Emirates Group collaborates with OpenAI to accelerate AI adoption and innovation
The collaboration will entail enterprise-wide deployment of ChatGPT Enterprise, supported by tailored AI literacy programmes, technical exploration, and executive strategic alignment designed to embed AI capabilities across the organisation.
Etihad and Vietnam Airlines launch codeshare and frequent flyer partnership
The codeshare will be implemented gradually, and Vietnam Airlines passengers will gain access to six destinations beyond Abu Dhabi: Athens, Addis Ababa, Bahrain, Muscat, Cairo and Istanbul, significantly expanding network reach into the Middle East, Europe, and Africa through Etihad's extensive global network.
EASA and IATA announce collaboration regarding air travel emissions calculations
With this Memorandum of Understanding, EASA and IATA aim to explore participation in the Flight Emissions Label by aligning processes for label issuance use cases for airlines in a cost-effective way.
CSMIA completed its annual post-monsoon runway maintenance
Completed on November 20, 2025, from 1100hrs to 1700hrs, carrying out a six-hour activity that thoroughly inspected and restored RWY 09/27 and RWY 14/32 to optimal condition.
Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel launch Europe Summer 2026 holidays, exclusive experiences
The portfolio offers group escorted tours with guaranteed departures, and the option to choose from premium, value or pocket-friendly tours – meaningfully designed to delight a range of segments and price-points.
Lords Hotels and Resorts expand presence in Gujarat with signing of Lords SKD Resort, Salangpur
The upcoming resort will feature 24 cottages and 23 rooms, along with premium amenities including a swimming pool, banquet hall, party lawn, restaurant, and spa.
Patina Hotels & Resorts unveils digital platform designed for global expansion
It combines intuitive design with rich content, enabling guests to discover and plan their experiences before they arrive.
Dr. Srivatsa Krishna joins as new Secretary, Ministry of Tourism
He succeeds V. Vidyavathi, IAS (1991 batch), who has been moved to take charge as Secretary of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
India expands its visa-on-arrival facility for UAE nationals across 9 airports
The UAE citizens now have access to VoA across Cochin, Calicut and Ahmedabad airports, adding to existing list of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. Eligible travellers with a prior Indian e-Visa or paper visa can enter for tourism, business, conferences, or medical purposes for up to 60 days, with double entry allowed.
IndiGo inaugurates connectivity between Delhi and Manchester
The 5x weekly flights on this route are operated using IndiGo’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft taken on damp lease from Norse Atlantic Airways.
