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Punjab

Chandigarh-Delhi airfare skyrockets amid agitating farmers’ led Punjab bandh

The fares soared from ₹ 3,000 to ₹ 19,000 as most airlines did not show the booking prices for flights online on Dec 30, with tickets available only at the airport or through their dedicated websites, according to a ticketing firm owner in Mohali.

Indian govt launches 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' to address high airport food prices

The first of its kind pocket-friendly cafe will open at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport as a trial project. If successful, it will expand to other airports managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

Odisha wants govt support.

Odisha wants ₹10,000 crore from govt to develop 'world-class' tourism infra

The state needs support for developing crucial infrastructure such as industrial parks and corridors, railways, roads, ports and airports, state Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.

Elon Musk revives idea of transatlantic tunnel connecting New York and London

The concept of a transatlantic tunnel, linking the US and UK with high-speed rail, could revolutionize international travel and trade, potentially reducing the New York-London journey from eight hours to under one hour.

Indian passengers stranded at Kuwait airport for 13 hours complain of poor treatment

Over 50 passengers were stranded at Kuwait airport after the Mumbai-Manchester flight was diverted due to technical glitch. The passengers alleged that the airport staff did not provide basic assistance to them while UK and US passport holders were given visa-on-arrival.

New tourist visa regulations in Dubai require QR code-enabled hotel bookings and return tickets

Applicants must ensure their credit or debit cards have sufficient funds when applying for a visa. The required balance is 5,000 Dirhams (approximately ₹115,000) for a two-month visa, and 3,000 Dirhams (around ₹69,000) for a three-month visa.

Canada lifts extra travel restrictions to India after days of controversy

The temporary policy, which called for more thorough security checks for visitors to India, was announced on Nov 18 by Transport Minister Anita Anand, who said the extra measures were put in place "out of an abundance of caution."