Air India launches ‘Zipahead’ priority check-in and handling service
Air India has launched ‘ZipAhead’, a paid service offering priority check-in and priority baggage handling to Economy Class travellers on flights within India. The service is designed to enable time-conscious travellers who are otherwise not eligible for priority services to save time at on-ground touchpoints. Passengers opting for the ‘ZipAhead’ service will be able to check-in at the airline’s dedicated Premium Economy check-in counters and enjoy priority baggage handling services.
SriLankan Airlines partners with Telangana Tourism for FAM Tour
SriLankan Airlines, in collaboration with Telangana Tourism, organised a FAM tour with 14 Sri Lankan delegates, including top travel agents and outbound tour operators. The curated itinerary featured both ancient Buddhist heritage sites and modern attractions, such as visits to the Buddhavanam Project, along with UNESCO-protected sites like Nagarjunakonda and Ramappa Temple and the historic Warangal Fort.
Goa wins big at ITB Berlin with two PATWA International travel awards
Goa has been honoured with two prestigious PATWA International Travel Awards at ITB Berlin 2025. The award for Tourism Minister of the Year – India was conferred upon Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Government of Goa. Goa was also awarded as the Destination of the Year – India. The awards were received by Shri Kedar Naik, Director of Tourism, Government of Goa.
DCT Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways partner to launch new Abu Dhabi Pass
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways have launched the new Abu Dhabi Pass at ITB Berlin. The free Abu Dhabi Pass unlocks a range of benefits for Etihad passengers and all visitors to the emirate. These include a tourist SIM card with 10GB data to stay connected, unlimited access to public buses, and 24-hour unlimited access to the hop-on-hop-off tourist bus network exploring key city attractions.
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“Today, we unlock a new and very exciting chapter in IndiGo’s growth journey, connecting India to the heart of Europe. We’re thrilled to announce our first-ever long-haul destinations – Manchester and Amsterdam. India has strong ties both with the United Kingdom and the Netherlands for business and tourism; and there is a large Indian diaspora who live in these countries. These new flights will benefit both our existing and potential customers who fly on these routes. These new IndiGo long-haul routes are steps towards inching closer to realising our shared vision to build India into a global aviation hub.”
Pieter Elbers,
Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo
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