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IATA urges government to defer hike in airport charges
Rise in airport charges should have been implemented after consultations with all stakeholders as is done under international regulations, says IATA. International airline lobbying group International Air Transport Association (IATA) has
More than 100 hurt in New York train derailment
A New York commuter train derailed on Wednesday during the morning rush at a station in Brooklyn, sparking chaotic scenes and leaving more than 100 people with minor injuries. The
Indian embassy in US holds open house to address problems on visa-related issues
The open house addressed the grievances of the community on visa, passport and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card. The Indian embassy in the US held its first open house
3-month sale from tomorrow: Air India flights at cost of Rajdhani fares
Sale from tomorrow till April 30; tickets need to be bought at least 20 days before departure date! The Rajdhani Express could find itself faced with stiff competition as Air
US diplomat Nisha Desai Biswal to visit India for talks
Nisha Desai Biswal, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, will travel to New Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad and Mumbai from January 5-12. Nisha Desai Biswal, one of the
Helsinki Airport welcomes Alipay as Chinese visitor numbers increase
Chinese passengers are the most rapidly growing customer group at Helsinki Airport. Being able to use a familiar payment method will further improve their service experience at the airport. Helsinki
Argentina implements refund of VAT for accommodation to foreign tourists
Since January 2nd, 2017, Argentina will refund VAT to foreign tourists for lodging. This measure seeks greater flow of visitors, greater incomes of foreign exchange and the creation of new jobs.
Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. opens The Muse Sarovar Portico in Kapashera
Starting the New Year on a high note, Sarovar Hotels Pvt. Ltd. opened a new hotel in Delhi NCR, The Muse Sarovar Portico, Kapashera. Marking the group’s focused expansion plan,
British Airways cabin crew to strike over pay dispute
British Airways cabin crew will stage a 48-hour strike after rejecting an offer aimed at resolving a pay dispute, the media reported on yesterday. Members of Unite union for cabin
IndiGo, SpiceJet raise red flag over FDI norms in aviation
IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised “security” concerns over the government’s decision to allow 100 per cent foreign ownership by non-airline players in the Indian carriers. IndiGo and SpiceJet have raised
