The airline also announced expanded Premium Economy rollout to 9 new cities and additional frequencies to two existing destinations

IATA plays a critical role in shaping international aviation standards across safety, security, sustainability, technology and operational efficiency, while also providing a platform for collaboration among airlines, regulators and industry partners worldwide.

The return of these routes provides customers with further choice during the peak travel period, supported by reliable schedules and consistent service standards.

This partnership will expand the reach of UNO VIVA, the first CRS-integrated AI voice agent built for hotels.

Sterling launches its second property in Sikkim and fourth in the North-East, a centrally located hotel designed for business and city-focused leisure travel.

In 2025 alone, Etihad carried more than 100,000 guests on the route, reflecting sustained demand and the market’s continued importance to the airline.

With advanced digital enhancements and a firmly embedded passenger-first approach, CSMIA continues to strengthen its position as a key gateway to India, driven by strong passenger traffic and sustained demand across both domestic and international networks.

Al Husn Hotel Muscat, Hilton Muscat Al Bandar, and DoubleTree by Hilton Muscat Al Waha begin welcoming guests

The Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, in collaboration with the Forest, Environment and Climate Change Department, inaugurated the 6th National Chilika Bird Festival 2026 at the State Convention Hall, Lok Seva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar. The festival said to strengthen Odisha’s leadership in promoting conservation-led tourism, community participation, and sustainable destination development.

The focus is on the introduction of an "Order ID," a new identification number that will eventually replace the previous booking and ticket numbers and bring together all components of a trip.