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Cyclone Dana: Landfall process completes; 'zero casualty' in Odisha, flight operations resume in Bhubaneswar and Kolkata | Congress announces first list of 48 candidates for Maharashtra assembly polls | Jammu & Kashmir: 2 soldiers, 2 porters killed in Baramulla's terror attack | Terrorists attack army vehicle in Kashmir's Gulmarg, 5 soldiers injured | BRICS Summit: Jaishankar reiterates India's push for UNSC permanent seat; reaffirms PM Modi’s ‘no war’ message | 85 domestic flights of IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and Akasa Air in India receive fresh bomb threats: Report | Parliamentary panel meeting adjourned as SEBI chief skips it due to 'personal exigency' | Death threat to Salman Khan: Vegetable seller who warned actor of facing worse than Baba Siddique's fate arrested | Congress, Shiv Sena, NCP reach seat-sharing agreement; each to contest from 85 constituencies in Maharashtra | 2 terrorists, 4 civilians killed; several injured in Turkey terror attack: Reports

SpiceJet introduces Business Class on select flights

May 10, 2019, at 10:48 am

SpiceJet, one of the key low-cost Indian airlines, recently tweeted that it has introduced a Business Class facility, SpiceBiz,  with superior service.

French ATC strike hits fliers

May 09, 2019, at 12:52 pm

Paris, May 9 (UNI) Air travellers in Europe are facing the prospect of delays and cancellations because of a strike by French air traffic controllers.  

Chardham Yatra: Kedarnath opens doors to public

May 09, 2019, at 12:34 pm

Kedarnath, May 9 (UNI): The holy portals of the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district were thrown open for the public on Thursday.

Sri Lanka tourist arrivals moves down by 7.5pc in April

May 08, 2019, at 05:15 pm

Colombo, May 8 (UNI) Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals declined 7.5 per cent in April 2019 compared to the same period last year, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) have shown.

Chandigarh-Shimla helicopter service now flying six days a week

May 06, 2019, at 06:58 pm

Under the UDAN-II, the frequency of helicopter flight from Chandigarh to Shimla and back has now been increased to 6 days a week (except Sunday).

Dubai Pass: Create your own itinerary and enjoy discounts too

May 06, 2019, at 06:49 pm

The Dubai Pass, an all-inclusive, pre-paid pass, created by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and iVenture Card is offering users access to 48 experiences so that you may create your own tailor-made Dubai experience.

EaseMyTrip offers discounts and deals on Mother's Day

May 06, 2019, at 05:59 pm

New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): EaseMyTrip (EMT), one of the leading Online Travel Aggregators of India, is offering a  set of deals on the eve of Mother’s day on May 12. 

Etihad Airways to go double-daily from Abu Dhabi to Moscow Domodedovo

May 03, 2019, at 05:38 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 3 (IBNS): Building on the success of its current daily service between the capitals of the UAE and Russia, Etihad Airways has announced a new second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Moscow’s Domodedovo airport, which will operate seasonally between 27 October and 10 May 2020.

Delta Airlines to start non-stop flight between Mumbai-New York from Dec 24

May 03, 2019, at 03:52 pm

Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Delta Airlines will begin flying nonstop from Mumbai to New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport from December 24, 2019, the airline announced on Friday.

Chiang Mai to feature in upcoming third edition of the MICHELIN Guide in Thailand

May 03, 2019, at 10:44 am

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently announced that Chiang Mai is being added to the third edition of the MICHELIN Guide in Thailand, which is due for release at the end of this year.

New Zealand's plan to tax international travelers likely to begin from July 1 this year

May 03, 2019, at 10:36 am

With a surge in incoming international travelers, New Zealand government has been mulling to tax international travelers to contain the tourism flow.

Uttarakhand's Chardham Yatra to begin in May this year

May 02, 2019, at 10:29 am

India's popular pilgrim centres Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath of Uttarakhand, which had closed during winter, are set to open on various dates in May this summer, according to the state tourism website.

Nonstop to New York: New Delta Air Lines service from Mumbai takes off on Dec 24

May 01, 2019, at 03:23 pm

Mumbai, May 1 (IBNS): Airlines major Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said it will begin flying nonstop from Mumbai to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from Dec 24, 2019.

Transformational Travel Council Brings 80 Partners Together for an Enlightened Action-tank

May 01, 2019, at 11:17 am

Seattle: The Transformational Travel Council (TTC), which was formed in 2016 to inspire, empower, and support people in using travel as a catalyst for creating deeper connections with self and nature, is welcoming 80 aligned organizations from around the world as Partners. This pioneering group includes inns, lodges, travel companies, social enterprises, destinations, life coaches, wellness retreats, social travel enterprises and others purposeful organisations.

Witness best of Classic Rock with Bon Jovi, Slash and Air Supply in Israel this summer

May 01, 2019, at 10:58 am

Burning Man’s Israeli offshoot, Midburn is a special 5-day festival held in the Negev Desert around May – June every year. It is the second largest regional Burning Man after Africa Burns where, for 6 days, a temporary city is set up creating a platform for communal life style, creativity, art and self-expression.

Biman Bangladesh resumes Delhi-Dhaka-Delhi flight

May 01, 2019, at 10:31 am

Biman Bangladesh announced on Tuesday that it has planned to resume the Delhi-Dhaka service, starting from May 13, 2019.

Scandinavian Airlines says pilots' strike to continue Wednesday, cancels over 500 flights

Apr 30, 2019, at 08:40 pm

Stockholm, Apr 30 (Sputnik): Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced on Tuesday the cancellation of 504 flights scheduled for the following day as the company's pilots continue their strike action from last week.

Middle East’s largest aquarium now in Oman

Apr 30, 2019, at 05:38 pm

Muscat, Apr 30 (IBNS): Built inside the Mall of Muscat, the aquarium is first of its kind in Oman and the largest in the Middle East covering 8,000 square meters of the mall and spanning three floors.

Etihad Airways lights up Burj Khalifa in Dubai

Apr 30, 2019, at 03:01 pm

Dubai, Apr 30 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has lit up the world’s tallest building, the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai, with a spectacular branded light and sound display to celebrate the next stage of its ‘Choose Well’ brand promise at the start of Arabian Travel Market.

Etihad Airways launches new fully-customisable economy experience

Apr 28, 2019, at 06:34 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Apr 28 (IBNS): Etihad Airways has unveiled a major Economy transformation programme starting with the cabin upgrade and refurbishment of 23 narrow-body Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.

Nearly 1.4 million tourists visited Uzbekistan in the first quarter this year

Apr 26, 2019, at 01:34 pm

Tashkent, Apr 26 (IBNS): The number of tourism organizations in Uzbekistan increased by 111 in the first quarter this year, according to media reports.

Region's first single-use plastic free flight by Etihad Airways touches down in Brisbane on Earth Day

Apr 23, 2019, at 06:32 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Apr 23 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is the first airline in the region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics on board, in a bid to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution. Flight EY484 landed in Brisbane on 22 April – Earth Day.   

Aviation major SpiceJet to launch 28 new flights connecting Mumbai, Delhi

Apr 23, 2019, at 03:54 pm

Kolkata, Apr 23 (UNI) SpiceJet today announced the launch of 28 new flights connecting the key metros of Mumbai and Delhi with other cities on its domestic network. Of these, 14 will connect Mumbai, eight will connect Delhi while the rest will connect the two metros with each other.

10 batches of pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar to be allowed via Nathula from June onwards

Apr 22, 2019, at 11:27 pm

Gangtok, Apr 22 (UNI): The Ministry of External Affairs has been registering Kailash Mansarovar bound pilgrims online, since April 9 last.

Etihad Airways to operate single-use plastic free flight on Earth Day

Apr 22, 2019, at 05:59 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Apr 22 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will be the first airline in the region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics on board, in a bid to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution. Flight EY484 departed Abu Dhabi on 21 April, landing in Brisbane on 22 April – Earth Day.    

EaseMyTrip brings a relief for passengers by offering huge discounts

Apr 22, 2019, at 05:41 pm

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): To give more relaxation to the travelers, EaseMyTrip.com, an online travel aggregators of India, has come up with some attractive offers on flights. 

Nepali airline Buddha Air introduces direct flights to Guwahati

Apr 21, 2019, at 06:44 pm

Kathmandu, Apr 21 (UNI) Nepal’s premier airline Buddha Air is all set to operate flights between Kathmandu and Guwahati from August 3.

India is fastest growing market for Australia tourism, says top official at 40 Years of Aussie Travel Trade Fair

Apr 18, 2019, at 02:29 pm

Perth: While China today stands as the Number 1 market, India emerges as the fasted growing one for Australia, said a top official of Tourism Australia at the event here to mark the 40th year of Aussie Travel Trade Fair.

IndiGo to increase flights from Mumbai, Delhi

Apr 16, 2019, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI): Private airline IndiGo on Tuesday decided to enhance its connectivity to and from Mumbai and the national capital in order to make it easier for customers to find affordable fares during the busy season.

Notre-Dame fire in Paris under control but a rich history in the ashes

Apr 16, 2019, at 02:11 pm

Paris: The fire which had engulfed a part of the famous medieval cathedral of Notre-Dame in French capital Paris may have come under control now but the rich history embedded in the iconic structure is in ashes. The iconic building is a huge crowd puller in Paris.