.com
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BJP Member Raises Concerns Over Code 'GAY' For Gaya Airport, Centre Responds
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A BJP member in Rajya Sabha has raised concerns about 'GAY' as the IATA identifier code for Gaya international airport in Bihar.
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www.ndtv.com
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Night Vision Goggles May Have Hampered Chopper Pilots Before Crash With Jet: Experts
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
The pilots of a US Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would've had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpiceJet Flight Delayed Multiple Times, Passengers Protest At Delhi Airport
- Thursday July 31, 2025
- Delhi News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Passengers of a SpiceJet flight at Delhi airport erupted in protests and sat on the floor of the boarding gate after their flight was delayed multiple times.
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www.ndtv.com
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Wheelchair-Bound Taiwan Singer Says "Made To Climb Onto Plane" In China
- Friday October 31, 2025
- World News | Edited by Astitva Raj
According to airport management, the incident occurred while boarding a Shenzhen Airlines flight to Taipei. They stated that safety regulations require boarding vehicles to be kept 20 centimeters away from the door to prevent damage to the aircraft.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
- Friday October 24, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
If you have ever sprinted to a gate only to find it closed, there is a reason airlines shut the boarding well before take-off. Here is what goes on in those crucial 20 minutes before departure.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Why You Should Never Remove Airline Luggage Tags Right After Landing
- Saturday October 11, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
You probably tear off that airline luggage tag the moment your suitcase lands on the belt. But what if that tiny sticker could save you from a travel disaster you never saw coming?
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Do Airports Make You Remove Your Laptop? The Real Reasons Behind Security Checks
- Monday October 20, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Unlike shoes and clothes, laptops are made and treated differently. Here are some reasons why this step is important and how it ensures the safety of the passengers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Indians Are Choosing Chauffeur-Driven Travel Over Driving Themselves
- Thursday September 18, 2025
- Travel | NDTV Travel Desk
Tired of Google Maps tantrums and highway honking? Indians are ditching the wheel and booking chauffeurs for safer, smoother intercity rides.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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10 Reasons You Should Never Post Your Boarding Pass Online
- Wednesday September 17, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Sharing a photo of your boarding pass online may look harmless, but it exposes you to cybercrime, identity theft, and even cancelled trips. From hidden barcodes to loyalty point theft, here are 10 reasons you should think twice before posting it.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Poland Shuts Down Airports, Scrambles Jets After Russian Strikes On Ukraine Border
- Wednesday September 10, 2025
- World News | Reuters
Poland closed four airports including its main Chopin Airport in Warsaw on Wednesday, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration, after Russia launched drone strikes near the border in neighbouring Ukraine.
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www.ndtv.com
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Should You Exchange Currency At The Airport? The Truth About Rates And Fees
- Monday October 6, 2025
- Travel | Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Shubham Bhatnagar
Airport money exchange may feel like the easiest option, but there is more to it than meets the eye. Here's what you need to know before handing over your cash.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
IndiGo Surat-Dubai Flight Diverted To Ahmedabad After Mid-Air Technical Glitch
- Thursday August 28, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A Dubai-bound IndiGo flight from Surat with around 150 passengers on board was diverted to Ahmedabad due to a technical issue mid-air on Thursday, an airport official said.
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www.ndtv.com
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Flying Soon? Avoid These Rookie Blunders At Airport Security
- Thursday August 21, 2025
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila, Edited by Somdatta Saha
If you have a flight coming up, take a few minutes to go through this list. These tips might just save you time, stress, and a few awkward moments at the scanner.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
"Why Target Air India Only": Supreme Court Junks Plea For Safety Audit
- Saturday August 9, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
The Supreme Court on Friday refused to hear a plea to appoint a retired top court judge for examining Air India's safety practices among other aspects and asked the petitioner why target the airline that witnessed an "unfortunate tragedy".
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www.ndtv.com
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Aviation Safety Body Directs Increased Security At Airports Due To Potential Terror Threat
- Wednesday August 6, 2025
- India News | NDTV
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) has directed all stakeholders to enhance security at airports due to a potential threat from a terror group during the period from September 22 to October 2.
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www.ndtv.com
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BJP Member Raises Concerns Over Code 'GAY' For Gaya Airport, Centre Responds
- Tuesday August 5, 2025
- India News | Press Trust of India
A BJP member in Rajya Sabha has raised concerns about 'GAY' as the IATA identifier code for Gaya international airport in Bihar.
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www.ndtv.com
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Night Vision Goggles May Have Hampered Chopper Pilots Before Crash With Jet: Experts
- Saturday August 2, 2025
- World News | Associated Press
The pilots of a US Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet over Washington in January would've had difficulty spotting the plane while wearing night vision goggles, experts told the National Transportation Safety Board.
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www.ndtv.com
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SpiceJet Flight Delayed Multiple Times, Passengers Protest At Delhi Airport
- Thursday July 31, 2025
- Delhi News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Passengers of a SpiceJet flight at Delhi airport erupted in protests and sat on the floor of the boarding gate after their flight was delayed multiple times.
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www.ndtv.com