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Customs officers at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) arrested three women for allegedly smuggling 6,464 grams of marijuana valued at Rs 6.46 crore. The women, Shabana Begum Shaukat Ali, Tarannum Jahan Shahabuddin Khan, and Sharifa Haidar Mulla, were intercepted upon arrival from Bangkok following
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Air traffic at Lithuania's main airport in Vilnius was disrupted for two successive nights due to sightings of balloons suspected of smuggling cigarettes from neighboring Belarus. The incidents, which caused four flight cancellations and seven diversions, have prompted the government to warn of possible prolonged border closures and
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Delhi Customs officials have apprehended a passenger who attempted to smuggle 170 grams of gold worth over Rs 21 lakh concealed inside a beverage bottle cap at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport. The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) intercepted the Indian traveller who arrived on Air India flight AI-996 from Dubai
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Chandigarh's airport is undergoing a 24-day resurfacing of its runway with polymer-modified emulsion, a necessary but temporary measure that highlights the airport's recurring limitations, including limited connectivity, modest passenger facilities, and operational challenges. This forced pause provides an opportunity to rethink the airport's long-term
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As travellers, nothing can disrupt our holiday plans more than a negative airport experience. Between long queues, overpacking, and security checks gone wrong, it's easy to feel frustrated. To avoid any stressors, it's essential to be informed about the latest security guidance and rules that apply
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Lithuania has announced the closure of its Vilnius airport and the suspension of traffic at its border with Belarus due to the presence of helium-filled balloons in its airspace. This is the second consecutive day that the nation has taken such measures, following Tuesday and Friday's closures. The
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Flight operations at Leeds Bradford Airport were temporarily suspended overnight due to a runway issue. The airport's runway was closed for approximately 9 hours, causing dozens of flights to be affected. Although the runway has since reopened and flights have resumed with some delays, passengers experienced significant disruptions.
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Lithuania's decision to close its airports and seal border crossings with Belarus is a direct response to the repeated entry of helium weather balloons into its airspace, which has been used by smugglers to transport contraband cigarettes. This incident is not the first time such balloons have entered
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Despite the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority's announcement to reopen the Khartoum international airport, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have continued their drone attacks on the airport for the fourth consecutive day. The army's anti-aircraft and air defense systems successfully intercepted the drones, preventing them from
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Airports in the UK are set for significant expansion, backed by the government, despite the move putting the country's net zero target in "serious jeopardy". A new report from the cross-party Commons environmental audit committee has warned that the impact of these plans on climate change
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Lithuania, a NATO member, has taken drastic measures to protect its airspace and borders in the face of repeated helium weather balloon incursions and drone sightings. The country's two biggest airports, Vilnius and Kaunas, were closed for safety reasons, while border crossings with Belarus were shut until midday
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Alaska Airlines experienced a system-wide IT outage on Thursday evening, prompting a temporary ground stop by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and leaving hundreds of passengers stranded on planes or waiting at gates. It is the second IT-related issue affecting the airline this year, following a three-hour grounding in July.
