Tag: SpiceJet

Soaring Airfares: The Unchecked Surge in Ticket Prices and the Need for Fair Regulations

Manish Kumar

The Unfair Skies of Indian Air Travel Every holiday season, festival, or major event in India brings with it an unwelcome yet predictable trend—skyrocketing airfares. Whether it’s Diwali, Holi, the summer vacation rush, or religious gatherings like the Maha Kumbh, airlines take advantage of the surge in demand by raising ticket prices exponentially. The latest uproar has been triggered by exorbitant fares for flights to and from Prayagraj during the Maha Kumbh 2025, with ticket prices rising four to five times the normal rate. Travelers have taken to social media…

Who Is Jagdish Uikey? Unmasking the Man Behind Over 100 Fake Bomb Threats Across India

Manish Kumar

The Story of India’s Serial Hoaxer In a case that has rattled authorities across India, Jagdish Shriram Uikey, a 35-year-old writer from Maharashtra, was arrested after allegedly issuing over 100 hoax bomb threats targeting flights, trains, and high-profile government officials. These false alarms spurred heightened security measures, even as they added stress to the already complex security landscape in India. The Nagpur Police tracked down Uikey after a two-week search, uncovering his history of attention-seeking stunts and motivations that reveal a troubling quest for recognition. Who Is Jagdish Uikey? Jagdish…

Bomb Threats Impact 275 Flights in India; Government Asks Meta and X to Share Data to Curb Menace

Manish Kumar

In an alarming trend, bomb threats have targeted over 275 flights of Indian carriers in the past two weeks, creating widespread security disruptions. Among those recently affected, major Indian airlines, including Air India, Vistara, IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa, faced threats primarily issued through social media. This wave of threats has forced heightened security protocols and grounded multiple flights, prompting officials to act decisively to protect passengers and flight operations. IndiGo and Other Airlines Hit Hard by Bomb Scares On Friday alone, 25 flights from Indian airlines reported bomb threats. Seven…