Australia’s national carrier Qantas has launched a limited-period economy-class fare sale for Indian travellers planning trips to New Zealand later this year, as airlines seek to capitalise on rising outbound leisure travel from India, the airline said.The ‘New Year, New Zealand’ sale is open for bookings from January 22 to January 31, 2026, and covers…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday sought govt’s response to a PIL which sought concessional air-conditioned (AC) class rail fare for acid attack survivors to enable them travel to well-equipped hospitals for periodic treatment.A bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant issued notice to govt on the PIL by NGO ‘Atijeevan Society’, whose…
The all air-conditioned train aims to make overnight train journeys faster and more premium and comfortable for passengers. Vande Bharat sleeper flag off today: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to flag off the first Vande Bharat sleeper train set of Indian Railways from Malda town in West Bengal today. The inaugural Vande Bharat…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Railways has told the Central Information Commission (CIC) that the classification and methodology of fixing fares of different classes in passenger train falls in the domain of “trade secret/intellectual property rights”, and therefore, cannot be disclosed under the Right to Information Act.This was disclosed while the CIC dismissed an application seeking…
The pilgrimage to the Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi is not just a physical journey; it’s a spiritual voyage through the various places where Mata Vaishnavi spent time performing deep penance and meditation. If you are planning to visit this sacred destination this year, check what the official page mentions — including an important alert…
In a recent update, the Ministry of Railways has officially announced a price hike in tickets. The new fare will come into effect on December 26, 2025. The change shows the government’s aim to rationalise fares and balance increasing operational costs. It will also strengthen the financial sustainability of the Indian Railways which is among…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Ranjeet Ranjan on Sunday criticised the Union government over the increase in railway fares, saying the Centre might just change the name of railways if asked the reason behind the move, claiming it would further burden the middle and lower middle class even before the Union budget is presented. Ranjan said…
NEW DELHI: Indian Railways is set to increase passenger fares from December 26 after rationalising its fare structure. There will be no fare hike for suburban services and monthly season tickets, and no increase for journeys of up to 215 km in ordinary class.For ordinary class travel beyond 215 km, fares will rise by one…
Five days after widespread flight disruptions triggered by IndiGo cancellations, Tata Group-owned Air India on Saturday announced a special waiver on change and cancellation charges for eligible domestic bookings, aiming to offer relief to affected travellers, PTI reported.The airline said customers who booked tickets on Air India or its subsidiary Air India Express on or…
NEW DELHI: The Central government on Saturday ordered IndiGo to clear all pending passenger refunds without delay as the IndiGo’s nationwide disruption entered its fifth day, with hundreds of flights cancelled and fares surging across key routes.The ministry of civil aviation said the intervention was essential to safeguard passengers grappling with uncertainty, soaring ticket prices…