Flight Cancellations
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Typhoon Kong-rey Slams Taiwan, Triggers Shutdown and Flight Cancellations
Typhoon Kong-rey, a powerful tropical storm, struck Taiwan’s eastern coastline on Thursday, prompting a nationwide shutdown with all cities and counties closing businesses and schools, halting financial markets, and grounding hundreds of flights. This storm, forecasted to be the largest by size in 30 years, made landfall in Taitung County, a region known for its mountainous terrain and lower population…
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Travel
Cathay Pacific Cancels 48 Flights After First A350 Engine Component Failure
Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong‘s flagship carrier, has announced the cancellation of 48 flights due to an engine component failure identified in its A350 aircraft, marking a global first for this model. The airline revealed on Monday that the issue arose during the in-flight return of flight CX383, which was en route to Zurich. “This specific component failure is unprecedented…
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Tropical Storm Hone Moves Away from Hawaii, Leaves Flooding in Its Wake
Tropical Storm Hone has moved away from Hawaii’s main islands, but not without leaving heavy rain and flash flooding in its wake, the National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported. Hone had briefly strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane early Sunday, reaching winds of 75 mph while situated about 160 miles south-southwest of Honolulu. However, by Monday morning, it was downgraded to…
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Business
Vistara Faces Scrutiny Over Flight Disruptions: DGCA Demands Compliance
Following a surge in flight disruptions by Vistara Airlines, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has mandated daily reports from the airline detailing cancelled or delayed flights. Citing reasons such as crew unavailability, DGCA Director General Vikram Dev Dutt emphasized compliance with provisions ensuring passenger facilitation, including advance information, refund options, and compensation if applicable. DGCA officials are monitoring…
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