Comfort, character and city views: my stay at Hyatt Place London City East
Aug 18, 2026, at 11:20 pm
There's a particular kind of London hotel that tries too hard — chandeliers where none are needed, marble that doesn't quite earn its keep. Hyatt Place London City East is not that hotel. It doesn't reach for five-star theatrics, and it doesn't need to. What it offers instead is quieter and, in its own way, more memorable: a terrace, a skyline, and a stillness that's hard to find in a city that rarely slows down.
Ganga Aarti comes to London: Thames to glow with Indian spiritual tradition on September 13
Aug 18, 2026, at 07:23 pm
If you want to experience the spiritual splendour of the Ganga Aarti traditionally performed in Varanasi and Rishikesh, you will soon be able to witness the ceremony in London, far from India.
$5 flight? Heart Aerospace’s battery-electric X1 aircraft takes to the skies
Aug 18, 2026, at 06:36 pm
Heart Aerospace has announced the successful first flight of its X1 demonstrator aircraft, marking what the company describes as the largest battery-electric flight in aviation history.
Fly, stay, watch F1: Qatar Airways unveils Grand Prix 2026 travel packages
Aug 18, 2026, at 06:09 pm
Qatar Airways Holidays is set to elevate the Qatar stopover experience with the launch of exclusive Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2026 packages.
Mid-air scare! IndiGo Kolkata-Chennai flight suffers engine failure before landing
Aug 12, 2026, at 12:05 pm
Chennai/IBNS: An IndiGo flight en route from Kolkata to Chennai suffered an engine failure shortly before landing, triggering a scare before the aircraft landed safely at its destination on Tuesday, according to media reports.
Sri Lanka trip gets easier for Indians: Get exclusive PickMe Ride offers with UPI
Aug 11, 2026, at 07:07 pm
NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), has announced exclusive benefits for Indian travelers using the PickMe platform for rides in Sri Lanka.
Abu Dhabi offers complimentary UAE entry visas to Indian tourists: Check eligibility now
Aug 11, 2026, at 04:53 pm
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced complimentary UAE entry visas for eligible Indian passport holders between August 1 and October 31, 2026, media reports said.
Air India to restore cut international flights from September 1 after fuel crisis
Aug 09, 2026, at 12:45 pm
Air India is set to restore most of the international flights it had reduced earlier this year, with services scheduled to resume from September 1.
Ladakh to launch India's first high-altitude wildlife safari; spot snow leopards like never before
Aug 07, 2026, at 03:19 pm
Ladakh is set to launch India's first-ever high-altitude wildlife safari, offering visitors a rare opportunity to witness the Union Territory's unique ecosystem, including the elusive snow leopard, under a new eco-tourism initiative.
Aug 06, 2026, at 05:36 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Nearly one in two travellers from Kolkata now plan their holidays around cultural experiences, while Durga Puja and the city's festive culture have emerged as the defining elements of Kolkata's identity, according to Skyscanner's India Culture Travel Index 2026, unveiled in the city on Wednesday.
IndiGo giving away 20,000 free flight tickets: Here's how you can claim yours
Aug 05, 2026, at 05:17 pm
Indian airline major IndiGo has announced a giveaway of 20,000 free domestic flight tickets worth up to ₹10,000 per PNR as part of its 20th anniversary celebrations.
Air India boosts Canada operations with new Mumbai–Toronto flights, deploys B787-9 on Delhi route
Aug 05, 2026, at 04:52 pm
Air India has introduced its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the Delhi–Toronto route and announced a major expansion of its Canada operations for the Winter 2026-27 season, including a new non-stop Mumbai–Toronto service, additional capacity and upgraded aircraft on Toronto flights.
Arunachal's hidden Glaw Lake becomes India's 101st Ramsar Site. Why you should visit
Aug 04, 2026, at 10:53 pm
Hidden amid the Eastern Himalayas, Glaw Lake has earned global recognition as India's 101st Ramsar Site, becoming the first wetland in Arunachal Pradesh to receive the prestigious designation.
Air India joins hands with Azerbaijan Airlines in new codeshare partnership
Aug 04, 2026, at 06:14 pm
Tata-owned Air India and Azerbaijan Airlines, part of AZCON Holding, have entered into a new codeshare partnership.
Indian tourists can now use UPI to book At the Top, Burj Khalifa tickets online
Jul 29, 2026, at 03:20 pm
Indian tourists can now book tickets for the Burj Khalifa and At the Top when they visit the UAE by simply using their UPI platform.
Air India Express makes big move for Assam flood victims, waives cargo charges for relief supplies
Jul 28, 2026, at 08:42 pm
Air India Express has announced the waiver of cargo charges for the transportation of relief material to Assam in support of the ongoing humanitarian response to the floods that have affected several parts of the state.
Booked Business Class, flew Economy: Indian doctor says Etihad downgraded him at boarding gate
Jul 28, 2026, at 04:39 pm
An Indian passenger has alleged that he was forced to travel in Economy despite holding a confirmed Business Class ticket on an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi after being informed at the boarding gate that the aircraft had been changed and no longer had a Business Class cabin.
Jul 28, 2026, at 03:40 pm
The Ministry of Civil Aviation on Tuesday launched Hub & Spoke international flight operations from Amritsar, making it the second airport in the country to be integrated into India's pioneering Hub & Spoke framework for international passenger movement.
Kinnaur Kailash Yatra 2026 to begin July 30: Registration opens soon, key rules for pilgrims
Jul 27, 2026, at 11:52 pm
Devotees preparing for the spiritual journey to Kinnaur Kailash can now begin making plans as the much-awaited pilgrimage is set to resume from July 30, 2026.
Flying India higher: Air India, Tourism Ministry team up to attract millions of tourists
Jul 27, 2026, at 06:49 pm
Tata Group-owned Air India and the Ministry of Tourism (MoT), Government of India, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote India as a premier global tourism destination and strengthening India’s position as a key aviation and transit hub.
Beware of fraudulent Air Suvidha 2.0 websites: Indian govt warns travellers
Jul 26, 2026, at 10:33 pm
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has warned passengers against fraudulent websites and portals impersonating Air Suvidha 2.0, saying they are misleading travellers by redirecting them to payment gateways.
Air India, Saudia sign MoU to expand strategic cooperation
Jul 24, 2026, at 07:29 pm
Tata-owned Air India, India’s leading global airline, and Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand strategic cooperation between the two airlines.
Air India selects new JFK Terminal 6 for future operations. All details here
Jul 21, 2026, at 06:22 pm
JFK Millennium Partners (JMP), the company selected by the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to build and operate John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new world-class Terminal 6 (JFK T6), and Air India on Tueday announced that the airline has chosen T6 for its operations beginning in 2028.
Emirates makes international travel easier with new EMI payment option for Indians
Jul 21, 2026, at 05:39 pm
Emirates has introduced a new flexible payment solution for customers in India, allowing travellers to book flights across its global network and pay through affordable monthly instalments.
Visiting Jim Corbett or Char Dham? New Ramnagar-Dehradun Express makes it easier
Jul 18, 2026, at 05:22 pm
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has virtually flagged off the inaugural service of the Ramnagar-Dehradun Express, marking the commencement of the first-ever direct Express train connecting Ramnagar with Dehradun.
Air India rolls out significant enhancements to its mobile app to elevate customer experience
Jul 17, 2026, at 06:17 pm
Tata Group-owned Air India has rolled out a major upgrade to its award-winning mobile app, introducing a host of new features aimed at making travel more seamless, convenient and personalised.
Indian passport holders can soon visit Thailand visa-free again: Here’s what changed
Jul 15, 2026, at 03:25 pm
The Thai government has once again made visa-free travel available to Indian passport holders, making it easier for them to visit the Southeast Asian nation known for its picturesque beaches and luxury tourism.
Thailand retains visa-free entry for Indians, cuts maximum stay to 30 days
Jul 14, 2026, at 11:13 pm
Indian travellers will continue to enjoy visa-free entry to Thailand, the Thai government announced on Tuesday, ending months of uncertainty over a proposal to withdraw the facility.
Travel Smarter: The CityPASS Hack That Saves Money and Time Across the US and Toronto
Jul 14, 2026, at 02:21 pm
We promise to make Darjeeling a global tourist destination: Tourism Minister Sankar Ghosh at TTF
Jul 14, 2026, at 01:45 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Travel has always been about more than destinations. As India's travel industry prepares for one of its busiest seasons, Fairfest Media has once again created a space where those conversations can take shape.