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₹50,000-60,000, as against an average fare of ₹15,000-20,000 earlier. Similarly, fares for direct flights on Delhi-Dubai route have also surged to ₹50,000-60,000, against an average ₹20,000-25,000 earlier. The Dubai airport has a capacity to handle 90 million passengers per annum and provides connectivity to around 260 destinations worldwide with more than 100 airlines.

Dubai floods 2024: Amid relentless rains wreaking havoc in Dubai and disrupting normal life, the Consulate of India has issued helpline numbers and guidelines for Indians affected by the extreme weather conditions. Dubai has experienced a "historic weather event," with the UAE city receiving 142 millimeters (5.59 inches) of rainfall by Tuesday. “Helpline numbers for Indian citizens affected by the extreme weather conditions in Dubai and Northern Emirates and needing help: +971501205172, +971569950590, +971507347676, +971585754213," the Indian consulate said in a post on X.

state-run WAM news agency termed the rainfall as “a historic weather event" ." The widespread rainfall observed across the UAE is attributed to various factors, including cloud seeding. Here are 10 points to know on Dubai floods 1. The rain caused chaos for residents as water entered the city’s expensive homes and underground car parks with some buildings were also left without power.

trading on Wednesday as investors assessed the Federal Reserve's interest rate stance and a batch of soft earnings early in the financial reporting season. Travelers tumbled 7.41% and was among the biggest drags on the S&P 500 and largest on the Dow Industrials after the insurance giant missed Wall Street expectations for first-quarter profit.

An engineer at Boeing alleges the aircraft company is taking manufacturing shortcuts that could lead to jetliners breaking apart

Authorities in Canada say they have made arrests in the theft of a cargo container that included gold and other items worth over 20 million Canadian dollars — about $14.5 million — that were stolen from Toronto’s Pearson International airport a year ago

Sinking technology stocks sent Wall Street lower again, and the S&P 500 fell to its fourth straight loss

Stocks that are trading heavily or have substantial price changes on Wednesday: United Airlines, Eli Lilly rise; JB Hunt, Travelers fall

Canadian police say nine people are facing charges in the biggest gold theft in Canadian history from Toronto’s Pearson International airport a year ago

Alaska Airlines briefly grounded all flights Wednesday due to a technical issue

Air India has sold four of its last remaining Boeing 747-400 jumbo jetliners, marking the end of an era that had once thrust the airline to the global league. People familiar with the matter said the four aircraft have been sold to US company AerSale, a supplier of aftermarket commercial jet engines and parts. While two aircraft are likely to be converted to freighters, two will be disassembled for their parts, the people said. Vman Aviation Services, a Mumbai-based company, will manage the transfer of the planes to AerSale.

ALSO READ: US stocks: Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq surge led by megacaps Its revenue rose nearly 10 per cent, to $12.54 billion, beating the Wall Street forecast of $12.45 billion. For the second quarter, the airline expects an adjusted profit of $3.75 to $4.25 per share. United also maintained its full year profit outlook of $9 to $11 a share.

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop advisory on Wednesday for Alaska Airlines, saying: «All Alaska mainline and subcarrier flights ground stopped.» In a separate statement, the FAA said the carrier «asked the FAA to pause the airline's mainline departures nationwide.» It did not provide a reason for the stoppage.

Dubai Airport has issued advisories urging passengers to avoid unnecessary travel due to operational challenges caused by severe weather conditions. Dubai Airport advised travelers to refrain from visiting the airport unless absolutely essential, as flights continue to face delays and diversions as the emirate received record rains. Airport authorities emphasized the ongoing efforts to restore normal operations amid challenging circumstances. Emirates airline has suspended check-in services at Dubai International Airport (DXB) for all flights scheduled on April 17, citing safety concerns and operational disruptions. Passengers have been urged to contact the airline for assistance and rebooking options.

Dubai floods caused by heavy rainfall in the e United Arab Emirates. Dubai's flagship Emirates Airline has stopped all check-ins for the day. Emirates, in an official statement, stated that the airline is trying to restore the scheduled flight operations and the teams will provide all possible assistance to affected customers.

IPL 2024: Ticket prices for the IPL games have surged, especially for teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The price for a last-minute premium seat at an RCB game can set you back by ₹52,938, as reported by The Indian Express. In contrast, fans who plan ahead can get the cheapest seats for as little as ₹499 at some games.

Reuters. "All flydubai flights scheduled for departure from Dubai this evening (16 April) have been canceled effective immediately until 10:00 (Dubai local time) on 17 April. During this period, passengers who do not have Dubai as their final destination will not be accepted for travel," a flyDubai spokesperson was quoted as saying.

Top news of the day: On 16 April, a series of events are set to take place right from politics to business. Indian stock market benchmarks the Sensex and the Nifty 50 ended with losses for the third consecutive session. Aam Aadmi Party released a list of 40 star campaigners for Gujarat.

The pilots union at American Airlines says there's been a significant spike in safety and maintenance issues at the airline

New York to Mumbai and from Mumbai to London, respectively, on April 13 and April 14 above the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman when the shadow of a conflict between Iran and Israel loomed large, showed data by Flightradar24, a website that tracks flights. Iran attacked Israel over the weekend, firing at least 300 drones and missiles. Iran’s military assault was expected for days after tensions between the two countries ratcheted up on April 1, when fighter jets struck a building that is part of the Iranian Embassy at Damascus in Syria.

Satish Kumar, who is DCP Crime in Delhi Police, has recently shared his harrowing experience onboard IndiGo's flight from Ayodhya to Delhi. In a tweet, Kumar shared the flight got delayed multiple times and by the time it landed at the destination, it has just 1-2 minutes fuel left. The flight, scheduled to depart at 3:25 pm and arrive at 4:30 pm, faced challenges as bad weather disrupted plans. The pilot informed passengers at approximately 4:15 pm about the weather conditions at Delhi airport, stating the aircraft had 45 minutes of holding fuel. «The pilot attempted landing twice, couldn’t due to bad weather and still wasted lot of time deciding the next course of action. At 5:30 p.m. (after a lapse of 75 minutes since the Holding fuel announcement) the pilot announced that he’ll finally attempt landing at Chandigarh. By that time lot of passengers and one of the crew staff started puking out of panic. Finally the plane managed to land at 6:10 p.m. at Chandigarh Airport after a lapse of 115 minutes since the 45 minutes Holding fuel announcement,» he added.