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After November 11, 2024, Air India will take over the operations of all Vistara aircraft. After this date, all remaining Vistara flight bookings will be exclusively handled by Air India. Below are important frequently asked questions (FAQs) about booking flights, accessing lounges, getting refunds and cancellations, and other relevant information as per the Vistara-Air India merger on the airlines' websites.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. We had booked the tour ahead of our Svalbard trip—a hike up the Sarkofagen mountain 500m above sea level and rising between two glaciers. The activity had a difficulty level of three on five, demanding average fitness.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Travel is undergoing a shift and while artificial intelligence is revolutionizing trip planning by providing tailored options for everyone, it may not help solve the deeper issues within the overall experience, the chief of a global travel search platform said. According to John Mangelaars, CEO of Skyscanner, policy decisions across the world—rather than technology alone—will drive changes in the sector.

Travel industry insiders, immigration and visa consultants fear the worsening diplomatic row between India and Canada could lead to increased scrutiny and security checks for Indian nationals besides longer processing times for visa applications, affecting those seeking to travel for work, study, or tourism. The row could also lead to subdued overseas tourist arrivals from Canada over time. Rahul Singh, managing partner at relocation and immigration firm Kraft Mobility said the visa situation for Indian nationals looking to travel to Canada has been influenced by the broader diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Skyscanner, with revenues and traveller searches for the company growing by around 35-40% in the country this year, said CEO John Mangelaars in an interview with ET. Skyscanner is a global travel app that helps travellers find the right deals across segments such as flights, hotels and car hire options. The company claims it searches more than 80 billion prices everyday, so travellers can be sure they've seen the best possible options, all in one place. “Visitors are up 40% in India and business is also up close to 40%. India is among the top ten markets in terms of revenue. I think it will be among our top three markets over the next few years. And in three years, Skyscanner will be among the top five companies in terms of market share in India,” he said.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Travel is undergoing a shift and while artificial intelligence is revolutionising trip planning by providing tailored options for everyone, it may not help solve the deeper issues within the overall experience, the chief of a global travel search platform said. According to John Mangelaars, CEO of Skyscanner, policy decisions across the world - rather than technology alone - will drive changes in the sector.

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Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to introduce electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban mobility. The electric flying taxis are expected to cut down travel time and reduce vehicular pollution in Bengaluru, a city often plagued by long traffic delays, especially during the rainy season.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. I am often confronted by my data-loving friends with the question: “How can you trust just a feeling or go with anecdotal demonstration of an idea?" They are experts in their respective fields, trained to analyse data with precision, and use it as the bedrock of their decision-making processes. As a statistician myself, I understand their reliance on data.

CBDT) to allow a different person to claim credit for TCS (tax collected at source) instead of the individual who made the payment when incurring specific expenses. This amendment aims to assist taxpayers in reducing their income tax liability by allowing them to claim the credit, rather than the person who originally paid the money, for the income to which it is attributed. The CBDT made this amendment via a notification dated October 16, 2024. The notification states, “Where under any provisions of the Act, the income of the collectee is assessable in the hands of any person other than the collectee, the credit for the tax collected at source, shall be given to such other person and not to the collectee.” Also Read: New tax form by CBDT to reduce salary TDS

NCDRC) has ordered the Indian Railways to pay approximately Rs 4.7 lakh in compensation to a passenger whose belongings were stolen on the Amarkantak Express in May 2017. The commission found that while the passenger took «reasonable precautions» to secure his luggage, the ticket collector (TTE) failed to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the reserved coach. The incident occurred on May 9, 2017, when Dilip Kumar Chaturvedi and his family traveled from Katni to Durg in a sleeper coach. Around 2:30 AM, Chaturvedi reported to the railway police that his luggage, which included cash and valuables worth approximately Rs 9.3 lakh, had been stolen. Following this, he lodged a complaint with the Durg district consumer commission, which ordered several railway officials to compensate him for the loss.

Vistara flight bound for Mumbai made an emergency landing on Wednesday due to a bomb threat. The airplane, which had 147 people on board, was traveling from Frankfurt, Germany. PTI sources reported that the Boeing 787 landed safely at 7:45 am and was immediately directed to an isolation bay for security checks. The aircraft had 134 passengers and 13 crew members. It had departed from Frankfurt on Tuesday at 8:20 pm, local time.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Singapore's Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd has signed an agreement to buy 17-18% in Blackstone Inc.-backed VFS Global Services Pvt.

Five airlines are poised to win permission for new new long-haul flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

Hong Kong’s leader has announced a cut in liquor taxes as the Asian financial hub hopes to revive its reputation as a travel destination with a vibrant nightlife and dining scene

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. International travel has quickly become a top aspiration for many Indians, and exploring the world’s diverse cultures and landscapes is more popular than ever. Though daunting expenses still hold many back, careful planning and smart budgeting can make the dream a reality.

A senior official from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed that the decision to double the number of Air marshals has been taken recently after assessment of the growing threat and getting inputs from intelligence agencies. «The fresh batch of Air Narshals will be deployed on new international routes added in sensitive category based on intelligence report. The decision was taken after several rounds of meetings will all stakeholders in aviation security,» the officer added.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. ICICI Bank is the latest major bank to restrict lounge access for its card users. ICICI credit card holders will now need to spend ₹75,000 every quarter to unlock complimentary lounge access in the subsequent quarter.