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International travellers will have to show negative Covid-19 test before boarding flight to Australia
Australia is applying stricter travel rules in order to curb the spread of the new strain of coronavirus. For the same reason, all international travellers will have to show a negative Covid-19 test before boarding a flight.
Updated on Jan 08, 2021 08:44 AM IST
Sydney | Reuters | Posted by Nishtha Grover
Ajay Khurana: Leading REHAU India’s flight to newer horizons
REHAU, a leading global player in the furniture and building industry, is all set to foray into new product segments, solutions as well as verticals under the leadership of Ajay Khurana, Chairman, REHAU South Asia.
Updated on Dec 23, 2020 12:33 PM IST
Netherlands to stop flights coming from UK after finding new and more infectious coronavirus strain
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson along with scientists recently revealed that they have detected a new strain of the novel coronavirus in Britain and it is 70% more infectious. As a result, Netherlands has put a ban on all flights coming from the UK.
Updated on Dec 20, 2020 11:37 AM IST
Reuters | Posted by Nishtha Grover
Dense fog engulfs Delhi, Skymet warns of flight disruptions
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) also warned of very dense fog in isolated places over Uttar Pradesh, Uattarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, and New Delhi.
Updated on Dec 13, 2020 09:58 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh
What a secret resting cabin for flight crew looks like. Watch
Zach Griff, a ‘full-time traveler’ as he describes himself on Instagram, posted a video that shows this hidden room.
Published on Nov 25, 2020 08:24 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Amrita Kohli
Seaplane services in India take flight; routes hold the key to success, say experts
Industry experts said they hoped the UDAN scheme would boost seaplane activity, but routes should be chosen keeping in mind both tourism and business traffic
Updated on Nov 23, 2020 04:17 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Neha LM Tripathi
Bird hit forces IndiGo’s Delhi-bound flight to return to Mumbai
IndiGo said it arranged an alternate aircraft to operate the flight from Mumbai to Delhi.
Updated on Sep 27, 2020 10:00 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | HT Correspondent
‘Soaring higher’: Passenger footfalls at Indian airports in single day rises to 2,88,401 as flights resume services
As the travel curbs lift from flight services, Indian airports record number of passengers flying in single day rise to 1,44,112 while the total number of arriving passengers was 1,44,289
Updated on Sep 27, 2020 11:04 AM IST
New Delhi [India] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
SpiceJet likely to start two more flights on Delhi-Dharamshala route from October 1
At present, Spicejet operates one flight on this sector. Alliance Air, the domestic arm of national carrier Air India, also operates a flight on the route.
Updated on Sep 24, 2020 12:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Dharamshala | HT Correspondent, Dharamshala
Riyadh-Chennai flight scheduled to bring back Indian deportees from Saudi Arabia on September 24
Second batch of Indian deportees from Saudi Arabia to arrive on Sept 24 via Riyadh-Chennai flight, other flights from Riyadh and Jeddah being currently worked out
Updated on Sep 20, 2020 10:30 AM IST
Riyadh [Saudi Arabia] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Russia to resume flights with Belarus and others from next week amid Covid-19
Throwing its borders open, Russia will resume flights with Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan and South Korea from next week
Updated on Sep 19, 2020 11:02 AM IST
Moscow | Reuters | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Milind Soman, Ankita Konwar share pics as they take first flight in 6 months: ‘Things have changed so much, trying to adjust’
Milind Soman was all praises as he took a flight, after coronavirus shutdown, from Mumbai. Sharing pictures from the airport, the actor said that the entire procedure of ‘checking in and boarding was very smooth, even better than before‘.
Updated on Sep 18, 2020 06:36 PM IST
Hawaii allows travellers to skip 14-day quarantine if tested negative for COVID-19 on arrival
Hawaii encourages pre-travel testing to add a greater element of safety for travel into the US, allows travellers to skip quarantine with virus test
Updated on Sep 17, 2020 08:58 AM IST
Honolulu | Associated Press | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Saudi Arabia partially lifts flight restrictions, allows ’exceptional categories’ to enter and exit the kingdom
After a travel curb of six months courtesy the COVID-19 pandemic, Saudi Arabia will partially ease the suspension on international flights from Tuesday while all restrictions on air, land and sea transport for Saudi citizens are expected to end ‘after January 1’ next year
Updated on Sep 14, 2020 10:36 AM IST
Riyadh | Agence France-Presse | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Vande Bharat Mission: Air India plans to operate special flight from Basra in Iraq to New Delhi
Indian Embassy in Baghdad alerts Indian nationals stranded in Iraq to register for travelling to India under the Vande Bharat Mission
Updated on Sep 11, 2020 10:50 AM IST
Baghdad [Iraq] | Asian News International | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
More international flights from Chandigarh soon, says aviation minister
Decision to be implemented soon after negotiations with Air India and other flight operators, Puri said during a BJP Chandigarh unit executive meeting through video conferencing
Updated on Aug 30, 2020 10:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Covid-19 travelling rules: New dos and dont’s for flights and trains
Wherever you’re headed and whatever the reasons, it’s going to take longer and cost more. Airports are distanced and digital. Train bookings open a week in advance. And don’t forget to pack your own snacks.
Updated on Aug 30, 2020 10:41 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Aishwarya Iyer
Govt permits meals on flights; airlines can put flyers on no-fly list for refusing to wear mask
Moreover, any passenger who refuses to wear a face mask in a flight can be put on the no-fly list by the airline, said a senior official of the aviation regulator DGCA.
Published on Aug 28, 2020 01:11 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
It’s a boy! Woman gives birth on flight, names the newborn Sky
Chrystal Hicks gave birth to Sky Airon Hicks around 1 a.m. after boarding a plane.
Published on Aug 13, 2020 02:28 PM IST
ANCHORAGE, Alaska | Associated Press | Posted by: Srimoyee Chowdhury
Restriction on domestic flights to remain in effect till November 24
Domestic flights have been operating on reduced capacity due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated on Jul 24, 2020 08:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent |Edited by Abhinav Sahay
Closed borders, few flights leave NRIs struggling
The Vande Bharat flights that bring Indians stranded abroad back to the country, are also offering seats on their return journeys provided the country permits entry.
Updated on Jul 11, 2020 04:57 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rachel Lopez and Vanessa Viegas
SC notice to Centre on plea for refund of ticket for flights cancelled due to Covid
A bench headed by Justice Ashok Bhushan sought replies on the plea which has alleged that airlines have failed to refund the ticket amount and are “illegally imposing” the mechanism of ‘credit shell’ on unwilling passengers.
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 06:13 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India | Posted by Prashasti Singh
Manipur wants to stop flights for 10 days to clear Covid-19 test backlog
Manipur is struggling with a rising backlog of samples waiting to be tested for Covid-19.
Updated on Jun 15, 2020 02:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent| Edited by Sabir Hussain
75 more flights to US, Canada in Vande Bharat Phase 3
These flights will be scheduled between June 9 and June 30 to cities including New York, Newark, Chicago, Washington, San Francisco, Vancouver and Toronto.
Updated on Jun 03, 2020 11:34 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
50 flights operated to and from Mumbai on Tuesday
CSMIA connected to 14 sectors which were operated by seven airlines. On Tuesday, CSMIA catered to a total of 6,247 passengers which include 4,400 passengers at departures and 1,847 at arrivals.
Updated on Jun 03, 2020 06:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Mumbai | Neha LM Tripathi, Mumbai
Cyclone Nisarga forces IndiGo to cancel 17 flights out of Mumbai on Wednesday
IndiGo will operate only three flights of Mumbai on Wednesday to Chandigarh, Ranchi and Patna.
Updated on Jun 03, 2020 12:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com| Edited by Sabir Hussain
390 domestic flights carried over 35,000 passengers on Saturday till 5 pm: Hardeep Puri
Hardeep Puri also mentioned on Twitter that a number of people holding valid residence permits in the UAE have been approaching the Indian government to go back to the country.
Published on May 30, 2020 10:01 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
513 domestic flights carrying 39,969 passengers flew in India on Friday: Hardeep Puri
Hardeep Puri said on Twitter on Saturday: “Day 5. 29th May till 2359 hrs. Departures 513. 39,969 passengers handled. Arrivals 512. 39,972 passengers handled.” A departure is counted as a flight during the day.
Published on May 30, 2020 02:46 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
494 domestic flights ferried 38,078 passengers in India on Thursday: Govt
Domestic flight operations resumed in the country on Monday after a gap of two months of suspension due to the coronavirus lockdown. International passenger flights continue to remain suspended.
Published on May 29, 2020 04:12 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India
SpiceJet opens booking for domestic flights
Operations of commercial passenger flights were suspended from March 25 in the wake of COVID-19 and subsequent lockdown.
Published on May 22, 2020 06:41 PM IST
Mumbai | Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi