As a precaution against novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the railways on Tuesday increases platform ticket prices from ₹10 to ₹50 for 250 stations in the country to reduce the footfalls at the stations. A senior Railway Ministry official said that the…
Facing low travel demand due to travel restrictions as a result of outspread of Covid-19, Wadia Group-controlled no-frill carrier GoAir Ltd. has asked a section of its employees to go on short-term leave without pay, a spokesperson of the airline…
Low fare carrier GoAir is asking a chunk of its employees to go on leave without pay as the Coronavirus crisis makes a significant dent on travel and flight operations, said multiple people aware of the situation. Spokespersons at the…
As the number of coronavirus cases in India reached 128, the Andaman and Nicobar Administration has closed all tourist spots with effect from today, 16 March 2019. As a precautionary measure, beaches, eco-tourism spots and water sports will be closed…
The World Travel & Tourism Council says up to 50 million jobs in the Travel & Tourism sector are at risk due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “WTTC figures show the stark impact…
Dubai-based low cost carrier FlyDubai has suspends all flights to India from Tuesday night till March 31. The budget carrier operates 30 weekly flights. The airline services eight destinations in India, including Mumbai, Chenna, Hyderabad, Calicut and Kochi. FlyDubai provide the…
The government today imposed a blanket ban on passengers visiting India from EU (European Union), the European Free Trade Association, Turkey and the UK (United Kingdom), with effect from March 18. The measures are being taken to prevent the spread…
The UAE has suspends issuance of all visas to all foreigners, with the exception of diplomatic passport holders, effective from 17, March 2020. In a statement released today, the Federal Authority for Identity And Citizenship (ICA) said: “The move comes…
In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Embassy in India cancels all immigrant and non-immigrant visa appointments from Monday, March 16 onwards, in line with an announcement on Saturday. “Your visa appointment stands as canceled. Once Mission India resumes regular consular…
Nepal has temporarily suspends its visa-on arrival system till the end of April and has also canceled all the spring mountaineering expeditions, including that to Mount Everest, as precautionary steps to combat the spread of the coronavirus, a government official…
In a major relief for passengers amid coronavirus pandemic, Vistara airlines has waives cancellation charges for domestic and international flights. The airline has waives cancellation charges for all domestic flights booked on or before March 1. Cancellation charges have also…
The Ministry of Tourism on Saturday share a new updated travel advisory on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) through its twitter handle. The updated travel advisory has issued for immediate implementation. “Please note the updated advisories on #COVID19. These are in supersession…
Air India has decided to cancels flights to Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Israel, South Korea and Sri Lanka till April 30, an airline official said on Friday, amid mounting concerns over coronavirus epidemic. The move comes a day after the…
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)on Thursday late night issue an advisory for all the Indian airlines regarding the cancellation and reschedule of flight tickets due to Covid-19. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION OPPOSITE…
The Civil Aviation Ministry has asked domestic airlines to consider providing free flight cancellation options to customers who are seeking to cancel their journey plans amid coronavirus concerns, according to a DGCA official. All domestic airlines, including government-owned Air India,…
