Thailand travel may get costlier for foreign tourists. Here's whyThailand is reviewing its planned foreign tourist entry fee, potentially increasing it beyond 300 baht due to rising insurance and healthca...
31 May, 2026, 04.07 PM IST
US Government Spirit Airlines Rescue Plan — 5 key points travellers must know after Spirit Airlines shutdownSpirit Airlines has shut down operations. This marks the first airline collapse linked to the Iran war, following a surge in jet fuel price...
02 May, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Pilots' association urges DGCA to suspend flights in high-risk conflict zones in West Asia, mandate insurance coveragePilots are demanding immediate action on flights to West Asian conflict zones. The Airlines Pilots' Association of India wants the aviation...
28 Mar, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
Middle-east-bound travellers struggle to buy travel insuranceSeveral non-life insurers have suspended the issuance of new travel insurance for travellers planning to visit countries such as the UAE, S...
22 Mar, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Indian pilots told to verify war-risk cover for Middle East flights amid safety alarmIndian pilots are receiving a crucial safety advisory. ALPA India is urging them to confirm insurance coverage, especially war-risk protect...
19 Mar, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Pilots' body advisory: Ensure that airlines assess risk before planning flights in conflict-hit areasALPA India has put forth an important notice directed at pilots, emphasizing the necessity of conducting risk evaluations prior to approach...
17 Mar, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
War and travel insurance in times of Iran-Israel conflict: What is covered and what is excludedThousands of Indians in the UAE are stranded due to regional conflict and disrupted air travel. While airlines offer rescheduling, travel i...
09 Mar, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
West Asia Crisis: War cover premiums rise for freight carriers, impacting shipping costsAs freight carriers absorb escalating costs for war cover in West Asia, shipping expenses are poised for a hike. Ships transporting crude o...
03 Mar, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Air India crash risks fueling up to 30% jump in insurance premiumsAirline insurance costs in India are likely to increase significantly. This follows a major aviation accident. Experts predict premiums cou...
23 Jun, 2025, 08.50 AM IST
Insurance payout for passengers of Air India's crashed plane to be governed by Montreal Convention: ExpertsFollowing the Air India plane crash in Ahemdabad, insurance payouts to dependents will be determined by the Montreal Convention. Compensati...
12 Jun, 2025, 10.28 PM IST
Microsoft outage likely to expand insurance coverage, pricingThe outage, caused by a cyber incident involving CrowdStrike, is expected to have had a limited impact on insurance claims due to existing ...
23 Jul, 2024, 01.06 AM IST
Vistara flight delays, cancellation: How much compensation can passengers get as per DGCA? Travel insurance can help to save bigVistara flight delays, cancellation: Vistara has been in the news this week, with reports suggesting close to 100 flight cancellations. The...
04 Apr, 2024, 05.37 PM IST
Travel Insurance: What it covers and when to buy itWith travel gradually resuming, people are buying travel insurance to safeguard their investments against COVID-19-related cancellations, f...
10 Aug, 2023, 11.47 AM IST
6 insurance covers you can get on your forex card while travelling abroadIf you miss or fail to take a connecting international flight of an international airline due to delay in the arrival of another internatio...
29 Aug, 2020, 12.27 PM IST
Airlines' insurance costs shoot up globally after a spate of accidentsWhile the cost of personal cover insurance is still under control, war and hull insurance costs have shot up.
13 Oct, 2014, 04.08 AM IST
Air India invites bid for insurance of 105-aircraft fleetAir India today invited bids from Indian companies for renewal of insurance for its entire 105- aircraft fleet worth a whopping nine billio...
14 May, 2014, 08.15 PM IST
- Time to read fine print
This ain’t about the she’s-got-a-ticket-to-ride-but-she-don’t-care genre. Let Beatlemania and the 60s tackle that lot.
12 May, 2007, 03.31 AM IST