Mathura-Vrindavan to be connected with cruise service very soon
Mathura and Vrindavan will be connected with a cruise service very soon by developing waterways on the Yamuna to promote religious tourism., said Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. “Gokul, Mathura and Vrindavan would be connected by developing waterways on the Yamuna,” Sonowal said at an event at Shankaracharya Ashram, Govardhan. He also added that Uttar […]
DGCA withdraw fare caps on domestic Airlines from Aug 31
New Delhi, India: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday (Aug 10) announced to remove the ongoing fare caps on domestic airlines from August 31 that had been placed on airline businesses for the last 27 months. In a notification issued DGCA said, “After review of the current status of Scheduled Domestic Operations […]
Headwinds from the competition, elevated ATF cost and rupee depreciation to maintain turbulence in the Indian aviation industry: ICRA
The cost headwinds will result in an increase in air fares; however, will be limited by intense competition and endeavour of airlines to maintain and/or expand their market shares. The Indian aviation industry is witnessing headwinds from the rising fuel costs along with the depreciation of the INR against the USD, which has escalated the […]
Mumbai-Helsinki direct flight launch
Mumbai, August 08, 2022: Indians scouting for a holiday in Finland, can brace themselves as Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), welcomed Finnair’s maiden aircraft, AY125, to India. The inaugural flight arrived in Mumbai on 07th August, 2022 at 0515 hrs and flight AY126 departed from CSMIA on 07th August, 2022 at 0710 hrs. […]
Vistara Ramps Up Frequencies To Frankfurt And Paris
Inducts Its Third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner New Delhi, India: Vistara on Saturday (Aug 6) announced more than a 100% increase in frequencies to/from Frankfurt and Paris as it gears up to receive its third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft which has been leased recently. Starting 30 October 2022, Vistara will operate 6x weekly flights between Delhi and […]
Japan has approved Covaxin booster dose for travellers
New Delhi, India: India-based biotechnology company, Bharat Biotech, on Friday (Aug 5) informed that Japan has approved the Covaxin booster dose for travellers. In the tweet, Bharat Biotech said “We are proud to announce, that Japan has approved Covaxin booster dose for travellers. Another global recognition of the effectiveness of our universal Covid vaccine.” The Japanese Government issued […]
Mumbai-bound Vistara flight returned to Varanasi after a bird hit on Friday
New Delhi, India: A Mumbai-bound Vistara flight UK 622 returned to Varanasi after a bird hit on Friday (Aug 5). A spokesperson of the Vistara Airline said in a statement: “Vistara flight UK 622 operating from Varanasi to Mumbai on August 5, 2022, turned back to Varanasi due to a bird strike during departure. Due […]
Vistara Announces Month-long, Inflight Food Festival – ‘dawat-e-awadh’
Delhi: Celebrating the second anniversary of its long-haul operations, Vistara has announced ‘Dawat-e-Awadh’ – a special meal festival, on board all its long-haul flights, from 05 August to 31 August 2022. Customers flying Vistara from India to London, Paris and Frankfurt will be offered flavourful Awadhi delicacies, in response to popular demand for regional favourites on these flights. […]
Uttar Pradesh to have 5 International Airports: MoCA
Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia inaugurates 8 connecting flights between Lucknow and Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Goa New Delhi, India: Minister of Civil Aviation Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia and Minister of State for Civil Aviation Gen (Retd) V.K Singh inaugurated the direct flight between Lucknow and Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Goa […]
India 75th Independence Day: Free entry at all monuments, and museums from Aug 5 to 15
New Delhi, India: The Indian Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Govt. of India, has announced that entry to all monuments protected under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will be completely free from August 5-15, as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav campaign. Since India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day. No fee will be […]
