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Smit Machchhar’s heroism forces a rethink of cockpit safety

October 05, 2026 1:49 am

Either the aircraft becomes genuinely autonomous with no pilot, no override, nobody on board or on the ground with the capability to use it as a missile. Or it keeps a human at the controls, in which case it must keep a second human for checks and balances

Airport security alert: This tiny item in your pocket can cause 'additional' check

August 18, 2026 12:30 pm

A seemingly harmless leftover can cause an unexpected delay at airport security. Here’s what travellers should know before heading to the screening queue

A Pan American Airways (Pan Am) aircraft. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Historic Pan Am crash wreckage discovered 74 years after sinking in US

July 24, 2026 5:04 pm

The aircraft was located 2,000ft (610m) below sea level off Puerto Rico using a sonar-equipped drone during an expedition.

Flight cancellation during monsoon: What passengers can claim from airlines

July 14, 2026 2:00 pm

Flight cancelled? Here's what you need to know before your next move

'Can I carry mangoes on domestic flights in India?'

May 21, 2026 4:59 pm

Interestingly, the only fruit explicitly banned by Indian aviation security is dry coconut, also called copra,

Travelling with medication: Why your regular pills could get flagged at airport customs

May 13, 2026 6:13 pm

People with diabetes, thyroid disorders, blood pressure issues, asthma, or heart conditions should ideally bring a little extra medication in case of travel delays, but within reasonable limits

Don’t post that boarding pass: Aviation expert says a single picture is enough to ruin your flight and identity

April 30, 2026 4:00 pm

Security is not only the responsibility of systems. It is also about personal vigilance

Sunscreen at 30,000 feet: Why window seats increase your UV exposure

April 23, 2026 9:30 am

At 30,000–40,000 feet, the atmosphere is thinner, so less UV is filtered out compared to ground level, said Dr Shareefa Chause, dermatologist, Dr Shareefa Skin Care Clinic, Mumbai

'RR' stamp on boarding pass: What it means for your next flight from India

April 16, 2026 5:00 pm

According to the expert, the selection is algorithm-driven and purely random

This is why you can’t just walk back from the aerobridge

March 05, 2026 3:00 pm

Even in the case of emergencies, a de-boarding process involves procedures and paperwork that involve not only the airline security but airport security