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Jammu and Kashmir: Increase in passenger footfall at Srinagar Airport

Aug 21, 2021, at 10:16 pm

Srinagar: The Srinagar International Airport has recently witnessed a sharp increase in the number of flights as well as passenger footfall with sizeable tourist inflow being seen of late.

Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates first direct flight on Bhavnagar-Delhi route

Aug 21, 2021, at 05:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Friday virtually flagged off Spicejet's first direct flight from Bhavnagar in Gujarat to Delhi.

Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh gets air connectivity under RCS-UDAN programme

Aug 20, 2021, at 10:05 pm

Guwahati: The much awaited direct air connectivity to one of the eastern most location of the country, Tezu in Arunachal Pradesh started on Thursday with the maiden flight of FLybig airlines from Guwahati that landed on Thursday.

IndiGo augments regional connectivity; commences operations from Jabalpur

Aug 20, 2021, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi: In-line with its vision to further strengthen regional connectivity, IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, on Friday commenced operations from Jabalpur.

Experience these great American outdoors on World Photography Day 

Aug 19, 2021, at 05:52 pm

If your dream trip includes outdoor experiences and expansive spaces, then the United States of America has a lot to offer. Full of natural wonders and great outdoors, the USA offers unlimited options to travellers looking to truly immerse themselves in wilderness in the era of social distancing.

A Virtual Tour of Virginia's Splendid Southern Shenandoah Valley

Aug 12, 2021, at 05:07 am

Famous for its natural beauty and historical sites, the beautiful Shenandoah Valley also features rich arts and culture, an abundance of locally crafted beverages, and countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, all wrapped in genuine Virginia hospitality.  Here is a virtual tour of the southern portion of Virginia's renowned valley.

Etihad Airways moves on path of recovery

Aug 10, 2021, at 10:28 pm

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced operating and financial results for the first half of 2021, showing a progressive recovery across its business despite a slower than expected return to global air travel.

India-Bangladesh flights to be launched this week

Aug 10, 2021, at 10:20 pm

Dhaka/UNI: After a long time India-Bangladesh flights are set to resume.

SriLankan Airlines uplifts largest vaccine consignment to Sri Lanka

Aug 10, 2021, at 02:47 am

Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has uplifted another batch of Sinopharm vaccines amounting to four million doses to the country on three dedicated cargo flights.

Airfare for India to UK skyrockets to nearly Rs 4 lakh, top official alerts civil aviation ministry

Aug 08, 2021, at 01:11 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The airfares between India and UK have shot up as high as Rs 3.95 lakh with Britain moving India from red to amber list and more students wanting to travel to that country for academic reasons, according to media reports.

UK relaxes Covid-19 travel restrictions for India

Aug 05, 2021, at 08:04 pm

New Delhi/UNI: The United Kingdom on Thursday announced relaxation in the Covid-19 travel restrictions for India, moving it from the red to the amber list, effective from August 8 (Sunday).

IndiGo celebrates its 15th anniversary with special fares starting INR 915

Aug 04, 2021, at 03:08 pm

New Delhi: To celebrate fifteen successful years of flying, IndiGo has announced a 3-Day Special Sale offering all-inclusive fares starting from INR 915 on its domestic and international connections.

Turkey has its 19th UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site with Arslantepe Mound

Aug 04, 2021, at 05:16 am

Turkey, the land of historic significance and a nation with great cultural depths, is now offering more incredible reasons for travelers across the globe to visit the country. The Arslantepe Mound, a 8000-year old archaeological mound, was inscribed on UNESCO's list of World Heritage sites positioning Turkey as a destination with  a record number of recognition for its cultural heritage sites.

Amid students' rush, Air India to increase flight frequency to US from August

Jul 31, 2021, at 04:00 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Bringing respite to Indian students wanting to travel abroad for higher studies, Air India on Friday announced that it will increase its flight frequency to the US from the first week of August.

Video conference facility opened at Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir

Jul 30, 2021, at 05:31 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Secretary Tourism and Culture, Sarmad Hafeez Tuesday inaugurated a video conferencing facility at the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir to facilitate the online meetings and webinars of the department, including the tour operators of the Kashmir division.

Aharbal, Kashmir gains traction as a formidable tourist spot

Jul 30, 2021, at 03:49 am

Srinagar/IBNS: Famed tourist spot Aharbal, known for its burbling waterfall has again sprung to life with the government lifting COVID-19 restrictions on public parks and tourist places.

Etihad Airways stops flights from India to UAE till further notice

Jul 29, 2021, at 05:04 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Etihad Airways has stopped flights from India to United Arab Emirates (UAE) till further notice, the airline has said.

Jammu and Kashmir tourism: Luxury bus boat service to revive decades-old water transport on river Jhelum

Jul 19, 2021, at 11:39 pm

Srinagar: Aiming to revive water transport in Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has brought the first imported luxury boat for a cruise on the Jhelum river, media reports said on Monday.

The Singapore Tourism Board, in partnership with Voot Kids, presents “Chhota Bheem – Adventures in Singapore”

Jul 17, 2021, at 12:17 am

Mumbai: The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has joined hands with Voot Kids and Green Gold Animation to take Indian audiences on a virtual adventure in Singapore with the iconic Indian comic character, Chhota Bheem.

SpiceJet launches 10 new flights connecting Madhya Pradesh

Jul 16, 2021, at 11:29 pm

New Delhi: Private airlines provider SpiceJet on Friday announced the launch of ten new non-stop flights connecting Madhya Pradesh, the heart of India, to different parts of the country.

Covid19: 8,000 tourists headed to Nainital and Mussoorie sent back by Uttarakhand Police

Jul 13, 2021, at 10:23 pm

Dehradun/IBNS: The Uttarakhand Police has sent back at least 8,000 tourists, who were heading to Nainital and Mussoorie over the weekend, in order to prevent overcrowding during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, according to media reports.

What is the new travel authorization for Europe?

Jul 12, 2021, at 09:03 pm

The European Union is making changes to its entry requirements. Soon, visa-exempt third-country nationals will need an ETIAS authorization to travel to the Schengen Area.

SriLankan Airlines to resume flights to Moscow after 6-yr break

Jul 12, 2021, at 06:59 pm

Colombo: SriLankan Airlines is all set to resume flights to the Russian capital Moscow after a break of six years.

Jammu and Kashmir: Tourists start to return to Pahalgam as govt eases COVID-19 curbs

Jul 10, 2021, at 11:09 pm

Srinagar: Tourists started to return to Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam town as authorities started  easing COVID-19 curbs in the region.

Visiting California? Here is a list of Santa Monica Beach Restaurants

Jul 10, 2021, at 04:55 am

You’re at the beach, relaxing, and just soaking up that awesome California sunshine when hunger pangs hit. Where do you go to find the best Santa Monica beach restaurants? What’s nearby? What about Santa Monica Pier restaurants? Well, we’re here to give you some outdoor dining options.

Industrialist Anand Mahindra picks unknown Himalayan pool on the travel bucket list

Jul 07, 2021, at 11:29 pm

Not a swimming pool in an exotic foreign location but a quaint pool in the lap of the Himalayas has made its way into the travel bucket list of Mahindra Group chairman, Anand Mahindra.

IndiGo commences operations from Darbhanga

Jul 05, 2021, at 09:21 pm

New Delhi: Private airlines carrier IndiGo on Monday operated its maiden flight from Darbhanga, the newest domestic destination in the 6E network.

Etihad Airways extends its 'Verified to Fly' travel document initiative globally

Jul 01, 2021, at 02:10 am

Abu Dhabi/IBNS: UAE's second flag carrier Etihad Airways has extended its ‘Verified To Fly’ travel document initiative, enabling travelers to validate their Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the airport, to routes across its global network.

Etihad Airways extends 'verified to fly' travel document initiative globally

Jun 30, 2021, at 11:44 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Airways has extended its ‘Verified To Fly’ travel document initiative, enabling travellers to validate their Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the airport, to routes across its global network.

Maldives to resume visa-on-arrival for tourists from South Asia from 15 July

Jun 30, 2021, at 09:28 pm

The Maldives is to resume visa on arrival for tourists from South Asian countries--its largest market, particularly India-- from 15 July as Covid-19 caseload reduces significantly. Tourists will still be required to present a negative RT-PCR test result.