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Passenger numbers at Dubai International, the world’s fourth busiest hub for international passengers and cargo, exceeded the 4.5 million mark for the seventh time this year, according to the August traffic report issued by airport operator Dubai Airports. More...

Singapore Airlines (SIA), which has 13 SilverKris lounges worldwide, has opened its newest outlet in India. More...

A sea plane service with low fares will soon start in Goa for tourists, a senior Tourism Department official saidon Saturday 22 September 2012. More...

Thai Airways has confirmed it will launch its first Airbus A380 next week. More...

Qatar Airways has announced a long-term strategic partnership with leading Indian IT Company Wipro, designed to develop new technological solutions to create greater competitive advantage for the award-winning airline. More...

Nokia has announced a deal with Virgin Atlantic to offer wireless charging facilities at its London Heathrow Clubhouse for passengers who want to recharge their phones before a flight. More...

Emirates is planning to increase the number of seats per week to India by 52 per cent taking it to 80,000 from 54, 200 at present, as per an Economic Times report. More...

Since achieving peace and stability three years ago, Sri Lanka has become an attractive destination for trade and tourism due to its strategic location in the center of international sea and air routes, Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa has said. More...

The Dudhsagar Waterfalls is one such destination which is sure to fill your travel kitty with the most nostalgic memories. Visit Goa and experience the feeling of being in a land beyond imagination. More...

The Punjab government's Sikh circuit pilgrimage train, Panj Takht Express, will undertake its first journey on December 30, 2012. More...

Emirates is continuing its network expansion with the planned start of daily services to Phuket in Thailand. The new service which will commence on 10th December will mark Emirates' second destination in Thailand. More...

The award-winning airline is increasing its presence in Australia as part of a gradual expansion, writes Clive Dorman. More...

Dubai International recorded the busiest first half in its history with 27.9 million passengers passing through its three terminals between January and June this year, according to the traffic report issued today by airport operator Dubai Airports. More...

Sri Lanka's post-war tourism is booming. In the first half of this year, a total of 452,867 people including 85,000 from India, visited the island nation, government data shows. More...

Sri Lanka's post-war tourism is booming. In the first half of this year, a total of 452,867 people including 85,000 from India, visited the island nation, government data shows. More...

Malaysia Airlines is pleased to announce the introduction of yet another route to its network with the commencement of thrice weekly direct services between Kuala Lumpur and Kathmandu effective 1 September 2012. More...

Overseas flights are set to get cheaper from September 2012, with strike-hit national carrier Air India set to restart its international operations after a section of pilots rejoined work. More...

British Airways is to assume control of Bmi famous direct route to Amritsar following the takeover of the airline by BA's parent company IAG. More...

British Airways winter schedule, starting from Sunday 28th October, includes changes to some of the routes that have transitioned to BA following on from IAG's purchase of bmi earlier this year. More...

For a record-setting eighth consecutive year, Emirates 'ice' inflight entertainment system has been awarded the 'World's Best Airline Inflight Entertainment' award at the 2012 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards. More...

Armavia Airlines is starting operations to the holy city of Amritsar from popular European cities where the Punjabi community is prominent. More...

Qatar Airways has once again triumphed at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning three top accolades including the main award World's Best Airline for the second year running. More...

Veteran designer Manish Malhotra will open Delhi Couture Week. More...

The warm sun may have gone into a slumber and monsoon winds and rain may be sweeping across Goa's beaches, but the cash registers in the state's hotels and resorts continue to ring. More...

Emirates made history as it brought an Airbus A380 to Gatwick Airport – the first ever scheduled A380 flight to the airport – to mark its 25th UK anniversary. More...

Oneworld will this morning unveil SriLankan Airlines as its latest member elect during the annual general meeting in Beijing. More...

Swaying palms, white sands and sparkling waters, are the three essential elements that attract UK visitors in millions annually to Goa's glorious shores. More...

Qatar Airways will unveil its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time at the world's largest aerospace event, Farnborough International Air Show, taking place in the UK between July 9 and 15. More...

Etihad Airways' first three-cabin Boeing 777-300ER aircraft has departed on its maiden EY11 flight, from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow. More...

Emirates Air Line, the UK's first urban cable car, has been launched, bringing a new and innovative way to cross London's River Thames. More...

Goa govt has decided to rationalize the entry fee in all its Wildlife sanctuaries and the only zoo located at Bondla.The zoo and wildlife sanctuary is visited by approximately 1.5 lakh tourists annually. More...

Air India will reactive flights between the national capital and east Asian destinations like Shanghai, Tokyo and Hong Kong in phases starting from Sunday. More...

Goa government will start white water rafting in the Mhadei River inside Mhadei wildlife sanctuary, 100 kms North East of Panaji in Sattari taluka. More...

Virgin Atlantic as part of its GBP 100 million investment has unveiled its redesigned Upper Class Cabin on the new A330 aircraft. The A330 has made its maiden flight from London to Delhi on July 11, 2012. More...

Oneworld will this morning unveil SriLankan Airlines as its latest member elect during the annual general meeting in Beijing. More...

The average length of stay of tourists in Nepal increased to a seven-year high of 13.1 days in 2011 and travel trade analysts have attributed the growth to a decline in strikes and increased tourist arrivals for trekking and mountaineering, local press reported. More...

Popular for its beaches and unique architecture, Goa has been voted as the most valued and relaxed tourist destination of the world by Loney Planet. More...

Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has been adjudged the 'Best Airline – Business/First Class (Indian) at the prestigious Lonely Planet Travel Awards 2012. More...

Emirates, the Official Airline of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) – will be calling all 'Globalistas' at the exhibition this year, with a spectacular showcase of its new "Hello Tomorrow" global brand platform and the introduction of exciting interactive and digital features to its iconic Emirates Globe stand. More...

After a few years break we will be returning to Mumbai with a new daily flight from London Heathrow, offering connections from India to US cities including New York, Boston, Chicago and Washington. More...

For the second year running, Qatar Airways' Premium Terminal at Doha International Airport (DIA) has been named World's Best Premium Service Airport, recognised for its superior Five Star service and excellent customer care. Qatar Airways-owned Oryx Rotana, a five-star hotel at Doha International Airport, has won the Best Airport Hotel in the Middle East award and ranked 10th best airport hotel in the world – a remarkable feat for a property open only two years. More...

During the last three months 236,910 tourists visited Sri Lanka, Economic Development Deputy Minister said. More...

Etihad Airways is planning to launch non-stop daily flights to Washington, D.C., the airline's fourth destination in North America, from 31 March 2013, subject to regulatory approvals. More...

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will offer one night's free accommodation to passengers stopping over in Abu Dhabi for a minimum of two nights before December 1st, 2012. More...

There has been a growth of 6.6% in February 2012 over February 2011 as compared to a growth of 15.1% registered in February 2011 over February 2010. More...

France-based hospitality chain Louvre Hotels, said it would set up 50 hotels in India by the end of 2015. More...

Award-winning British travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller has featured Sri Lanka in its December 2011 edition as one of the hottest new travel destinations for the coming year. More...

With the induction of new fleet, premier British carrier Virgin Atlantic would introduce new Airbus A330s on its Delhi route from July and is looking at launching operations to new destinations in India. More...

Tiger Airways is planning to launch flights to Kochi, India. More...

Etihad Airways and air Berlin are to significantly increase services between Abu Dhabi and both Germany and Thailand. More...

Last year has been declared a record breaking year for Lufthansa with the highest number of passengers carried to and from the UK & Ireland in the airline's history. More...

Chennai could become the third city after Goa and Mumbai to have two airports in India. The new airport is likely to be completed by 2016-17 and is about 30 km from the existing one. More...

Virgin Atlantic will unveil a new Upper Class cabin this spring, the result of a £100 million investment, as it seeks to boost its share of business travel from Heathrow. More...

The Mumbai Metro will start operations by the end of 2012, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has reportedly said. More...

The United Arab Emirates has inaugurated the country's first Sikh Gurdwara. The Sikh community said it was an example of the strength of the community and their role in UAE society. More...

Etihad Airways is offering complimentary 96-hour tourist visas to guests transiting through the UAE, effective immediately. More...

Qatar Airways has opened its new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow, reinforcing the importance of one of the airline's busiest routes. More...

Air Mauritius is all set to increase flight frequency to Mumbai to four flights a week from April 2012. In order to strengthen its position in the Indian market, along with increasing flight frequency, the airline has recently inaugurated a new office in Andheri East, Mumbai. More...

Qatar Airways is preparing for another year of expansion with the announcement of launch dates for three new routes in Africa, Europe and Australia. More...

A recent survey has revealed that Birmingham airport is the most popular large UK airport among Britons. More...

Emirates and the Mauritius Ministry of Tourism signed an agreement aimed at jointly promoting the island destination across the airline's global network. More...

At a time when most domestic and international carriers are rationalising routes to cut costs, Dubai-based carrier Emirates is planning more flights to India to cater to rising demand from the Indian business and tourism sectors. More...

Bangkok Airways is to launch non-stop daily flights to Koh Samui (USM) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL) on 31 March 2012. More...

Traffic at airports operated by BAA rose last month with London Heathrow enjoying its busiest December ever in terms of both passenger numbers and cargo which grew for the first time since February 2011 on an underlying basis. More...

Emirates Airline has announced plans that it is to introduce a second daily non-stop flight to Glasgow, scheduled to commence on June 1, 2012. More...

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has enjoyed stunning success at the World Travel Awards, taking the top honour for the third year in a row. More...

US Travellers name Doha-based carrier, Qatar Airways, the best airline for international travel, the 5 star carrier also received the best business class to the middle east award. More...

Award-winning British travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller has featured Sri Lanka in its December 2011 edition as one of the hottest new travel destinations for the coming year. More...

Virgin Atlantic was recently named the best international airline in the ninth annual Readers' Choice Awards programme organised by industry publication Travel Weekly. More...

Save up to 25 percent on round-trip airfares to destinations across the Emirates network. More...

Qatar Airways' 2012 route expansion plans focus on Australia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East with a raft of new destinations set to join the airline's rapidly-growing global network. More...

Emirates, one of Middle East's largest airlines, organised a dinner in Dublin, Ireland in a bid to promote its new daily service to Dublin. More...

Kingfisher Airlines is set to become part of the oneworld airline alliance on February 10th 2012. More...

Customers on a growing number of Emirates A380s can now surf, share, email, or tweet their way across the Emirates network as the airline launches Wi-Fi internet connectivity with leading industry service provider, OnAir. More...

The growing popularity of web, kiosk and mobile check-in has helped trigger a steep rise in passenger self-service check-in at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai, India over the last twelve months, up from 36% on the day of the survey in 2010 to 65% this year. More...

With strong possibility of a white Christmas, around 50,000 tourists are expected to reach Kullu-Manali at this time, sources said. More...

The national capital was named on Monday the country's most competitive city for the second year in a row, as per a survey that analysed different cities on factors like their investment climate and governance matters. More...

Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has been adjudged the 'Best Airline in Central/South Asia and India" at the 8th annual Global Traveller Reader Survey Travel Awards in Beverly Hills, California. More...

These Air India Gift Vouchers, 'Shagun Vouchers' will strike an immediate chord with anybody looking for an attractive wedding gift option. More...

Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will introduce a third early morning flight from Mumbai to Bangkok. More...

Emirates has brought Italy into its broadening A380 network after the launch of a superjumbo service to Rome. More...

Bahrain's national carrier is planning to expand its flight network to India, a top official confirmed. More...

Kingfisher Airlines has joined Worldhotels as the hotel chain's 21st frequent flyer partner. More...

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker this week highlighted the importance of the airline's ongoing expansion and commitment to one of the world's fastest growing economies. More...

Jet Airways wins the "Best Long Haul Airline ex Brussels - Travel Magazine Awards 2011" Conferred Honour for the Fourth Consecutive Year. More...

Etihad Airways considered the World's Leading Airline by the prestigious World Travel Awards, has announced a reciprocal Frequent Flyer agreement with codeshare partner Malaysia Airlines. Etihad Guest programme members can now earn Etihad Guest Miles when flying on Malaysia Airlines. More...

Emirates has increased its commitment to Sudan with the introduction of one additional flight per week, providing a daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Khartoum Civil Airport from 5th December 2011. More...

Qatar Airways has further expanded operations in Africa with the introduction of its 16th destination on the Continent, daily scheduled flights to Uganda. More...

American Airlines has launched a frequent-flyer agreement with oneworld member-elect Kingfisher Airlines, allowing members of each airline's loyalty program to earn and redeem miles on each other's network. More...

As Vancouver celebrates its 125th birthday this year, Virgin Atlantic gives the city a very special present as the airline announces the launch of a new route from London Heathrow. More...

Holiday makers travelling with Air India have one more reason to cheer. Air India has introduced a direct flight between Delhi and Port Blair, with a stopover at Bhubaneswar. More...

KARACHI, Pakistan,13th October 2011: Emirates has unveiled major expansion plans for Pakistan with the launch of additional flights to Islamabad, Lahore and Peshawar. More...

British Airways has revealed its top holiday destinations for travellers still wanting to get away this October half-term for a late autumn getaway. More...

Dubai's flagship airline Emirates will sponsor Britain's first urban cable car spanning London's river Thames, saying it hoped the new addition to the city's skyline would be ready for next year's Olympics. More...

Taking pre-flight safety briefings to their ultimate conclusion, the airline has offered its customers places on the course for the price of a return ticket from Gatwick to Rome - about £125. More...

American Airlines (AA) and British Airways (BA) will jointly operate British Airways Galleries Lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), further strengthening the joint business relationship between the two carriers. More...

British Airways would be the most likely buyer of the Irish government's 25 percent stake in Aer Lingus, the Irish airline's largest shareholder Ryanair said on Thursday. More...

Kingfisher Airlines is the only Indian carrier to offer flights from the three cities of Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Tiruchirapalli to the Sri Lankan capital. More...

All British Airways flights to and from Australia will feature the airline's new first class cabin by March 2012. More...

Besides getting less costly on pocket, there are far more locations to see, warm weather, and pristine beauty to be unravelled. One of many locations that combine urbanism, too as tradition and culture could be the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. More...

Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, unveiled major new expansion plans for the United States recently, with the launch of daily services to Seattle and Dallas. More...

British Airways has launched its biggest brand advertising campaign for a decade to coincide with a five-year programme of investment for the benefit of customers More...

To provide better customer facilities, Air India on Tuesday launched city check-in facility for those travelling with only hand baggage on the domestic sector More...

Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport welcomed Emirates' award-winning A380 last night, in celebration of Saudi Arabia's 81st National Day. More...

Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, announced the arrival of its first next generation Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior. The induction of the new state-of-the-art Boeing 737-800 into Jet Airways' young fleet is in keeping with the airline's commitment to continually innovate and differentiate its product for a heightened in-flight experience. More...

Qatar Airways has continued its 2011 European expansion drive with the launch of scheduled flights from the airline's Doha hub to Bulgaria's capital city of Sofia. More...

Oneworld member British Airways (BA) has reached an agreement to acquire 6 daily slot pairs at London Heathrow Airport from Star Alliance carrier BMI. More...

Virgin Atlantic announced the opening of the world's best airport bar – the Grey Goose Loft at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at London Heathrow. It's the perfect partnership, with Grey Goose, the World's Best Tasting Vodka, and the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse hailed as the world's best airport lounge. More...

Emirates airline on Sunday announced special fares to India celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. The special fares are valid for Economy Class and Business Class return tickets to all Emirates destinations within India. More...

Jet Airways Ltd, India's largest carrier by market share, said on Thursday it has formed an agreement with high speed train operator Thalys forming an air-rail code share. More...

In an important move to support the growing number of tourists to Mauritius, Emirates airline will introduce two additional flights between Dubai and the Paradise Island, escalating the service to 11 weekly flights. More...

Emirate tops Delhi and Mumbai in terms of seat capacity on India's busiest routes. More...

Etihad Airways is offering top deals on its incredible range of routes across the globe from London and Manchester for bookings made before the September 30th 2011. More...

Emirates announced today that it will begin daily flights to Dublin from January 2012, marking its first route to the Republic of Ireland. More...

British Airways cabin crew are using the latest iPad model to bring a new dimension to customer service in the air. More...

Have you ever experienced the fun of Kerala backwater houseboat tour? No, just pack your tourist bags right now and be ready for the discovery of best known backwaters of Kerala via houseboats. More...

Flydubai, Dubai's pioneering low cost airline, inaugurated its third major Indian route, with the start of operations to the world's third fastest growing city – Ahmedabad. More...

Indian full service airlines, buffeted by high fuel costs and intense competition, face new headwinds on their lucrative international routes as budget carriers launch services with rock-bottom fares. More...

British Airways has revealed its top holiday destinations for travellers still wanting to get away in August for a late summer getaway. More...

Qatar Airways has launched daily, non-stop scheduled services between Doha and Kolkata. More...

An International Airline Emirates has just launched a 15 per cent off summer flights promotion. More...

Etihad Airways launches direct services from Abu Dhabi to Bengaluru. More...

South Africa can expect a "fairly good" holiday season January and February month with visitors arriving from its main markets of the UK. More...

Finnair is again adding new flights to its Asian destinations. More...

Dubai national carrier Emirates expanded its existing operations in Saudi Arabia on Sunday with the launch of additional daily A380 service to Jeddah. More...

Virgin Atlantic have announced that they intend to increase services to Ghana from 11 December 2010 in time for the peak winter period.More...

British Airways is raising frequency to the Caribbean as part of an expansion of long haul leisure routes from Gatwick. But the number of flights to Orlando is dropping from nine to seven a week from the start of the summer 2011 timetable on March 27.More...

Tourism Australia's new campaign has been built with the involvement of the Australian people to share their favourite Australian place or experience with the world.More...

While the nation celebrated the 64th Independence Day, Hotel Taj Mahal Palace became fully functional, as its heritage suites reopened for the guests and travellers.More...

British Airways and Kingfisher Airlines could agree on a codeshare by September, which would make travel between both carriers much easier for travellers.More...

Qatar Airways is set to expand its Indian network with a 20 percent increase in frequency covering the cities of Delhi, Cochin and Amritsar from this month.More...

Now the Travellers will be able to see the new livery brand identity for Virgin Atlantic; the new design will be applied across the carrier's fleet of 38 aircraft, as well as signage, communications and advertising.More...

Known as the 'Mother City', Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. With dazzling white sand beaches, framed by spectacular mountain ranges and cliffs, this is one of the best city based destinations you could wish for. The city itself is a cosmopolitan, stylishly attractive metropolis filled with a wonderful mix of culture, top restaurants and friendly laid back locals - a testament to the relaxed beach lifestyle they all seem to live, visit the city and take advantage of cheap flights.More...

The USA is home to some of the best beaches in the world. Whether it's Florida on the East Coast or California on the West, you're sure to find some golden sands that suit your tastes. Beach holidays in America come in a wide variety of temperatures, depending on where you go and also what time of year you visit.More...

Jumeirah Beach is the Beverly Hills of Dubai; the area exudes luxury, glamour and style. With a large number of new hotels opening their doors and contributing to lower accommodation prices, now is an ideal opportunity to visit the city and take advantage of cheap flights.More...

Warm and welcoming beaches in Goa are an ideal honeymoon destination.More...

With 14per cent of Brits now longing for a dream break to places such as Asia, access to inspirational and culturally rich countries such as India may improve as airlines look to fill the niche.More...

Air India will fly daily direct services between Melbourne and Delhi in a significant move that will strengthen trade and cultural ties between Australia's Victoria state and India. More...

Sir Richard Branson has revealed that forward leaps in the technology used on Virgin Atlantic's fleet of planes will allow a host of new in-flight entertainment over the coming years. More...

Las Vegas has been revealed as a continuing holiday hotspot after Virgin Atlantic announced that they were celebrating a decade of flying to the notorious desert city. More...

BA has revealed that it is to launch additional services to the popular Mexican retreat of Cancun. More...

British Airways has revealed that despite ongoing concerns with industrial action they are to push ahead with new and increased services to America. More...

Saint Lucia's largest growth in tourism has stemmed from the U.S, a growing number of flights from the UK has allowed for the island to become a popular holiday spot for vacationers. More...

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Air India's new record - 50,308 passengers on May 16
The national flag carrier Air India (AI) set a new personal record by carrying 50,308 passengers on its entire domestic and international network on Sunday, an official said here today. More...
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Flydubai operates new route to the Indian city of Lucknow
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California tourist board targets more international visitors
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Kingfisher's three flights to Dubai, Kathmandu
Kingfisher Airlines today launched three international daily flights from India to Dubai and Kathmandu. More...
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Travellers urged to explore all of Sri Lanka
Travellers planning a long-haul adventure to Sri Lanka have been encouraged to see all that the island has to offer. More...
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Lonely Planet recommends the city of Chandigarh in India
Lonely Planet has recommended the city of Chandigarh for travellers who are planning to head off the beaten track during a trip to India this year. More...
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Virgin launches New Cheap flights to Las Vegas
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Emirates operating additional Dubai flights
Emirates resumed its Airbus A380 flights from Heathrow Airport to Dubai yesterday and confirmed that it will be operating three additional services to assist stranded passengers. More...
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Virgin Atlantic to fly between London and Accra
Virgin Atlantic is to commence flights to Accra, capital city of Ghana, from London Heathrow on 24th May 2010. More...
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