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Aviation ministry says gets 45 bids to fly regional routes

India has received 45 initial bids from 11 parties to fly regional routes under a new scheme launched last year to boost air travel between smaller cities, the civil aviation

Bus and rail links between India and Pakistan are placed on high alert after intelligence warns terrorists could target Republic Day celebrations

Security on the Delhi-Lahore bus and Samjhauta Express has been beefed up Sources say intelligence agencies believe Republic Day events could be at risk In light of a perceived terrorism

Business travel likely to triple to $93 billion by 2030 says Report

In 2015 India ranks as the 10th largest business travel market in the world spending a total of $29.6 billion. With business travel rapidly evolving, India is poised to lead

United Airlines reports $2.3bn profit for 2016

United Airlines has reported full-year net income of $2.3 billion, diluted earnings per share of $6.85, pre-tax earnings of $3.8 billion and pre-tax margin of 10.4 per cent. Excluding special

Tourism demand remains strong despite challenges says UNWTO

Demand for international tourism remained robust in 2016 despite challenges. International tourist arrivals grew by 3.9 per cent to reach a total of 1,235 million, according to the latest UNWTO

AirAsia launches Early Bird Sale with tickets starting at Rs 99

AirAsia has launched an Early Bird sale with the base fare of tickets to select domestic routes starting at Rs 99. International flights to select destinations start at a base

AirAsia India to connect Srinagar, Bagdogra, Pune with Delhi

No-frills carrier AirAsia India today announced the launch of its services to Srinagar and Bagdogra from the national capital, commencing next month. The Bengaluru-based airline would also start a direct

Government yet to act as air fares jump manifold during festive season

Successive governments’ continued failure to curb sudden – and steep – hike in air fares, especially during festivals or emergencies when demand is at its peak, has forced travellers to

One&Only Ocean Club, Bahamas Rediscovered

The Bahamian Legend returns on 14 February Revel in serenity as the Bahamian beach destination, One&Only Ocean Club reopens on 14 February 2017. On the tranquil shores of Paradise Island,

India’s domestic air passenger traffic doubled in past six years

DGCA says strong economic growth and emergence of low-fare airlines, such as SpiceJet, IndiGo and GoAir, contributed to surge in domestic air traffic! India’s domestic air passenger traffic has almost