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Why even paid seats aren't guaranteed: The lesson one passenger learned on a Pune-Bengaluru flight

April 24, 2026 4:50 pm

According to Government of India's DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) guidelines, to reduce the possibility of flights departing with empty seats, "airlines generally overbook flights to a limited extent"

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

Passenger will kick off his debut India tour this month.

Exclusive | Passenger says 'incredibly exciting' time to perform in India: 'Ed Sheeran told me all about his trip, it whet my appetite'

November 05, 2025 11:53 am

In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, British singer-songwriter Passenger opens up on his maiden India tour this month, hearing great things about the country from longtime friend Ed Sheeran, and the gold standard that is his 2012 love anthem "Let Her Go."

Why Malayalam actor Navya Nair was fined Rs 1.15 lakh for carrying a 15 cm jasmine gajra on a flight to Australia

September 09, 2025 1:29 pm

"A mistake is a mistake, though it was not intentional. They told me the fine must be paid within 28 days," she said

Why pilots avoid flying into clouds: 'They are not just water vapour'

July 29, 2025 2:29 pm

"It is a challenge and also an extreme risk."

In what situations are passengers permitted to open emergency exits on flights?

June 19, 2025 6:10 pm

The number of emergency exits on a plane varies depending on its size and seating capacity.

Is it ever ok to recline on a plane?

June 17, 2025 6:08 pm

Ensure that there is no chance of being thrown up and when the seat belt signs are off

Delhi-Srinagar flight incident: What’s the difference between PAN PAN and Mayday aviation emergency signals?

June 12, 2025 3:51 pm

In the wake of the hailstorm-hit IndiGo Delhi-Srinagar flight incident, we asked experts the difference between PAN PAN and Mayday, the two key aviation distress signals used by pilots.

Why cabin crew ask you to keep the seat in an upright position during takeoff and landing

May 19, 2025 8:53 am

While the simplest reason is that it provides better support for the passenger's back, there's more to it

Why power banks and other electronic items are not allowed in checked luggage on flights

February 12, 2025 9:40 am

Passengers must always check beforehand with the concerned airline for their updated regulations to avoid any last-minute inconvenience.

PASSENGER VIDEOS

Train service between India, Pakistan resumed

February 26, 2016 6:15 am

Lahore, Feb 26 (ANI): The Samjhota Express service, which was suspended due to security concerns following protests in Haryana, resumed its operation. India had suspended the services of Samjhota Express, which runs between Pakistan and India twice a week, on February 22, following widespread protests by the Jat community. Taking about the delay, one of the passengers Sughran Bibi said she had brought her mother-in-law to meet her relatives in Karachi, adding the disturbance in the train service had made them very uncomfortable as they were unprepared for the cold. While another passenger Hamza said their tickets were confirmed, but at midnight they got news that the train service had been suspended due to which he spent five days in travelling.

Sarfaraz Alam should be thrown in jail: Tej Pratap Yadav

January 22, 2016 8:24 am

Patna, Jan 22 (ANI): Commenting on the molestation case against Janata Dal-United (JDU) MLA Sarfaraz Alam, Bihar's Health Minister Tej Pratap Yadav on Friday said he should be thrown in jail. An FIR was registered against Alam for misbehaving with a woman passenger on the Guwahati-Rajdhani Express on Sunday night.The case was filed at GRP police station in Patna, and Alam has been booked under sections 341, 323, 290, 504 and 354A of the IPC.