India keeps all international passenger flights suspended till Jul 15
Jun 26, 2020, at 05:19 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government on Friday extended the suspension of all international passenger flights till Jul 15 in a bid to curb the spread of the pandemic Covid-19.
Cabinet approves declaration of Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh as an International Airport
Jun 24, 2020, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for declaration of Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh as an International Airport.
Etihad Airways partners with Medicus AI to launch Covid-19 risk assessment tool
Jun 22, 2020, at 09:16 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is partnering with Austrian-based healthcare technology company Medicus AI to launch a Covid-19 risk-assessment tool that will empower guests to make informed decisions about travelling.
IndiGo repatriated 751 Indian Nationals from Qatar
Jun 20, 2020, at 10:34 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Airline IndiGo has operated four special international charter flights from Qatar to repatriate 751 Indian citizens.
Sri Lanka Tourism opens for international tourists from Aug 1
Jun 17, 2020, at 05:28 pm
Colombo: Sri Lanka, the island of Paradise in the Indian Ocean, is ready to welcome global travelers from all countries starting from Aug 1, following the country's successful containment of COVID-19.
Jun 13, 2020, at 06:39 pm
New Delhi: In accordance with the latest directive released by India's Ministry of External Affairs and the Department of Civil Aviation, to bring back stranded Indians in the country, airline CapaJet has announced that it would be operating more special charter flights from New Zealand and Australia for Indians who are stuck or are willing to return home.
IndiGo repatriated 643 Indian citizens from Qatar and Maldives
Jun 12, 2020, at 08:55 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In line with its commitment to support the nation and reunite the families amidst this pandemic, IndiGo operated four special international charter flights from Qatar and Maldives.
Star Air flight services to resume from June 13
Jun 11, 2020, at 04:27 pm
Kalaburagi, June 11 (UNI) The Star Air flight services between Kalaburagi and Mumbai will begin from June 13, said Kalaburagi Airport Director Mr Jnaneshwar on Thursday .
6 Reasons to Opt for Overseas Travel Insurance
Jun 10, 2020, at 01:05 pm
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Indonesia's Lion Air to resume domestic flights as economy gradually reopens
Jun 09, 2020, at 03:59 pm
Jakarta/Xinhua/UNI: Indonesia's Lion Air and its units of Batik Air and Wing Air have decided to restart flights for domestic routes on Wednesday as the country's economic activities have gradually been picked up, the airline said on Tuesday.
Hospitality in the time of a pandemic
Jun 09, 2020, at 12:25 pm
Amid the Covid-19 scare and continued lockdown, travel and tourism is the industry hardest hit across the globe. Young journalists from USA's University of Missouri and India Blooms News Service report on the crisis in the hospitality sector from two sides of the world
IndiGo operates flight chartered by NALSAR to transport 174 migrant workers
Jun 05, 2020, at 06:26 pm
New Delhi: In line with its commitment to support the country in the current scenario, IndiGo operated a charter flight today from Bengaluru to Raipur to transport stranded citizens.
Etihad Airways lands in Cuba for first time
Jun 05, 2020, at 06:12 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates/IBNS: Etihad Airways has operated its first ever flight to Havana, Cuba.
Etihad Airways to offer special transfer flights connecting key cities
Jun 04, 2020, at 10:52 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Effective Jun 10, Etihad Airways will link 20 cities in Europe, Asia and Australia via Abu Dhabi.
Covid-19 Lockdown hits Tourism sector; Taj Mahal worst affected
Jun 03, 2020, at 03:59 pm
Agra/UNI: Two-month long lockdown seems to have hit the Tourism sector the most in the country and its revival looks distant.
World slowly starts travelling again: UN Tourism Organization
Jun 02, 2020, at 09:15 am
New York/IBNS: After months of lockdowns, countries are cautiously starting to ease travel restrictions put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, according to research published Monday by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, stressed "the need for vigilance, responsibility and international cooperation as the world slowly opens up again."
Turkish airline companies partially resume domestic operations
Jun 01, 2020, at 03:58 pm
Istanbul/Xinhua/UNI: Turkey's airline companies resumed their domestic operations on Monday with a limited number of flights after two months of closure over the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 01, 2020, at 02:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Marriott International, as part of its initiative to encourage people to travel in the post-pandemic revival phase, has announced a limited time offer curated specially for their hotels across South Asia.
Jun 01, 2020, at 12:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: As restrictions imposed to contain th COVID-19 pandemic are being gradually relaxed, the Indian hospitality industry is getting ready to implement hygiene protocols to ensure a safe environment for guests and staff.
Vienna: The wheels turn again, and the waltz goes on
May 30, 2020, at 08:44 pm
Vienna’s iconic tourist attractions—palatial museums, breathtaking sights, famed restaurants and hotels--are gradually opening their doors and in motion once more is the landmark Giant Ferris Wheel.
Japan's tourist attractions receive QR codes to track visitors with COVID-19 - reports
May 30, 2020, at 05:16 pm
Tokyo/Sputnik/UNI: City attractions in Japan's Osaka have introduced a new tracking system for people with the coronavirus disease using a QR code, the NHK broadcaster reported.
Assam: Special repatriation flights likely to Guwahati airport
May 26, 2020, at 01:37 pm
Guwahati/UNI: Special repatriation flights are also likely to fly to Guwahati airport in Assam from on Wednesday.
GoAir to resume ops in phases; full operations from June 1
May 24, 2020, at 01:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Indian private carrier GoAir, welcoming the re-opening of Indian skies, said it will resume operations in phases with full operations beginning from June 1.
International flights may resume before August, hints Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
May 23, 2020, at 04:56 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Saturday hinted at the resumption of international flights before August depending on the behaviour of the pandemic Covid-19, media reports said.
IndiGo to operate 97 repatriation flights between India and the Middle Eas
May 21, 2020, at 09:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, IndiGo has been authorised to operate 97 Kerala reparation flights to the Middle East.
IndiGo supports IMD with crucial data for weather forecasting amid COVID-19
May 19, 2020, at 11:45 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In its endeavour to provide support to the nation, leading carrier IndiGo is collaborating with the Indian Meteorological Department by providing crucial aircraft data on wind, humidity and temperature relayed by the aircraft sensors.
Air Canada to lay off more than half of its workers due to COVID-19 pandemic
May 19, 2020, at 01:54 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Collapsing of the aviation industry, due to the coronavirus outbreak, forced Air Canada to slash its workforce by 50 to 60 per cent effective June 7, a memo by the company sent to all its employees said.
THAI Smile Airways flies 129 people, including monks, to Thailand from Gaya
May 17, 2020, at 08:27 am
Gaya: THAI Smile Airways, a Thai low-cost regional airline, on Saturday (May 13) flew 129 people, including 82 Buddhist monks, from the Buddhist holy site of Gaya in eastern India's Bihar to Bangkok in Thailand.
Turkey launches Healthy Tourism Certification programme
May 14, 2020, at 04:58 pm
Istanbul: Turkey has initiated a Healthy Tourism Certification programme, which shall be applicable as of summer season of 2020.
Major tourist sites in Beijing suburb reopen
May 12, 2020, at 11:05 am
Beijing/Xinhua/UNI: Some major tourist sites in Beijing's Changping District have reopened to visitors.