I am a principal correspondent with the national political bureau of the Hindustan Times. I track the aviation and railways ministry. I also write on travel trends. I cover the beats at the national level for the newspaper. Before being in Delhi, I have worked as a journalist in Mumbai as well. My hobbies include trekking and travelling.
Articles by Neha LM Tripathi
Association questions DGCA over suspension of AI pilots, crew member
Early this month, the DGCA alleged that the pilots and the cabin crew on Singapore, Goa, Kuwait, Ahmedabad and Bangkok sectors skipped alcohol test after landing
Published on Sep 11, 2017 11:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Mock drill at Mumbai international airport delays flights, hassles passengers
Jet Airways informed its passengers that its aircraft were delayed up to 30 minutes and it was expected to continue till 11pm
Updated on Sep 11, 2017 01:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Airfares for the festive season begin their ascent
According to travel portals, there are more travel plans this Diwali compared to last year.
Published on Sep 10, 2017 02:08 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
After crashes, no joy left in chopper rides on last day of Ganeshotsav in Mumbai
Helicopter operators said the December 2016 helicopter crash at Aarey that claimed three lives caused Mumbaiites to stay away from joy rides
Updated on Sep 08, 2017 11:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Mumbai’s airport dog squad heroes retire to Virar farm house after 10 years of service
The six-acre farm at Virar is home to around 300 animals, of which 60 are dogs.
Updated on Aug 29, 2017 11:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Snag-hit IndiGo admits that it grounded A320neo aircraft
On Wednesday, Ahmedabad-Kolkata (6E 135) flight made a a precautionary landing after one of its engines allegedly stopped working mid-air
Updated on Aug 22, 2017 11:24 AM IST
Hindusatn Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Overloading, unsafe helipads led to recent chopper mishaps in Maharashtra: DGCA
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has now asked operators and pilots to follow necessary Civil Aviation Requirements; violations of which will be taken seriously.
Published on Aug 20, 2017 01:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Sai Baba devotees can soon take a flight to Shirdi
Flights to the temple town are likely to begin after the monsoon ends,said sources in the Airports Authority of India
Updated on Aug 19, 2017 04:38 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Make flights affordable during emergencies, cap prices, say passengers
Two weeks ago, a parliamentary panel insisted that the government restrain predatory airfares.
Updated on Aug 17, 2017 01:43 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
After regular fliers exploit scheme, AI stops online booking facility for defence personnel
Decision taken after cases came to fore about regular fliers availing the discounts by submitting forged documents while booking tickets online, say sources
Published on Aug 15, 2017 12:17 AM IST
Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Forest department wants insurance for guards tracking killer leopard in Mumbai
The Thane forest department, which has SGNP in its jurisdiction, has written a letter to the park to get insurance for every guard in the team.
Published on Aug 13, 2017 12:56 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Air India to looks to earn by repairing SpiceJet aircraft
This comes as a result of an MoU signed between the national carrier and SpiceJet in August last year
Updated on Aug 10, 2017 10:40 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Fliers to spend less time in planes at Mumbai airport as taxiing time before take-off to reduce
To ensure smoother, quicker operations, the airport operator has altered the angle of one of its taxiways to allow pilots to take off faster
Updated on Aug 10, 2017 10:22 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Security at Juhu Aerodrome, hub of helicopter operations in Mumbai, upped
On Monday, 40 of 160 guards began their aviation security training, while the others were deployed at spots identified as vulnerable
Updated on Aug 08, 2017 11:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Dogs in Mumbai get radium bands on Friendship Day to be saved from road accidents
This initiative was termed as ‘Friendship Day With Wagging Tails’
Published on Aug 06, 2017 11:40 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
DGCA to meet airlines in Mumbai, discuss upcoming UN safety audit
The DGCA initiated a ‘special audit’ of Indigo, SpiceJet and Jet Airways for their overall safety and operations and the airworthiness of their fleets last month
Published on Aug 06, 2017 11:11 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Pilots asked to report sick passengers to prevent diseases from spreading
Move aims to give sick passengers medical help on time, prevent disease from spreading
Updated on Aug 05, 2017 10:26 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
DGCA cancels SpiceJet commander’s license for consuming alcohol before reporting for duty
The commander reported to duty after consuming alcohol for the third time
Updated on Aug 05, 2017 12:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
2015 Bombay High helicopter crash: Pilots were flying critically low, probe finds
The Pawan Hans helicopter was on a training sortie on the evening of November 4, 2015.
Updated on Aug 03, 2017 01:28 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Neha LM Tripathi