Indian passengers stranded at Kuwait airport depart for Manchester

Indian passengers stranded at Kuwait airport depart for Manchester

A Gulf Air A320 aeroplane. Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: AFP Several Indian passengers of a Manchester-bound Gulf Air flight were stranded at the Kuwait airport for nearly 20 hours and were flown out of the city to their destination on Monday (December 2, 2024) morning. The Gulf Air flight from […]

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Indian passengers stranded at Kuwait airport depart for Manchester

At least 100 passengers missing after boat capsizes in northern Nigeria

A view of the River Niger. Photo used for representation purpose only. | Photo Credit: AFP At least 100 passengers, most of them women, were missing after a boat transporting them to a food market capsized along the River Niger in northern Nigeria, authorities said on Friday (November 29, 2024). The boat was taking the […]

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Russian Plane Engine Catches Fire In Turkey, All 95 Passengers Evacuated

Russian Plane Engine Catches Fire In Turkey, All 95 Passengers Evacuated

All 89 passengers and six crew were safely evacuated. Istanbul: The engine of a Russian-made passenger plane caught fire after landing at southern Turkey’s Antalya Airport on Sunday, the Turkish transport ministry said in a statement. The ministry said landings at the airport were suspended until 0300 local time (0000 GMT) while authorities towed the […]

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Australian Disney Star Removes Snake From Plane, Wins Over Passengers

Australian Disney Star Removes Snake From Plane, Wins Over Passengers

An Australian Disney star recently made headlines for an unusual mid-flight adventure when he removed a snake from a plane. The actor, who is known for his roles in Disney productions, stepped in when the flight crew discovered a small snake onboard. According to the Independent, the incident happened on November 21 when Andre Rerekura was on […]

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Japan Introduces Stab-Proof Umbrellas On Trains To Protect Passengers

Japan Introduces Stab-Proof Umbrellas On Trains To Protect Passengers

Hundreds of blade-resistant umbrellas will soon be deployed on Japanese trains to boost passenger safety following a series of knife attacks. A Japanese company is set to introduce around 1,200 stab-proof, lightweight umbrellas on 600 trains in the Kansai region. These umbrellas are about 20cm longer than standard ones, featuring reinforced canopies and thicker handles for […]

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