Flight to Singapore takes off from Amritsar leaving behind 35 passengers
Amritsar: A Singapore flight took off hours ahead of schedule, while 35 passengers were left behind at the Amritsar airport.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered that the incident be investigated, reports NDTV.
The aviation regulatory authority initiated the investigation after a Scoot Airline flight, which was scheduled to leave at 7:55 pm on Wednesday, took off at 3 pm. This gave rise to chaos at the airport, with angry passengers protesting against being left behind. They also complained about the matter to the authorities concerned.
When the airport authorities contacted the airline officials, they were told that the passengers had been informed e-mail regarding the change in flight time. "Around 280 passengers were to travel to Singapore but 253 passengers were rescheduled, leaving over 30 passengers behind," Amritsar airport director told ANI.
The DGCA has, however, asked the Scoot Airline, a Singaporean airline that is a subsidiary owned by Singapore Airlines, as well as the Amritsar Airport authorities to provide details on the matter. The airline has said that all the passengers were informed by email about the change in timing in flight.
In addition, an official of the Amritsar airport told ANI that the travel agent who booked the tickets for 30 people in a group had failed to inform the passengers about the flight timing changes. As a result, the airline flew with only the passengers who had reported in accordance with the new flight timing.
A similar incident was reported from Bengaluru recently, where a Go First flight to Delhi took off leaving behind 55 passengers, who were on their way to the airport and were reportedly accommodated on another flight four hours later.
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CEO’s Rs 14 lakh Louis Vuitton dog suitcase triggers social media debate
New Delhi: An Indian CEO has triggered widespread debate on social media after reportedly spending Rs 14 lakh on a Louis Vuitton suitcase designed for his dog. Ajay Thakore, CEO of Doctor Multimedia, shared a video on Instagram showcasing the extravagant purchase, which has since drawn mixed reactions.
In the video, Thakore is seen entering a Louis Vuitton store, stating, "I think my dog has something to pick up." He then reveals the "Bone Trunk," a bone-shaped, hard-shell suitcase complete with a varnished wooden tray and two bowls. The video’s caption read, "Aspen's always spending money like there's no tomorrow. $20k Louis Vuitton bone trunk."
The post quickly went viral, with many users expressing shock and disbelief. Some criticized the CEO’s indulgence, questioning the morality of spending such a large sum on a pet accessory when pressing issues like poverty and animal welfare exist. Comments ranged from disbelief to sharp criticism, with one user remarking, "Imagine how far $20k would go at an animal rescue." Others viewed it as a reflection of societal excess, calling it a "grotesque illustration of what's wrong in society."
However, Thakore also found support from some users, who defended his right to spend his wealth as he pleased. One commenter noted the irony of criticism coming from people who indulge in expensive gadgets, writing, "It's funny how many condemn this spending yet think nothing of buying an $800 iPhone without considering charity."
