AVIATION

The Ministry of Civil Aviation has been working closely with the Ministry of Tourism to begin flight operations to 34 tourism sites across India. TT Bureau Speaking at a joint press conference with KJ Alphons, Minister of State (I/C), Tourism, Suresh Prabhu, Minister of Civil Aviation said that the aviation …

Business trips abroad are always exciting, especially if it’s a dream destination. But, there are times when such dreams turn into nightmares, despite the prepared plans. TT Bureau Rajesh Chikkon, a seasoned travel industry executive, well-acquainted with the importance of travel assistance and insurance, opted for an adventure sports add-on …

Javed Malik, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL, talks about long-term expansion plans at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. Manas Dwivedi As the operator of Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) is constantly innovating and reinventing itself to provide best possible experiences to travellers. Javed Malik, Chief Operating Officer, BIAL, …

Thai Airways has introduced Live TV and Wi-Fi on selected flights to help travellers remain abreast of the latest news and developments while on board. The airline also has high hopes from the Indian market. Karishma Khanna from Bangkok The new Live TV on board is only available in some …

Having made a comeback in India after eight years with a Delhi-Rome flight last year, Alitalia is now planning expansion in India, reveals the airline’s global team in an exclusive interaction with TravTalk. Nisha Verma India is a growing aviation market and is thus a great opportunity for Alitalia, said …

IndiGo airline is on an expansion spree and has now introduced four new routes, adding a total of 24 new flights across India. TT Bureau Starting September 1, 2018, IndiGo will, start operations for the first time between Ahmedabad- Bhubaneshwar, Ahmedabad – Varanasi, Hyderabad-Patna and Kolkata-Surat. The airline is boosting …

As the newest hospitality address in the Tricity region (Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula), Radisson Chandigarh Zirakpur is all set to woo its guests. TT Bureau As the first hotel under Radisson Hotel Group to open in the Tricity region, Radisson Chandigarh Zirakpur promises easy connectivity to neighbouring states and accessibility …

Currently flying to 14 Indian destinations, SriLankan Airlines now aims to maximise capacity on all routes in the country, says Udeni Perera, the airline ’s Manager—Western India. TT Bureau SriLankan Airlines, the island country’s flag carrier is experiencing handsome business from the Indian market and is looking to do well …

Indigo has started operations in its 57th destination, Gorakhpur and has recorded on-time performance (OTP) of 84.1 per cent out of Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai. TT Bureau Topping the charts, Indigo has recorded 84.1 per cent OTP in the month of June, according to the air traffic data released …

Oman Air’s new Chief Commercial Officer, Paul Starrs, was in India recently to meet the airline’s top agency partners and discuss new routes and strategies for the India market. In an interview with TRAVTALK, he talks about his perception of the market and how he plans to tap its potential. …