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Delta To Stop In-Flight Food And Beverage Service On 450 Short-Haul Flights
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
Delta said the changes to its in-flight meal service are part of a broader effort to create a more uniform onboard experience across its network, rather than a cost-cutting move.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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This Visa-Free Island Is Now Just 6 Hours Away. 5 Things To Do In Reunion Island
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Travel | Written by Mallika Khurana
Now just a 6-hour direct flight from India, Reunion Island is a thrilling island escape with a simplified visa process for Indian travellers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Missed Your Connecting Flight? This One Rule Will Save You Time And Money
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Travel | Written by Mallika Khurana
Missed your connecting flight and worried you're stranded? Here's the one simple rule that could get you rebooked for free.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Why Indian Embassy Is Asking Indians To Get Vietnam Visa Even While Visiting Visa-Free Phu Quoc
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
In some cases, tourists have been forced to travel to mainland Vietnam due to unforeseen circumstances, such as medical emergencies, flight disruptions and the need for onward travel or other forms of assistance.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Centre Pauses 60% Free Flight Seats Selection Order After Airlines Object
- Friday April 3, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Centre Puts Order Mandating 60% Free Flight Seats On Hold
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www.ndtv.com
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Airlines To Offer 60% Flight Seats Without Additional Charge From April 20
- Sunday March 29, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for passengers.
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www.ndtv.com
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Why Seat Selection Costs So Much: A Breakdown Of Charges Across Air India, IndiGo, Akasa And SpiceJet
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
After analysing seat prices across multiple airlines, we found that the current percentage of free seats ranges from only 4 to 15 per cent of the total seats.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Seat Flyers On Same PNR Next To Each Other, Says Government To Indian Airlines
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a decisive new instruction that puts group seating at the forefront of passenger treatment.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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60% Flight Seats In India To Be Free To Select, But Will It Change Your Ticket Price?
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Dristi Sharma
Seat selection fees, often tucked away in the final stages of flight booking, have been a sore point, with passengers arguing that what is marketed as a base fare rarely reflects the actual cost of travel
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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In Big Relief For Flyers, Centre Says No Selection Fee On 60% Seats
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Keep Atleast 60% Seats On Flights Free Of Cost: Government Tells Airlines
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www.ndtv.com
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India Announces 30-day Visa Extension To Foreigners In Country Amid Conflict
- Saturday March 14, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
India has announced the extension of visas and waiver of overstay penalty to foreigners stranded in the country due to the ongoing conflict in Middle East.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Businessman In UAE Turns Farmhouse Into Shelter For Stranded Travellers, Offers Rolls-Royce Pickups
- Monday March 9, 2026
- Travel | Reported by Tejshree Purandare, Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
To ensure people can reach the shelter, Dr Dhiraj Jain has deployed 11 cars, including six Rolls-Royce vehicles, to pick up stranded passengers from hotels and various locations and bring them to the farmhouse.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Palazzo Versace, Dugasta Via Sonu Sood And More Offer Free Stays To Tourists Stuck In Dubai
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
The support reflects a significant collective effort to ensure stranded tourists in Dubai are not left without shelter.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Stranded In Paradise: Mideast War Traps Thousands In Bali
- Tuesday March 3, 2026
- Travel | AFP
Passengers stranded on the Indonesian resort island of Bali clamoured for flight news Tuesday as the outbreak of war in the Middle East grounded planes and turned a tropical holiday...
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Delta To Stop In-Flight Food And Beverage Service On 450 Short-Haul Flights
- Wednesday May 6, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
Delta said the changes to its in-flight meal service are part of a broader effort to create a more uniform onboard experience across its network, rather than a cost-cutting move.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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This Visa-Free Island Is Now Just 6 Hours Away. 5 Things To Do In Reunion Island
- Tuesday May 5, 2026
- Travel | Written by Mallika Khurana
Now just a 6-hour direct flight from India, Reunion Island is a thrilling island escape with a simplified visa process for Indian travellers.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Missed Your Connecting Flight? This One Rule Will Save You Time And Money
- Friday May 1, 2026
- Travel | Written by Mallika Khurana
Missed your connecting flight and worried you're stranded? Here's the one simple rule that could get you rebooked for free.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Why Indian Embassy Is Asking Indians To Get Vietnam Visa Even While Visiting Visa-Free Phu Quoc
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
In some cases, tourists have been forced to travel to mainland Vietnam due to unforeseen circumstances, such as medical emergencies, flight disruptions and the need for onward travel or other forms of assistance.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Centre Pauses 60% Free Flight Seats Selection Order After Airlines Object
- Friday April 3, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Centre Puts Order Mandating 60% Free Flight Seats On Hold
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www.ndtv.com
-
Airlines To Offer 60% Flight Seats Without Additional Charge From April 20
- Sunday March 29, 2026
- India News | Press Trust of India
On March 18, the civil aviation ministry announced that directions have been issued to the DGCA to direct airlines to allocate a minimum of 60 per cent of seats for selection on any flight free of charge to ensure fair access for passengers.
-
www.ndtv.com
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Why Seat Selection Costs So Much: A Breakdown Of Charges Across Air India, IndiGo, Akasa And SpiceJet
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Jigyasa Kakwani
After analysing seat prices across multiple airlines, we found that the current percentage of free seats ranges from only 4 to 15 per cent of the total seats.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Seat Flyers On Same PNR Next To Each Other, Says Government To Indian Airlines
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Written by Vaishali Kapila
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a decisive new instruction that puts group seating at the forefront of passenger treatment.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
60% Flight Seats In India To Be Free To Select, But Will It Change Your Ticket Price?
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- Travel | Dristi Sharma
Seat selection fees, often tucked away in the final stages of flight booking, have been a sore point, with passengers arguing that what is marketed as a base fare rarely reflects the actual cost of travel
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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In Big Relief For Flyers, Centre Says No Selection Fee On 60% Seats
- Wednesday March 18, 2026
- India News | Reported by Tanushka Dutta
Keep Atleast 60% Seats On Flights Free Of Cost: Government Tells Airlines
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www.ndtv.com
-
India Announces 30-day Visa Extension To Foreigners In Country Amid Conflict
- Saturday March 14, 2026
- India News | Asian News International
India has announced the extension of visas and waiver of overstay penalty to foreigners stranded in the country due to the ongoing conflict in Middle East.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Indian Businessman In UAE Turns Farmhouse Into Shelter For Stranded Travellers, Offers Rolls-Royce Pickups
- Monday March 9, 2026
- Travel | Reported by Tejshree Purandare, Edited by Jigyasa Kakwani
To ensure people can reach the shelter, Dr Dhiraj Jain has deployed 11 cars, including six Rolls-Royce vehicles, to pick up stranded passengers from hotels and various locations and bring them to the farmhouse.
-
www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Palazzo Versace, Dugasta Via Sonu Sood And More Offer Free Stays To Tourists Stuck In Dubai
- Thursday March 5, 2026
- Travel | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
The support reflects a significant collective effort to ensure stranded tourists in Dubai are not left without shelter.
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Stranded In Paradise: Mideast War Traps Thousands In Bali
- Tuesday March 3, 2026
- Travel | AFP
Passengers stranded on the Indonesian resort island of Bali clamoured for flight news Tuesday as the outbreak of war in the Middle East grounded planes and turned a tropical holiday...
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www.ndtv.com/travel