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Travel News for Indian Travellers

Visa changes, new routes, fare movements and rule updates that affect real trips — reported when they happen, corrected when they change.

Travel News15 Jul 2026 · 4 min

"Two New Airports Change the Map: Navi Mumbai Goes International, Noida Adds Twelve Cities"

Navi Mumbai International Airport begins international operations this month while Noida International connects twelve new Indian cities — what the two new gateways mean for fares and travel from Mumbai and Delhi NCR.

Travel News14 Jul 2026 · 4 min

"Guwahati Goes International: Northeast India Gets Its First Direct Gulf Flights in August"

Air India Express launches Guwahati–Dubai on 4 August and Guwahati–Abu Dhabi on 7 August — the first direct link between Northeast India and the UAE, alongside new Gulf routes from Indore and Lucknow.

Travel News14 Jul 2026 · 4 min

"Europe's Borders Went Biometric: What the EES Means for Indian Travellers This Summer"

The EU's Entry/Exit System is now fully operational, replacing passport stamps with fingerprints and facial scans. What Indian travellers to the Schengen area must know — and why ETIAS does not apply to us.

Travel News14 Jul 2026 · 4 min

"Air India Opens Delhi–Hanoi and Mumbai–Tokyo: What the New Routes Mean for Your Itinerary"

Air India now flies non-stop Delhi–Hanoi and Mumbai–Tokyo Haneda, with Premium Economy added on Delhi–Tokyo. What the new Asia routes mean for Vietnam and Japan itineraries from India.

Travel News6 Jul 2026 · 4 min

"Travel News, July 2026: Thailand Tightens, Sri Lanka Goes Free, Malaysia Stays Open"

The visa changes that matter to Indian travellers this season — Thailand ends visa-free entry, Sri Lanka scraps its ETA fee, Malaysia confirms exemption through 2026 — and what each means for your next booking.