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Chennai airport launches 206 special summer flights to meet holiday travel surge
Chennai, April 2: In anticipation of the summer vacation rush, Chennai Airport has announced the launch of 206 special flights under its “Summer Special” initiative.
IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft's tail touches runway at Chennai airport during landing
Chennai, March 9: An IndiGo Airbus A321 aircraft's tail touched the runway during landing at Chennai airport on Saturday, March 8, the airline said in a statement.
Raghav Chadha welcomes opening of 'Udan Yatri cafe' at Chennai airport, months after Kolkata
New Delhi, Feb 28: Parliamentarian Raghav Chadha on Friday welcomed the inauguration of affordable canteen facilities at the airports, with the latest being opened at Chennai airport, and extended congratulations to all those who contributed to bringing a "paradigm change" to the way airports cater to common citizens.
Civil Aviation Minister inaugurates pocket-friendly UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport
Chennai, Feb 27: Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport, marking the second such facility under this initiative for providing snacks to air travellers at reasonable prices.
Affordable food at just Rs 20 at Chennai airport's Udan Yatri Cafe ; Delhi airport next in queue
New Delhi, February 27: Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday inaugurated the UDAN Yatri Cafe at Chennai Airport.
Chennai airport to remove obstacles for full utilisation of second runway
Chennai, Feb 10: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has decided to remove all obstacles hindering the full utilisation of the second runway at Chennai International Airport, particularly in the Kolapakkam area.
Chennai: Dense fog disrupts 25 flight operations leading to delays, diversions
Chennai, February 4: Flight operations at Chennai Airport faced significant disruptions as a result of the thick fog that blanketed the area on Tuesday.
TN fast tracks Parandur airport project, compensation distribution to begin in March
Chennai, Jan 22: Despite growing opposition to the Parandur Greenfield Airport Project, particularly following the recent visit of Tamil superstar-turned-politician Vijay to the proposed site, the Stalin government has intensified efforts to expedite the project.
Land selection a state subject: BJP Tamil Nadu President K Annamalai on protest over new Airport
Chennai, January 20: Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President K Annamalai on Monday spoke on the issue of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and actor Vijay supporting the Parandur airport expansion plan and said that the selection of land was a state subject and had to be understood keeping in mind that Chennai's airport was a major one in the country.
TVK President, actor Vijay meets protestors, urges government to 'restudy' Parandur airport project
Chennai, January 20: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President and actor Vijay on Monday assured protesting farmers that he will stand with them in the Parandur airport expansion plan issue and urged State and Union governments to 'restudy' the airport project.
Flights delayed, cancelled at Chennai airport due to Bhogi festival smoke
Chennai, Jan 13: The Chennai airport cancelled the arrival of three Indigo flights from Delhi and Bengaluru on Monday morning due to poor visibility caused by smoke from the burning of old clothes and tyres during the Bhogi festival.
Tamil Nadu: Flight operations affected at Chennai Airport due to poor visibility
Chennai, January 13: Flight operations were affected at the Chennai International Airport due to poor visibility amid dense fog conditions in Tamil Nadu.