Oman woos ‘evolved’ Indian tourists
February 8th, 2012 - 9:15 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Oman's roadshow reached here Wednesday, promoting the Gulf country as a high-end tourism destination with a rich culture and stunning landscape for "mature and evolved" ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Travel travails continue for snow-hit Europe
December 21st, 2010 - 4:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 21 (IANS) Travel woes continued Tuesday for tens of thousands of passengers across Europe as a thick blanket of snow and ice across the continent made travelling virtually impossible.Britain, France ... Read more...
Posted in Environment |
FA in soup over flying England stars in economy class
November 13th, 2009 - 1:57 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 13(ANI): The Football Association (FA) is facing a backlash for flying England stars on an economy jet to Doha, where they will play a friendly against Brazil.Several players ... Read more...
Posted in Sports |
Thailand promoting itself as wedding destination
September 27th, 2009 - 9:47 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Thailand wants to cash in on the coming wedding season in India and promoting the country as a perfect wedding destination.
A three-day "Destination Thailand" festival has begun ... Read more...
Posted in Life Style |
Delhi becomes popular destination for Brit tourists amid recession
February 23rd, 2009 - 3:46 pm ICT by ANI
London, February 23 (ANI): Delhi has experienced a significant growth in becoming a popular destination amongst Brit tourists, and recession is to take the credit, say reports.According to Opodo.co.uk, an online ... Read more...
Posted in South Asia |
Diesel truckers at increased lung cancer risk due to exhaust
December 10th, 2008 - 2:35 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Dec 10 (ANI): Trucking company workers are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer due to regular exposure to diesel exhaust, say researchers.The research team from University of California ... Read more...
Posted in National |
85-year-old Finnair’s passion is the future of flying
November 1st, 2008 - 8:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Nordic carrier Finnair Saturday completed 85 years of service, making it one of the world's oldest continuously operating airlines - and to mark the occasion, it served ... Read more...
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SpiceJet hikes fares after aviation fuel price hike
June 4th, 2008 - 6:40 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) Low cost airline SpiceJet has hiked its fare following the recent hike in aviation fuel price. Confirming the hike, a SpiceJet spokesperson told IANS here Wednesday: "The hike ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Chopper service to ferry the rich between new Bangalore airport and city (Lead, superseding earlier story)
June 4th, 2008 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
By Fakir Balaji
Bangalore, June 4 (IANS) Deccan Aviation, India's leading private charter firm, will launch a helicopter service this month to ferry passengers between the new Bengaluru airport and Bangalore city, about ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Deccan copters to ferry well-heeled from new airport to IT hub
June 4th, 2008 - 1:38 pm ICT by IANS
By Fakir Balaji
Bangalore, June 4 (IANS) To beat perennial traffic jams during peak hours, India's leading private charted firm Deccan Aviation Ltd will launch a helicopter service this month to ferry the ... Read more...
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Major air-carriers hike fuel surcharge from today
June 3rd, 2008 - 2:44 pm ICT by ANI
June 3 (ANI): Making air travel costlier, major air-carriers have raised fuel surcharge from today.
The national air-carrier Air India announced its decision to hike fuel surcharge on Saturday while other carriers ... Read more...
Posted in National |
Airlines hike fuel surcharge (Lead)
June 2nd, 2008 - 10:38 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Taking its cue from state-owned Air India, Jet Airways, Kingfisher Airlines and Deccan have hiked the fuel surcharge by Rs.300-Rs.550, effective from Monday midnight. The surcharge for travel ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Jet Airways hikes fuel surcharge
June 2nd, 2008 - 8:21 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, June 2 (IANS) Taking its cue from the state-owned Air India, the country's largest private carrier Jet Airways has hiked fuel surcharge by Rs.300-Rs.550, effective from Tuesday. The surcharge for travel ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Jet, Kingfisher hike fares, Air India to follow
April 2nd, 2008 - 6:08 pm ICT by admin
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Leading private carriers Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines have decided to increase their domestic air fares and Air India too is expected to follow the suit, thanks ... Read more...
Posted in Business |