Indian tourism body appeals for state specific tourism revival packages, tax benefits
May 02, 2020, at 01:46 pm
Delhi/IBNS: Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) has come up with some pertinent data that reveals the dire situation facing the sector owing to to the Covid-19 crisis and requested the chief ministers to come up with state-specific tourism recovery packages.
Austria extends air traffic suspension with several states including Russia until May 22
May 01, 2020, at 04:49 pm
Vienna/Sputnik/UNI: The Austrian authorities have extended the suspension of air traffic with a number of countries, including Russia, until May 22 in the light of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the order issued by the Federal Ministry for Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection.
Etihad Airways to distribute Ramadan boxes to those affected by Covid-19
May 01, 2020, at 01:01 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Etihad Airways has launched the Etihad Ramadan Box initiative to bring Iftar meals to homes across the UAE.
Etihad Airways adds more special flights across its global network
May 01, 2020, at 12:57 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Etihad Airways has continued to increase the number of special flights it is operating from Abu Dhabi to several key destinations around the world, as it prepares for an eventual return to scheduled flights, subject to the lifting of current travel restrictions.
Connect with and experience Chicago despite lockdown
Apr 30, 2020, at 05:32 pm
Chicago/IBNS: Chicago is known for resilience and its welcoming spirit. So amid Covid-19 and lockdowns, the city in Illionois of the United States is welcoming people from across the country to connect with and experience it.
5 most delectable fish specialties in Turkish Cuisine
Apr 30, 2020, at 02:07 pm
Turkish cuisine is one of the most appetizing and rich cuisines of the world and Turkish people are known to be quite passionate about food. Its diversity and wide range of flavors makes the Turkish cuisine renowned all across the globe. It draws influences from its rich culture and history, making each region unique for its specialties. The food buffs, with a soft corner for fish, will be overjoyed to find a great variety of delicious dishes on the Turkish food menu. There is so much to savor that you will be left spoilt for choice. Before you plan your next escapade to this gorgeous country and get your hands on the food, sit back and do not forget to enjoy these delicious fish specialties:
Turkish Airlines extends suspension of all flights over COVID-19 concerns
Apr 29, 2020, at 01:16 pm
Istanbul/Xinhua/UNI: Turkey's national flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) on Tuesday announced that it extended the suspension of all its domestic and international flights until May 28 over COVID-19 concerns.
European tourism needs 375 bln euros to recover
Apr 27, 2020, at 03:21 pm
Lisbon/Xinhua/UNI: The European Travel Commission (ETC), a European tourism organization, has said that the European tourism sector needs 375 billion euros to recover from the crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic and to resume operations, Portuguese Lusa News Agency reported on Sunday.
After Covid lockdown, airline services may start from Terminal-3 only
Apr 25, 2020, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi/UNI: After the Covid-19 lockdown ends, air services may start from only one of the three terminals at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport.
Etihad Airways announces additional special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi
Apr 24, 2020, at 03:01 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates/IBNS: Etihad Airways will operate additional special passenger flights from Abu Dhabi to several destinations on its global route network.
Apr 24, 2020, at 02:18 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In accordance with the decision of the Ministry of Transport and the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, starting today, Vietjet increases the frequency of domestic flights in Vietnam.
Vistara offers customer flexibility of picking alternate date of travel
Apr 20, 2020, at 08:17 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Airline Vistara has offered its customers the flexibility of picking an alternate date of travel as the country is going through an anti-COVID-19 lockdown.
Tough times for tourism, but UN travel organization predicts holiday traffic will return
Apr 18, 2020, at 10:49 am
New York/IBNS: Tourism may have been brought to a near-standstill by COVID-19, but the industry – which accounts for 10 per cent of global GDP – finds itself in a unique position to help put the global economy back on its feet, once the pandemic has passed.
COVID-19: UK announces 17 more charter flights to rescue stranded Brits in India
Apr 17, 2020, at 04:59 pm
London/New Delhi/IBNS: Seventeen more charter flights from India, with a total capacity of around 4000 passengers, will bring home many more British nationals in India who have been waiting for flights, officials said.
GoAir announces measures to protect staff and flyers as it prepares to resume flights from May 4
Apr 15, 2020, at 06:40 pm
New Delhi: Indian private carrier GoAir has announced a slew of measures to protect its staff, crew, and passengers in preparation for a phase-wise commencement of flights from May 4.
GoAir suspends flight operations till May 3, extends ‘Protect Your PNR’ scheme
Apr 14, 2020, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: After Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the nationwide lockdown has been extended till May 3, the Directorate General Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday advised all airlines to restrict their international as well as domestic flight services until the same period. In accordance with the Prime Minister’s instructions and the DGCA’s circular, GoAir informed that it has suspended its flights till May 3.
IndiGo to resume flight operations from May 04 in a phased manner
Apr 14, 2020, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In its endeavour to reconnect critical air corridors post the lockdown, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, will resume flight operations from May 4.
British Airways special flight to touch down at Kolkata airport after 11 years
Apr 13, 2020, at 04:26 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Eleven years after ceasing direct flight operations between Kolkata and London's Heathrow airport, a special evacuation flight of the United Kingdom (UK)'s flag carrier airline, British Airways, will touch down at Netaji Subhas Chandra International (NSCBI-CCU) airport here on next Sunday (Apr 19) to transit UK nationals stranded in West Bengal and its neighbouring states due to the nationwide Coronavirus lockdown, officials said.
Top Leisure Activities for Introverts
Apr 09, 2020, at 07:09 pm
Nowadays, introverts get a lot more publicity, as this type of personality isn’t only associated with being shy. In fact, there’s a silent power behind introverts that it is even more noticeable in our modern society. But, one of the main differences between them and more extroverted personality types, is they need some alone time to tend to their own needs and recharge. Maybe it looks like that they aren’t so outgoing as extroverts, but they also crave the same things as we all do. Hence, they need to have fun and relax like everyone else. Our article includes six great ideas for introverts that want to relax and have fun on their own.
Etihad Airways announces additional special passenger flights
Apr 08, 2020, at 05:27 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Further to the previously announced schedule of special passenger flights, Etihad Airways will also add additional flights from Abu Dhabi to Melbourne and Amsterdam.
Etihad Airways continues to operate special passenger flights
Apr 08, 2020, at 10:32 am
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates/IBNS: Over the past week, aviation major Etihad Airways has been operating special flights which have allowed stranded passengers to return home, and to support the ‘UAE Food Security Program’ as part of previously announced plans to utilise belly-hold capacity of passenger aircraft for cargo.
AirAsia India announces free rescheduling and direct booking discounts on all flights till May 31
Apr 06, 2020, at 02:20 pm
Sepang/New Delhi/IBNS: To help quell guests' worries around making travel plans, aviation major AirAsia India has announced a waiver of all rescheduling fees on current and future bookings for travel until 31 May, 2020.
2,000 year-old sundial recovered in Turkey's Anatolia
Apr 02, 2020, at 03:02 pm
Istanbul/IBNS: An intact sundial from the Hellenistic era showing the seasons was recovered during the ongoing excavation and restoration work undertaken in the ancient city of Laodicea situated in Denizli, western Turkey.
GMR-led Hyderabad International Airport on National duty to handle corona evacuation flights
Mar 31, 2020, at 03:04 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: When the world is battling the Covid-19 pandemic and India is under lock-down, GMR-led Hyderabad International Airport is handling Covid-19 relief and evacuation flights in support of the nation’s efforts.
IndiGo operates relief flight from Delhi to Jodhpur
Mar 29, 2020, at 05:47 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In-line with its commitment to provide support to the nation in the current scenario, IndiGo operated a relief flight from Delhi to Jodhpur on Mar 29, 2020.
Amid lockdown over COVID-19, SpiceJet offers to fly migrant workers from Delhi, Mumbai to Bihar
Mar 28, 2020, at 12:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid the nationwide lockdown called by the government to stop the spread of COVID-19, airline SpiceJet has offered to fly migrant workers from Delhi and Mumbai to the eastern state of Bihar, media reports said.
Turkey suspends air travel with other countries over coronavirus
Mar 28, 2020, at 11:45 am
Ankara/Sputnik/UNI: Turkey is suspending air travel with other countries amid the COVID-19 epidemic, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday.
Mar 27, 2020, at 03:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: GoAir has reached out to the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the DGCA and offered its services in the wake of a complete lock down across the nation.
Mar 23, 2020, at 07:42 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Etihad Airways (Etihad) on Monday will temporarily suspend all flights to, from, and via Abu Dhabi following a decision by the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority, and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), to suspend all inbound, outbound, and transit passenger flights in the UAE.
COVID-19: IndiGo announces schedule reductions
Mar 20, 2020, at 11:12 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian airline IndiGo has reduced its domestic schedule to match market demand over the next few weeks.