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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.

Air Asia flight

First international flight Lands at Port Blair as AirAsia's aircraft launches Kuala Lumpur-Port Blair route

Tour operators in Andaman feel that the commencement of AirAsia flights to Malaysia will be a big game changer in the tourism sector in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Southeast Asia.

Goa

Over 86 lakh tourists visited Goa in 2023, says Tourism minister

Minister Rohan Khaunte said 81,75,460 domestic and 4,52,702 international tourists visited Goa last year, which indicates a rise in the number of total tourists, compared to pre-pandemic figures.

With Vistara’s merger, Air India stands as India’s sole full-service airline

Indian skies see major shift as last of full-service competitors fades, leaving Air India as the only full-service carrier.

Picture of Goa beach

Goa responds to tourism criticism: “Comparing a state to a country is unfair”

Goa’s Tourism Department acknowledges challenges but pledges to strengthen its appeal as India’s top holiday spot.

Thailand announces permanent visa-free entry for Indians

The new policy permits Indian travelers to stay in Thailand for up to 60 days without a visa. A local immigration office can extend this stay by an additional 30 days.

Air India will cancel about 60 flights on India-US route in Nov-Dec due to aircraft shortage

The Tata Group-owned airline is facing inordinate delays in getting aircraft that are sent for maintenance and its wide-body planes are grounded due to technical issues leading to flight cancellations to and from San Francisco, Washington, Chicago, New York and Newark between Nov 15 and Dec 31.