New Zealand Grants Legal Personhood to Mount Taranaki – Here’s Why It Matters

New Zealand grants legal personhood to Mount Taranaki (Taranaki Maunga), recognizing its Māori status and promoting conservation, sustainable tourism & Indigenous rights.

MC Explains: Vistara Joins Air India: What This Means For Frequent Flyers | Vistara-Air India Merger

Starting November 12, 2024, Vistara fully integrates into Air India! In this video, we break down the key changes for passengers, including flight codes, loyalty points, tier status, and credit card benefits. Learn how Vistara’s Club Vistara points transition into Air India’s Flying Returns program, and what that means for your travel perks. Plus, discover how airport services will evolve and what to expect during your next flight. Whether you're a regular flyer or a Vistara fan, this update is essential. Watch now to stay ahead of the changes!

EU Schengen visa to cost more from June 11, fees will go up from €80 to €90 for adults and from €40 to €45 for children

Qatar Airways to move Goa operations from Dabolim to North Goa airport from June 20

Plus, VFS Global warns Schengen visa applicants of scammers: VFS Global has warned all United Arab Emirates (UAE) foreign residents of scammers who are offering help with Schengen visa in lieu of large amounts of money.

Sitars, tanpuras made in Maharashtra's Miraj town get GI tags

The sitars and tanpuras made in Miraj have a high demand, which cannot be met due to the limited resources available locally.

From March 31, new menu & amenity kits for Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class

Singapore Airlines has improved and expanded its selection of food and beverage options. It has also added a new amenity kit for Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class passengers.

Goa's Fly91 starts Goa-Hyderabad, Goa-Bangalore flights. Next up: Goa-Lakshadweep, Goa-Jalgaon

New Goa airline: Fly91 started flight operations from March 18, with inaugural flights from Goa to Hyderabad and Bengaluru.

IndiGo Mumbai-Colombo direct flights from April 12

Starting April 12, IndiGo will commence direct flights between Mumbai and Colombo three times a week.

Dogs at the airport: iGA Istanbul Airport pilots therapy dog project to reduce flight stress

As part of the pilot project, specially trained therapy dogs interact with passengers at the Istanbul airport and offer them support to help reduce stress before flying.

Akasa Air expands operations in Gwalior, connects Mumbai and Bengaluru after Ahmedabad

Akasa Air has launched nonstop weekly flights between Gwalior and Mumbai and one-stop weekly connecting flights between Gwalior and Bengaluru via Mumbai.

Turkish Airlines starts Istanbul-Melbourne flights

Turkish Airlines starts flights to Melbourne, the airlines’ first destination in the continent of Australia.

IndiGo commences direct daily flights between Hyderabad and Bangkok

IndiGo has commenced daily direct flights between Hyderabad and Bangkok, the airline now operates 37 weekly flights between India and Bangkok.

Etihad Airways launches new collection of amenity kits and loungewear

Etihad Airways has launched a new collection of amenity kits and loungewear created in partnership with Giorgio Armani and ESPA.

New Zealand Permanent Resident Visa applications are now online

You can now apply for New Zealand’s Permanent Resident Visa applications online. Check you meet the eligibility for New Zealand PR Visa before you apply.

Immigration news: South Africa extends temporary concession to foreign nationals till June 30

South African Department of Home Affairs has approved the extension of temporary concession to affected foreign nationals - those whose long-term visa application is pending for approval or decision on appeal or waiver - until June 30, 2024.

Immigration news: UK extends validity of visa sponsor licences due to expire on or after April 6 by 10 years

From April 6, the UK's requirement for sponsors to renew their sponsor licence will be removed. However, sponsor compliance remains high on the UK Home Office's list of priorities.

Akasa Air announces international operations

Akasa Air announces international operations with Doha as the first international destination to its network.

Ayodhya Maharishi Valmiki International Airport: A story in every pillar, every mural

Maharishi Valmiki International Airport at Ayodhya: Principal Architect of Sthapati suggests stopping to observe the stepped shikar at the entrance, the symbolic columns narrating the stories of Ramayana, and the Bow and Arrow mural.

The long and short of flights this winter in India

The shortest flight in India covers a mere 60 kilometres between Guwahati and Silchar. The longest, between Delhi and Port Blair, takes 3 hours 40 minutes to fly 2,483 kms.

How to apply for Thailand sticker visa

Thailand sticker visa applications are cheaper than e-visa and visa-on-arrival options. Here's what you need to know about Thailand sticker visa cost, duration, requirements, and process.

Zurimanz, the Bangladesh of Kashmir, becomes a tourist attraction

The small village, famously called Bangladesh in Jammu and Kashmir and located in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, 90 km from Srinagar, is the birthplace of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, J&K’s senior separatist leader and chairman of All Parties Hurriyat Conference.

October 2 long weekend records over 40% surge in flight searches, hotel occupancy at 90%

In addition to the World Cup, the long weekends and festivals in October, such as Gandhi Jayanti and Durga Puja, are further contributing to the rise in travel, said travel firms.

Travel News: Russia introduces e-visa, Switzerland pauses Indian tour group visas, in-cabin Braille on United Airlines

Acropolis of Athens sets visitor limits, UNESCO to add Venice 'in danger' list, Spain’s pilgrimage site to introduce tourist tax, Portugal issues heatwave warning, robots to handle baggage in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and Notre Dame in Paris to open in December 2024

Travel news: EgyptAir introduces free 96-hour transit visa; Spain restricts alcoholic drinks to six a day; no strolley bags in Croatian town

Also, Eurostar ends direct trains from London to Disneyland Paris and tired of 'Game of Thrones' tourists, San Juan introduces online ticketing system.

Heading to Paris for the French Open? Remember these dos and don’ts

With the French Open next week and Summer Olympics coming up next year, here's what you need to know about travelling in the French Capital.