That time of the year when everyone must be planning the upcoming long weekends. I’ve been racking my brains hard to crack this one, and not getting anywhere. Here are my dilemmas and maybe you could help?
Long Weekend = Overpriced hotel rates?
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No more departure cards for exiting India from July 1
With effect from July 1, those little pieces of paper that needed to be filled before leaving the country are going away. Here is to quicker start of your travels.
Is the #ElectronicsBan going to expand to US soil?
We are reading reports that the American Administration is considering at some point of time to impose an ElectronicsBan on US originating flights as well. here is an update on all we know so far!
The #ElectronicsBan from Europe has been cancelled!
The Electronics Ban will not be applied to EU carriers as of now after a meeting between the US and EU aviation officials was held in Brussels on this topic. That should be a sigh of relief for many who depend on their electronics to get work done or play on the plane ride!
#ElectronicsBan from Europe is here! Delta putting out notices
The Electronics Ban is being implemented on European flights as well. This will be the biggest setback to travel in a long long time, given this is a manmade factor and not economics at work!
Ban on Electronics coming to European flights soon?
The #ElectronicsBan is expected to enter the next phase, with flights originating from Europe being pondered upon to be added to the list of flights which may not carry any electronic devices inside the cabin. Here are the latest details.
6 Indian airports trialing non-stamping of baggage
New security operations kick in at 6 airports across India, where they are trialling the going away of the hand baggage stamping regime. Let us see how this works out as they have to do it for all 59 airports across India!
#paxex: Handbaggage stamping at 7 airports going away from April 1
The frequent flyers in India will have one more moment to themselves getting on a plane. They don’t have to wait for their bags to be stamped with a security clearance after it is done, with effect from April 1, 2017. This would soon be implemented at other airports as well!
Traveling to the US via Jet/Etihad: Read this advisory before you go.
Jet Airways has issued an advisory for passengers who are travelling to the USA using their connections with Etihad Airways in Abu Dhabi.
Member of Parliament is first to get on Indian no-fly list
Air India, and most of the other carriers in India, have banned a certain member of parliament who manhandled and hit an Air India staffer yesterday. This is good news to get those on a powertrip contained and back in their place.
2 Indians who should be role models but should now be on no-fly lists!!
Within this week, at least two incidents have happened where people who should be extra careful about how they behave, acted carelessly and misbehaved on Air India’s flights. Such behavior should not be tolerated and I guess it’s time for an Indian no-fly list!
