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<p>An Indian-American man, who works as a wedding photographer, shared disturbing footage in which he and his family were seen being attacked by racist remarks by a United Airlines passenger after the flight landed in Los Angeles.</p>

<p>The man, identified as Pervez Taufiq, had boarded a plane last week with his wife and their three sons to fly from Cancun to Los Angeles.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After landing in Los Angeles, their short journey on a transfer bus turned horrific when a fellow passenger attacked them and hurled vile remarks at them.</p>

<p>Taufiq said that his son was "harassed" by the foul-mouthed woman. Racist epithets were yelled at them during the bus ride, which the family recorded on a camera on November 24.</p>

<p>In the video, the woman was heard shouting, “Your family is from India, you have no respect, you have no rules, you think you can push everyone, push, push, push. You guys are f**king crazy."</p>

<p>Then, Taufiq asked the attacker to advise him to have “more curry, right?” Responding to it, the woman said she would "record your f**king tandoori a**" on her phone.</p>

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<p>In the footage, the man was accused by the woman of being “racist” toward her after Taufiq said to someone that the woman was "rude and racist" and should be kicked off.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pick-cotton-at-nearest-plantation-racist-texts-sent-to-people-across-us-states-fbi-opens-probe-774713"><strong>&nbsp;</strong>‘Pick cotton at nearest plantation’: Racist texts sent to Black people across US,&nbsp;FBI&nbsp;opens&nbsp;probe</a></p>

<p>After it was found that the woman wasn't American, Taufiq clapped back at her and said that he was born in the United States. At the start of the video, the woman even showed her middle finger to the man.</p>

<h2><strong>United Airlines employees deboard the woman, Taufiq says she was 'drunk'</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to the New York Post, Taufiq said that he had gone to see his 11-year-old son when he first spoke to the woman.</p>

<p>The woman appeared irritated and tried to move past the man and asked him if she could get to her seat. “I was like 'oh, yeah, sorry,' and then I moved to the side and she got to her seat and that was it,” said Taufiq.</p>

<p>He said that after the plane landed, he found that the woman had questioned his son and asked him if he was Indian.</p>

<p>The verbal altercation began when the woman snapped at the kids and asked them to keep quiet, he said.</p>

<p>In the recorded video, the employees of United Airlines were seen approaching the woman whom Taufiq had asked her to “Get off the bus, racist.”</p>

<p>The woman was deboarded from the bus because it was reported that she was causing difficulty, said Taufiq and added that the woman was “clearly” drunk.</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram, Taufiq said, “Blown away these types of people still exist. As photographers we have seen a lot of, but this is one we could have done without."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An Indian-American man, who works as a wedding photographer, shared disturbing footage in which he and his family were seen being attacked by racist remarks by a United Airlines passenger after the flight landed in Los Angeles.

An Indian-American man, who works as a wedding photographer, shared disturbing footage in which he and his family were seen being attacked by racist remarks by a United Airlines passenger after the flight landed in Los Angeles. The man, identified as Pervez Taufiq, had boarded a plane last week with his wife and their three sons to fly from Cancun to Los Angeles. After landing in Los Angeles, their short journey on a transfer bus turned horrific when a fellow passenger attacked them and hurled vile remarks at them. Taufiq said that his son was "harassed" by the foul-mouthed woman. Racist epithets were yelled at them during the bus ride, which the family recorded on a camera on November 24. In the video, the woman was heard shouting, “Your family is from India, you have no respect, you have no rules, you think you can push everyone, push, push, push. You guys are f**king crazy." Then, Taufiq asked the attacker to advise him to have “more curry, right?” Responding to it, the woman said she would "record your f**king tandoori a**" on her phone. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pervez Taufiq (@ptaufiqphotography) × In the footage, the man was accused by the woman of being “racist” toward her after Taufiq said to someone that the woman was "rude and racist" and should be kicked off. Also Read: ‘Pick cotton at nearest plantation’: Racist texts sent to Black people across US, FBI opens probe After it was found that the woman wasn't American, Taufiq clapped back at her and said that he was born in the United States. At the start of the video, the woman even showed her middle finger to the man. United Airlines employees deboard the woman, Taufiq says she was 'drunk' Speaking to the New York Post, Taufiq said that he had gone to see his 11-year-old son when he first spoke to the woman. The woman appeared irritated and tried to move past the man and asked him if she could get to her seat. “I was like 'oh, yeah, sorry,' and then I moved to the side and she got to her seat and that was it,” said Taufiq. He said that after the plane landed, he found that the woman had questioned his son and asked him if he was Indian. The verbal altercation began when the woman snapped at the kids and asked them to keep quiet, he said. In the recorded video, the employees of United Airlines were seen approaching the woman whom Taufiq had asked her to “Get off the bus, racist.” The woman was deboarded from the bus because it was reported that she was causing difficulty, said Taufiq and added that the woman was “clearly” drunk. Taking to Instagram, Taufiq said, “Blown away these types of people still exist. As photographers we have seen a lot of, but this is one we could have done without." (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Indian-American family faces racist attack, woman passenger calls them 'f**king crazy'

<p>IndiGo Airlines bid&nbsp;farewell to Vistara on Monday as the airline took to the skies for its last flight from Goa to Bengaluru on Sunday. Vistara is set to merge with Air India, which will end its nine-year journey.</p>

<p>In a heartfelt X post, IndiGo acknowledged the “unforgettable legacy” of Vistara, bidding farewell to its competitor airline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The airline wrote, “As an unforgettable legacy takes its final flight, a new journey on the horizon awaits. Goodbye, @airvistara. Here’s #ToLimitlessPossibilities ahead.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/vistara-ends-its-journey-says-sky-is-just-the-beginning-775248">Vistara ends its nine-year journey, says 'sky is just the beginning'</a></strong></p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As an unforgettable legacy takes its final flight, a new journey on the horizon awaits. Goodbye, <a href="https://twitter.com/airvistara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@airvistara</a>. Here’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ToLimitlessPossibilities?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToLimitlessPossibilities</a> ahead. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/goIndiGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#goIndiGo</a><br />
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<p>Vistara Airlines responded to the tweet from its official handle saying, “Onward and upward! Here’s to the future and all the exciting possibilities it holds! #ToLimitlessPossibilities.”</p>

<p>Several social media users reacted to the post, praising the gesture.</p>

<p>A user wrote on X, “When your competitor praises you, that's when you know - you were DAMN GOOD!!”</p>

<p>“That's the spirit @IndiGo6E. Rivals in the market are always friends in the sky,” another commented.</p>

<p>“Loved this gesture,” a third said.</p>

<p>Many users on X also applauded the services of Vistara Airlines as they bid goodbye to the airline.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-navys-hadr-operations-showcase-indias-growing-influence-775365">Indian Navy's HADR operations showcase India's growing influence</a></strong></p>

<p>“@airvistara had taken the services to different levels,” another person said praising Vistara airline.</p>

<p>Another user posted, "Farewell,&nbsp;@airvistara... you truly were the best of the Indian sky."</p>

<h2>Vistara-Air India merger</h2>

<p>Launched as a joint venture between Tata Sons (51 per cent) and Singapore Airlines (49 per cent) in 2015, Vistara marks the end of its journey as the Tata group decided to merge it with its other aviation venture Air India. The company has said the decision has been made to streamline its aviation assets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Vistara fleet and routes will be incorporated into Air India, and Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1 per cent stake in the merged airline, becoming India's largest international carrier.​</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


IndiGo Airlines bid farewell to Vistara on Monday as the airline took to the skies for its last flight from Goa to Bengaluru on Sunday. Vistara is set to merge with Air India, which will end its nine-year journey.

IndiGo Airlines bid farewell to Vistara on Monday as the airline took to the skies for its last flight from Goa to Bengaluru on Sunday. Vistara is set to merge with Air India, which will end its nine-year journey. In a heartfelt X post, IndiGo acknowledged the “unforgettable legacy” of Vistara, bidding farewell to its competitor airline. The airline wrote, “As an unforgettable legacy takes its final flight, a new journey on the horizon awaits. Goodbye, @airvistara. Here’s #ToLimitlessPossibilities ahead.” Also read | Vistara ends its nine-year journey, says 'sky is just the beginning' As an unforgettable legacy takes its final flight, a new journey on the horizon awaits. Goodbye, @airvistara. Here’s #ToLimitlessPossibilities ahead. #goIndiGo Video credits @UtkarshThakkar pic.twitter.com/QAOlNzX5xm — IndiGo (@IndiGo6E) November 11, 2024 × Vistara Airlines responded to the tweet from its official handle saying, “Onward and upward! Here’s to the future and all the exciting possibilities it holds! #ToLimitlessPossibilities.” Several social media users reacted to the post, praising the gesture. A user wrote on X, “When your competitor praises you, that's when you know - you were DAMN GOOD!!” “That's the spirit @IndiGo6E. Rivals in the market are always friends in the sky,” another commented. “Loved this gesture,” a third said. Many users on X also applauded the services of Vistara Airlines as they bid goodbye to the airline. Also read | Indian Navy's HADR operations showcase India's growing influence “@airvistara had taken the services to different levels,” another person said praising Vistara airline. Another user posted, "Farewell, @airvistara... you truly were the best of the Indian sky." Vistara-Air India merger Launched as a joint venture between Tata Sons (51 per cent) and Singapore Airlines (49 per cent) in 2015, Vistara marks the end of its journey as the Tata group decided to merge it with its other aviation venture Air India. The company has said the decision has been made to streamline its aviation assets. Vistara fleet and routes will be incorporated into Air India, and Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1 per cent stake in the merged airline, becoming India's largest international carrier. (With inputs from agencies)

IndiGo bids farewell to rival Vistara, social media applauds the gesture

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<p>Vistara flew its last flight from Goa to Bengaluru on Sunday (Nov 10) and as it landed the song '<em>Kal Ho Na Ho</em>' played in the background to invoke nostalgia among the airline's crew and passengers who were part of its last flight as the time of the carrier in the Indian aviation landscape came to an end.</p>

<p>Vistara was a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines and will now merge with Air India on November 12.</p>

<p>Taking to Instagram, the airline bid goodbye and wrote, "As the plane ascends, so do our dreams; let's glide toward the future, where the sky isn't the limit, but just the beginning."</p>

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<p>A tag “to limited possibilities” was also added by the airline which hinted at their new future as Air India.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indigo-and-vistara-confirm-bomb-threats-across-domestic-and-international-flights-769776">IndiGo and Vistara confirm bomb threats across domestic and international flights</a></p>

<p>From September 2024, the airlines announced that customers will not be able to make bookings with Vistara from November 12 onwards.</p>

<h2><strong>Vistara and Air India merger</strong></h2>

<p>In November 2022, the merger between Vistara and Air India was first announced and in this new merger, Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1 per cent stake.</p>

<p>Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan said that the merger is aimed at providing more options to passengers by expanding the fleet and network and improving the overall travel experience.</p>

<p>“Cross-functional teams from Air India and Vistara have been working together for many months to make the transition of aircraft, flying crew, ground-based colleagues and, most importantly, our valued customers, into the new Air India as seamless as possible,” said Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson.</p>

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<p>The passengers also shared their emotional message as they bid adieu to the carrier service and hoped that the new iteration would be good.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, additional resources have been deployed by Air India which include desk kiosks at airports and touchpoints to ensure that Vistara passengers have a smooth experience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>They have also provided "customer support staff wearing 'How may I assist you?' Air India x Vistara branded t-shirts for support".</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Vistara flew its last flight from Goa to Bengaluru on Sunday (Nov 10) and as it landed the song 'Kal Ho Na Ho' played in the background to invoke nostalgia among the airline's crew and passengers who were part of its last flight as the time of the carrier in the Indian aviation landscape came to an end.

Vistara flew its last flight from Goa to Bengaluru on Sunday (Nov 10) and as it landed the song 'Kal Ho Na Ho' played in the background to invoke nostalgia among the airline's crew and passengers who were part of its last flight as the time of the carrier in the Indian aviation landscape came to an end. Vistara was a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines and will now merge with Air India on November 12. Taking to Instagram, the airline bid goodbye and wrote, "As the plane ascends, so do our dreams; let's glide toward the future, where the sky isn't the limit, but just the beginning." Thank you for #FlyingTheNewFeeling Here’s #ToLimitlessPossibilities pic.twitter.com/OaELl6d4T5 — Vistara (@airvistara) November 11, 2024 × A tag “to limited possibilities” was also added by the airline which hinted at their new future as Air India. Also Read: IndiGo and Vistara confirm bomb threats across domestic and international flights From September 2024, the airlines announced that customers will not be able to make bookings with Vistara from November 12 onwards. Vistara and Air India merger In November 2022, the merger between Vistara and Air India was first announced and in this new merger, Singapore Airlines will hold a 25.1 per cent stake. Vistara CEO Vinod Kannan said that the merger is aimed at providing more options to passengers by expanding the fleet and network and improving the overall travel experience. “Cross-functional teams from Air India and Vistara have been working together for many months to make the transition of aircraft, flying crew, ground-based colleagues and, most importantly, our valued customers, into the new Air India as seamless as possible,” said Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson. Watch: Tracking Trends In The Aviation Sector The passengers also shared their emotional message as they bid adieu to the carrier service and hoped that the new iteration would be good. Meanwhile, additional resources have been deployed by Air India which include desk kiosks at airports and touchpoints to ensure that Vistara passengers have a smooth experience. They have also provided "customer support staff wearing 'How may I assist you?' Air India x Vistara branded t-shirts for support". (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Police in the Indian city of Nagpur identified a man from Maharashtra's Gondia as the person responsible for the recent wave of hoax bomb threats, causing delayed flights and high security at airports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the Nagpur police, 35-year-old Jagdish Uikey has been named as the suspect behind these hoax threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier in 2021 also, Uikey, an author of a book on terrorism, was arrested in a case, the police said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Uikey is currently on the run after these emails were traced back to him," the senior police official said.</p>

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<p>Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shweta Khedkar is leading the investigation, uncovering details of the case linked to the suspect's emails.&nbsp;</p>

<p>These emails were sent to various government offices, including the prime minister's Office, railway minister, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputy, airline offices, the director general of police, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The security measures were increased on October 21 after Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw received an email from Uikey, and the mail was also forwarded to the Director General of Police (DGP) and RPF.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;India Investigates Hoax Airline Bomb Threats</strong></p>

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<p>The Nagpur police also heightened security outside Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’ residence in the city after the suspect sent an email threatening to protest against those&nbsp;given a chance to present his information on the secret terror code he claimed to have deciphered.</p>

<p>Moreover, Uikey requested a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss terror threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In 13 days, up to October 26, over 300 Indian flights have received hoax bomb threats, mostly via social media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On October 22 only, around 50 flights were impacted due to the hoax bomb threats, affecting IndiGo airlines and Air India.&nbsp;</p>

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Police in the Indian city of Nagpur identified a man from Maharashtra's Gondia as the person responsible for the recent wave of hoax bomb threats, causing delayed flights and high security at airports.

Police in the Indian city of Nagpur identified a man from Maharashtra's Gondia as the person responsible for the recent wave of hoax bomb threats, causing delayed flights and high security at airports. According to the Nagpur police, 35-year-old Jagdish Uikey has been named as the suspect behind these hoax threats. Earlier in 2021 also, Uikey, an author of a book on terrorism, was arrested in a case, the police said. "Uikey is currently on the run after these emails were traced back to him," the senior police official said. Also read: At least 85 more Indian flights receive bomb threats in 24 hours Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shweta Khedkar is leading the investigation, uncovering details of the case linked to the suspect's emails. These emails were sent to various government offices, including the prime minister's Office, railway minister, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, his deputy, airline offices, the director general of police, and the Railway Protection Force (RPF). The security measures were increased on October 21 after Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw received an email from Uikey, and the mail was also forwarded to the Director General of Police (DGP) and RPF. Watch | India Investigates Hoax Airline Bomb Threats × The Nagpur police also heightened security outside Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis’ residence in the city after the suspect sent an email threatening to protest against those given a chance to present his information on the secret terror code he claimed to have deciphered. Moreover, Uikey requested a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss terror threats. In 13 days, up to October 26, over 300 Indian flights have received hoax bomb threats, mostly via social media. On October 22 only, around 50 flights were impacted due to the hoax bomb threats, affecting IndiGo airlines and Air India. (With inputs from agencies)

India: Nagpur police identify man behind wave of hoax bomb threats to airlines

<p>Days after a wave of bomb hoaxes affected&nbsp;several Indian flights, at least 85 flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air received similar threats on Thursday (Oct 24).&nbsp;</p>

<p>These threats targeted 20 flights from Air India, 20 from Indigo, 20 from Vistara and another 25 from Akasa Airlines, according to officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Till Thursday, over 250 flights have been impacted by hoax bomb threats in the past 10 days.</p>

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<p>The Central government is planning wide-ranging legislative actions to deal with bomb threats to airlines, including placing the perpetrators on the no-fly list.</p>

<p>Over the past eight days, the Delhi Police have registered eight separate First Information Reports (FIR) in connection with bomb threats to over 90 domestic and international flights.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>'X abetting crime'</strong></h2>

<p>Indian government officials held a virtual meeting with the representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines to discuss the issue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The virtual meeting was chaired by Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve and the officials said that the situation amounts to "X abetting crime" while asking the representative what steps they have taken to stop control the spread of such rumours.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Hoax Bomb Threats Impact Several Indian Flights</strong></p>

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<p>The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology pulled up X and Meta over what is being as their "non-cooperation" regarding investigations related to these waves of bomb threats.&nbsp;</p>

<p>All the handles, engaged in the bomb threats through messages, were found to be fake.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The ministry pointed out that prompt response is needed to ensure that the perpetrators and repeat offenders are identified swiftly, and nabbed," a source said.</p>

<p>The IT ministry also pulled up the companies for "delays" in providing user details of the fake handles, allowing the perpetrators to go undetected.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Days after a wave of bomb hoaxes affected several Indian flights, at least 85 flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air received similar threats on Thursday (Oct 24).

Days after a wave of bomb hoaxes affected several Indian flights, at least 85 flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air received similar threats on Thursday (Oct 24). These threats targeted 20 flights from Air India, 20 from Indigo, 20 from Vistara and another 25 from Akasa Airlines, according to officials. Till Thursday, over 250 flights have been impacted by hoax bomb threats in the past 10 days. Also read: Khalistani terrorist Pannun's 'do not fly' Air India threat resurfaces amid hoax bomb calls The Central government is planning wide-ranging legislative actions to deal with bomb threats to airlines, including placing the perpetrators on the no-fly list. Over the past eight days, the Delhi Police have registered eight separate First Information Reports (FIR) in connection with bomb threats to over 90 domestic and international flights. 'X abetting crime' Indian government officials held a virtual meeting with the representatives of social media platforms such as X and Meta and airlines to discuss the issue. The virtual meeting was chaired by Joint Secretary Sanket S Bhondve and the officials said that the situation amounts to "X abetting crime" while asking the representative what steps they have taken to stop control the spread of such rumours. Watch | Hoax Bomb Threats Impact Several Indian Flights × The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology pulled up X and Meta over what is being as their "non-cooperation" regarding investigations related to these waves of bomb threats. All the handles, engaged in the bomb threats through messages, were found to be fake. The ministry pointed out that prompt response is needed to ensure that the perpetrators and repeat offenders are identified swiftly, and nabbed," a source said. The IT ministry also pulled up the companies for "delays" in providing user details of the fake handles, allowing the perpetrators to go undetected. (With inputs from agencies)

At least 85 more Indian flights receive bomb threats in 24 hours

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<p>Millions of Microsoft&nbsp;Windows users globally are experiencing the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) due to a recent update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm.</p>

<p>The error is causing the system to&nbsp;shut down or restart. Microsoft in a message said that the error is being caused due to a recent CrowdStrike update.</p>

<p>The outage has significantly affected various sectors, including companies, banks, and government offices.</p>

<h2><strong>Airlines ground&nbsp;flights</strong></h2>

<p>Flights from several major American&nbsp;airlines – including Delta, United and American Airlines – were grounded on Friday&nbsp;(July 19) morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.</p>

<p>Earlier on Thursday, Frontier said its systems had been impacted by the outage, and offered refunds to passengers who were affected.</p>

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<p>Other American airlines&nbsp;like&nbsp;Allegiant and SunCountry also said they were having difficulties&nbsp;with their bookings, check-in and trip-managing functions online.</p>

<p>In the United States and India, several airlines took to&nbsp;X and informed&nbsp;their passengers about the issue, which&nbsp;impacted their operations.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/global-it-outage-indigo-spicejet-us-airlines-broadcasters-banks-hit-what-is-down-what-we-know-so-far-742311">Global IT outage: IndiGo, SpiceJet, US airlines broadcasters, banks hit: What is down? What we know so far</a></p>

<p>In a post on X, SpiceJet said, "We're currently facing a technical issue in providing updates on flight disruptions. Our team is actively working to resolve this issue. We regret for any inconvenience caused and will update you once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience and co-operation."</p>

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<p>The Akasa Airlines wrote, "Due to infrastructure issues with our service provider, some of our online services, including booking, check-in and manage booking services will be temporarily unavailable. Currently we are following manual check-in and boarding processes at the airports and hence request passengers with immediate travel plans to reach the airport early to check-in at our counters. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and want to assure you that our teams are working with our service provider to resolve the same at the earliest."</p>

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<p>Australia is among the countries hardest hit by the outage. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News 24 struggled to broadcast news packages due to the issue.</p>

<p>Woolworths supermarkets, an Australian chain of grocery stores,&nbsp;experienced checkout system crashes and&nbsp;customers were unable to use their cards. Additionally, police systems in the country&nbsp;were also affected, leading to further complications.</p>

<h3><strong>Flights suspended at&nbsp;Berlin airport</strong></h3>

<p>Flights were suspended at Berlin Brandenburg airport in Germany on Friday morning. "There were&nbsp;delays to check-in and flight operations had to be cancelled until 10:00 am (0800 GMT)," the spokeswoman told AFP,&nbsp;adding that she could not say when they would resume.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>All Spanish airports impacted by IT outage</strong></p>

<p>All Spanish airports were also impacted by the&nbsp;outage, according to the operator.</p>

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<h2><strong>What has Microsoft said about the outage?</strong></h2>

<p>Microsoft said in a statement&nbsp;it was taking mitigation actions&nbsp;after service disruptions.</p>

<p>"Our services are still seeing continuous improvements while we continue to take mitigation actions," the company said in a post on&nbsp;X.</p>

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<p>"We remain committed in treating this event with the highest priority and urgency while we continue to address the lingering impact for the remaining Microsoft 365 apps that are in a degraded state," it added.</p>

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Millions of Microsoft Windows users globally are experiencing the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) due to a recent update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm. The error is causing the system to shut down or restart.

Millions of Microsoft Windows users globally are experiencing the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) due to a recent update from CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity firm. The error is causing the system to shut down or restart. Microsoft in a message said that the error is being caused due to a recent CrowdStrike update. The outage has significantly affected various sectors, including companies, banks, and government offices. Airlines ground flights Flights from several major American airlines – including Delta, United and American Airlines – were grounded on Friday (July 19) morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Earlier on Thursday, Frontier said its systems had been impacted by the outage, and offered refunds to passengers who were affected. Also read: Facing 'Blue Screen of Death' amid Microsoft global outage? Here's how you can fix it Other American airlines like Allegiant and SunCountry also said they were having difficulties with their bookings, check-in and trip-managing functions online. In the United States and India, several airlines took to X and informed their passengers about the issue, which impacted their operations. Also read: Global IT outage: IndiGo, SpiceJet, US airlines broadcasters, banks hit: What is down? What we know so far In a post on X, SpiceJet said, "We're currently facing a technical issue in providing updates on flight disruptions. Our team is actively working to resolve this issue. We regret for any inconvenience caused and will update you once the issue is resolved. Thank you for your patience and co-operation." × The Akasa Airlines wrote, "Due to infrastructure issues with our service provider, some of our online services, including booking, check-in and manage booking services will be temporarily unavailable. Currently we are following manual check-in and boarding processes at the airports and hence request passengers with immediate travel plans to reach the airport early to check-in at our counters. We sincerely regret the inconvenience caused and want to assure you that our teams are working with our service provider to resolve the same at the earliest." #TravelUpdate: Due to infrastructure issues with our service provider, some of our online services, including booking, check-in and manage booking services will be temporarily unavailable. Currently we are following manual check-in and boarding processes at the airports and hence… — Akasa Air (@AkasaAir) July 19, 2024 × Australia is among the countries hardest hit by the outage. According to The Sydney Morning Herald, ABC News 24 struggled to broadcast news packages due to the issue. Woolworths supermarkets, an Australian chain of grocery stores, experienced checkout system crashes and customers were unable to use their cards. Additionally, police systems in the country were also affected, leading to further complications. Flights suspended at Berlin airport Flights were suspended at Berlin Brandenburg airport in Germany on Friday morning. "There were delays to check-in and flight operations had to be cancelled until 10:00 am (0800 GMT)," the spokeswoman told AFP, adding that she could not say when they would resume. All Spanish airports impacted by IT outage All Spanish airports were also impacted by the outage, according to the operator. 🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨 TENED EN CUENTA: pic.twitter.com/IhypaH5nVO — Ryanair España (@Ryanair_ES) July 19, 2024 × What has Microsoft said about the outage? Microsoft said in a statement it was taking mitigation actions after service disruptions. "Our services are still seeing continuous improvements while we continue to take mitigation actions," the company said in a post on X. × "We remain committed in treating this event with the highest priority and urgency while we continue to address the lingering impact for the remaining Microsoft 365 apps that are in a degraded state," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Australia’s newest low-cost airline Bonza, on Tuesday (Apr 30) suspended all flights and entered voluntary administration, regulatory filings showed amid concerns about the viability of its business and has potentially left thousands of passengers stranded.</p>

<h2><strong>About the collapse of the airline</strong></h2>

<p>The collapse of the Australian airline came&nbsp;around 15 months after Bonza launched its services with the backing of 777 Partners, a United States-based investment firm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, the budget carrier said that it suspended all services for the day amid discussions about the “ongoing viability of the business”. It also apologised to the customers who have been impacted by the decision.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We apologise to our customers who are impacted by this and we’re working as quickly as possible to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the Australian domestic aviation market,” said CEO Tim Jordan.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Bonza launched its services last year and has been the first to enter the market in Australia since 2007.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, the market in Canberra is dominated by Qantas and Virgin Australia, which together control about 90 per cent of Australia’s airline market, reported Reuters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The budget airlines, before it suspended its operations, connected small regional airports across Australia to main cities like Melbourne and Gold Coast.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bonza had sought to shake up the country’s competitive aviation sector with cut-price tickets. However, the airline has previously garnered criticism due to flight cancellations and the suspension of some routes.</p>

<p>Additionally, speculation was also rife about the Bonza’s future after its reported inability to secure access to take-off and landing spots in Sydney, which is said to be a lucrative market.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Cancellations and control of flights</strong></h2>

<p>The announcement prompted the Australian government to set up a hotline for passengers who have been affected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the country’s Transport Minister Catherine King said that she has also spoken to other airlines about helping those stranded and both Qantas and Virgin have agreed to offer assistance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>King also said the government’s priority is to ensure stranded Australians reach home safely and quickly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A report by Reuters citing an anonymous source said AIP Capital had begun to take control of Bonza’s four Boeing 737-Max-8 aircraft just after midnight on Tuesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>When asked if the government would bail out Bonza, King told state broadcaster ABC that the government’s role is to “ensure that we have a strong aviation sector within Australia” but bailing the airlines out “is not something that the government has before us.”</p>

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Australia’s newest low-cost airline Bonza, on Tuesday (Apr 30) suspended all flights and entered voluntary administration, regulatory filings showed amid concerns about the viability of its business and has potentially left thousands of passengers stranded.

Australia’s newest low-cost airline Bonza, on Tuesday (Apr 30) suspended all flights and entered voluntary administration, regulatory filings showed amid concerns about the viability of its business and has potentially left thousands of passengers stranded. About the collapse of the airline The collapse of the Australian airline came around 15 months after Bonza launched its services with the backing of 777 Partners, a United States-based investment firm. In a statement, the budget carrier said that it suspended all services for the day amid discussions about the “ongoing viability of the business”. It also apologised to the customers who have been impacted by the decision. “We apologise to our customers who are impacted by this and we’re working as quickly as possible to determine a way forward that ensures there is ongoing competition in the Australian domestic aviation market,” said CEO Tim Jordan. Also Read | Uber pulls the plug, shuts down all operations across Pakistan Bonza launched its services last year and has been the first to enter the market in Australia since 2007. Notably, the market in Canberra is dominated by Qantas and Virgin Australia, which together control about 90 per cent of Australia’s airline market, reported Reuters. The budget airlines, before it suspended its operations, connected small regional airports across Australia to main cities like Melbourne and Gold Coast. Bonza had sought to shake up the country’s competitive aviation sector with cut-price tickets. However, the airline has previously garnered criticism due to flight cancellations and the suspension of some routes. Additionally, speculation was also rife about the Bonza’s future after its reported inability to secure access to take-off and landing spots in Sydney, which is said to be a lucrative market. Cancellations and control of flights The announcement prompted the Australian government to set up a hotline for passengers who have been affected. Meanwhile, the country’s Transport Minister Catherine King said that she has also spoken to other airlines about helping those stranded and both Qantas and Virgin have agreed to offer assistance. Also Read | Chinese firms navigate payment hurdles amid Russia trade troubles King also said the government’s priority is to ensure stranded Australians reach home safely and quickly. A report by Reuters citing an anonymous source said AIP Capital had begun to take control of Bonza’s four Boeing 737-Max-8 aircraft just after midnight on Tuesday. When asked if the government would bail out Bonza, King told state broadcaster ABC that the government’s role is to “ensure that we have a strong aviation sector within Australia” but bailing the airlines out “is not something that the government has before us.” (With inputs from agencies)

Australian budget airline Bonza enters voluntary administration, leaves passengers stranded

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