SpiceJet, Akasa Air aircraft collide while taxiing at Delhi’s IGI airport; all passengers safe
The incident took place at around 2:15 pm near Terminal 1 when the planes were being taxied at the IGI airport.
The incident took place at around 2:15 pm near Terminal 1 when the planes were being taxied at the IGI airport.
Domestic airlines including IndiGo, Air India and SpiceJet on Friday began gradually restoring limited flight operations to and from the Middle East, while thousands of services remain cancelled amid continuing airspace restrictions tied to the US-Israel and Iran war.
Shares of SpiceJet crashed 10 per cent on Wednesday, hitting the lower circuit after heavy block deals on the BSE triggered massive selling in the counter.
Air India, IndiGo and SpiceJet have rerouted or cancelled some international flights after Iran shut its airspace, triggering delays and advisories for passengers across multiple routes.
The passenger, Ankit Dewan, took to X, sharing a photograph showing blood on his face.
SpiceJet has announced around 20 per cent hike in salaries for the pilots come this October, sources told ANI. This latest upward revision in salaries follows a 6 per cent hike announced last month.
Earlier on July 27, reviewing the reply of Spicejet on show cause notice, the DGCA had restricted the airline to operating only 50 per cent of flights for eight weeks.
The passenger load factor or occupancy of the airlines remained on the higher side in the range of 70 to 80 per cent.
In reply to a separate question on a flight diversion to Karachi, the ministry said, "Cabin crew did not declare emergency. Post landing check and inspection at Karachi did not reveal fuel leak."
Many Airlines such as SpiceJet and IndiGo charge a fee of Rs 200 if a passenger wants the boarding pass to be issued
