GMR led Hyderabad Intl Airport resumes its direct connection with UK

Aug 18, 2020, at 12:24 am

Hyderabad, Aug 17 (UNI) GMR led Hyderabad International Airport has re-connected with London Heathrow from Monday onwards under the air transport bubbles as part of the efforts of the Indian Government with other countries to re-start the International air connectivity.

Air India clarifies media report claiming 48 pilots received termination letters

Aug 15, 2020, at 07:44 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Air India has issued a clarification regarding a media report which had claimed 48 pilots of the national airline of India have received termination letters.

Ram Temple construction in Ayodhya might boost tourism in Sita's birthplace Janakpur in Nepal

Aug 14, 2020, at 03:51 pm

Nepal's Janakpur- the birthplace of Sita- might soon emerge as one of the hotbeds of tourism.

IndiGo repatriates 213 Indian citizens from Uzbekistan

Aug 11, 2020, at 06:20 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian airline IndiGo operated a special charter flight from Uzbekistan to bring back stranded Indian citizens.

UNWTO reminds destinations to make tourism accessible to all

Aug 05, 2020, at 10:53 pm

Madrid/IBNS: As tourism restarts across the globe, the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has come out with a timely reminder which urges destinations to recognize the needs of travellers with disabilities or specific access requirements.

Etihad Airways offering snood style facemasks to premium class passengers for comfort

Aug 05, 2020, at 01:21 am

Abu Dhabi (UAE)/IBNS: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is offering snood style face mask for First and Business class passengers as part of its pandemic related health protocol.

Private airlines SpiceJet announces special 1+1 offer with sale fares starting at Rs 899

Aug 03, 2020, at 10:37 pm

Kolkata/UNI: Welcome the monsoons like never before! SpiceJet, the country’s favourite airline, today launched a limited period ‘1+1 offer’ sale.

Flight operations from Kolkata to remain suspended on complete lockdown days

Jul 30, 2020, at 06:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Flight operations at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport will remain suspended on complete anti-Covid-19 lockdown days, announced by the West Bengal government.

GoAir repatriates 37,990 stranded Indians, clocks more than 200 international charter flights

Jul 30, 2020, at 12:46 am

New Delhi: Private carrier GoAir has repatriated 37,990 stranded Indians and clocked more than 200 international charter flights till date.

Pawan Hans's first UDAN-RCS service launched in Uttarakhand

Jul 30, 2020, at 12:40 am

New Delhi/IBNS: 274 UDAN routes have been operationalized so far connecting 45 airports and 3 heliports since the launch of the first UDAN flight in April 2017 by Hon’ble Prime Minister from Shimla to Delhi, said Hardeep Singh Puri, MoS, I/C, Civil Aviation.

Over 8,000 foreigners leave Nepal since March amid nationwide lockdown: immigration dept

Jul 29, 2020, at 05:35 pm

Kathmandu/Xinhua: Over 15,000 people including 8,004 foreigners have left Nepal by air since Nepal enforced a nationwide lockdown on March 24, Nepal's Department of Immigration said.

Pandemic containment measures should not dent travellers' confidence, says UNWTO Secretary General

Jul 28, 2020, at 02:46 am

Madrid/IBNS: A government’s response to COVID-19 should not undermine solidarity and confidence among people, said World Tourism Organisation’s (UNWTO’s) Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili during his recent visit to the Balearic Islands, an archipelago of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea.

Jordan says to reopen airports for int'l flights on Aug 5

Jul 27, 2020, at 02:50 pm

Amman/Xinhua: A Jordanian official has said that international flights will resume operations at Jordan's airports starting Aug 5, state-run Petra news agency reported.

GoAir offers GoFlyPrivate, customers can create their own private zone

Jul 24, 2020, at 10:45 pm

New Delhi: In another first from GoAir, India’s most trusted brand, the airline today introduced GoFlyPrivate wherein customers can book multiple rows and create their own private zone.

SpiceJet brings home 135 Indian students stranded in Kyrgyzstan

Jul 24, 2020, at 10:43 pm

Gurugram/IBNS: Airlines major SpiceJet will operate nine charter flights to evacuate over 1500 Indian students stranded in Kyrgyzstan for over two months.

Russia resumes international air travel on August 1 - Prime Minister

Jul 24, 2020, at 10:37 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced on Friday that the country would resume the international air travel, suspended amid the coronavirus pandemic, from August 1.

Nepal to resume domestic, int'l flights from August 17

Jul 21, 2020, at 02:29 pm

Kathmandu/Xinhua: The Nepali government on Monday decided to resume operation of both domestic and international flights starting from August 17, nearly four months after their suspension, a cabinet minister said.

UNWTO visits Canary Islands to check steps for safe and responsible restart of tourism

Jul 15, 2020, at 08:32 pm

Madrid: The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago off the coast of north western Africa, is known for its rugged volcanic isles with black- and white-sand beaches, and tourism is their main source of income.

GoAir clocks more than 100 international charter flights, repatriates 18,195 stranded Indians

Jul 14, 2020, at 02:21 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian airline GoAir has clocked more than 100 international charter flights and repatriated 18,195 stranded Indians.

COVID-19: Tourists to be allowed to enter J&K UT from July 14, guidelines released

Jul 13, 2020, at 03:41 am

Jammu/UNI: To revive the tourism activities, Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday issued guidelines for the tourists to be allowed to enter the Union Territory in a phased manner from July 14.

Etihad Airways to resume special passenger services to six destinations in India

Jul 12, 2020, at 03:01 am

Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Following the partial lifting of international flight restrictions by UAE and Indian authorities on travel for eligible individuals to and from Abu Dhabi to India, Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of special flights to six Indian gateways.

SpiceJet to operate scheduled flights to the UAE from July 12 to 26

Jul 11, 2020, at 11:27 pm

Gurugram: SpiceJet, the country’s favourite airline and the biggest air cargo operator, will operate flights from across four stations in India to Ras Al-Khaimah (Dubai) between 12th and 26th July, 2020 for eligible ‘Identity and Citizenship (ICA) approved UAE residents’. 

Etihad Airways announces new codeshare agreement with Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Jul 10, 2020, at 04:15 am

Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced a codeshare agreement with Abu Dhabi’s first low-cost airline, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi.

Etihad Airways to resume wider network of flights as UAE travel restrictions ease

Jul 07, 2020, at 02:19 pm

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is gradually resuming services to more destinations across its global network. This follows the easing of travel restrictions by UAE regulatory authorities on outbound and inbound travel for citizens and residents. All travel remains subject to the entry and health regulations set by the UAE authorities, and those at the end destination.

Indonesia's Bali to welcome international tourists in September

Jul 06, 2020, at 04:17 pm

Jakarta/Xinhua: Indonesia's holiday island of Bali is planning to welcome international tourists in September following the decision of the country's government to suspend entries of foreigners into the archipelagic nation for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UNWTO names Giorgio Armani and Gino Sorbillo Special Ambassadors for Tourism

Jul 05, 2020, at 11:34 am

Rome/IBNS: The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has named renowned fashion designer Giorgio Armani and celebrated chef Gino Sorbillo as Special Ambassadors for Tourism as the sector prepares to restart across Europe.

UN World Tourism Organization marks reopening of tourism in Europe with official visit to Italy

Jul 05, 2020, at 10:16 am

Rome/IBNS: Led by Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, members of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are on an official visit to Italy as the country joins hands with the global body to restart tourism in Europe in the post pandemic phase.

Travel between Australia, New Zealand to restart by September: Aussie minister

Jul 04, 2020, at 04:48 pm

Canberra/Xinhua: Australian tourism minister has revealed that international travel between Australia and New Zealand could resume as early as September.

Coronavirus: UK allows quarantine-free entry from some countries, India, US excluded

Jul 03, 2020, at 11:37 pm

London/IBNS: In a new travel advisory, the United Kingdom on Friday informed that passengers from 59 international destinations can enter the country without the need to quarantine themselves excluding the United States and India among others.

Air Canada cancels 30 domestic routes, shuts down 8 regional airports stations

Jul 01, 2020, at 11:20 pm

Montreal/IBNS: Air Canada is suspending 30 domestic regional routes indefinitely and closing eight stations at regional airports across Canada due to an unprecedented decline in demand for air travel as a result of COVID-19, media reports said.