Close shave for Kingfisher passengers at Chennai airport

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 26, 2012, 12:54

Passengers on board a Kingfisher Airlines’ plane had a close shave after a baggage trolley collided with the aircraft at the Chennai airport on Wednesday.

International airlines oppose moves to hike Chennai airport charges

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 18:55

International carriers today protested a proposal to increase airport charges at the newly -developed Chennai International Airport, saying it would have "a strong negative effect" on foreign travel.

Chennai airport: 2 held for smuggling hawala money

Last Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 00:16

A businessman and an airport employee were arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle out USD 35,000 to Singapore.

Chennai: Flights delayed due to poor visibility

Last Updated: Monday, February 20, 2012, 10:01

Poor visibility owing to a layer of haze disrupted flight movements at the Chennai airport.

Chennai airport: 2 held for smuggling hawala money

Last Updated: Sunday, February 19, 2012, 20:17

A city-based businessman and an airport employee were arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle out USD 35,000 to Singapore.

Day 3: Amid ruckus, AP Assembly adjourned

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 13:59

The script remained the same for the third successive day in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly Thursday as the House could not transact any business.

Woman gives birth to stillborn baby at Chennai airport

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 12:56

A 36 year-old Malaysia-bound woman gave birth to a stillborn baby boy at the airport here on Thursday.

Suitcase causes flutter ahead of PC’s arrival

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 15:19

An unclaimed suitcase at the domestic airport here caused A flutter, as it was discovered minutes before Union Home Minister P Chidambaram`s arrival.

Man detained at airport over possession of idols

Last Updated: Thursday, January 19, 2012, 11:40

A man was detained at the international airport here by officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) after he was found carrying five idols believed to be having antique value.