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Chennai Airport issues advisory over cab fare extortion and ride cancellations

Chennai Airport issues advisory over cab fare extortion and ride cancellations

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Mumbai airport has allocated slots to 38 foreign airlines, with 12 of those airlines potentially being shifted to the upcoming Navi Mumbai airport. The allocation was made after consultations with the airlines and comes amid concerns about the planned renovation of Terminal 1 and the transition of international operations.

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    AAI issues advisory to cab aggregators at Chennai Airport following complaints of ride cancellations & extra fare demands. Check helpline numbers & rules.

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • center · 2 outlets

    CHENNAI: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has warned cab aggregators operating at the Chennai International Airport that drivers who cancel confirmed bookings and demand higher fares from passengers could be blacklisted and barred from operating at the airport. The warning is on the basis of…

    — The New Indian Express

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AAI issues advisory to cab aggregators at Chennai Airport following complaints of ride cancellations & extra fare demands. Check helpline numbers & rules.

Coverage arrived over 45 hours — first from The Hindu, latest from The Hindu BusinessLine.

✓ High Corroboration ⚡ Cross-Spectrum Consensus 7 news outlets reporting

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Left / Center-Left 3 (42%)
Center 2 (28%)
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Chennai Airport issues advisory over cab fare extortion and ride cancellations

AAI issues advisory to cab aggregators at Chennai Airport following complaints of ride cancellations & extra fare demands. Check helpline numbers & rules.

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

AAI warns Chennai airport cabbies over fare, ride cancellations

CHENNAI: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has warned cab aggregators operating at the Chennai International Airport that drivers who cancel confirmed bookings and demand higher fares from passengers could be blacklisted and barred from operating at the airport. The warning is on the basis of…

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

MIAL seeks to shift 14 international flights to Navi Mumbai Airport by Nov 3

Mumbai International Airport has proposed shifting flights to 14 international destinations to the new Navi Mumbai International Airport. This move aims to free up capacity for the redevelopment of Terminal 1 at the current airport. If airlines do not voluntarily surrender slots, the airport…

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