Ghost airports highlight risks as PM Modi spends to grow

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 09:45

Not a single passenger has passed through the gates of an airport big enough to handle more than 300,000 travellers a year, with parking bays for three 180-seater narrow-body jets.

Railways modifies Tatkal rules: Here's what you should know

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 28, 2015, 20:28

Indian Railways has modified rules on identity proof of passengers travelling on tickets issued under its Tatkal Scheme, it was officially announced here today.

Travel portal launches dedicated pages about 200 airports

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 14:25

Travel portal TripAdvisor on Wednesday launched dedicated airport pages on its website which provides information to travellers about 200 major airports around the world.

Travel portal launches dedicated pages about 200 airports

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 24, 2015, 13:54

Amenities, including duty free stores, boutiques and airport lounges, will also be listed on the page, the company said in a release.

Pune replaces Jaipur by offering best value rooms in 2014

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 2, 2015, 19:17

The average accommodation rate offered to travellers in Pune in 2013 was Rs 5,243 per night, according to Hotels.Com Hotel Price Index (HPI) report.

Lufthansa starts premium eco class on Delhi-Frankfurt route

Last Updated: Monday, May 4, 2015, 17:49

The first flight with premium economy offering took off from New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on April 23

Domestic air traffic up 3.4% in November

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 20:23

India's domestic air traffic grew 3.4 percent in November last year, in spite of significant volatility in the market which continues, global airlines body IATA said on Monday.

Special food on Rajdhani, Shatabdi for diabetic, ill travellers

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 18:12

The Indian Railways will provide special meals on demand for diabetic and ailing passengers travelling on Rajdhani and Shatabdi trains.

Indian business travellers most likely to splurge: Study

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 16:38

Indian travellers are most likely to splurge during business trips by availing hotel room upgrades, high end meals and room service during their visit, compared to those from other countries, a study has found.

Tourist police to look after security of visitors to Bengal

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 14:26

To make West Bengal a more tourist-friendly destination, the state tourist department is teaming up with the police to create a dedicated security force to look after the security of travellers.

Travel insurance policy for bus commuters for just Rs 20

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 17:51

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company and Abhibus.Com have come together to offer insurance cover to bus travellers for a premium payment of Rs 20.

`Travellers with Net access increasingly use mobiles, tabs`

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 19:45

Travellers having Internet access are increasingly using smartphones and tablets to get information about tourist destinations and make payments online, says a Goolge study.