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Air India announces new flights to six destinations in USA, Europe
Air India has launched new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Tashkent
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital.
Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto
Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.
Now fly Mumbai to Arunachal Pradesh with IndiGo
IndiGo will commence flights between Mumbai-Kolkata-Hollongi effective 28 November 2022, from Donyi Polo Airport in Itanagar (Hollongi).
Silversea Cruises to return to Asia
Silversea Cruises, the leading ultra-luxury cruise line, has confirmed its highly anticipated return to Asia, with four ships—Silver Shadow, Silver Whisper, Silver Spirit, and Silver…
Saudi strengthens commitment to India
Saudi participated for the first time in OTM, India’s largest and most international gathering of travel trade buyers and professionals.
Saudi strengthens commitment to India
Vistara to launch Dhaka-Mumbai flights from 15 Nov
Indian full-service carrier Vistara will start operating flights on Dhaka in Bangladesh and Mumbai in India from November 15. The airline will operate two weekly flights on this route.
Emirates announces new A380 destination
From 30 October onwards, Emirates will offer passengers flying to Bengaluru, India an option to fly in their signature A380 aircrafts.
eVisa system down in Malaysia
The eVisa system has not been suspended but is instead facing service disruption, says the Immigration Department of malaysia. The eVisa portal, which is the online facility to apply for a…
Fly direct from Mumbai to Istanbul with IndiGo from 1 Jan
IndiGo, has announced the launch of direct flight between Mumbai-Istanbul starting 1 January 2023. These new routes and additional frequencies will enhance international connectivity between…
Star Air launches Mumbai – Kolhapur Service
Star Air, the aviation arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, inaugurated its direct flight services between Mumbai and Kolhapur under the Regional Connectivity Scheme.
Now fly direct with flynas from Riyadh and Dammam to Mumbai from 20 Oct
flynas, the Saudi carrier has announced the launch of weekly direct flights from Riyadh and Dammam to Mumbai, starting from 20 October 2022.
Thailand renews visa processing with VFS Global in India
The Thailand government has renewed its pan-India visa processing mandate with VFS Global.
Now fly Mumbai-Baku direct with Azerbaijan Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines, the flag carrier of Azerbaijan plans to commence its direct flights between Baku and Mumbai – the commercial hub of India from November onwards.
Vistara begins nonstop flights from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi
Vistara has launched its inaugural flight between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Cordelia cruises returns to its homeport Mumbai
After having successfully completed sailings along the East Coast of India, Cordelia Cruises returns to its homeport of Mumbai on 29 September 2022.
Air India adds 20 more flights per week to UK and US
Air India has announced 20 additional flights every week to Birmingham, London and San Francisco. They will be introduced in a phased manner from October to December this year.
IndiGo starts direct flight to Ras Al Khaimah
IndiGo flew its Airbus A320 aircraft to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT) from Mumbai on 22 September. Not only is it the carrier’s 100th destination, but also its 11th in the…
Mumbai airport handles record breaking 1,30,374 passengers
Breaking its own single-day record, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), handled the movement of 1,30,374 passengers on 17 September, the highest since the…
The love connection with Vietjet
With the festive season approaching, Vietjet announces the "Love Connection" Campaign – the first ever for India that offers Indian couples with opportunities to experience their dreamful…
Mumbai CSMIA’S holds bomb threat drill
’Passenger Safety is of Utmost Importance’, confirms Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) with its simulated, emergency-response, mock drill organised at the…
Air India adds capacity to Qatar for football fans
Air India has started 20 new flights per week to Qatar from key Indian cities. It will start direct flights from Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Chennai to Doha from 30 October.
Delhi-Mumbai Vistara flight returns midway
A Delhi-Mumbai flight of Vistara airlines returned midway to Delhi on Monday after a whistling sound was heard on the right-side cockpit.
Vistara to fly twice daily direct Mumbai- Jaipur from 30 Sept
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier, has added Jaipur (Rajasthan) to its domestic network with direct connectivity to and from Mumbai, starting 30 September 2022.
AAI to develop Kolhapur airport for enhanced capacity
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has undertaken the work for developing the Kolhapur airport for enhanced capacity, with a new terminal building as it is showing high passenger traffic…
Indigo to fly direct from Mumbai to Ras Al-Khaimah from September
Ras Al-Khaimah to be IndiGo’s 100th destination in 6E network. The airline will commence new direct flights between Mumbai and Ras Al-Khaimah, from 22 September 2022
India is going to be a magnificent cruise destination
India is going to be a magnificent cruise destination -
Cruise tourism is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing components of the leisure industry, said Union Minister Mr Sarbananda…
Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting
Past and Present Skål Asia Presidents Welcomed at Bangkok Meeting, With travel between India and Thailand opening up and quarantine no longer required for fully vaccinated travellers, Skål…
ITB India cancels inaugural event in April
Joining the bandwagon of cancelled events due to the coronavirus, the most recent travel exhibition, which has been deferred is ITB India.
The ITB India organisers have announced to…
Jet Airways to launch first direct connection from Mumbai to Manchester
Opening up travel between India and the North of England, with its latest direct connection to Manchester, Jet Airways will become the largest carrier between the UK and Mumbai.
Delta Airlines makes a comeback in India
Delta Airlines will fly the Indian skies again after its four-year hiatus. Delta announced on Thursday that it will start flying nonstop from the US to Mumbai in 2019.
Cruise tourism to bring 4 mn inbound tourists to India
According to Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Shipping Nitin J Gadkari, the government will construct cruise terminals at five ports -- Mumbai, Goa, Mangalore, Kochi and…
Preferred adds nine hotels in Asia Pacific
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has continued to expand its global collection of properties with the addition of 23 new member hotels, nine of which are located in the Asia Pacific…
Asian air route updates from Air Canada, Shanghai Airlines and more
Air Canada adds new passage to India
Where? Toronto (Canada) to Mumbai (India)
When? Four times a week, effective immediately
Who? Air Canada
Why? National carrier continues…
SIA starts flying A350 to India
Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July.
The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over…
Indian traffic drives growth at Changi Airport
Rising passenger traffic on routes to and from India boosted Singapore's Changi Airport last month.
The hub handled a total of 5.0 million passengers in May 2017, up 4.6% compared to…
Indonesia’s Batik Air to launch trio of Indian routes
Indonesia's Batik Air has revealed plans to launch its first three routes to India.
The Bali Post reports that in the coming weeks, the airline will start flying from Medan to Chennai,…
Jet Airways gets connected to Mexico
Jet Airways has signed a new agreement that will allow Indian passengers to connect to Mexico.
The Mumbai-based airline has penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aeromexico…
Preferred adds Chedi Mumbai as 30th Indian hotel
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has entered into a partnership with Singapore-based hotel group GHM to represent The Chedi Mumbai, as part of its Lifestyle Collection.
Scheduled to…
Air Canada adds three Asian routes
Air Canada will launch three new Asian routes in the next 30 days, as it continues to expand the international networks of its mainline carrier and leisure airline, Air Canada Rouge.…
Jet Airways adds to London-Mumbai service
Jet Airways has announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between London Heathrow and Mumbai.
Beginning October 2017, as part of the airline’s winter schedule, the…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
Indonesia AirAsia starts flying to India
Indonesia AirAsia Extra, the long-haul low-cost carrier, will launch its first flights to India this week.
On Friday 19 May 2017, the airline will start flying from Bali to Mumbai,…
Lufthansa second Indian A350 touches down
Lufthansa's third Airbus A350 aircraft - and the second to be deployed to India - has been delivered to the airline.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Munich Airport recently, and…
Cruise body CLIA offers agent training in India
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the global cruise body, has launched its travel agent training programme in India.
A travel industry event was held at the Four Seasons…
New deal streamlines India-Fiji travel
Travel between India and Fiji will soon become easier, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement between Jet Airways and Fiji Airways.
The new partnership enables passengers…
Vistara heads north with double launch
Vistara has expanded its network in northern India with the launch of two new routes to Punjab.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, kicked off a new daily…
India identifies four possible Hyperloop routes
The Indian government is considering plans for the world's most extensive Hyperloop network to-date, with up to four routes - including multi-stop lines - in the pipeline.
An event in…
AccorHotels to host Indian showcase
AccorHotels will visit India next month, hosting events to showcase of its hotels and resorts to the local travel trade, as well as providing updates on its latest developments, products…
India gets new Saudi links with flynas
Indian travellers will be offered a series of new one-stop connections to Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a codeshare agreement between Etihad Airways and low-cost carrier flynas.…
Viking ship to invade Asia in 2018
Viking Ocean Cruises has unveiled a series of new Asian itineraries for 2018 and 2019.
The new voyages will enable passengers to board in a series of key Asia Pacific destinations,…
Mumbai rolls out welcome mat for Japanese tourists
A new agreement has been signed that will aim to position Mumbai as a "holiday gateway to India" for Japanese tourists.
The deal, signed between the Maharashtra Tourism Development…
Jet Airways goes wide on series of routes
India's Jet Airways is increasing seat capacity on several routes with the introduction of its wide-bodied aircraft.
Airbus A330s will be deployed on routes connecting Mumbai with…
Costa kicks off first season of South Asian sailings
Costa Cruises will embark on its inaugural season of sailings from India on Friday (16 December 2016).
The company's Costa neoClassica cruise ship will homeport in Mumbai this winter,…
Garuda opens a passage to India
Indonesia could be set for a tourism boost from India following the launch of a new flight service linking Jakarta with Mumbai.
Garuda Indonesia commenced the new route on 12 December…
India speeds up Delhi-Mumbai rail plan
The Indian government is accelerating its plan to speed up the key Delhi-Mumbai railway line, by ordering a new high-speed train that can operate on the existing tracks.
The Economic…
TAAI pens partnership to improve Indian tourism training
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has embarked on a new partnership to enhance the training of new talent in the Indian travel industry.
A three-year tie-up with DY Patil…
Air India gets connected to Taiwan
Air India has entered a new partnership that will provide its passengers with one-stop connections to Taipei.
Under the new codeshare agreement with EVA Air, which gets underway on 1…
Costa prepares for industry-first season of South Asian sailings
Costa Cruises has geared up for its inaugural South Asian season with an event onboard one of its cruise ships.
Costa Luminosa, which is currently sailing around the world, docked in…
Switzerland’s Rhätische Bahn woos Mumbai travel trade
Rhätische Bahn, which operates Switzerland's largest network of private railways, recently held a dinner for the travel trade in Mumbai.
The exclusive event gathered 35 of the…
Kenya Airways expands presence in India
Kenya Airways has expanded its route map in India following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Jet Airways.
Effective this week, the Kenyan national carrier will placed its…
India’s first bullet train to start in 2023
India's first high-speed railway is expected to be operational by 2023, Japan's Prime Minister has said.
In a joint press conference in Tokyo with his Indian counterpart Narendra…
Delhi-Mumbai trains to speed up
The speed of trains on the main railway line connecting Delhi and Mumbai will be increased to 160kph in future.
The Economic Times reported India's Ministry of Railways as saying that…
Jet adds more flights to Nepal
Jet Airways has unveiled plans to add more flights to Nepal.
Effective 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will introduce a second daily service between Mumbai and Kathmandu and a…
PIA reduces India flights after attack
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has reduced the frequency of its flights from Karachi to Delhi and Mumbai.
The Economic Times reports that the decision was taken due to low…
Jet Airways goes large on domestic routes
Jet Airways has revealed plans to almost double its capacity on two key domestic routes.
On 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will start to deploy its twin-aisle Airbus A330…
Jet Airways boosts Bangkok
India's Jet Airways will add more capacity to Bangkok in the coming weeks, to meet expected strong demand.
The Bangkok Post reports that the airline will deploy a twin-aisle Airbus…
Brussels Airlines to fly to Mumbai
Lufthansa has revealed that Brussels Airlines will start flying to India next year.
The German carrier recently approved the full acquisition of Belgium's largest airline, which is…
Mauritius woos Indian agents with roadshow
The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) recently conducted a five-city roadshow in India.
In late August, the tourism board and representatives from 30 Mauritian travel…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner direct to Mumbai
Air Canada has unveiled plans to expand its operations in India with the launch of a new direct service connecting Toronto with Mumbai.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the national carrier…
Air Canada expands Asia’s links with Vancouver
With its location on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is already one of the best connected long-haul destinations from Asia.
And these links will be strengthened even further next year when…
Jet to offer trans-Atlantic connections from Paris
Jet Airways will start offering connections from India to North America via Paris next month, following a revision of its schedules.
Effective 30 October 2016, flight 9W124 will…
Cox & Kings cleans up the beach in Mumbai
Cox & Kings recently undertook a major beach cleaning exercise in Mumbai.
In an effort to create awareness and to preserve the beauty of one of India's most popular beaches, the…
Indian minister mulls Hyperloop
First it was bullet trains, then maglev technology, and now India is considering the ultimate high-speed transport option - the Hyperloop.
The Economic Times reports that India's…
India pens open skies deal with Greece
Indian travellers could soon be offered more opportunities to holiday in Greece, following the signing of an "open skies" aviation agreement between the two countries.
Under the new…
Philippines turns to India for tourism boost
The Philippines' Department of Tourism (DOT) headed to India this month to undertake a four-city tourism roadshow.
A delegation from the Southeast Asia country, which included hotels and…
Trafalgar adds three new Asian destinations
Trafalgar, The Travel Corporation's guided tour operator, has added three new Asian countries to its collection: India, Sri Lanka and Laos.
There are nine new itineraries in…
Many missing in Mumbai-Goa bridge collapse
At least 20 people are missing after a bridge collapsed on the main Mumbai-Goa highway last night, sending two buses plunging into the Savitri River.
The Times of India reports that…
Jet flies largest aircraft to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has confirmed plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on its the Mumbai-Amsterdam route.
Effective 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will upgrade the…
Air NZ connects to India with new codeshare
Air New Zealand is now offering connections to multiple cities in India, following the start of a new codeshare partnership.
The national carrier has teamed up with Singapore Airlines…
Zambia conducts first roadshow in India
Zambia Tourism Agency (ZTA) recently conducted its maiden roadshow in India, with the aim of educating agents and enticing more travellers.
Events were held in Delhi and Mumbai, gathering…
Jet Airways doubles services to Dammam
Jet Airways will launch two more daily services to the Saudi Arabian city of Dammam next month.
Effective 9 June 2016, the Indian carrier will double the frequency of its flights from…
Jet Airways adds Mumbai-Singapore capacity
Jet Airways will increase capacity on its Mumbai-Singapore route next month, with the deployment of a larger aircraft.
Effective 1 June 2016, the Indian carrier will start deploying…
Etihad’s A380 debuts in India
Etihad Airways has started flying its Airbus A380 aircraft to India, with the launch of a new daily service to Mumbai.
Flight EY204 from Abu Dhabi landed at the Indian city's…
Cox & Kings opens new store in Mumbai
Cox & Kings has launched a new franchise store in Mumbai.
Located at near the Opera House in the centre of the city, the new office was inaugurated by Champalal Vardhan, chairman…
Indian bullet train to travel under the sea
The new Indian bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad will travel under the sea, it has been revealed.
The Economic Times reports that the 508km line will include a 21km-long…
Venue change for SATTE Mumbai
This year’s SATTE Mumbai West event will take place at the Bombay Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC), UBM India has confirmed,
The travel trade show, which is now in its fifth…
Air India adds new route to Gujarat
Air India will expand its operations in the state of Gujarat this month, with the launch of a new service from Mumbai to Bhavnagar.
Commencing on 21 April 2016, the flight will…
Vistara’s expansion continues with Kochi flights
Vistara, the Indian start-up airline, has continued its rapid recent growth with the launch of flights to Kochi, in the southern state of Kerala.
The new route took off for the first…
GoAir launches flights to tourist city of Leh
GoAir has launched a new service connecting Mumbai with Leh, the Himalayan city in the north Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Flights will now operate daily, direct from Mumbai…
HRS opens first Indian office
HRS, the corporate hotel booking portal, has launched its first Indian office in Mumbai, the Financial Express reports.
The new office is intended to allow HRS to better support the…
Singapore Airlines adds more Mumbai flights
Singapore Airlines has announced the addition of four weekly flights between Mumbai and Singapore, taking its total frequency on the route to 18 flights per week.
From 21 April to…
Regus to open business centre at Mumbai Airport
Regus has announced that it will soon open a new drop-in business centre at Mumbai Airport’s Terminal 2.
The Regus Express hub will be located in the common arrivals hall and will…
Pride Hotels plans INR6bn Indian expansion
The Pride Group of Hotels will invest more than INR6 billion (US$90 million) over the coming years to expand its portfolio in India.
According to the Economic Times, the investments…
Jet Airways launches new flights to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has commenced daily direct flight services from Delhi, Mumbai and Toronto to Amsterdam.
The first flight landed at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol on 27 March, and the new…
GoAir moves Mumbai operations
GoAir has relocated its operations at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from Terminal 1A to Terminal 1B.
With this move, which took place on 15 March, GoAir's entire…
Jet Airways migrates Mumbai domestic ops to T2
Jet Airways will relocate its domestic operations in Mumbai to the new Terminal 2 at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) on 15 March 2016.
The migration to the new…
Korean Air spreads wings in India with Jet
Korean Air has formed a new partnership with Jet Airways that give it more connections to and from India.
Effective 1 March 2016, a codeshare agreement will see Korean Air partner Jet…
Jet Airways adds two more daily Bangkok flights
Jet Airways is expanding its operations in Thailand with the launch of two new daily flights to Bangkok.
On 27 March 2016, the Indian carrier will launch a third daily frequency from…
Jet Airways adds more Dubai flights
Jet Airways will expand its operations to Dubai next month, with the launch of new flights from Mumbai and Delhi.
Effective 1 March 2016, the Indian carrier will add a sixth daily…
AmericInn Hotel and Suites plans Middle East expansion
AmericInn, the largest mid-scale hotel brand in central United States, is expanding internationally with at least 20 new hotels to be opened across the Middle East and the Indian…
Garuda plans Mumbai-Bali flights
Garuda Indonesia is planning to launch flights connecting Bali with Mumbai.
According to a report by local news site Radar Bali, the national carrier wants to tap into the large…
New Taj Santacruz opens near Mumbai Airport
Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces has opened of a new hotel close to Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
The new Taj Santacruz offers 279 rooms and suites, including…
India’s GoAir to launch four new domestic routes
GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has embarked on a major expansion of its domestic operations, with four new routes and a series of additional flight frequencies.
The four new…
Jet Airways offers special fares for new Amsterdam flights
Jet Airways has started taking bookings for its new services to Amsterdam, which get underway in March 2016.
The Indian carrier will commence two new daily services to Amsterdam's…
New helicopter tours offer bird’s eye view of Mumbai
Visitors to Mumbai will now be able to get a bird's eye view of the city, following the launch of new helicopter tours.
The new Heli-Tours were launched this week by Pawan Hans Ltd,…
Indian government approves bids for new Mumbai Airport
The Indian government has approved four bids for the planned Navi Mumbai International Airport.
The Economic Times reports that the country’s Aviation Ministry met with the City and…
Air India launches London-Ahmedabad flights
Air India has launched a new service connecting Ahmedabad with London.
The inaugural flight departed the Gujarati city's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Tuesday…
Air Arabia, Georgia team up for Indian roadshow
Air Arabia has teamed up with the Georgian National Tourism Administration to organise a roadshow in India.
The events, which were held in Delhi and Mumbai, were designed to showcase…
Etihad to fly A380 to Mumbai
Etihad Airways will start deploying its largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, on the Abu Dhabi-Mumbai route next year.
Effective 1 May 2016, India’s commercial capital will become the…
Jet adds four new domestic routes this winter
Jet Airways has unveiled a series of new domestic flights for the forthcoming winter schedules, including four brand new city pairs.
Effective 15 November, Jet will introduce new…
Worldhotels expands in India with Lalit partnership
Worldhotels has added four new members in India as part of a new tie-up with The Lalit.
The Lalit New Delhi, Lalit Mumbai, Lalit Ashok Bangalore and Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata will…
Taj to launch new hotel near Mumbai Airport
Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces has unveiled details of a new hotel that will open its doors next month.
Located close to the domestic terminal at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji…
Mumbai plans “germ-free” metro
Authorities in Mumbai are planning to offer a cleaner experience for travellers on the city's metro network, with a series of initiatives to make the trains "germ-free".
The Economic…
SIA brings premium economy to India
Singapore Airlines will bring its new premium economy class to India this month.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will start offering the new class on its Singapore-Delhi…
Air India changes terminals at Mumbai
Air India will relocate its domestic operations at Mumbai Airport from Thursday.
The Economic Times reported the airline as saying that its domestic operations will now depart from…
Mumbai hotels soar in August
Hotels in Mumbai experienced strong performance improvements in August 2015.
According to the latest data from STR Global, the city experienced double-digit growth in terms of hotel…
China studies Mumbai-Delhi high-speed rail link
A Chinese company is conducting a feasibility study for a high-speed railway line connecting Delhi and Mumbai.
China's Xinhua news agency reports that a subsidiary of the state-run…
Air Arabia meets Indian travel trade
Air Arabia recently hosted a travel trade event in India.
The occasion, which was held in Mumbai's northern suburbs, provided an opportunity for the UAE-based low-cost carrier to meet…
St Regis debuts in India
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has launched its luxury St Regis brand in India, with the opening of a new property in Mumbai.
The former Palladium Hotel has been rebranded and relaunched…
Jet expands South African codeshare
Jet Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with South African Airways (SAA).
With immediate effect, passengers will be able to book through Jet for SAA's services from Abu Dhabi…
Brand USA embarks on India trade mission
Brand USA will be conducting its fourth sales mission to India next month.
From 6-11 September 2015, the USA's tourism marketing body will be travelling across India to meet with…
Air China to fly direct to Mumbai
Air China has confirmed plans to launch flights connecting Beijing and Mumbai.
The new direct service will commence on 25 October 2015, operating four times a week. Flights will…
Air India to offer Hajj flights from seven cities
Air India has announced that it will operate special Hajj pilgrimage flights from seven Indian airports.
The national carrier will offer direct services to the Saudi Arabian city of…
Etihad reaffirms commitment to Maharashtra
Etihad Airways’ president & CEO, James Hogan, has reaffirmed his company’s commitment to the Indian state of Maharashtra and its capital, Mumbai.
Hogan met Maharashtra's Chief…
Norwegian embarks on first ever Indian cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) will launch its first ever cruises to India, Sri Lanka and the Gulf region next year.
The move marks part of the company's return to the Far East in the…
Jet Airways boosts domestic network with multiple flights
Jet Airways is expanding its domestic network with the addition of new flights to multiple Indian destinations.
The expansion has already commenced, with the addition of new daily…
Mumbai Airport trials mobile boarding passes
Mumbai Airport has teamed up with Vistara to trial mobile boarding passes.
Vistara passengers can now receive their boarding pass straight to their mobile device when checking in…
Thomas Cook India expands Mumbai office
Thomas Cook India has unveiled plans to expand its operations in Mumbai, with the acquisition of additional office space.
The company said that its "rapid expansion" had necessitated…
St Regis to debut in India
Starwood Hotels & Resorts will launch its luxury St Regis brand in India later this year.
The existing Palladium Hotel in Mumbai is currently undergoing a rebranding and will be…
Korea helps speed up Delhi-Mumbai rail link
South Korea will help India increase the speed of the key railway line between Delhi and Mumbai.
The Economic Times reports that the Korean Rail Road Network (KRNA), a state-run rail…
Seaplane operator to enter Rajasthan, Maharashtra
An Indian sea-plane operator is planning to expand its operations to the states of Rajasthan and Maharashtra, it has been reported.
Mehair commenced operations in Gujarat in January…
Jet expands in Thailand with Bangkok Air partnership
Jet Airways has continued to expand in Southeast Asia, by signing a new codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways.
Under the new arrangement, Jet and Bangkok Airways will jointly…
No new monorail projects for Mumbai
The government of the Indian state of Maharashtra has ruled out any more monorail projects.
The state, which includes the city of Mumbai, had previously outlined plans for a multiple…
JW Marriott arrives at Mumbai Airport
Marriott has continued its expansion in India with the launch of its second luxury JW Marriott hotel in Mumbai.
The JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is a brand new property located just one…
Thailand brings 2015 tourism campaign to India
Thailand has launched its new national tourism campaign in India.
The '2015 Discover Thainess' campaign was unveiled to Indian audiences at the Thailand Trade Investment Tourism Road…
India to welcome SIA’s new premium economy class
Singapore Airlines' has revealed that its new premium economy class will be made available on flights to Mumbai and Delhi.
The two Indian cities form part of the initial roll-out of…
Air India boosts African connections
Air India has significantly expanded its route map in Africa following the launch of a new codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines.
The two Star Alliance member carriers already…
Vistara to launch on 9 January
Singapore Airlines' new Indian venture, Vistara, will take to the skies for the first time on 9 January 2015, it has been confirmed.
The airline last week secured its Air Operator's…
Air India hosts first Star Alliance board meeting
Air India played host to its first Star Alliance Chief Executive Board Meeting this week.
The heads of the world's biggest airline alliance gathered in Delhi for a two-day meeting to…
Air Seychelles launches flights to India
Air Seychelles has launched its first flights to India.
The carrier commenced services from Mahe to Mumbai this week, and will now operate the route three times a week using a…
Jet Airways expands key international routes
Jet Airways has boosted its international operations with the addition of extra flights to three key destinations - Bangkok, Colombo and Doha.
Earlier this month, Jet added a third daily…
Etihad boosts key Indian cities
Etihad Airways is continuing its rapid expansion in India, with the launch of more flights to the key cities of Mumbai and Delhi.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier currently operates two daily…
Emirates plans A380 flight to Mumbai
Emirates plans to operate the Airbus A380 to Mumbai from July 2014.
“Emirates plans to deploy an A380 on one of its existing daily services between Dubai to Mumbai, starting from July…
Air India adds Mumbai-Bhuj
Air India will add Bhuj, Gujarat to its domestic network.
The airline will link the Kutch City and Mumbai with the launch of a direct flight from 15 May 2014.
The flight operated…
New attraction opens at Mumbai’s EsselWorld
Mumbai’s EsselWorld has launched a new attraction titled ‘Shot n Drop’.
The new ride at the amusement park is developed by HUSS Park Attractions, comprising 24-seater thrilling shot…
Delta launches flat beds on Mumbai-Atlanta route
Delta has introduced its new flat-bed for its BusinessElite seats on flights between Mumbai and Atlanta,
USA, via Amsterdam.
The new on-board product was rolled out from Mumbai on…
Maharashtra announces seaplane service in Mumbai
Maharashtra has seen the launch of its first seaplane service in the state.
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) and Maritime Energy Heli Air Services Pvt Ltd…
Malindo Air flies to Mumbai
Malindo Air has launched its first flights to Mumbai.
The new service took off from Kuala Lumpur for the first time on Saturday, and will now operate five times a week. Services…
Drukair opens route to Mumbai
Drukair will open its 10th international route to Mumbai.
The airline will commence commercial operations between Paro and Mumbai from 1 May 2014. The three-hour flight will operate…
Jet Airways launches Mumbai-Paris flight
Jet Airways has announced the launch of its direct daily service between Mumbai to Paris.
The flight will be operated with effect from 14 May 2014, subject to regulatory approvals.…
TUI Travel India opens first retail store in Mumbai
TUI Travel India has commenced its retail expansion plan in Mumbai, with the establishment of its first
retail store in Bandra.
This launch is part of the company’s larger…
Jet Airways revises Mumbai-Muscat flight timing
Jet Airways has revised the timings for its flight between Mumbai-Muscat-Mumbai from 2 December 2013 to 1 January
2014.
According to the revised timing, the flight from Mumbai will…
Mumbai gets new tourist spot
Mumbai is all set to get a new tourist spot.
The Kanhoji Angre lighthouse off the Mumbai coast will be promoted as the new tourist destination. A formal announcement was made by the…
Thomas Cook India celebrates Ganesh Utsav
Thomas Cook India celebrated Ganesh Utsav with its key travel agents across Mumbai and Pune.
Spanning across three days, the tour operator engaged with over 90 travel agents, with an…
MTDC plans marina in Mumbai
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has decided to develop an US$39.25million (INR250 crore) marina at Mumbai’s
commercial district, Nariman Point.
The corporation has…
Egypt Embassy closes in Mumbai
The Consulate General of Egypt has closed its Embassy in Mumbai.
All queries related to visa legalisation from Mumbai will be only be addressed in Delhi.
The Egyptian Consulate…
Leh, Goa tops destination choice for I-Day – study
Skyscanner has identified destinations in India that have witnessed significant increase in flight searches for the
upcoming Independence Day (I-Day) long weekend.
The flight…
Nepal focuses on West India
The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) and Nepal Association of Tour & Travel Agents (NATTA) Regional Association, Pokhara have jointly organised NATTA Promotion Tour-2013 in Western India.…
Tourism tidbits from India
New convention centre in Mumbai
A new convention centre will be developed at Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.
The Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has begun work on…
Gujarat may start cruise service by year end
Gujarat may start a cruise liner service between Mumbai and Porbandar by the end of this year.
“The plan is to introduce a cruise ship, to be run by a private operate which will take…
VoA numbers up 23% in June
The number of Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) tourists increased 22.9% in June 2013, as compared to June 2012.
Last month, India issued a total of 1,062 VoAs, as against 864 in June 2012.…
Indonesia plans sales mission next month
Indonesia Tourism will hold its sales mission to India next month.
Road shows will be held in cities of Chennai, Pune and Mumbai from 1-5 July 2013. The Indonesian delegation will be…
VoA scheme grows 37% in May 2013
India’s Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) scheme registered a 37.2% growth in May 2013 as compared to May 2012.
Last month, a total of 1,114 VoAs were issued as compared to 812 during May 2012.…
Air China celebrates one year in Mumbai
Air China celebrated the completion of its first year of operations in Mumbai, India.
The first ex-Mumbai Air China flight was operated on 3 May 2012. Besides, Mumbai, the airline…
California educates Indian agents
Visit California has conducted educational seminars in Tier I and Tier II cities in India.
These educational seminars were held in the cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru,…
IndiGo to boost Muscat-Mumbai
IndiGo has announced to increase its frequency between Muscat and Mumbai to seven weekly flights.
The new flights will come into effect from 16 June 2013. The low cost carrier…
MAS adds daytime service to Mumbai
Malaysian Airlines (MAS) is increasing its frequency from Kuala Lumpur into Mumbai to 12 times weekly.
Following a greater demand from the market, one additional service has been…
IRCTC to run special trains
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd (IRCTC) will run two special trains from Pune next month. Each train will cover tourist destinations in south and north of India.
The…
Mumbai’s Juhu aerodrome to be extended
The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has decided to extend the existing runway at Mumbai’s Juhu aerodrome into the Arabian Sea – on stills. The ministry plans to shift all small aircraft…
MAS adds India daytime flights
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has unveiled plans to launch new daytime flights to India.
From 1 September 2012, the carrier will complement its current daily evening flights between Kuala Lumpur…
Switzerland to open more Visa Application Centers in India
First two phases to open seven centres by March, while three centres to launch in mid-2012...
Switzerland yesterday announced to open 10 more regional Visa Application Centres (VACs)…
