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AirAsia and Ministry of Transport Malaysia Collaborate to Make Flying Affordable for Students
AirAsia is delighted to uphold its support for the FLYsiswa initiative, offering subsidies for domestic flight tickets to public university students. This dedication coincides with the Ministry of Transport Malaysia’s recent reintroduction of the initiative.
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Dubai residents to fly in air taxis by 2025 end
Dubai residents will be able to fly across the city via air taxis in a few years — and the cost? Dh350 per passenger, a news agency has learn
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Uttarkashi Police issues Char Dham Yatra traffic advisory: 7 important regulations to know
Given the current rush to the Char Dham temples in Uttarakhand, the Uttarkashi Police has issued a Char Dham Yatra traffic advisory. The yatra started on May 10, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Akshay Tritiya. The routes leading to the temples were packed with thousands of devotees thronging to the Kedarnath shrine
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Heatwave in Thailand: Tourists face water shortage in the famous Koh Phi Phi Islands
In a recent turn of events, tourists visiting the famous Koh Phi Phi Islands in Thailand are being cautioned about a water shortage due to an intense heatwave. These islands became globally hit and prominent holiday spots after being depicted in the Hollywood film The Beach.
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Kedarnath Dham yatra 2024 starts tomorrow: Can you travel without registration?
If you're planning to visit the Kedarnath Dham in Uttarakhand this season, make sure that you have a proper registration for it, or else you will likely be stuck. And what is a bigger mood kill than not being able to visit the dham as you planned?
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Air India to conduct services in AIE's cancelled routes
Air India will conduct services in the cancelled routes of the carrier Air India Express, which is facing staff shortage due to the strike by its cabin crew for the past two days. Air India will offer its services in 20 routes to minimise disruptions. Air India Express on Thursday cancelled 74 flights."We will be operating 292 flights today. We have mobilised all resources and Air India will support us by operating on 20 of our routes.
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Visa-free travel extension can bring more Chinese nationals
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is expected to gain popularity among Chinese nationals following the extension of visa-free travel between Malaysia and China, says a stakeholder.
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Dallas Storm Disrupts Travel: Flights Delayed, Canceled As Flyers Complain
Numerous flights to and from Dallas, Texas, faced significant delays or cancellations due to severe thunderstorms in the region, impacting operations at both the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and the Dallas Love Field Airport. Meanwhile, as of 6 p.m. EDT, Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Watches were in place for parts of North and Central Texas. The NWS Fort Worth issued a warning about flash flooding risks.
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Arabian Travel Market 2024 sees 15% year-on-year growth, setting a new show record
More than 46,000 industry professionals from over 160 countries – including 33,500 visitors – attended the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which concluded today (9 May) in Dubai, UAE.
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Top cheapest countries to travel from India
Top cheapest countries to travel from India Traveling doesn't always have to break the bank. For Indian travellers seeking affordable yet memorable experiences, there exists a number of destinations around the globe that offer incredible value for money. If you are intrigued by now, here’s a curated list of the top cheapest countries to travel from India.
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UK ‘Tourist Tax’ sends tourists flocking to Paris, Milan and Madrid for tax-free shopping
Thousands of tourists who used to come to Britain for tax-free shopping are now visiting stores in Paris, Milan and Madrid after the UK scrapped the incentive in the wake of Brexit. New analysis shows that 162,000 tourists from outside the European Union sought refunds on VAT — a sales tax — exclusively in Britain in 2019. One fifth of those tourists are now claiming rebates in other parts of the EU, where the tax break still applies.
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Akasa Air increases weight limit for pet carriage from 7 kg to 10 kg
In a recent update, Akasa Air has announced an increased weight limit for pet carriage. Their 'Pets on Akasa' policy will now allow the weight of pets in passenger cabins from 7 kg to 10 kg, which is a change driven by customer feedback.
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Air India Express to cancel 40 flights daily until May 13
As per the latest development, the challenges in the Tata Group's airline merger continue to persist without any relief. As reported earlier, the airline faced substantial disruptions when official sources confirmed the cancellations of more than 90 flights since Tuesday night.
Read MoreAir India Express shares Whatsapp number to assist travellers get refund and reschedule
As per the latest development, after letting go of 30 crew members, Air India Express announced the cancellation of 85 flights on Thursday. In response, the airline has assured passengers that if their flights were cancelled or delayed beyond three hours, they could choose between a full refund or rescheduling to a later date without incurring any fees.
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Egypt receives record 15 million tourists in 2023, 27% increase this year in first four months
The total number of tourists visiting Egypt during the first four months of 2024 increased by 27 per cent, supported by inbound tourism from Arab countries, which witnessed a 54 per cent growth compared to the same period in 2023, according to Ghada Shalaby, Vice Minister for Tourism of Egypt.
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Election tourism: 27% surge in inter-state travel during Lok Sabha polls
India offers a diverse array of tourism opportunities including cultural tourism, wildlife tourism, medical tourism, village-stay tourism, Himalayan trekking, and pilgrimage tourism, as well as yoga and temple tourism. As the world's largest democracy, it also presents a unique form of election tourism.
Read MoreThailand extends visa-free entry to Indians till November 11
In a bid to rejuvenate Thailand's tourism sector and bolster its economy, the cabinet has approved an extension of visa exemption programs for tourists from India and Taiwan. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that tourists from these countries will be permitted to enter Thailand without a visa until November 11, following the expiration of the current waiver.
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Thailand extends visa-free entry to Indians till November 11
In a bid to rejuvenate Thailand's tourism sector and bolster its economy, the cabinet has approved an extension of visa exemption programs for tourists from India and Taiwan.
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Sri Lanka extends visa-free entry for Indian visitors and others to boost tourism
In a bid to bolster tourist arrivals and facilitate travel between nations, the Sri Lankan government has announced an extension of visa-free entry for visitors from India and select countries until May 31, 2024. This decision, approved by the country’s Cabinet, allows nationals from India, China, Russia, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia to enter Sri Lanka without a visa for a 30-day visit.
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Tourists arrivals from India to the Maldives decreased by 42 percent
Maldives is not keeping happy these days! In a shocking development, tourist influx from India to the Maldives has dangerously dropped by 42.2% in the initial four months of this year compared to the corresponding period last year.
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