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Can Shaving Razors And Tweezers Go In Cabin Baggage? Airport Rules Explained
Razors that are part of a non-detachable design are usually considered safer and more acceptable for carrying in your luggage.
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Why Flights Experience Turbulence And What Causes It
If you are a nervous flyer, this simple guide can help you understand why turbulence happens and how you can manage it without losing your calm.
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Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
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Why You Should Not Put A Padlock On Your Bag While Travelling By Air
Securing your luggage with a padlock may seem convenient but may not be the best way to keep it safe. Here's what makes it a bad practice for what to do instead.
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Varanasi-Bound Air India Express Flight Receives Bomb Threat. It Was A Hoax
An Air India Express flight from Mumbai to Varanasi received a bomb threat on Wednesday, prompting the airline to immediately declare a high alert and activate standard safety protocols, officials said.
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Viral: Flight Passenger Opens Unattended Bag At Goa Airport, Discovers Cash Bundle Inside
A viral Reddit post about a passenger explaining what they did after finding an unattended bag at Dabolim airport in Goa has sparked a discussion about safety practices while travelling.
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Meghalaya To Launch Paragliding: Tourists Can Soon Soar Above The Clouds
The launch of paragliding in Meghalaya is as much about sport as it is about opportunity, organisers say. It promises to add a new dimension to the states tourism portfolio while creating skilled jobs and encouraging adventure sports culture locally.
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Air India's San Francisco-Delhi Flight Makes Precautionary Landing In Mongolia
An Air India San Francisco-Delhi flight made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbataatar in Mongolia after the flight crew suspected a technical issue en route, the airline said in a statement.
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Aviation Body Allows Limited Exemption For Air India's Long-Haul 787 Flights
The aviation watchdog has granted Air India a limited exemption permitting select long-haul Boeing 787 flights to exceed standard flight and duty time limits only when the flight time and duty period increase after departure.
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Wheelchair-Bound Taiwan Singer Says "Made To Climb Onto Plane" In China
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 Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
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Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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Bengaluru Passenger Praises British Airways For Kannada-Inclusive Flight Experience
The passenger who arrived in Bengaluru from London on BA119 flight with his family on Sunday, October 19, and shared his travel experience on X.
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Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
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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Air India Safety Auditor Found Dead In Rented Room In Gurugram
A flight safety auditor of Air India from Mumbai was found dead in his room at a PG accommodation in Gurugram, where he was staying for the last few days, police said Tuesday.
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Can Shaving Razors And Tweezers Go In Cabin Baggage? Airport Rules Explained
Razors that are part of a non-detachable design are usually considered safer and more acceptable for carrying in your luggage.
-
Why Flights Experience Turbulence And What Causes It
If you are a nervous flyer, this simple guide can help you understand why turbulence happens and how you can manage it without losing your calm.
-
Can You Carry An Electric Toothbrush On Flights?
If you or your kids use an electric toothbrush, here is a simple guide to understand whether you can carry it on flights or not.
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Why You Should Not Put A Padlock On Your Bag While Travelling By Air
Securing your luggage with a padlock may seem convenient but may not be the best way to keep it safe. Here's what makes it a bad practice for what to do instead.
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Varanasi-Bound Air India Express Flight Receives Bomb Threat. It Was A Hoax
An Air India Express flight from Mumbai to Varanasi received a bomb threat on Wednesday, prompting the airline to immediately declare a high alert and activate standard safety protocols, officials said.
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Viral: Flight Passenger Opens Unattended Bag At Goa Airport, Discovers Cash Bundle Inside
A viral Reddit post about a passenger explaining what they did after finding an unattended bag at Dabolim airport in Goa has sparked a discussion about safety practices while travelling.
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Meghalaya To Launch Paragliding: Tourists Can Soon Soar Above The Clouds
The launch of paragliding in Meghalaya is as much about sport as it is about opportunity, organisers say. It promises to add a new dimension to the states tourism portfolio while creating skilled jobs and encouraging adventure sports culture locally.
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Air India's San Francisco-Delhi Flight Makes Precautionary Landing In Mongolia
An Air India San Francisco-Delhi flight made a precautionary landing at Ulaanbataatar in Mongolia after the flight crew suspected a technical issue en route, the airline said in a statement.
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Aviation Body Allows Limited Exemption For Air India's Long-Haul 787 Flights
The aviation watchdog has granted Air India a limited exemption permitting select long-haul Boeing 787 flights to exceed standard flight and duty time limits only when the flight time and duty period increase after departure.
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Wheelchair-Bound Taiwan Singer Says "Made To Climb Onto Plane" In China
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 Do Flights Sometimes Go In Circles Before Landing
When a flight circles before landing, it's not a sign of trouble - it's a sign that safety, timing and coordination are being perfectly balanced in the sky.
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Pilots' Body Urges Withdrawal Of Extended Boeing 787 Flight Duty Hours
India's aviation regulator has allowed an extension of flight duty hours for select Boeing 787 Dreamliner routes, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from the country's pilots' association, citing serious safety and fatigue concerns.
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Bengaluru Passenger Praises British Airways For Kannada-Inclusive Flight Experience
The passenger who arrived in Bengaluru from London on BA119 flight with his family on Sunday, October 19, and shared his travel experience on X.
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Why Airlines Close Boarding Gates 20 Minutes Before Departure? 5 Real Reasons Behind The Rule
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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Air India Safety Auditor Found Dead In Rented Room In Gurugram
A flight safety auditor of Air India from Mumbai was found dead in his room at a PG accommodation in Gurugram, where he was staying for the last few days, police said Tuesday.
