Travel

British travel company Thomas Cook collapses, stranding 150,000 travellers abroad

Thomas Cook chief executive Peter Fankhauser says firm's collapse is a "matter of profound regret" and apologises to millions of customers and thousands of employees.

Sep 23, 2019

Jet founder Goyal may face money laundering charges amid Modi's anti-graft drive

Multiple agencies are probing the defunct Jet Airways, founder-chairman Goyal and associates.

Sep 13, 2019

35-year-old IISc grad from Bengaluru falls to death in US

A Portland-based mountaineering group said Chaitanya Sathe's climbing partner was ahead of him and did not see the accident occur.

Aug 28, 2019

All departing flights cancelled in Hong Kong amid major protests at airport

Wearing black t-shirts and eye patches, the demonstrators listed out various incidents of police brutality on the visitors to the airport.

Aug 12, 2019

US revokes visa waiver to foreigners who visit North Korea

Details about the new travel provision reveal, visitors who have travelled to eight countries including North Korea since March 1, 2011, are no longer eligible to the visa-free entry.

Aug 6, 2019

Government intervenes to save IndiGo from Jet Airways-like crash landing

Will PM Modi's intervention save IndiGo from crash-landing like Jet?

Rahul Bhatia controls nearly 38 percent stake in the airline against Rakesh Gangwal's 37 percent. Bhatia also holds special rights, including the prerogative of appointing three out of six directors.

Jul 17, 2019

IndiGo promoters' differences threaten services

IndiGo rift set to worsen as Bhatia camp plans to grill Gangwal on engine talks

Board members to seek more information from Gangwal on his 'exclusive parleys' with engine maker Pratt & Whitney before IndiGo signed $20-billion deal for engines with rival CFM.

Jul 15, 2019

Kartarpur Corridor: India-Pakistan meet to discuss second round of talks

India and Pakistan will be discussing details including infrastructure, pilgrims movement and safety on the development of the Kartarpur Corridor.

Jul 14, 2019

Will IndiGo tread Jet's path as promoters clash over governance?

Differences between Gangwal and Bhatia have reached a stage where they could affect the day-to-day operations of India's largest airline; Sebi forced to intervene

Jul 10, 2019

From visa waiver to direct flights, here's why Indians dominate Thailand tourism

Thailand's Ministry of Tourism and Sports said that a record 180,000 Indian tourists visited Thailand in June 2019.

Jul 8, 2019

Ryan Sethi shows how passion and determination can fulfill any dream

Ryan Sethi is a popular travel bloggers, an internet guru, and a successful digital marketer. Having created an image for himself, he has shown how passion and determination can fulfill any dream.

Jul 8, 2019

Interests of Tata and Qatar Airways may cloud Etihad and Hinduja bids to buy Jet cheap

The UAE national carrier, a strategic partner holding about 14 per cent stake in the defunct private airline, has reportedly contacted the bankruptcy resolution professional.

Jul 1, 2019

Oyo hotel in $300-million expansion in US

Oyo eyes top slot with $300 million push in US market adding one hotel a day

Flush with funds, Oyo group hopes to replicate the success of its rapid growth in India and China in the US to corner more market share.

Jun 20, 2019

Bankruptcy-bound Jet staff stare at mid-career domain switch fearing jobless tag

Many of the defunct airline's staff are under pressure to switch domains though some have managed to hop on to other airlines.

Jun 19, 2019

Will Etihad buy Jet cheap under insolvency process leaving lenders high and dry?

Now that SBI-led lenders' consortium has decided to start bankruptcy proceedings against Jet Airways, UAE national carrier Etihad with 12% stake has a chance to drive a hard bargain.

Jun 18, 2019

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