Global airlines' body @IATA appoints Saadia Zahidi @zahidi as the next Director General
She will replace Willie Walsh who is to be @IndiGo CEO
Zahidi is with @wef & holds Swiss, Pakistani nationalities
#IATA#Airlines#DG
Retraction—Today, we retract an unsigned 1977 commentary suggesting talc powder containing asbestos was not harmful. The Lancet was informed that the author had undisclosed competing interests and breached publication ethics. /4
FT Exclusive: Qatar’s energy minister has warned that war in the Middle East could 'bring down the economies of the world', predicting that all Gulf energy exporters would shut down production within weeks and drive oil to $150 a barrel. https://t.co/CfQ2vs0h8W
"Our next travel update will be shared by 18:00 IST on March 02, 2026"
Not always one finds such a line from Indian airlines
#airlines#MiddleEastConflict#MiddleEast
#TravelUpdate: March 02, 2026 I 11:30 IST
Due to the ongoing situation in the Middle East, all Akasa Air flights to and from Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait and Riyadh have also been suspended for March 03, 2026. We will continue updating our flight status for these destinations, basis the prevailing situation at the time.
For all bookings made to/from these cities until March 07, 2026, passengers may opt for a full refund or reschedule their travel at no additional cost.
Our teams will continue to closely monitor the safety and security environment and proactively adjust our operations as required.
Passengers are requested to check their flight status on https://t.co/WVK86jzpgn before commencing travel to the airport. For any further assistance, please feel free to contact our 24x7 Akasa Care Centre at +91 9606112131.
We remain committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety for our passengers and crew. Our teams are extending all necessary support to affected passengers.
We thank you for your patience and appreciate your understanding during this time.
Our next travel update will be shared by 18:00 IST on March 02, 2026.