Chennai Airport

Chennai: Gold Worth Over Rs 80 Lakh Seized From Passengers In Relief Flights; Two Arrested

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 4, 2020

Gold worth over Rs 80 lakh was seized in separate incidents at the airport here over the past two days and two people who arrived by repatriation flights were arrested in this connection, officials said on Tuesday.

Tamil Nadu Appoints Officers For Flight, Rail Ops As COVID-19 Cases Rise

Tamil Nadu News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Sunday May 24, 2020

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday appointed two senior bureaucrats to coordinate strategy for screening, testing and quaratine of incoming air and rail passengers, indicating that it could begin resumption of air and train services. The state had recently written to the civil aviation ministry to defer domestic flights to the state till May 31 ...

No Trolleys, Glass Shield Counters In Chennai Airport's "Touch Free" Plan

Chennai News | Written by J Sam Daniel Stalin | Wednesday May 20, 2020

No trolleys and magnifying glass attached to a stick for checking tickets are in Chennai airport's plan to bring in a "touch-free" experience for passengers in wake of the coronavirus pandemic which has infected close to 13,000 people in Tamil Nadu, one of the worst-hit states in the country.

1.5 Kg Gold, USD 7300 Seized In Separate Cases At Chennai Airport

Chennai News | ANI | Tuesday March 3, 2020

The Customs officials on Monday arrested two people and seized 1.5 kg gold and USD 7300 at Chennai International Airport in two separate cases.

Gold Worth Rs 28 Lakh Seized By Customs Officials At Chennai Airport

Chennai News | ANI | Tuesday February 4, 2020

A large amount of undeclared gold was recovered and seized by customs department after officials intercepted two passengers at the Chennai airport on Monday.

SpiceJet Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Chennai Due To Tech Problem

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Monday January 13, 2020

A SpiceJet plane today made an emergency landing at Chennai airport because of a technical problem.

Heavy Fog In Chennai For Second Day, 10 Flights Delayed, 5 Diverted

Chennai News | Reported by J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Ridhima Shukla | Saturday January 4, 2020

Around six flights were diverted this morning due to poor visibility amid fog conditions at the Chennai airport in Tamil Nadu. Around 10 flights have also been delayed due to bad weather conditions, reported news agency ANI. A total of four flights have been diverted to Hyderabad, while another was diverted to Tiruchirappalli.

Unusual Fog At Chennai Airport Leads To Flight Delays

Chennai News | Reported By J Sam Daniel Stalin, Edited by Richa Taneja | Friday January 3, 2020

Chennai fog: The flight diversion took place on Spice Jet, Go Air, Air India, Air Asia, Emirates, Vistara and Indigo. The airlines also updated the passengers about the flight delays and also apologised to the disgruntled passengers.

Gold Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized From Passengers At Chennai Airport

Tamil Nadu News | ANI | Sunday December 29, 2019

Customs at Chennai airport have seized 2.8 kg gold worth Rs 1.12 crores and one person has been arrested in connection with this case, said Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.

Passenger Arrested With 21 Exotic Animals At Chennai International Airport

Chennai News | ANI | Monday December 23, 2019

The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of the Customs Department on Sunday caught a smuggler of exotic animals at the international airport in the city.

Gold, Cigarettes, Laptops Worth Over Rs 29 Lakh Seized At Chennai Airport

Chennai News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 22, 2019

The Customs Department on Saturday seized gold, cigarettes and laptops worth over Rs 29 lakh from three passengers at the airport in Chennai.

Two IndiGo Pilots Lose Flying Licence Over Runway Incursion At Chennai Airport

India News | ANI | Saturday November 16, 2019

The aviation regulator issued show-cause notices to the Indigo pilots seeking an explanation in writing as to why action should not be taken against (them) for "endangering the safety of aircraft and passengers on board".

Gold Bars Worth 2 Crores Found Hidden In Plane Toilet At Chennai Airport

Chennai News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 6, 2019

Customs officials have seized unclaimed gold bars worth Rs 2.24 crore concealed in the rear toilet of an Air India aircraft, which arrived here from Dubai.

IndiGo Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Chennai After False Fire Alarm: Report

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 1, 2019

IndiGo's Chennai-Kuwait flight carrying more than 160 passengers returned to Chennai airport minutes after taking off in the early hours of Friday when pilots declared a mid-air emergency following a fire alarm.

Airports Authority's Clarification After 'Mistranslated' Sign Goes Viral

Offbeat | Friday November 1, 2019

The photo that shows an apparently mistranslated sign that reads "Eating carpet is strictly prohibited"