What happens to the body during a fatal plane crash
Fears about flying have reached a fever pitch following the tragedy involving an Air India plane on June 12.
That fatal incident is just one of a string of recent aviation accidents to rattle the globe.
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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Air India flight cuts: How many have been axed and what are your rights?
In the wake of the deadly crash of Air India flight AI171 in Ahmedabad on 12 June, the Indian national airline has cancelled dozens of flights over the next 25 days – with a warning that cuts could continue beyond that. At least 275 people died when the Boeing 737 Max came down moments after take-off on a flight to London Gatwick. Air India has axed 15 per cent of its international wide-bodied schedule between 21 June and 15 July. Links from Amritsar and Goa to London Gatwick have been suspended, while there will be fewer flights on routes to and from London Heathrow and Birmingham airports. These are the key questions and answers. What's the background? Air India 's chief executive, Campbell Wilson, told passengers: 'Arising from this tragedy, and as directed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), we have been conducting thorough safety inspections on our 33 Boeing 787 aircraft. So far, inspections have been completed on 26 and these have been cleared for service. The remaining aircraft are currently in planned maintenance and will have these additional checks done before being released into service. 'Following the review, the DGCA has confirmed that our Boeing 787 fleet and maintenance processes fully meet safety standards. 'Regrettably, the time required to perform these enhanced safety checks, along with the application of extra caution, external factors like airspace closures in Iran and the Middle East as well as night-time restrictions at some international airports, along with normal airline technical issues, has led to a higher-than-usual number of cancellations on our long-haul network in the past few days. We know these disruptions have been frustrating, and we're truly sorry for the inconvenience.' What is being done? The Air India boss said: 'As a confidence-building measure, we have elected to continue enhanced pre-flight safety checks on our Boeing 787 fleet and, as an added measure, our Boeing 777 aircraft, for the time being. 'Given the time these additional checks will consume and the potential impact on schedules, we have decided to reduce our international wide-body flights by around 15 per cent.' He said the cancellations would continue "through to at least mid-July', suggesting there could be further disruption. 'This will also allow us to have more backup aircraft ready to handle any unexpected issues,' he said. Which UK routes are affected? Cancelled until 15 July (or later): Amritsar and Goa to London Gatwick, due to be flown three times a week on each route. Reduced frequencies Delhi- London Heathrow: Two of the 24 flights each week cancelled. Bengaluru-London Heathrow: One of the daily flights cancelled. Amritsar-Birmingham and Delhi-Birmingham: One of the three-a-week flights cancelled on each route. Any impact further afield? Yes. Connecting flights from Delhi to Melbourne, Sydney, Seoul and Tokyo have had frequencies reduced, making onward connections more difficult. What does the airline say? 'Air India apologises to the passengers affected by these curtailments, and is proactively contacting affected passengers to offer a choice of: 'Re-accommodation on alternative flights "Complimentary rescheduling 'Full refunds' It appears that the first two options are basically the same. There is no clarity about whether alternative flights will be on Air India only, or on other airlines. I have a booking for the summer. What are my rights? It depends on whether you are flying from the UK (or elsewhere in Europe) to India, or in the opposite direction. Starting in Europe, you are covered by air passengers' rights rules that insist in the event of a cancellation, you should be offered the best available alternative – including on another airline if that is the optimum way to get you to your destination on schedule. You should also be provided with meals and, if necessary, accommodation until you reach your destination. Some passengers may request compensation of £520 if the cancellation is notified less than two weeks in advance and significantly disrupts their travel plans. Flying from outside the UK/EU on a non-European airline like Air India, you have no such rights. You may be restricted to Air India, or fellow airline members of the Star Alliance. You are not automatically entitled to meals and accommodation. Anything more? Airline boss Campbell Wilson says: 'This is a challenging time for all of us. We are grateful for your support, and your understanding that safety must always come first. Your trust means everything to us, so if you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us through our customer support channels.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
This is your captain spanking! British Airways crew suffer sleepless night after being accidentally booked into a sex dungeon for layover
A British Airways crew were left with a sleepless night after being accidentally booked into a sex dungeon during a layover. The staff tried to get some sleep in bondage-style beds were too tired after not sleeping enough and weren't able to work the next day. The incident was down to a mistake by the airline staff who accidentally booked the crew into the Motel in the Italian city of Milan, but had confused it with the Hotel last Thursday. The crew, made up of 12 people who spent the evening in the hotel, which includes a vagina-shaped spa bath, the Sun reports. A source told the Sun the staff were 'confronted with bondage sets, mirrored ceilings, human dog cages and leather harnesses', adding: 'It was obvious that this wasn't the place the crew was supposed to stay'. They described it as a 'comical mistake', but it meant the team could not get any sleep, which is 'essential to the safety of aircraft and passengers'. They added: 'They were kept awake by thrillseekers moaning and groaning all day and night. 'Staff reported constant noise, and witnessed 'drug deals and prostitution', as well as a '24-hour orgy. 'There were adult workers outside propositing staff. Crew even reported suspicious fluids in their rooms, which made their skin crawl.' Despite the mistake, there was no delay to the flight. A spokesperson for BA said: 'A small number of crew were moved to unapproved hotel rooms following availability issues with our usual accommodation provider. 'This happened without our knowledge and we're urgently investigating to prevent it from taking place again.'
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Wizz Air asks passengers to ‘pre-select' themselves for being offloaded from overbooked flights
As travellers prepare for a high-pressure summer, one of Europe's biggest budget airlines is inviting passengers to 'pre-select' themselves for offloading from overbooked flights. Wizz Air is telling passengers they will be in line for a €100 (£85) voucher if they are 'selected as a volunteer at the airport' to be offloaded. Most airlines sell more tickets than there are seats available for some in-demand flights. They say typically five per cent of passengers are 'no shows'. European air passengers' rights rules require carriers that overbook flights to seek volunteers if too many passengers show up than there are seats available. Typically this takes place at check-in or the departure gate, with passengers offered incentives to travel on a later flight. But Wizz Air is seeking to get a list of volunteers in advance, asking passengers: 'Are you flexible on dates? Would you consider joining our volunteer list to take a later flight if there aren't enough seats available on your flight? 'If you agree and are then selected as a volunteer at the airport, you'll receive €100 in Wizz credits per person that can be used for future travels with us, and we'll rebook you on a later flight that suits you best.' But the potential reward looks meagre compared with the hundreds of pounds that airlines are required to pay if they deny boarding to a passenger against their will. The minimum is £220, the maximum £520, depending on the length of the flight. The passenger must still turn up for the original flight. A spokesperson for Wizz Air said: 'Passengers should still go to the airport. By volunteering, passengers are indicating they are happy to be flexible. 'Whether or not the volunteer will fly will be down to the number of no-shows on the specific flight in question. If there are enough no-shows, the volunteer will fly, but if there are too little no-shows, the volunteer will be compensated as per the form and put on another flight.' The invitation makes no guarantee about the later flight the passenger would get. The Wizz Air spokesperson said: 'The airline would advise checking if there are any alternative flight options that would be suitable before saying 'yes'. Wherever possible, and where capacity allows, this will usually be the next available flight.' Flight frequencies vary widely. From London Luton to Bucharest, Wizz Air offers five flights per day. But from Aberdeen to Gdansk, there are only four flights per week. Wizz Air tells passengers: 'If the number of volunteers was insufficient and Wizz Air denies your boarding against your will and without reason, you will receive additional assistance.' This includes meals and hotel accommodation if needed and, quaintly, two fax messages.
