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.
Last-Minute Air India Cancellation Strands Delhi–San Francisco Passengers, Highlights Route-Risk
Air India cancelled its DEL–SFO nonstop 12 hours before take-off on 15 March 2026, forcing travellers to buy costly last-minute tickets. The incident exposes gaps in India’s passenger-rights regime and prompts corporates to revisit insurance and secondary-routing strategies.