MakeMyTrip's India Travel Trends Report reveals Indian travelers' diverse preferences and habits, influencing both domestic and international tourism. UPI dominates payment methods, constituting 40% of transactions, while credit cards are favored for high-value bookings, like international flights and hotels, due to their associated perks.

The European Union has changed its rules for Indians visiting Europe. Now, Indians can get visas that let them stay for a long time, up to two years, and they can enter multiple times. Eligibility is based on having lawfully used two visas in three years. This change aims to enhance EU-India relations and streamline migration, addressing previous visa-related challenges for Indians.

Southern Railway introduces special train services between Chennai Central and Bangalore's Whitefield for Tamil Nadu's April 19 elections. Departing Chennai at 5:35 am on April 18 and 20, arriving at Whitefield at noon. Return journey departs Whitefield at 1:00 pm on April 18 and 20, reaching Chennai Central by 7:00 pm.

Along with riding the metro with school students, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today opened Kolkata's first "underwater metro" line. He was spotted mingling with students in a video that the BJP posted on its official X account while riding the metro from Esplanade to Howrah Maidan.

Air India has released a new inflight safety video, inspired by India's rich and diverse dance traditions. The video showcases various safety guidelines for flying using eight classical and folk Indian dance forms, each with a different instruction. The video has been praised by netizens for its unique concept and has been shared on YouTube. The video is expected to impress netizens.

The Uttarakhand government inaugurated the new Dehradun Airport terminal, costing Rs 486 crore. The 42,776 square metre facility aims to improve tourism, employment, and regional connectivity, with an average peak hour capacity of 3,240 passengers.

The Supreme Court orders SpiceJet to clear the outstanding dues of $1.25 million to Credit Suisse , Also summoned SpiceJet's chairman Ajay Singh to appear before the court on 22 March. Credit Suisse informed the Supreme Court that it was to receive$15 million from SpiceJet by 15 February but received only $13.75 million.

Some of the top airlines in India have been ordered to send out passengers' bags within 10 minutes of the plane's engine shut down. The civil aviation ministry said that passengers' luggage should be delivered to them within 10 to 30 minutes after landing.

The wheelchair was unavailable for an old passenger travelling on Air India from New York to Mumbai. They booked a wheelchair, which was not available. They had to walk, and the person collapsed and died.

SpiceJet, the budget airline, is planning to lay off 1,400 employees, or 15% of its workforce, to reduce costs and attract investors. It currently has 9,000 employees and operates around 30 aircraft, eight of which are leased from foreign carriers with their respective crews and pilots.