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Emergency protocols were launched following a bomb threat to a British Airways flight from London. (File)

Bomb threat to London-Hyderabad British Airways flight triggers safety protocols at airport

December 23, 2025 2:30 pm

The flight landed safely, and a standard safety protocol was initiated.

Explained: What is a jet stream, which helped a flight beat speed record?

February 11, 2020 8:17 am

The Boeing 747-436 plane was able to achieve a speed of 1,327 kph as it was aided by a strong jet stream generated due to Storm Ciara. Other flights travelling across the North Atlantic from west to east also experienced shorter travel times.

British Airways pilots begin two-day strike over pay, ground planes

British Airways resumes flights to Pakistan more than 10 yrs after suspending its service

June 02, 2019 7:42 pm

In September 2008, a bomb was detonated in a dumper truck outside the Marriott Hotel in Islamabad. A total of 54 people were killed and more than 250 others injured in the blast. Shortly after the blast, the BA suspended all its flights to Islamabad.

British Airways, Lufthansa suspend Cairo flights

British Airways to resume Pakistan flights decade after hotel bombing

December 18, 2018 4:50 pm

BA will be the first Western carrier to restart flying to Pakistan, where a new airport in the capital has helped ease congestion and concerns about air travel security, since its pullout in 2008.

Fifth column: With due respect

September 28, 2014 12:12 am

Could the honourable judges not have paid attention to the inextinguishable fires that burn underground.

Panic at 35,000 feet after drunk SL A player mistakes exit for lavatory

July 03, 2013 1:48 am

A member of the countrys A team caused panic mid-air on a British Airways flight when he tried to open the exit door

'Drunk' Sri Lankan player Ramith Rambukwella misbehaves on British Airways flight

July 02, 2013 4:27 pm

Media reports said he tried to open the cabin door at 35,000ft.

Ranbir fined for violation of Customs duty

May 05, 2013 2:47 am

Actor Ranbir Kapoor was fined Rs 60,000 at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport for carrying branded goods worth Rs 93,000 in his luggage which he failed to declare,Customs officials said on Saturday.