New Delhi (Travel Post) : In a significant development, the United Kingdom (UK) government has announced a major change to visit visa requirements for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals and Jordanians. This move aims to streamline the visa process and enhance travel ease for citizens from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, … Read more
It is reported that Bali has banned all tourist activities on all the mountains and volcanoes in Bali. Bali’s Governor Wayan Koster has made this landmark policy announcement, and added that it will come into force with immediate effect. Although the ban on such activities will be felt most by the tourists who wish to … Read more
Canada has announced the expansion of its electronic travel authorization (eTA) program, allowing travellers from 13 additional countries to benefit from visa-free air travel to the country. Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC), made the announcement, emphasizing the government’s commitment to improving immigration programs and services. What is an eTA and … Read more
New Delhi : Air India flight AI173, from Delhi to San Francisco, was forced to divert and make an emergency landing at Magadan airport in Russia due to a technical issue with one of its engines, officials said. The flight, carrying 216 passengers and 16 crew members, encountered the problem mid-flight, prompting the pilot to … Read more
Air France has unveiled its exclusive new long-haul business class seat in partnership with French firm STELIA Aerospace. The seat is a widebody variant of STELIA’s ‘Opera’ design and features a 20-inch ultra-HD screen, among other perks. Introducing Air France’s new business seats The French carrier showed off its latest business class seat at the … Read more
After nearly two years, Priority Pass and LoungeKey members will have access to 63 Plaza Premium lounges around the globe once again. Following a new agreement between the Collinson Group and Plaza Premium Lounges, cardholders will be able to access 39 locations starting June 6th and the remaining 24 from June 20th onward. The deal … Read more
Qantas, through its subsidiary QantasLink will again take to the skies between Darwin International Airport (DRW) and Canberra International Airport (CBR). It is connecting Darwin to Australia’s capital once again. The flight will cooperate with Alliance Airlines, utilizing its Embraer 190 jets. Kicking off five times a week from June 9th, this seasonal service will … Read more
Emirates today confirmed that it is closing on an order for between 100 and 150 aircraft. The Dubai-based carrier is thinking ahead as it mulls over its plan to eventually replace its Airbus A380 fleet. In a meeting with journalists at the IATA AGM in Istanbul this morning, Emirates president Sir Tim Clark shared his … Read more
As per some media reports, Go First Airlines, currently under the management of insolvency resolution professional Abhilash Lal, has informed the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) about its preparedness to resume operations with 152 daily flights with 22 aircraft. It is worth noting that Go First Airlines has been non-operational since May 3. Prior … Read more
Indian carriers have been asked by the aviation regulatory body to work on guidelines for deplaning passengers quickly in urgent situations. It wants them to come up with a procedure in which passengers can safely make a quick exit in situations that can lead to an emergency. DGCA asks to submit guidelines India’s Directorate General … Read more
