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m-Aadhaar can now be shown to enter airport
DELHI: Mobile Aadhaar can be used as an identity proof to enter airports, while identification documents will not be required for minors accompanied by...
Online travel agents go beyond discounts to net loyal customers
MUMBAI: After luring travellers with discounted air fares, online travel agents (OTA) such as MakeMyTrip and Cleartrip are now shifting gears by rolling out...
TRAI examining how to roll out Wi-Fi in Indian skies
DELHI: Taking Indian flyers a step closer to the government's almost two-year-old promise of allowing on-board Internet, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)...
Paytm in talks to acquire online travel startup Via.com: Report
DELHI: Digital payments major Paytm has entered into discussions to acquire online travel company Via.com as it doubles down on its travel and hospitality...
Delhi Metro launches WiFi on Blue Line stations
DELHI: Free WiFi facility was activated across all 50 stations on the Delhi Metro's Blue Line on August 25, making it easier for thousands...
MakeMyTrip signs up for Travelport’s platform
DELHI: Leading online travel agency (OTA) MakeMyTrip on Wednesday said that it has entered into an agreement with InterGlobe Technology Quotient (ITQ), for the...
Kullu launches tourists tracking website
MANALI: Kullu administration on Tuesday launched gokullu.com, which is a GPS-enabled tracking website designed to record footprints of every tourist.
The move by the administration...
Yatra.com launches android ‘smart watch wear’ app
DELHI: Online travel portal Yatra has launched ‘Smart Watch Wear App’ for android devices.
The app gives users access to the flow of bookings done...
Internet, sat phones in Indian skies by next year
DELHI: In a year’s time, Indian flyers can browse the Internet while onboard.
This inflight connectivity, which was hitherto available only for defence personnel, will...
Panel to finalise regulations for drones: Sinha
DELHI: The civil aviation ministry has set up a committee, which includes officers from security agencies, to finalise the regulations for use of drones,...