Air travel

List of countries easing RT-PCR norms for international travellers from India

Many countries are now taking steps to reopen their borders, ease entry restrictions, and welcome international visitors, including Indians.

Mar 08, 2022, 14:01 PM IST

Disabled man alleges mistreatment by airline, Air India responds

Professor Majumdar of the Indian Statistical Institute in Bengaluru missed doctor's appointment and a meeting when Air India pilot denied him boarding the flight.

Mar 07, 2022, 20:02 PM IST

Planning an overseas vacation? A list of countries that can be visited without RT-PCR

Many countries are now taking steps to reopen their borders, ease entry restrictions, and welcome international visitors, including Indians.

Feb 28, 2022, 18:12 PM IST

Watch: 2-year-old boy takes a tour of plane’s cockpit in viral video

The hearts of netizens are melting because of a viral video showing a 2-year old boy in the cockpit of a plane, with the pilot helping him on his seat.

Feb 26, 2022, 17:37 PM IST

IndiGo to soon start connecting flights from THESE cities to strengthen regional connectivity

"The airline will commence new exclusive flights between Kadapa-Chennai, Kadapa-Vijayawada, Kadapa-Bangalore, Kadapa-Visakhapatnam, and new flights between Kadapa-Hyderabad," the airline said in a release. 

Feb 25, 2022, 16:32 PM IST

Vietnam welcomes international flights from THESE 20 countries

There are currently 370 international flights from or to Vietnam per week each way, compared to a high of 4,185 in the 2019 winter flight schedule, the transport official said.

Feb 23, 2022, 18:51 PM IST

Ukraine: THESE airlines adjusted flight schedules amid tensions with Russia

"The current cancellation of flights by a number of foreign airlines is dictated solely by the information aggravation of the situation, and not by real changes in flight safety," said Ukraine infrastructure Minister.

Feb 22, 2022, 16:04 PM IST

Singapore relaxes travel restrictions, Check new guidelines for Indians HERE!

Passengers departing from India and entering Singapore on VTL flights are still required to furnish a negative PCR or professionally administered ART test within two days of flight departure.

Feb 20, 2022, 19:58 PM IST

Aviation Turbine Fuel prices hiked again, Air travel may get costlier soon

In Delhi, the price of jet fuel was raised to Rs 90,519.79 per kilolitre from Rs 86,038.16 per kilolitre, while in the other metro cities like Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, the prices were increased to Rs 94,888.70, Rs 88,987.20 and Rs 93,371.18 per kilolitre, respectively.

Feb 17, 2022, 10:57 AM IST

Go First introduces “Priority Boarding” service to reduce waiting time; here's how to avail

Go First Airlines, a private airline providing services in India, has offered "Priority Boarding" service in order to reduce waiting times for passengers.

Feb 09, 2022, 18:59 PM IST

Kolkata eases flight restrictions from Mumbai and Delhi, check here

Mumbai-Kolkata and Delhi-Kolkata flights will now be able to operate daily providing they adhere to Covid norms and all passengers have negative RT-PCR tests.  

Feb 08, 2022, 12:58 PM IST

Domestic flight fare caps to depend on Covid-19 situation: V K Singh in Rajya Sabha

Due to the unprecedented circumstances, fare bands with upper and lower limits were introduced by the government as a special measure.

Feb 08, 2022, 10:22 AM IST

Explained: What if a baby is born mid-air on a flight? FAQ

What happens when a baby is born on a flight? It is one of the questions that raises our curiosity. We found the answer to this question for you.

Feb 06, 2022, 17:53 PM IST

Economic Survey 2022: Aviation sector recovery headed in the right direction

Steps taken by the Indian government will aid the recovery of the pandemic-hit Indian aviation sector, according to the survey.  

Jan 31, 2022, 19:20 PM IST

Mumbai, Bengaluru airport passenger traffic grew by upto 21 percent in 2021

CSMIA handled a record single-day passenger movement of around 1,09,000 travellers in December 2021, transiting through the airport, which was the highest since March 2020. 

Jan 25, 2022, 16:41 PM IST

Saudi Arabia - India direct flight services begin under travel bubble agreement, details here

International Flights has begun between India and Saudi Arabia as the two countries agreed to create an air corridor under "Travel Bubble" between them.

Jan 01, 2022, 17:46 PM IST

Go First offering discount on air tickets for vaccinated passengers - check offer here

Go First stated that the discount is only valid for passengers who have been vaccinated twice and have the vaccination certificate.

Dec 21, 2021, 19:03 PM IST

Ban air travel to countries where Omicron is spreading: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel urges Centre

Speaking to reporters, CM Baghel said, "Air travel should be banned between India and the countries where the Omicron variant is spreading. Otherwise, the passengers coming from these countries to India will spread the virus in the country." the Chhattisgarh CM said. 

Dec 02, 2021, 07:09 AM IST

Air travel in just Rs 1400! Here’s how to book affordable plane tickets, check route list, fare

Indigo, one of the most affordable airlines in the country, has come with flight tickets at affordable prices. 

Nov 27, 2021, 21:06 PM IST

US reopens land, air borders to fully vaccinated foreign visitors from today

The United States is flinging its doors wide open to vaccinated international travellers on Monday, welcoming many visitors who`ve been shut out of the country for 20 months, reported CNN.

Nov 08, 2021, 06:20 AM IST