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«Your first needs are food and shelter. And then, we're a little bit down the list of expenditures,» said David Neeleman, CEO of low-cost carrier Breeze Airways, in an interview. «If you don't have a job, you're not going to go buy an airline ticket.» With demand slowing, airlines have started culling flights to avoid lowering fares and to protect margins. Frontier, Delta, United, American Airlines, JetBlue and Allegiant all trimmed their April-June quarter capacity in the past two weeks. United CEO Scott Kirby has warned of a large drop in industry-wide capacity by the second half of August if demand does not rebound. To be sure, bookings for premium and long-haul travel are holding up. United reported an 8% year-on-year jump in spring international bookings. Some of the demand slowdown is also due to recent safety incidents. Amanda Demanda Law Group data shows airplane safety concerns reached an all-time high in February, with Google searches for «Are planes safe now?» up 900%. Airlines expect the hit from safety incidents to fade soon. But they are less sure about economic pressures.

Honey was traveling with her daughter, mother, and grandmother when the driver started feeling sick. Realising the seriousness of the situation, she decided to drive the car herself. Her calm and responsible action prevented any possible accidents. After the driver felt a little better, Honey checked on him and even asked him for feedback on her driving. With a smile, he replied, “Badiya,” meaning excellent. She was also seen jokingly discussing with the driver to divide the payment between them. She later shared her experience in a video on Instagram, encouraging people to learn to drive for emergencies. “Knowing how to drive can help you and others in unexpected situations,” she said.

fog enveloped New Zealand’s Christchurch airport on Thursday (March 27) disrupting flight operations and throwing the travel plans of thousands of travellers out of gear. Airlines operating from Christchurch airport either cancelled or delayed their flights due to fog. According to a Christchurch Airport spokesperson, two flights were delayed at 8.40am on Thursday while by 10am the airport's website reported flights coming to Christchurch from Auckland and Nelson were cancelled. Among the affected airlines were Jetstar, which had to delay its flight from Auckland, and Air New Zealand. The latter had to cancel its flight to Invercargill due to fog and also divert some of them away from Christchurch. Just three weeks ago, Christchurch airport was rated as the best in a study of 3500 international travellers. New Zealand’s Queenstown Airport was in second position. Madeira Airport in Portugal ranked third with a score of 9.07. The study, involving 3500 international travellers, focused on airport experiences. Travelers rated airports based on factors like customer service and ease of navigation. Nineteen airports received sufficient reviews for inclusion in the rankings.

Grand Continent Hotels will debut on the NSE SME platform on Thursday. Ahead of the listing, the GMP, at Rs 0, is not very inspiring for investors. The IPO, which was completely a fresh equity sale of 66 lakh shares, was subscribed just over 1x. The proceeds will be used for repayment of debt, expansion of hotel properties in India and other general corporate purposes.

FKA twigs has announced that her scheduled shows in Chicago, New York, and Toronto — planned as part of the Eusexua US tour — have now been postponed due to visa issues. Taking to social media, the artist, whose real name is Tahliah Barnett, revealed that an error caused the necessary paperwork not being submitted within the required timeframe. FKA twigs's shows were scheduled to take place in Chicago on March 26 and 27. The English singer was also supposed to perform in New York on May 3 and 4, and in Toronto on March 30 and 31.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has hit the brakes on green card processing for certain refugees and asylees, citing the need for “additional screening and vetting”. This unexpected move leaves thousands of applicants in legal limbo, adding uncertainty to the lives of those who sought safety in the U.S. after fleeing persecution. The directive, issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), impacts individuals who were already approved for entry as refugees and those granted asylum by U.S. immigration courts.

Atithi Devo Bhava’—which translates to ‘Guest is God.’ However, a recent viral video suggests that not all foreign visitors feel this sentiment in practice. Canadian traveller and vlogger Nolan Saumure has sparked controversy with his candid comparison of hospitality in India and Pakistan. In a short interview with Instagram user @officialnamour, Saumure was asked which country offers better hospitality. Without hesitation, he replied, «Pakistan, obviously.» His remark has set social media ablaze, drawing both agreement and criticism from viewers.

Central Railway (CR) is introducing a new scheme called the Lucky Yatri Yojana to make daily train rides more exciting for commuters. Expected to start next week, and passengers with valid tickets or season passes have a chance to win cash prizes. How it works:

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is finally making its way to PlayStation 5, with a confirmed release date of April 17. The game, which first appeared for Xbox and PC players in December 2024, will now be released to additional gaming platforms. Players can reserve both digital and physical editions of the game by placing preorders. They will also be able to get some special bonus items with their purchase.

NASA is closely monitoring a massive asteroid as it prepares to make a rare close approach to Earth. The space rock, known as 2014 TN17, is larger than the Great Pyramid and will pass by at more than 48,000 mph. Should we be worried? This is what you should know.

The daily allowance too has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500, the notification said. MPs can draw daily allowances while attending Parliament sessions and meetings of parliamentary committees. The pension for former members of Parliament has been increased from Rs 25,000 per month to Rs 31,000 per month. If one looks at change in the salary of the MPs over the years, it is seen that the MPs were drawing Rs 1500 in 2001, which has now increased to Rs 1.24 lakh in 2023.

Sonu Sood’s wife, Sonali Sood, was involved in a severe car accident on the Mumbai-Nagpur highway on March 24, 2025. She was traveling with her sister and nephew when their vehicle met with a crash. Her nephew, who was behind the wheel, also suffered injuries, while her sister escaped with only minor wounds. Following the accident, Sonali and her nephew were rushed to Max Hospital in Nagpur, where they are undergoing treatment. Doctors have kept them under close observation for 48 to 72 hours to monitor their recovery. Upon hearing about the incident, Sonu Sood immediately rushed to the hospital to be by his wife’s side. A spokesperson confirmed the accident and stated that Sonu is currently unavailable as he remains with his family during this critical time.

Indians can now enjoy upto 30% off discount on the seasonal summer routes to Santorini, Antalya, and Nice and more offering even more exciting places to explore around the globe. The press statement said that the Indian travellers can book their flights at special sale fares until March 28, to Etihad destinations including Turkey, Greece, Spain, France and travel between 1 May and 30 September 2025. «Summer is the perfect time to create unforgettable travel memories, and we're making it easier with these special fares across our network. Whether you're dreaming of pristine beaches, cultural adventures, or family fun, our summer sale offers something for everyone. Book early and give yourself something wonderful to look forward to,» said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Discussion around youth consumption in India has been largely focused around observed purchasing behaviour. Despite its enormous value in guiding marketers, two key questions have been left to the realm of assumption rather than data-led insights: one, the larger and more foundational question of where consumption is located in the overall canvas of life aspirations, dreams and emotions of ‘mass’ or mainstream young India.

Vietnam, which has now emerged as the fastest-growing tourism destination in Southeast Asia. Now, Vietnam has emerged as the third-most-visited country in the region, with 17.5 million international arrivals in 2024, edging ahead of Singapore. It follows Malaysia, which had 25 million visitors, and Thailand, which remains at the top with 35 million. The numbers also make Vietnam, also referred to as the Land of the Ascending Dragon, the regional leader in tourism recovery. Five years after the Covid-19 pandemic brought global travel to a halt, Vietnam has regained 98% of its pre-pandemic tourism business, outpacing all its neighbours, including Thailand (87.5%) and Singapore (86%). The momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Nearly four million international tourists arrived in Vietnam in January and February this year, a 30.2% increase from the same period last year, according to figures from the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

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Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. The investment includes a new $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel plant in Louisiana that will produce over 2.7 million metric tons of steel annually, creating more than 1,400 jobs. The steel plant is expected to supply steel to auto plants in Alabama and Georgia. Of the total, Hyundai also plans to invest $9 billion by 2028 to boost U.S. production capacity to 1.2 million vehicles in the United States and $6 billion to expand strategic partnerships with U.S. companies in autonomous driving, robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced air mobility, the company said. Hyundai Motor plans to hold an opening ceremony for its new $7.59 billion car and battery factory in Georgia on Wednesday. The automaker has a factory in Alabama, while its affiliate Kia has a plant in Georgia. The two older plants can produce 700,000 vehicles a year and the new Georgia plant will have a 300,000-vehicle production capacity when fully operational. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry had travelled to South Korea in October and met with Hyundai to discuss the investment plan.

IPL 2025 season is in full swing, with a total of 74 matches set to be played, including 70 group-stage games across 13 venues in India. Cricket fans are in for an exciting tournament as teams battle it out for a spot in the playoffs. So far, five matches have already taken place, and the competition has lived up to its billing.