Air New Zealand gets gov't bailout amid COVID-19 outbreak
Mar 20, 2020, at 04:19 pm
Wellington/Xinhua/UNI: Air New Zealand received 900 million New Zealand dollars from the government on Friday, to bail the company out from crisis.
FAITH chairman writes to PM Modi for help as tourism industry suffers due to Coronavirus
Mar 20, 2020, at 01:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) chairman Nakul Anand has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help the tourism industry which has taken a beating due to the outbreak of the deadly Novel Coronavirus.
COVID19 scare: Etihad Airways implements temporary changes to its route network
Mar 20, 2020, at 07:21 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Due to the spread of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus and its continuing impact on air travel services globally, Etihad Airways said it continues to follow UAE and international government and regulatory authority directives and has implemented a series of consolidated network changes.
Beijing expects to receive 70 pct fewer tourists in Q1: official
Mar 11, 2020, at 04:44 pm
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: Beijing is expected to host 44 million fewer tourists in the first quarter of this year than the same period last year, or an annual decrease of 70 percent, said Chen Dong, head of the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.
Airbnb launches $1 million fund for the world’s most unique home ideas
Mar 11, 2020, at 04:14 pm
New York/IBNS: Airbnb is searching for the world’s wildest home ideas – and has launched a $1 million fund to make them a reality.
Coronavirus: Etihad Airways temporarily suspends all flights between Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia
Mar 09, 2020, at 04:03 pm
Khalifa City/IBNS: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has suspended temporarily all flights between Abu Dhabi and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in response to a directive from the General Authority for Civil Aviation, Saudi Arabia, to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
IranAir suspends flights to Europe amid coronavirus outbreak
Mar 08, 2020, at 05:32 pm
Tehran/Xinhua/UNI: Iran's flag carrier IranAir announced on Sunday that it has suspended all its flights to and from Europe until further notice, official IRNA news agency reported.
Mar 07, 2020, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In-line with its mission to enable hassle-free travel for its customers, India’s leading carrier - IndiGo - on Saturday announced zero change fees on existing bookings for travel from March 12, 2020 - March 31, 2020.
IndiGo strengthens domestic and international connectivity; launches 26 new flights
Mar 06, 2020, at 04:16 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Keeping its focus on strengthening its domestic connectivity, India’s leading carrier - IndiGo - on Friday announced 26 new flights on its network.
Virgin Atlantic announces new service from Delhi to Manchester from October
Feb 25, 2020, at 04:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Virgin Atlantic has announced new flying from Delhi to Manchester with services taking to the skies from October 2020 onwards.
SriLankan Airlines’ brand video ‘Serendipity Right Next Door’ takes social media by storm
Feb 25, 2020, at 09:50 am
Colombo/IBNS: SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the prestigious oneworld alliance, in the wake of its launch of the brand video ‘Serendipity Next Door’ is appealing to its largest foreign market, India, set a record of five million views within 19 hours on social media platforms.
IndiGo launches direct flights from Pune to Chandigarh and Indore
Feb 24, 2020, at 06:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Strengthening domestic connectivity, IndiGo, India’s leading airline launched daily direct flights connecting Pune to Chandigarh and Indore, effective March 15, 2020 and May 01, 2020 respectively.
Etihad Airways announces subscription-based TravelPass for their frequent flyer guests
Feb 19, 2020, at 12:17 pm
Abu Dhabi (UAE)/IBNS: Etihad Airways has launched a subscription-based travel solution for its guests to allow them complete flexibility and ease with their regular and recurring travel arrangements.
IndiGo announces its 4-day international sale starting at INR 3499
Feb 18, 2020, at 03:38 pm
Kolkata/UNI: IndiGo, India’s leading airline, has launched a four-day international sale across 6E network today.
China sees 45 pc drop in holiday travel, no 'peak' expected
Feb 15, 2020, at 05:18 pm
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: The volume of passenger trips during the Spring Festival travel rush this year is expected to be 45 percent lower than last year due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, with no peak in the number of return trips, said China's Ministry of Transport on Saturday.
Feb 12, 2020, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In line with its focus to enhance its international connectivity, India’s leading carrier, IndiGo on Wednesday announced the launch of 6 new daily direct flights, including new connections between Bengaluru-Jeddah effective Mar 29, 2020 and Mumbai-Kathmandu effective June 25, 2020.
SriLankan Airlines set to become largest foreign carrier in India with Ahmedabad addition
Feb 04, 2020, at 01:59 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: SriLankan Airlines is set to be the largest foreign carrier in India with the launch of services to Ahmedabad, a senior official of the national carrier of Sri Lanka said unveiling plans for India in 2020.
Feb 02, 2020, at 01:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kerala Tourism, which saw a 16 per cent rise in domestic tourist numbers in the first three quarters of 2019 is holding a pan India campaign.
Jan 31, 2020, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Taking the next plunge in boosting the regional aerial connectivity in India, Alliance Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India on Saturday commenced the direct daily flight operations from Bhubaneswar to Varanasi under the RCS-UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) of Government of India.
Suresh Nanda, Chairman of Claridges Group of Hotels states the 2020 Hospitality industry trends
Jan 30, 2020, at 01:09 am
As more people move out to explore cities, countries and crave the local experience, the hospitality industry is gearing itself up for catering to these demands. With such major developments already, it seems like the industry this year is going to push extra hard on making the customers feel special, offering state-of-the-art facilities and comfort.
Planning 'Dilli' Darshan? Rent a Car to Witness the Best in the City
Jan 22, 2020, at 12:23 am
Are you exhausted of slogging at the officeor bored with your routine? If you are looking for a fun-filled break with your family and friends, thenworry not. Whether you are a Delhiite or visiting the city from another town, the capital of India can offer you wholesome travel experience. From historical places such as forts and tombs, spiritual sites like mosques and gurudwaras to exciting places like Delhi Haat and Connaught place, there’s something for everyone.
Coronavirus scare: Air India cancels Shanghai flights till Feb 14
Jan 29, 2020, at 05:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: In view of outbreak of Coronavirus, state-owned Air India on Wednesday decided to cancel Shanghai-China flights From January 31 to February 14.
Konya: On the trail of Rumi in a city of love
Jan 27, 2020, at 04:39 pm
On December 17, 1273, the 13th-century Persian poet, Sufi mystic and Islamic theologian Rumi breathed his last in Konya, a city in central Turkey, he chose to live. Sujoy Dhar on Rumi's death anniversary month in December goes on his trail in Konya, the land of saints, whirling dervishes and much more..
IndiGo launches direct connection between Delhi and Bangkok
Jan 25, 2020, at 09:46 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In the interest of increasing connectivity between India and South-East Asian regions, India’s leading carrier, IndiGo, on Saturday announced the launch of daily direct flights between Delhi and Bangkok, effective March 29, 2020.
IndiGo announces daily direct flights between Mumbai and Chengdu
Jan 24, 2020, at 09:31 am
New Delhi/IBNS: : In a bid to enhance point-to-point connectivity, India’s leading carrier - IndiGo - on Thursday announced the launch of daily direct flights connecting Chengdu with Mumbai effective Mar 15, 2020.
t's Show Time - Aqaba Airshow 2020!
Jan 15, 2020, at 10:54 pm
Amman/IBNS: The Aqaba Air Show 2020 promises skillful displays from the best pilots in the world between Mar 20 and 21.
Etihad Airways named most punctual middle east airline of 2019
Jan 15, 2020, at 10:48 pm
Khalifa City/IBNS: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been ranked as the most punctual airline in the Middle East and one of the most punctual in the world by the global aviation analytics group OAG.
Jan 15, 2020, at 10:44 pm
With the recent announcement of multiple-entry five year UAE visas for all nationalities, Sharjah considers it a great opportunity to attract more visitors from India and around the world. Commenting on the same, H. E. Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority said:
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Singapore Airlines to boost Kolkata Services
Jan 14, 2020, at 05:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fifth weekly flight to Kolkata, India, from 29 March 2020.
SpiceJet adds more flights from Aurangabad to Bengaluru, Hyderabad
Jan 13, 2020, at 06:15 pm
Aurangabad, Maharashtra/UNI: SpiceJet airline expanded its' services by commissioning additional flights for Bengaluru and Hyderabad.