Etihad Airways has begun scheduled operations to North Carolina, with its inaugural flight arriving at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) on March 20, operated by the airline’s modern Airbus A350-1000. The new service connects the Charlotte region and communities throughout North Carolina and the broader Southeast to Etihad’s global network, supporting both passenger and freight...

The Board of InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) announced the appointment of Aloke Singh as Chief Strategy Officer. In this role, Singh will lead the Company’s long-term strategic planning function and drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on accelerating growth, enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening competitive positioning in a rapidly evolving global aviation landscape.

IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement with Harisons Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. to introduce Crowne Plaza Resort Gurgaon Sohna near Palwal in the National Capital Region. Scheduled to open in first quarter of 2029, the signing marks another significant milestone in IHG’s growth journey across India...

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 24 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on March 24, 2026. Both carriers will continue operating their respective scheduled services to and from Jeddah, with a total of 10 flights between India and Jeddah. Of these, Air India will operate one return service each from Delhi and two return services from...

The Ministry of Tourism (Regional Office – West & Central), Government of India in collaboration with the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) successfully concluded a four-day Adventure Guide Training Programme and Adventure Tourism Seminar in Bhopal from March 17–20, 2026...

entirely new tourism flows and source markets across the country and beyond. At a panel discussion titled ‘LCCs as Game-Changers for New Growth Markets’ during SATTE Conference 2026, industry leaders examined how the LCC model continues to evolve, its role in the current stature of India tourism, and how the travel trade can leverage the expanding connectivity landscape...

Moment’s Inflight Connectivity Report unveils the Asia-Pacific insights highlighting one of the world’s fastest-maturing connectivity markets. According to the report, the APAC region stands out for its high legacy carrier adoption, accelerating free access models, and increasing use of connectivity as a loyalty and yield management lever. It confirms that Wi-Fi has moved beyond optional...

FLY91 has completed two years of commercial operations, flying 4,81,802 passengers across India’s emerging regional air destinations since its inaugural flight in March 2024. Over the past two years, the airline has operated 9,569 flights and logged 12,896 flying hours, building a network that connects underserved destinations with regional aviation hubs.

Building on its growing appeal among Indian travellers, Bintan Island has recorded a strong start to 2026, driven by rising demand for short-haul & experience-led getaways. With an approx increase of 94% in Feb 2026, v/s Feb 2025, Bintan saw marked a growth in both awareness and demand from India. Data also indicated an approx 40% increase in arrivals in Feb 2026 v/s Jan 2026, reflecting Q1...

Based on a recommendation by the audit committee and independent committee, the Board of Thomas Cook (India) Limited (TCIL) gave an in-principle approval to a proposal for the demerger of the company’s Resorts and Resort Management business into Sterling Holiday Resorts Limited (SHRL) and a subsequent capital restructuring of TCIL. The proposed demerger and restructuring are subject to NCLT...