Starting April 2026, international travellers arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport will be required to complete a digital e-Arrival Card before entering the country. Introduced by the Bureau of Immigration, the new system replaces the traditional paper disembarkation form that passengers used to fill out on arrival. The move is aimed at making the immigration […]
India has introduced new air travel regulations aimed at improving passenger convenience and transparency in airline services. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation has directed airlines to make at least 60% of seats available for free selection, allowing passengers to choose seats without paying extra charges. The new rules also ensure that families or passengers […]
Indian Railways has introduced updated ticket cancellation and refund rules that will come into effect from April 2026. The revised policy aims to bring more clarity and discipline to the ticketing process while helping manage last-minute cancellations more effectively. Under the new guidelines, passengers may still receive partial refunds depending on when they cancel their […]
Airspace closures across parts of the Middle East are currently disrupting travel plans for thousands of international passengers. Several airlines have been forced to cancel or reroute flights due to restricted airspace, affecting travellers moving between Asia, Europe, and other global destinations. The sudden disruptions have left many tourists stranded in transit or unable to […]
After a long suspension, direct passenger flights between India and China are gradually making a comeback, marking a positive step toward restoring travel and business ties between the two countries. Airlines such as Air China, Air India, and IndiGo are planning to expand routes and resume services connecting major cities like Beijing and Delhi. The […]
Thailand is proposing to shorten the visa-free stay period for tourists from 60 days to 30 days after authorities raised concerns about misuse of the existing policy. The change aims to ensure that the visa-exemption scheme is primarily used for tourism rather than extended stays for other purposes. However, travellers will still have the option […]
IndiGo has extended its flight cancellations to four Central Asian and Caucasus cities — Tbilisi (Georgia), Baku (Azerbaijan), Almaty (Kazakhstan), and Tashkent (Uzbekistan) — until March 28, 2026. The move comes amid ongoing airspace concerns around Iran, which continue to impact normal flight operations. IndiGo has assured passengers that safety remains its top priority, and […]
Japan is set to implement stricter regulations regarding the carriage and use of power banks on flights. The new measures include a complete ban on using power banks during the flight and revised limits on how many devices passengers are allowed to carry. These changes come in response to a rise in battery-related fire incidents […]
Vietnam’s immigration services will experience a temporary halt due to the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays in February 2026. The Vietnam Immigration Authority, along with Vietnamese embassies and consulates worldwide, will remain closed from 14 February to 22 February 2026. As a result, visa applications, approvals, and other immigration-related services will not be processed during […]
China visa processing in India is expected to slow down in February 2026 due to the Chinese Spring Festival, one of the most important national holidays in China. During this period, Chinese embassies, consulates, and visa application centres usually function with limited staff or reduced working hours. As a result, applicants in New Delhi, Mumbai, […]
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