Flights to and from Dubai Suspended on 16 March, Forcing Diversions for Indian Travellers
European Aviation Body Flags Safety Lapses in Air India Fleet, Triggers Compliance Review
Passenger Threatened with ‘Offloading’ After Paying for Assigned Seats—Consumer-Rights Debate Flares
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Chennai US Consulate Sees Same-Day B-2 Visa Approvals as Backlog-Clearance Push Continues
Anecdotal reports from the US Consulate in Chennai indicate same-day B-2 tourist-visa approvals on 16 March 2026. The development reflects continuing US-Mission efforts to cut India’s visa backlog and will benefit Indian business and family travellers.
UAE warns of fresh missile threat; India-bound flights from Dubai face day-of-departure disruptions
The UAE issued a missile-threat alert in the early hours of 15 March, temporarily halting operations at Dubai International Airport. Indian airlines subsequently cancelled or delayed several DXB-India services, causing knock-on disruption for business travellers and assignees. Mobility teams are being urged to activate duty-of-care protocols and consider alternative routings until Gulf airspace stabilises.