Sep 07, 2026, at 07:24 pm
Aviation major Emirates is taking its award-winning Premium Economy experience a step further with the launch of what it describes as the world’s first electrically powered Premium Economy seat, featuring a full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat.
Indonesia volcano eruption grounds 2,000 flights, strands 270,000 passengers
Sep 07, 2026, at 02:03 pm
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia has stranded around 270,000 passengers after nearly 2,000 flights were grounded, with airport operations suspended for the second consecutive day, media reports said on Monday.
Air India, IHG join hands: Maharaja Club members can now earn points on hotel stays
Sep 04, 2026, at 08:04 pm
Air India, India’s leading global airline, and IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies,has announced a new partnership, enabling Air India’s Maharaja Club members to earn reward points during stays at IHG Hotels & Resorts, while giving IHG One Rewards members the flexibility to exchange their points for Maharaja Points.
Pilot falls ill mid-air: IndiGo Doha-Bengaluru flight diverted to Muscat
Sep 03, 2026, at 01:48 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: An IndiGo flight travelling from Doha to Bengaluru was diverted to Muscat on Thursday after the pilot felt unwell and sought medical assistance, media reports said.
What is Air India’s ‘Easy Connect’? Ahmedabad joins network
Sep 02, 2026, at 01:02 am
Air India on Tuesday announced the launch of ‘Easy Connect’ services from Ahmedabad, marking a significant milestone in the Government of India’s transformative hub-and-spoke initiative.
Flying abroad from Ahmedabad just got easier: Here’s what the new hub-and-spoke system changes
Sep 02, 2026, at 12:43 am
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday launched Hub & Spoke International Flight Operations from Ahmedabad, making it the third airport in the country to be integrated into India's Hub & Spoke framework for international passenger movement, after Varanasi and Amritsar.
Google AI mode gets major travel upgrade: Track cheap flights, book hotels and more
Aug 31, 2026, at 03:52 pm
Google has introduced new updates to AI Mode in Search aimed at making it easier for travellers to plan and book trips.
No visa for 30 days: Uzbekistan announces major travel move for Indian citizens
Aug 30, 2026, at 10:23 pm
Uzbekistan on Sunday announced 30-day visa-free entry for Indian citizens following a meeting between visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.
Railway littering fine doubled to Rs 1,000: Check what else can get you fined
Aug 29, 2026, at 12:13 am
Littering on trains and at railway stations will now cost passengers more, with Indian Railways doubling the penalty for violations from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000.
Do Not Miss This Museum When You Are in Purulia Next
Aug 26, 2026, at 12:01 pm
Your bucket list to explore the sights and sounds of Purulia, home to the famous Chhau dance of India, now has a new destination.
Gaya to Bangkok in one hop! IndiGo announces direct flights from Oct 26
Aug 24, 2026, at 11:08 pm
Bihar's Gaya is set to get a direct international air link to Bangkok, with IndiGo announcing twice-weekly flights from October 26, opening a faster route for pilgrims, tourists and business travellers.
Aug 24, 2026, at 05:20 pm
Zoomcar, India's leading peer-to-peer car-sharing platform, and Uber, India's most-loved ride-hailing app, have joined hands to make planning road trips easier and simpler.
Third Vande Bharat on Jammu-Srinagar route: Udhampur gets big Railway boost
Aug 22, 2026, at 10:11 am
The Indian Railways is set to introduce the third Vande Bharat Express service on the Jammu-Srinagar route via Udhampur, in response to a popular demand from the local population.
Comfort, character and city views: my stay at Hyatt Place London City East
Aug 18, 2026, at 11:20 pm
There's a particular kind of London hotel that tries too hard — chandeliers where none are needed, marble that doesn't quite earn its keep. Hyatt Place London City East is not that hotel. It doesn't reach for five-star theatrics, and it doesn't need to. What it offers instead is quieter and, in its own way, more memorable: a terrace, a skyline, and a stillness that's hard to find in a city that rarely slows down.
Ganga Aarti comes to London: Thames to glow with Indian spiritual tradition on September 13
Aug 18, 2026, at 07:23 pm
If you want to experience the spiritual splendour of the Ganga Aarti traditionally performed in Varanasi and Rishikesh, you will soon be able to witness the ceremony in London, far from India.
$5 flight? Heart Aerospace’s battery-electric X1 aircraft takes to the skies
Aug 18, 2026, at 06:36 pm
Heart Aerospace has announced the successful first flight of its X1 demonstrator aircraft, marking what the company describes as the largest battery-electric flight in aviation history.
Fly, stay, watch F1: Qatar Airways unveils Grand Prix 2026 travel packages
Aug 18, 2026, at 06:09 pm
Qatar Airways Holidays is set to elevate the Qatar stopover experience with the launch of exclusive Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 packages.
Mid-air scare! IndiGo Kolkata-Chennai flight suffers engine failure before landing
Aug 12, 2026, at 12:05 pm
Chennai/IBNS: An IndiGo flight en route from Kolkata to Chennai suffered an engine failure shortly before landing, triggering a scare before the aircraft landed safely at its destination on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Sri Lanka trip gets easier for Indians: Get exclusive PickMe Ride offers with UPI
Aug 11, 2026, at 07:07 pm
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has announced exclusive benefits for Indian travelers using the PickMe platform for rides in Sri Lanka.
Abu Dhabi offers complimentary UAE entry visas to Indian tourists: Check eligibility now
Aug 11, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced complimentary UAE entry visas for eligible Indian passport holders between August 1 and October 31, 2026, media reports said.
Air India to restore cut international flights from September 1 after fuel crisis
Aug 09, 2026, at 12:45 pm
Air India is set to restore most of the international flights it had reduced earlier this year, with services scheduled to resume from September 1.
Ladakh to launch India's first high-altitude wildlife safari; spot snow leopards like never before
Aug 07, 2026, at 03:19 pm
Ladakh is set to launch India's first-ever high-altitude wildlife safari, offering visitors a rare opportunity to witness the Union Territory's unique ecosystem, including the elusive snow leopard, under a new eco-tourism initiative.
Aug 06, 2026, at 05:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Nearly one in two travellers from Kolkata now plan their holidays around cultural experiences, while Durga Puja and the city's festive culture have emerged as the defining elements of Kolkata's identity, according to Skyscanner's India Culture Travel Index 2026, unveiled in the city on Wednesday.
IndiGo giving away 20,000 free flight tickets: Here's how you can claim yours
Aug 05, 2026, at 05:17 pm
Indian airline major IndiGo has announced a giveaway of 20,000 free domestic flight tickets worth up to ₹10,000 per PNR as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.
Air India boosts Canada operations with new Mumbai–Toronto flights, deploys B787-9 on Delhi route
Aug 05, 2026, at 04:52 pm
Air India has introduced its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the Delhi–Toronto route and announced a major expansion of its Canada operations for the Winter 2026-27 season, including a new non-stop Mumbai–Toronto service, additional capacity and upgraded aircraft on Toronto flights.
Arunachal's hidden Glaw Lake becomes India's 101st Ramsar Site. Why you should visit
Aug 04, 2026, at 10:53 pm
Hidden amid the Eastern Himalayas, Glaw Lake has earned global recognition as India's 101st Ramsar Site, becoming the first wetland in Arunachal Pradesh to receive the prestigious designation.
Air India joins hands with Azerbaijan Airlines in new codeshare partnership
Aug 04, 2026, at 06:14 pm
Tata-owned Air India and Azerbaijan Airlines, part of AZCON Holding, have entered into a new codeshare partnership.
Indian tourists can now use UPI to book At the Top, Burj Khalifa tickets online
Jul 29, 2026, at 03:20 pm
Indian tourists can now book tickets for the Burj Khalifa and At the Top when they visit the UAE by simply using their UPI platform.
Air India Express makes big move for Assam flood victims, waives cargo charges for relief supplies
Jul 28, 2026, at 08:42 pm
Air India Express has announced the waiver of cargo charges for the transportation of relief material to Assam in support of the ongoing humanitarian response to the floods that have affected several parts of the state.
Booked Business Class, flew Economy: Indian doctor says Etihad downgraded him at boarding gate
Jul 28, 2026, at 04:39 pm
An Indian passenger has alleged that he was forced to travel in Economy despite holding a confirmed Business Class ticket on an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi after being informed at the boarding gate that the aircraft had been changed and no longer had a Business Class cabin.