Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) has launched a Wingmate Guest Pass Programme that allows non-ticketed guests to apply for a one-day pass to access PHL’s terminals, post-security, from 6 am-10 pm. “We are pleased to offer this new free amenity for non-ticketed guests,” said Megan O’Connell Director of Marketing and Branding, PHL. “We receive many inquiries from friends and family members looking to escort a passenger to or from their gate. The Wingmate Guest Pass will help loved ones spend more time with their family members before take-off or create a memorable arrival experience.” Non-ticketed guests interested in visiting PHL should…
Author: admin
The Indian Railways said it introduced a new special train between Bihar’s Katihar and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra railway stations. The railways said it will run as a festival special train and will be operated and maintained by the Northern Railway (NR) zone. “In order to clear extra rush of traffic during festival season, Northern Railway will run 04640/04639 Katihar-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra – Katihar Reserved Festival special trains,” Northern Railway said in a statement. Train No 04640/04639 Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra–Katihar–Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Reserved Festival Special Express Train will cover a distance of 1500kms…
In a bid to enhance winter tourism, the Ladakh administration has set the stage for an exciting season by unveiling its much-anticipated “Ladakh Homestay Policy 2023” and finalising arrangements for the renowned Chadar Trek on the frozen Zanskar River. Ladakh officials revealed that the Homestay policy aims to bolster the rural economy, particularly in border areas, by promoting rural tourism. The five-year policy targets the establishment of 10,000 homestays across the Union Territory, including regions near the Pakistan and Chinese borders. Approximately 5,000 homestays will be situated in protected areas like wildlife sanctuaries, parks, and reserves. The Department of Tourism…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday stressed on leveraging the tourism potential of heritage sites in Shillong and other parts of the state, and added that there is a plan to open a small museum in a portion of the historic old Assembly building in the capital city. Shillong, which was the capital of undivided Assam, is nicknamed the ‘Scotland of the East’ and is known for its historical importance and pristine natural beauty The three-day Mart seeks to put the focus on the tourism potential of the northeast, particularly Meghalaya which is the host state. “I think a…
Jindal Power has decided not to go ahead with its plan to bid for Go First, which is undergoing an insolvency resolution process, according to industry sources. Budget carrier Go First stopped flying in early May and filed for voluntary bankruptcy proceedings amid financial woes, mainly triggered by engine issues. Jindal Power has decided not to go ahead with its plan to bid for Go First, which is undergoing an insolvency resolution process, according to industry sources. Budget carrier Go First stopped flying in early May and filed for voluntary bankruptcy proceedings amid financial woes, mainly triggered by engine issues.…
AirAsia is set to operate new flights from Thiruvananthapuram, or Trivandrum to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia starting February 21, 2024, making this the airline’s second direct route from the state of Kerala. This new flight will operate four times a week. The launch of this new connectivity will mark the airline’s 9th route from India to Malaysia. Currently, AirAsia operates 6 direct routes from South Indian cities via AirAsia Malaysia (AK) ‒ Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Hyderabad, Kochi, Bengaluru and Kolkata as well as 2 direct routes from Northern India ‒ Amritsar and New Delhi via AirAsia X (D7) to Malaysia. Riad Asmat,…
Vietjet has announced its exclusive Black Friday promotion, offering deals from India to Vietnam. With this limited time offer, travellers can secure all-in one-way tickets for just INR 5,555*. The Black Friday promotion runs from November 22 to November 28, the travel period for these discounted tickets extends from January 1 to October 31, 2024. In addition to the slashed ticket prices, travellers booking international flights will also receive an e-voucher worth VND 200,000 (approx. INR 686) by visiting the airline website. Furthermore, Vietjet is extending a 30% discount on duty-free shopping for passengers. The airline is now also offering…
Atmantan Wellness Centre has entered into 125-crore MoU (memorandum of understanding) with the Uttarakhand Government. This prospective investment by Atmantan and the system of single window approvals for licences etc. by the government, will help to boost wellness tourism in the state, create employment opportunities and further promote healthy living all around. During a meeting at the Mumbai Road Show, ahead of the Uttarakhand Global Investor Summit, 2023, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami signed an MoU with Nikhil Kapur, Co-founder & Director, Atmantan. Aimed at making wellness accessible to all, this first-of-its-kind association will focus on setting up a premium…
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) maintains an impressive growth momentum in terms of passenger traffic for the month of October 2023. Fuelled by its excellent connectivity and world-class infrastructure, the airport observed 107% recovery in passenger traffic in October 23, as compared to Oct’19 (pre-pandemic). CSMIA continues to affirm its leadership in aviation excellence with an upward trend in both domestic and international passenger numbers, solidifying its prominent position in India’s aviation landscape. In October 2023, CSMIA recorded passenger traffic of over 4.25 million, with a growth of 18% as compared to October 2022 (3.6 Mn). International passengers at…
The US is increasing staff strength and opening new consulates, including in Ahmedabad, to reduce the waiting time for issuance of visas from India, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said. One consulate was recently opened in Hyderabad and premises are being looked at in Bengaluru and Ahmedabad for new consulates, he said during an interactive session, organised by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF). “I had a look at the new premises for establishing a consulate in Ahmedabad. Some more people have already joined the Hyderabad consulate as we are increasing the staff strength in the city and premises are being taken…
