[ad_1] A British Airways Airbus A380 aircraft. Around 24,000 British Airways staff are set to receive a pay rise of 13.1% over 18 months, the Unite trade union said on August 4, with the award reflecting the country’s high inflation level and the bounce back in travel post-pandemic. Unite said …

[ad_1] The Goa government has started disconnecting water and electricity supply to 301 hotels that are not registered with the state tourism department, a state minister informed the legislative assembly on August 4. State Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said 188 and 113 hotels in North and South Goa respectively had …

[ad_1] Now, passengers flying Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) would be able to enjoy free use of the internet for chat services such as WhatsApp on all long-haul flights from August 2, 2023 onwards. The facility will be available in all classes of travel, throughout the flight and with no …

[ad_1] Night flights from Andhra Pradesh‘s Visakhapatnam International Airport will be suspended for more than four months to facilitate resurfacing of the runway. Night flights will be stopped from November 15 till the end of March 2024. No flights will be operated from 9 pm to 8 am. The closure …

[ad_1] Al Rams – Suwaidi Pearl farm in Ras Al Khaimah. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has achieved its highest-ever half-year arrival numbers, reporting a record-breaking first six months. Between January and June 2023, the Emirate welcomed 600,000 visitors, an increase of 14.8 per cent compared to H1 …

[ad_1] After granting permission and incentives to three people for developing wayside facilities, titled Satkar, on three highways, Bihar state tourism department has once again invited applications from August 7 for the development of such places on 23 identified routes in Bihar tourism circuit. The government is giving an incentive …

[ad_1] Vietnam’s new age carrier, VietJet has announced the launch of direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India from November 2, 2023. The airline will operate three flights per week on this route, further expanding its flight network connecting India with Vietnam. The flights from …

[ad_1] By replacing conventional non-renewable energy sources with green energy, airports play a crucial role in curbing carbon emissions. In line with this vision, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has advised all operational airports with scheduled operations and developers of upcoming Greenfield Airports to prioritise the adoption of green energy. …

[ad_1] Representative Image The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has taken several steps to address the issue of airport congestion during the upcoming festive season. The ministry has devised a plan to ensure smooth airport operations. This comes after the congestion witnessed during the last year’s festive season raised concerns …

[ad_1] FILE PHOTO Wizz Air‘s capacity growth will be slower than expected as it grapples with supply chain and engine issues, the company said on Thursday, sending its shares down more than 6%, even as it reported higher profits in line with consensus. Airlines have struggled to increase capacity to …