How to travel in the summer of chaosThe travel industry has bifurcated, rewarding those who understand its complexities. Travelers are increasingly spending more, often financ...
27 May, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
Indians are breaking up with Europe for a Southeast Asian getawayIndian travelers are increasingly choosing Vietnam over traditional European destinations due to rising airfares and longer flight duration...
23 May, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
Ryanair sees peak summer fares flat as Iran uncertainty hits bookingsRyanair reported its annual profit slightly exceeded expectations, reaching 2.26 billion euros. However, the airline cautioned that economi...
18 May, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
Will fuel shortages ruin summer vacations?With the summer travel season on the horizon, the shadow of fuel shortages looms large. The ongoing strife between the U.S. and Iran has sh...
28 Apr, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
The jet-fuel surge is making global flight connections disappearTravellers face more flight cancellations as airlines grapple with sky-high jet fuel costs. Carriers globally are reducing flights and park...
18 Apr, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
August holiday in the Mediterranean? Not in this heatTravelers are increasingly opting for spring or fall vacations to escape the Mediterranean's summer heat and crowds. This shift benefits ai...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.17 PM IST
A dreamy European vacation right now might actually be a tourist's worst nightmareThousands of travellers across Europe are facing a turbulent start to the summer holiday season as a combination of widespread flight disru...
03 Jul, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
Heading to Europe? This is how long you have to wait for your Schengen visa appointmentAs summer approaches, the race for Schengen visas intensifies, with appointment slots filling up quickly. Getting an appointment can be tou...
22 Apr, 2025, 01.28 PM IST
You may be entitled to 600 euros if your flight is delayed within the EUEuropean Union regulations offer passengers up to 600 euros in compensation for flight delays exceeding three hours. Compensation varies ba...
23 Nov, 2024, 11.34 AM IST
Tourists' favourite French island draws the line on overcrowdingTo address overcrowding, Île-de-Brehat, a popular French island off Brittany, has imposed new visitor limits, capping daily numbers at 4,70...
01 Aug, 2024, 12.36 PM IST
Delta variant casts shadow over EU Covid travel passThe EU document -- essentially a QR code available on smartphones or on paper -- shows whether the bearer is vaccinated with one of the Eur...
01 Jul, 2021, 07.57 PM IST
Europe reopens many borders but not to Americans, AsiansEurope's reopening won't be a repeat of the chaotic free-for-all in March when panicked, uncoordinated border closures caused traffic jams ...
14 Jun, 2020, 05.15 PM IST
Still haven't finalised your summer vacation plans? Here's how to get the best deal and save taxTravel experts Cox & Kings are offering a 'save 9% service tax' plan, where they will bear the tax on your final invoice.
15 May, 2017, 12.52 PM IST
More Indians heading out for vacations this year, shows dataPortals, tour operators and travel companies say there has been a significant surge in hotel and flight bookings for the upcoming summer va...
12 May, 2017, 01.44 AM IST
How falling euro is boosting Indian tourists' summer travel plansA European holiday package entails both rupee and euro components. Thanks to the currency volatility, tourists will have to pay less for th...
24 Mar, 2015, 12.06 PM IST
Falling euro lifts summer plans for Indian touristsWith the euro depreciating by more than 15% over the past year, Indians are packing their bags for trips to European countries.
24 Mar, 2015, 08.43 AM IST
With a long list of official holidays, Indians don't need vacationsGiven the number of national holidays and political protest-prompted days off that India has anyway, little wonder so few working Indians a...
19 Nov, 2012, 08.41 AM IST