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Time of India
an hour ago
- Business
- Time of India
Air India international flight cancelled? Try these alternate airlines and routes
Following the tragic crash of flight AI171, Air India is reducing international services by 15% on its Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft until July 15, 2025. This decision stems from enhanced safety checks ordered by the DGCA and airspace restrictions in the Middle East. Passengers will receive advance notice of changes, with options for rebooking or refunds. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Flight Sector Original Flight Schedule Change Alternate Options (Days & Details) Delhi–Nairobi AI961/962 (Suspended) 21 June–30 June 2025 Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways via Doha (daily services) Amritsar–London (Gatwick) AI169/170 (Suspended) 21 June–15 July 2025 BA256 daily, departs 10:05 IST from DEL to LHR Goa–London (Gatwick) AI145/146 (Suspended) 21 June–15 July 2025 Qatar Airways via Doha (daily), Air India via Mumbai (daily) Delhi–Toronto Reduced from 13× to 7× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Air Canada non-stop Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun (Winter schedule) ; British Airways via LHR (daily) | Delhi–Vancouver Reduced from 7× to 5× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Air Canada direct (daily), Lufthansa via Frankfurt (daily) Delhi–San Francisco Reduced from 10× to 7× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 United Airlines direct daily, Emirates via Dubai daily Delhi–Chicago Reduced from 7× to 3× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 United Airlines direct daily, Etihad via Abu Dhabi daily Delhi–Washington (Dulles) Reduced from 5× to 3× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 United Airlines direct daily, Qatar Airways via Doha daily Delhi–London (Heathrow) Reduced from 24× to 22× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 BA256 daily 10:05 departure , Virgin Atlantic direct daily Bengaluru–London (Heathrow) Reduced from 7× to 6× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 British Airways direct daily, Emirates via Dubai daily Amritsar–Birmingham Reduced from 3× to 2× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Lufthansa via Frankfurt daily, Qatar Airways via Doha daily Delhi–Birmingham Reduced from 3× to 2× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Emirates via Dubai daily, Air India direct daily Delhi–Paris Reduced from 14× to 12× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Air France direct daily, Vistara via Mumbai daily Delhi–Milan Reduced from 7× to 4× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Lufthansa via Munich daily, Emirates via Dubai daily Delhi–Copenhagen Reduced from 5× to 3× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Lufthansa via Frankfurt daily, Qatar via Doha daily Delhi–Vienna Reduced from 4× to 3× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Austrian direct daily, Turkish via Istanbul daily Delhi–Amsterdam Reduced from 7× to 5× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 KLM direct daily, Emirates via Dubai daily Delhi–Melbourne Reduced from 7× to 5× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Qantas direct daily, Singapore via SIN daily Delhi–Sydney Reduced from 7× to 5× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 Qantas direct daily, Malaysia via KUL daily Delhi–Tokyo (Haneda) Reduced from 7× to 6× weekly 21 June–15 July 2025 ANA direct daily, Cathay via HK daily Delhi–Seoul (Incheon) Reduced to 3×→4× weekly 21 June–5 July (3×), 6–15 July (4×) Korean Air direct daily, Thai via Bangkok daily Air India has announced a reduction in international services on its Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft by 15% until at least 15 July 2025. This follows an announcement on 18 June 2025 after flight AI171 tragically crashed, killing 241 passengers, this means fewer direct flights on key routes and some schedule changes over the next few weeks. Air India said it is making these adjustments to enhance safety checks and manage longer routes due to airspace restrictions. The airline has assured affected travellers they will receive advance notice, alternative options to rebook without extra cost, or a full refund if curtailment is due to enhanced pre-flight safety checks ordered by the DGCA. Inspections have been completed on 26 of 33 Boeing 787 aircraft so far. Air India will also check its Boeing reductions arise from the decision to voluntarily undertake enhanced pre-flight safety checks, as well as accommodate additional flight durations arising from airspace closures in the Middle East. The objective is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers, Air India said in Air India explained, 'The objective is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience.'Air India said it hoped to return to full operations after mid-July and promised to work closely with DGCA and the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Al Bawaba
2 hours ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Emirates partners with Uber, with plans to make journeys more seamless, and reward travellers when they ride
Emirates and Uber have announced a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore ways to make journeys more seamless, effortless and rewarding for travellers. This includes enhancing the on-ground mobility experience for Emirates customers, while offering Skywards members loyalty benefits when using the Uber platform across select markets within the Emirates network.*The MoU was signed by Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer and Anabel Diaz Calderon, Vice President and Head of EMEA Mobility at this partnership, Emirates and Uber will work towards introducing several initiatives to offer travellers more seamless and effortless journeys. These include; Developing an integrated booking experience that combines Uber Rides Vouchers with flight bookings for easier airport transfers or in-city rides. Additionally, Emirates and Uber will explore offering Uber rides to and from the airport for select Emirates customers, supporting a complete door-to-destination partnership will explore strategic opportunities to closely collaborate on offering Skywards members in the UAE the opportunity to earn on rides or redeem their miles for Uber app credits or vouchers. Emirates Skywards will also explore ways for members in the UAE to benefit from earning Miles on Uber rides across select markets in the Emirates area of collaboration will include exploring opportunities around Last Mile delivery initiatives for Emirates Courier Express, leveraging Uber's advanced technology platform and vast network of global Delivery partners to enhance customer reach, speed and Kazim said: 'Emirates is excited to join forces with Uber as part of our commitment to delivering seamless travel experiences. In the months ahead, we'll closely work together to leverage our combined capabilities in travel and technology to expand planning options, create more connected end-to-end journeys across our network, and introduce exciting new benefits for our Skywards members. We look forward to a successful partnership and the valuable opportunities it will create for our customers.'Commenting on the partnership, Anabel Diaz Calderon, Vice President, Head of EMEA Mobility at Uber said: "We're thrilled to partner with Emirates, a global leader in aviation, to shape the future of travel. With tailored Uber airport rides offering seamless door-to-destination journeys and loyalty benefits for Uber and Emirates customers, this collaboration will redefine the travel experience for millions of passengers.'To maximise awareness around the rollout of initiatives under the partnership, Emirates and Uber will explore leveraging cross promotional marketing campaigns across the airline's network. *Commercial, technical implementation and reward structure integrations will be determined in the coming months. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
Khaleej Times
5 hours ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
Meet UAE's dog whisperer who trains elite canines for search, rescue, security
What began as a personal bond with dogs became a life-changing mission for Mohammad Anwar. He turned his deep love for animals into pioneering domestic dog training, becoming the first Emirati project specialising in producing police dogs trained for all needs. At just 11, Anwar developed a deep bond with dogs, which started by feeding strays leftovers from home. 'I used to care for street dogs,' he said. 'It became such a big part of my life that school started slipping.' Concerned, his father made a deal: if Anwar improved in school, he would be rewarded with a dog. Anwar kept his promise and had his first dog, a German Shepherd. But his next dog, Caesar, truly changed his life. 'Caesar was like my shadow,' Anwar recalled. 'He stayed with me for nearly six years.' Their bond was tested after a football match when Anwar was attacked. As others ran, Caesar broke free and rushed to protect him. 'He started licking the blood off my face, letting out a sound like he was crying,' he said. 'He was the only one who came back for me.' That moment sparked a mission: 'I realised nothing is more loyal than a dog.' Determined to deepen his knowledge, Anwar taught himself dog behaviour through YouTube before enrolling in specialised courses in the Netherlands. The training helped him understand the importance of both positive and negative reinforcement, as well as how to stay calm and responsive while working with animals. 'Knowing when to be calm and how to respond correctly makes all the difference in earning a dog's trust,' he said. By 2015, the idea for a specialised dog training centre took root. Two years later, in 2017, he officially launched the project. Today, Anwar's facility breeds and trains dogs for various professional roles, including search and rescue, narcotics detection, criminal investigations, and protection of critical infrastructure. The centre houses up to 46 highly trained dogs at any given time. 'We've reached a stage where we're exporting trained dogs to countries like the US, UK, Switzerland, and across the Arab world,' Anwar said. Government agencies now rely on his dogs, and his team also runs specialised training programmes for security personnel. But the journey has not been without challenges. Relocating his training centre multiple times across the Emirates has been one of Anwar's biggest hurdles. 'Each move meant starting over financially,' he said. The shift from Sharjah to Umm Al Quwain was particularly tough due to a lack of income. 'I put everything I had into it,' he recalled. In 2022, he moved again to Ras Al Khaimah, where he finally found the needed space and support. 'I hoped to stay at least ten years to settle and repay my debts.' During those tough times, one of Anwar's dogs, Boo, who was kept for emotional support, played a crucial role. 'When I was overwhelmed, he'd do silly things to make me laugh. He could sense my stress and helped me feel grounded,' he said. Anwar's resilience and dedication have not gone unnoticed. He has won over 23 titles in international dog competitions, taking top-spot trophies in prestigious shows in the UAE and Russia. In 2022, his team achieved a significant milestone by winning first place in the KNPV (Royal Dutch Police Dog Sport) championship in the Netherlands, one of the most respected competitions in police dog training. Currently, his centre produces around 25 to 30 high-performance dogs annually. His next target is to increase that number to 70 per year. 'The more the world sees our quality, the more they want. But quality can't be rushed,' he said. Anwar is quick to credit his team for the centre's success. 'I couldn't have done this alone. Their dedication has been important to this journey.' Looking ahead, 'In five years, I want this to be the largest dog training centre in the Middle East. After that, one that will be the top source globally,' he noted.
Irish Independent
5 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
Big increase in winter flights at Dublin Airport expected after cap suspended
The number of seats that will be available on flights in and out of the capital will rise to just under 17.9 million for the season, a 23pc increase on last winter. Last winter, just under 14.4 million seats were set to be made available by carriers as the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) decided to limit numbers to ensure Dublin Airport adhered to its annual 32 million passenger cap. While the number available next winter is expected to shoot back up to 17.9 million, that is still below the near 18.4 million that were being made available for winter 2023-2024. Aer Lingus intends to have more than 4.7 million seats available this winter. That's 560,000 more than last winter. Ryanair will have 7.54 million, compared with the 6.25 million it had last season. Other international operators, from Gulf carriers Emirates and Etihad to US airlines including United, Delta and American, will have hundreds of thousands of extra seats available between them. Dublin Airport's passenger cap is due to a planning condition attached in 2007 to the construction of Terminal 2. However, this year Dublin Airport will handle about 36.3 million passengers, following decisions by the High Court that effectively paused the cap while certain matters related to aircraft take-off and landing slot allocations are being examined by the European Court of Justice. It is not likely to deliver a ruling on those matters until summer next year. Dublin Airport's slots are managed by UK-based firm Airport Coordination. Its initial co-ordination report for the coming winter period, which covers October 26 to March 28 next year, shows the dramatic increase in the planned seat availability now that the IAA cannot, for the time being at least, limit the number at Dublin Airport. The report shows there was demand for 103,020 take-off and landing slots for the season, with 102,754 allocated. New slots for the period were requested by a slew of airlines, from Aer Lingus and Ryanair, to Hainan Airlines, Emirates and Etihad. Ryanair remains by far the biggest operator at Dublin Airport for the season, with 39pc of allocated slots for the winter. Aer Lingus has 23pc. Emerald Airlines, which operates the Aer Lingus Regional service, has just under 13pc. The largest non-Irish long-haul carrier out of Dublin is United Airlines, with 1,080 slots for the winter, followed by Emirates and Qatar Airways. The report from Airport Coordination notes that some new destinations which intended to be operated next winter include routes to Albania's capital, Tirana, as well as to Rabat in Morocco and a direct service to Derry. The Government has pledged to have the cap removed. While Transport Minister Darragh O'Brien has suggested legislation will be brought forward in the autumn to address the cap, it could take some time before it is removed. Dublin Airport is set for its busiest ever summer, with passenger numbers expected to surpass 10 million for the season. It expects to have a number of days where passenger numbers will significantly exceed 100,000.
Arabian Business
15 hours ago
- Business
- Arabian Business
Emirates travellers can now hail Uber Rides and earn more miles under new partnership
Emirates and Uber have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore ways to make journeys more seamless for travellers. The partnership will focus on enhancing ground mobility for Emirates customers whilst offering Skywards members loyalty benefits when using Uber across select markets within the Emirates network, the airline said in a statement. Adnan Kazim, Emirates' Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, and Anabel Diaz Calderon, Vice President and Head of EMEA Mobility at Uber, signed the MoU. Emirates Skywards loyalty programme expands to include Uber Ride benefits 'Emirates is excited to join forces with Uber as part of our commitment to delivering seamless travel experiences. In the months ahead, we'll closely work together to leverage our combined capabilities in travel and technology to expand planning options, create more connected end-to-end journeys across our network, and introduce exciting new benefits for our Skywards members. We look forward to a successful partnership and the valuable opportunities it will create for our customers,' Kazim said. The partnership will further introduce several initiatives for travellers. Emirates and Uber plan to develop an integrated booking experience that combines Uber Rides Vouchers with flight bookings for airport transfers or in-city rides. The companies will explore offering Uber rides to and from airports for select Emirates customers, supporting a door-to-destination experience. Skywards members in the UAE will have opportunities to earn on rides or redeem miles for Uber app credits or vouchers through the partnership. Emirates Skywards will explore ways for members in the UAE to benefit from earning Miles on Uber rides across select markets in the Emirates network. The collaboration will include exploring opportunities around Last Mile delivery initiatives for Emirates Courier Express. This will leverage Uber's technology platform and network of global Delivery partners to enhance customer reach, speed and efficiency. 'We're thrilled to partner with Emirates, a global leader in aviation, to shape the future of travel. With tailored Uber airport rides offering seamless door-to-destination journeys and loyalty benefits for Uber and Emirates customers, this collaboration will redefine the travel experience for millions of passengers,' Uber's Calderon added. Emirates and Uber will explore leveraging cross promotional marketing campaigns across the airline's network to maximise awareness around the rollout of initiatives under the partnership.
