Anurag Sharma

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Digital Content Producer at The Economic Times

Digital Content Producer at The Economic Times |Associated with @ETRetail

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United A320 Turns Wrong Way at SFO, Nearly Collides with SkyWest Plane

1 week ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

SAN FRANCISCO- A United Airlines (UA) Airbus A320, operating as Flight UA1152, narrowly avoided a mid-air collision with a SkyWest CRJ-200 shortly after takeoff from San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The incident, which occurred around 5:10 p.m., has prompted a federal investigation into the circumstances that led to the near-disaster.
Air Canada Offers Passengers Free Flight Changes Amid Vancouver Delays

1 week ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

VANCOUVER- Air Canada (AC) is offering free flight changes for passengers scheduled to travel through Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Friday, May 30, 2025, due to operational disruptions. The move follows unexpected delays after YVR crews failed to complete overnight runway maintenance. The airport cited an asphalt supplier issue that caused flight delays and cancellations, triggering a wider air traffic response.
Delta Now Faces 11 Lawsuits After Toronto Plane Crash

1 week ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

ATLANTA- Delta Air Lines (DL) now faces 11 lawsuits over the crash landing of Flight DL4819 at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on February 17. The Bombardier CRJ regional jet flipped upside down on a slippery runway, but saw all 80 passengers and crew survived. Passengers claim “extreme injuries,” citing negligence by Delta and its subsidiary, Endeavor Air (4N). Legal filings reference the Montreal Convention, which governs airline liability during international flights.
Alaska Airlines Elevates First Class Dining with New Menu

1 week ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

SEATTLE- Alaska Airlines (AS) is redefining in-flight dining with the launch of “Chef’s (tray) Table,” a premium First Class culinary program. The debut menu, created by James Beard Award-winner Chef Brady Ishiwata Williams of Seattle, reflects the airline’s commitment to authentic, regionally inspired cuisine.
Air Canada Pilot Criticizes ATC Shortage Amid Flight Delay

1 week ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

VANCOUVER- An Air Canada (AC) pilot expressed frustration to passengers regarding air traffic controller shortages during a Vancouver (YVR)–Montreal (YUL) flight on Saturday. The pilot announced a 50-minute delay over the intercom, with a CBC reporter capturing portions of his message to passengers. The pilot attributed the delay to understaffing within Nav Canada, the private company operating Canada’s air traffic control system.
Air Canada to Cancel 5 US Routes for Winter 2025-26

1 week ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

MONTREAL- Air Canada (AC) will suspend five cross-border routes to the United States (US) for the Winter 2025–26 season. The airline confirmed service cuts from major Canadian hubs, including Toronto (YYZ), Montreal-PET (YUL), and Vancouver (YVR), to five U.S. destinations: Detroit (DTW), Indianapolis (IND), Minneapolis (MSP), Nashville (BNA), and Tampa (TPA).
Air Canada Passenger Suffered Food Poisoning on London-Vancouver Flight

2 weeks ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

MONTREAL- Air Canada (AC) flight AC861 from London Heathrow (LHR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) became the scene of a dramatic in-flight medical emergency when a passenger suffered severe food poisoning mid-air recently. The man required IV fluids, anti-nausea medication, and even morphine, administered by an off-duty doctor who stepped in to help.
JetBlue Adds Two New International Routes from Boston with A321neo

2 weeks ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

BOSTON- JetBlue Airways (B6) has expanded its transatlantic service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) with the launch of new nonstop routes to Madrid, Spain (MAD) and Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI). These daily seasonal flights, running through October 25, 2025, bolster JetBlue’s position as New England’s leading leisure carrier. These additions mark JetBlue’s (B6) first-ever route to Spain and strengthen its European network from BOS.
Indian National Pleads Guilty in U-Visa Fraud Through Staged US Robberies

2 weeks ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

BOSTON- An Indian national residing in New York has admitted to orchestrating nine fake armed robberies across multiple US states. These staged crimes were part of a large-scale visa fraud scheme to help undocumented Indian immigrants remain in the country by abusing the U-Visa program.
US Visa Appointment Wait Time Exceeds Over 1 Year for Indians

3 weeks ago | aviationa2z.com | Anurag Sharma

DELHI- Delays in US B1/B2 visa appointments are reaching crisis levels for Indian applicants, in major cities like Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, wait times now stretch from 7.5 to 13.5 months (Over 1 Year). These extended delays are disrupting travel plans for family visits, weddings, business conferences, and personal emergencies. Even urgent cases face limited relief due to scarce priority slots.