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Passengers Screaming as Extreme Turbulence Tosses Them from Seats on Miami Flight | Watch

November 17, 2024, 12:35 pm

A Scandinavian Airlines flight heading to Miami experienced severe turbulence, sending passengers screaming and flying out of their seats. Chilling footage of the incident has gone viral on social media, capturing the chaos onboard as the plane violently shook mid-air.

The turbulence occurred as the plane flew over Greenland, forcing the pilots to make a U-turn and return to Copenhagen. The aircraft, which had departed from Stockholm at 12:55 pm, carried 254 passengers and crew. According to a Scandinavian Airlines spokesperson, “Following such turbulence, standard safety procedures require a thorough inspection of the aircraft.”

In the viral clip, bags and food are seen falling from overhead compartments while passengers scream in terror. One passenger shared the video with the caption, “Look at her feet touching the [ceiling]! Thought we would die.” Despite the intense turbulence, no serious injuries were reported.

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? #BreakingNow A video from #SK957 cabin as extreme turbulence hit a SAS A330 over Greenland,throwing unbuckled passengers into the ceiling.This incident highlights how turbulence can occur without warning,making seatbelts essential for passenger safety. https://t.co/iYVA4IIUER pic.twitter.com/S4kCaKwnn0

— Antony Ochieng,KE✈️ (@Turbinetraveler) November 15, 2024

Upon its return to Copenhagen, technicians inspected the plane for potential damage. Passengers were accommodated in hotels overnight and rebooked on alternative flights the next day, as reported by the New York Post.

Previous Incidents

This is not the first time a Scandinavian Airlines flight has had to abandon its journey and return to base. In September, a Norway-to-Spain flight was forced to return after a mouse was spotted jumping out of a passenger’s meal and running around the cabin. According to aviation protocols, flights must land immediately if a rodent is discovered onboard due to the risk of electrical wiring damage.

Such instances highlight the unpredictable challenges faced during air travel, from extreme turbulence to unusual safety concerns.

Delhi Metro Drama: Passengers Thrash Thief In Shocking Video! | WATCH

October 17, 2024, 11:24 am

A dramatic altercation inside a Delhi Metro coach has gone viral after a video surfaced online on October 16, showing passengers confronting and assaulting a man suspected of theft. The 25-second clip captures the chaotic scene as an irate crowd drags the alleged thief into the metro coach while he tries to escape by clinging to the door. Despite the intense confrontation, the man manages to break free just as the doors close, fleeing the scene before further action could be taken.

Viral Video Sparks Public Outcry

This shocking incident has sparked concern among commuters and social media users. The Delhi Metro, while celebrated for its convenience and efficiency, has become a recurring stage for viral content, from public altercations to unexpected entertainment performances. Despite repeated warnings from authorities, such incidents continue to surface, putting a spotlight on the behavioral issues in public transport.

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Kalesh Inside Delhi Metro (Thief Got Caught inside Delhi Metro)
pic.twitter.com/zvRZU7qj9t

— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) October 16, 2024

Previous Brawl Inside Metro Goes Viral

In a similar instance, another video recently went viral, showing a fight between two men inside a Delhi Metro compartment. The footage shows one man removing his slipper and striking the other, leading to a heated retaliation. The confrontation quickly escalates, with slaps exchanged and an attempt to physically restrain one another. The altercation ended when another passenger intervened, stopping the fight before it could escalate further. Although the exact date of this incident remains unverified, the video gained traction after being shared on X (formerly Twitter) with the caption, “Kalesh b/w Two Guys inside Metro.”

Both incidents highlight the growing concern regarding public behavior in the Delhi Metro, which continues to be a topic of discussion online and among authorities.

‘Bhaiya Mat Bollo Yaar’: Cab Driver’s Bold Rules for Passengers Go Viral

October 14, 2024, 10:12 am

A cab driver’s list of six passenger rules has ignited an online debate, with some Reddit users calling his guidelines justified while others deemed them excessive. The list, prominently displayed inside the cab, included requests for passengers to be polite, avoid showing attitude, and refrain from addressing the driver as “bhaiya.”

Clear Boundaries for a Better Ride

The driver’s printed list, hung from the front passenger seat, sought to establish firm boundaries for a more respectful interaction. Among the key demands, passengers were urged to be courteous, close the door gently, and avoid calling him “bhaiya”—a term commonly used to address drivers in India.

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I have booked a cab and the cab driver mentioned some guidelines on the cab! What do you about these guidelines?
byu/Your_Friendly_Panda inCarsIndia

One of the highlighted rules advised passengers to remember that the driver is the owner of the vehicle. “The person driving the cab is the owner of the cab,” read the sign. The driver’s other major request was for passengers to refrain from giving him attitude, with a blunt rule stating, “Put your attitude in your pocket. Please don’t show it to us because you are not giving us more money.”

Strict Guidelines Spark Online Reactions

The list, posted on Reddit by a user who had booked the cab, quickly went viral, dividing opinions on the CarsIndia subreddit. While many agreed that setting boundaries was reasonable, the cab driver’s insistence on not being called “bhaiya” sparked confusion.

“Most points are fair but what’s with – don’t call us bhaiya?” one user commented. Others, particularly from South India, mentioned that addressing drivers respectfully using local terms like “Anna” was common practice.

Many felt the guidelines were largely about mutual respect. One Redditor observed, “Things like closing the door softly and not disturbing the driver are basic manners.” However, not everyone was impressed, with one user criticizing the driver’s tone as overly authoritarian, stating, “The beginning made sense, but at the end, it was just topped with a hypothetical ego & totalitarian attitude!”

Despite the mixed reactions, the driver’s stand against rudeness and his plea for respect from passengers resonated with many, reigniting conversations about the treatment of service workers.

DGCA: Majority of passenger complaints related to flight issues and baggage

April 18, 2023, 5:34 pm

According to a study by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the bulk of the 347 passenger complaints that the scheduled domestic airlines received in March of this year related to luggage and flight issues.

On Tuesday, the AT report for the month of March was released by DGCA. The report states further that in March, this year, a total of 347 passenger-related complaints were received by scheduled domestic airlines. The number of complaints per 10,000 passengers carried for March 2023 has been around 0.27.

According to the Aviation Regulator Report-

Flight related problems- 38.6 per cent
Baggage problems- 22.2 per cent
Refund- related problems- 11.5 per cent

According to the report, Air India received the most complaints (106), followed by Spicejet (100), and IndiGo (66). With the exception of four complaints that are still ongoing against Air India and Alliance Air, all 347 received complaints have been resolved.

ITBP rescues 26 people after bus plunges into gorge

April 2, 2023, 5:42 pm

On Sunday, The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) rescued 26 people from a roadway bus which lost control and rolled down 150 feet gorge on the Mussoorie-Dehradun highway.

A bus accident near Shergadi on the Mussoorie-Dehradun main route resulted in up to two girls dying and numerous others being hurt. The ITBP quickly moved its troops at adjacent locations after receiving the information, and they were able to save 26 people.

“26 people were rescued from a gorge on the Mussoorie-Dehradun highway by Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel when a state transport bus rolled down 150 ft after losing control near JP bend,” said the ITBP.
The force said that all the rescued were shifted to hospitals, some of which are reported as “critical.”

Azur Air flight carrying 238 passengers receives security threat

January 21, 2023, 11:07 am

An Azur Air chartered flight from Russia’s Perm International Airport to Goa received a security threat. Following this, the flight was diverted to Uzbekistan. A total of 238 passengers, including 2 infants, and 7 crew members are onboard.

Scoot Flight departs early, leaving 35 passengers behind; DGCA orders probe

January 19, 2023, 12:00 pm

An Scoot Airline flight took off hours ahead of schedule, leaving behind 35 passengers at the Amritsar airport on Wednesday, after which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered a probe.

Meanwhile, a Singapore-bound flight on Wednesday departed from its original schedule at 7:55 p.m. from the Amritsar Airport and took off at 3 p.m., hours ahead of its departure time.

Due to this, chaos was created at the airport when angry passengers who were left behind staged a protest. The passengers registered their complaint.

Moreover, after this, the airport authorities contacted the airline and were informed about the change in flight time via e-mail.

“Around 280 passengers were to travel to Singapore, but 253 passengers were rescheduled, leaving over 30 passengers behind,” the Amritsar airport director said.

Scoot Airline a Singaporean low-cost airline that is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines and the Amritsar Airport authority.

However, according to the airline, the change in timing was informed to all the passengers via authority.

Earlier, GoFirst Airlines took off from Bengaluru and left 55 passengers behind at Bangalore Airport, after which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) issued a show cause notice to the Chief Operation Officer of GoFirst Airlines.

Furthermore, 55 passengers at Bangalore airport were left behind on the Delhi-bound Go First flight G8-116. Many passengers registered a complaint against Go First.

Nepal Plane Crash: Nepal Army hands over black box to Civil Aviation Authority

January 16, 2023, 4:09 pm

The Nepal Army handed over the black box of the Yeti Airlines aircraft, which crashed on Sunday with 72 people, to Civil Aviation Authority officials on Monday.

Following the crash, the Nepal Army also handed over the flight data recorder. Earlier on Sunday, minutes before touch-down, the twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft from Kathmandu crashed in Pokhara. In the crash, all the passengers lost their lives, and so far 68 bodies have been recovered.

Assistant Chief District Officer of Kaski, Nepal, Anil Kumar Shahi said, “Bodies of passengers, whose identities have been established, have been sent for post-mortem. A group of experts also has arrived at the spot. The bodies will be handed over to the families here but those of the crew members, foreigners and the ones yet to be identified will be sent to Kathmandu this evening.”

Meanwhile, on Monday morning, the search and rescue operations at the crash site resumed, and a black box was recovered.

“Till last evening (Sunday), we had collected 63 bodies and shifted them to a hospital, while 3 were spotted but could not be retrieved. Today (Monday), we recovered 6 more bodies. Three more are missing, and a search is underway to retrieve these bodies at the earliest,” Shahi said.

Furthermore, 68 passengers, including five Indians, and four crew members died on Sunday.

The airlines expressed their grief and tweeted, “In mourning for the passengers who lost their lives in the accident of Yeti Airlines 9N ANC ATR 72 500, we would like to inform you that all regular flights for January 16, 2023, have been canceled.”

However, to mourn the loss of lives in the air crash, Nepal’s Yeti Airlines canceled regular flights on Monday.

DGCA issues show cause notice to GoFirst

January 10, 2023, 7:02 pm

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the Chief Operation Officer of Go First airlines. Earlier, on Monday 55 passengers at Bangalore airport were left behind in the Delhi-bound Go First flight G8-116. Many passengers registered a complaint against Go First.

DGCA issues show cause notice to Go First

January 10, 2023, 6:33 pm

GoFirst Airlines on Monday took off from Bengaluru and left 55 passengers behind at Bangalore Airport after which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday issued a show cause notice to the Chief Operation Officer of Go First airlines.

“After perusal of the reply submitted by Go First through email dated Tuesday, prima facie it emerges that Go First failed to comply with the provision specified in para 9 and 13 of CAR Section 3, Series C, Part II issued by DGCA resulted in the violation of Para (1A) of Rule 134 read with Schedule XI of the Aircraft Rules, 1937 and Go First has failed to comply with the provision specified in para 5.2 of ATC 02 of 2019,” the statement said.

“As per the above-referred regulations, the concerned airline is responsible to ensure adequate arrangement for ground handling, preparation of load and trim sheet, flight dispatch, and passenger/cargo handling and also ensuring that all the ground handling staff engaged in passenger handling undergo periodic soft skill training for sensitization, courtesy, behavior and procedures for assisting the passengers,” the statement reads.

Earlier on Monday 55 passengers at Bangalore airport were left behind in the Delhi-bound Go First flight G8-116. Many passengers registered a complaint against Go First.

Meanwhile, the passenger further stated that the driver of the bus to the aircraft didn’t stop the bus on time after which without taking 50 passengers the flight took off.

Moreover, out of 55 passengers 53 passengers have shifted some other flights destined for different locations and the other two passengers got their refund along with their luggage.

After the incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday sought a report from GoFirst Airlines.

“We have sought a report and shall take stringent action against those responsible,” a senior DGCA official said.

However, into the incident, an inquiry has been initiated by Go First, who said, “We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused to the passengers due to an inadvertent oversight in the reconciliation of flight G8 116, from Bengaluru to Delhi. Passengers were accommodated on alternate airlines to Delhi and onward to other destinations. We deeply appreciate and value your patience in bearing with us.”

“In line with our philosophy of customer centricity, the airline has decided to offer all affected passengers one free ticket for travel on any domestic sector in the next 12 months. The airline has initiated an inquiry into the incident and the matter is being investigated. All concerned staff of the roaster till the inquiry is going on,” the airlines stated.

DGCA seeks report from GoFirst after flight takes off without 50 passengers

January 10, 2023, 3:52 pm

GoFirst Airlines on Monday took off from Bengaluru and left 50 passengers behind at Bangalore Airport on which the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday sought a report from GoFirst Airlines.

“We have sought a report and shall take stringent action against those responsible,” a senior DGCA official said.

Talking about the incident one of the passengers expressed her inconvenience and tweeted, “Most horrifying experience with GoFirst airlines. I boarded the bus for the aircraft at 5:30 AM for a flight that was at 6:30 AM. I was still in a bus stuffed with over 50 passengers, the driver stopped the bus after being forced. Flight G8 116 takes off, leaving 50+ passengers. Heights of negligence!”

Meanwhile, the passenger further stated that the driver of the bus to the aircraft didn’t stop the bus on time after which without taking 50 passengers the flight took off.

Moreover, out of 55 passengers 53 passengers have shifted some other flights destined for different locations and the other two passengers got their refund along with their luggage.

However, after the Air India incident, the IndiGo incident this incident is one of the horrifying flight incidents which took place on Monday.

10 flights canceled amid cyclone Mandous at Chennai airport

December 9, 2022, 4:27 pm

In view of the cyclone, Mandous, and adverse weather conditions over 10 flights were canceled at Chennai airport. “Kindly take note of the Flight cancellations at Chennai Intl Airport on 09.12.2022 due to adverse weather conditions forecasted. Passengers are requested to check with the concerned airline(s) for further updates. #Chennai #MandousCyclone #Mandous@AAI_Official@pibchennai,” Chennai airport tweeted. Earlier, schools were shut down and 14 teams of NDRF have been deployed in Tamil Nadu at all the coastal areas for cyclone Mandous.

Panic shrouds Sydney as 800 passengers test Covid positive in a cruise ship

November 12, 2022, 3:07 pm

After a cruise in Australia was docked in with hundreds of Covid infected passengers, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister on Saturday sought to reassure the public that COVID-19 protocols were adequate. Carnival Australia’s Majestic Princess cruise ship was docked in Sydney, the capital of the most populous state, New South Wales, with “in the vicinity” of 800 passengers on board testing positive to the virus, the company said.

This incident is similar to that of 2020 outbreak where 914 passengers onboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship were tested Covid positive which resulted in 28 deaths. Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said the authorities have created “regular protocols” in the wake of the Ruby Princess episode and that New South Wales Health would take the lead on determining how to get passengers off the Majestic Princess “on a case by case basis”.

Company president Marguerite Fitzgerald told ABC television that once Carnival saw an elevated number of COVID cases, it put extra protocols in place. The outbreak comes as COVID-19 cases rise across Australia, reflecting community transmission of the Omicron variant XBB, the federal government said this week.

New Delhi International Airport becomes 5G-enabled for passengers

September 29, 2022, 4:15 pm

Days before the official debut of the services in the country, the New Delhi International Airport has enabled 5G for passengers.

“The passengers having a 5G-enabled mobile phone and SIM card will have better signal strength, seamless connectivity and faster data speed at the domestic departure pier and international arrival baggage area at Terminal 3, and between T3 arrivals and multi-level car parking (MLCP),” the GMR group which manages the airport said.

The rollout of the 5G network throughout the T3 terminal will take in phases.

“The 5G network offers a faster speed and lower latency. At the airport, this feature of the next-generation mobile technology will help improve connection density and will also lead to greater efficiencies and aid in faster decision-making,” Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, Delhi International Airport Limited chief executive officer said.

According to the reports, Pime Minister Narendra Modi will launch 5G services at the India Mobile Congress on October 1.

During his address to the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister had said, “Now we are stepping towards the era of 5G… won’t have to wait for long. We are taking optical fibre to every village. I have full knowledge that the dream of Digital India will pass through villages.”

India is getting ready for the rollout of 5G services, and numerous telecom service providers have already prepared their networks. The government had sent letters of spectrum allocation to the major telecom companies in August, asking them to get ready for the launch of the services.

Reliance, owned by Mukesh Ambani Jio has already made the announcement that it will begin offering standalone 5G services in major cities around Diwali and that the network will be extended to the entire nation by 2023. By March 2024, Airtel, a competitor of Reliance, expects to roll out 5G services in 5,000 cities and towns.