Travel

India's Airline operators fear repeat of 2020 situation as Govt ponders ban on in-flight meals

The in-flight meal ban will be applicable to flights with duration of less than hours, while staggered meals will be given at flights with a longer duration

7 days ago

IndiGo introduces door-to-door baggage transfer service [how it works]

IndiGo has commenced the service from April 1, in New Delhi and Hyderabad and will subsequently launch it in Mumbai and Bengaluru for delivery to and from home and airport.

16 days ago

Board flights without physical passport; DigiYatra will scan your face for entry at KIA

Bengaluru International Airport is going to adopt seamless facial recognition technology to help passengers clear checkpoints easily to board flights - all thanks to DigiYatra initiative.

20 days ago

Savaari wants to be one-stop-shop for domestic travellers [here's how]

Savaari, one of the leading chauffeur-driven car rental companies, is pushing to serve a larger audience by partnering with domestic travel players.

Feb 10, 2021

Visa granted to spouses of H-IB Visa holders

Restoration of Indian tourist visa; serious ministerial talks underway [details]

Plans to restore tourist visas are being conducted to revive the ailing tourism industry in India, sources have revealed.

Feb 4, 2021

Pir Panjaal mountains in Kashmir are trekker's paradise [Take a break, read this]

Are you passionate about exploring meadows and mountains? Scroll down to read RTI activist and trekker Raja Muzaffar Bhat's experience in Kashmir's Pir Panjaal mountains, the adventure lover's paradise.

Oct 28, 2020

What is CommonPass; new digital health pass enabling COVID-free air travel

As flights are starting to resume operations in a phased manner, World Economic Forum-backed CommonPass project is all about simplifying and making international air travels safe.

Oct 8, 2020

Give negative news a break; beautiful murals infusing life in lifeless walls in Cuttack [Photos]

If you're in Cuttack city of Odisha, do not miss the beautiful art work on the walls of flyovers across the city.

Jul 15, 2020

Thousands of pilots losing jobs in Middle East, India as COVID-19 crisis continues

More than 2,500 pilots have lost jobs among all Middle East carriers, and pilots in India have been affected too because of the unprecedented Covid-19 crisis, many can't join airlines back as their Indian license has expired or is about to expire due to archaic DGCA rules.

Jul 10, 2020

J&K to reopen tourism 'soon'; move receives mixed reactions

The Lieutenant Governor, J&K, issued directions to reopen tourism in the UT in a high-level meeting in Srinagar on Monday.

Jul 6, 2020

Indian monuments re-open with strict guidelines; no group photos, mandatory masks

As Indian monuments, including Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and others, re-open on July 6, the cultural ministry has issued strict guidelines such as no group photos, snacks, and asked all visitors to wear masks and follow social distancing.

Jul 3, 2020

Europe is allowing tourists from 15 'safe' countries; China is on the list

The unanimous decision by the European Council is not legally binding, so states can choose not to open up to all those countries.

Jul 1, 2020

What are chip-enabled e-passports and their benefits; all you need to know

The Union ministry of external affairs is expediting the process of procuring chip-based electronic passports for Indian travellers, which will not only beef up security but also make immigration faster. Read more fascinating facts about the e-passports.

Jun 26, 2020

Brazilian Dentist traveling around world to fix teeth of poor for free

Distributing smiles: Brazilian dentist travels the world to fix teeth of less-fortunate for free

Dr Rossi's runs an NGO called Por1Sorriso and has over 4,000 volunteers. In one of his Instagram posts, he mentioned that his team has to transport around two tons of equipment.

Jun 4, 2020

Top 10 destinations allowing tourists amid COVID-19 pandemic: Bali, Thailand, others

Time for a holiday? Plan yours in advance as some countries reopen tourism by allowing international customers with eased restrictions.

Jun 1, 2020

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