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India Abolishes Physical Arrival Cards for Foreign Visitors from October 1, 2025

October 1, 2025 by Ajay 4 Comments

The image shows an arrival card for foreigners entering India, issued by the Bureau of Immigration. The card includes fields for personal information such as name, date of birth, passport number, flight number, countries visited in the last six days, days in India, and telephone number. There is a large red "X" over the card, indicating it is not valid or should not be used.

Arriving as a foreign national in India as of October 1 no longer means you need to fill out the paper forms. Just fill it out electronically before arrival.

Review: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Business Class (Delhi – Singapore)

September 29, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

The image shows a luxurious airplane business class seat with a modern design. The seat is spacious and features a large, comfortable cushion with a patterned pillow. There is a personal entertainment screen, a side table with a control panel, and a window with a shade. The lighting in the cabin has a soft, purple hue, creating a relaxing atmosphere. A glass with a drink is placed on a small tray beside the seat.

A review of Singapore Airlines’ A380 operations between Delhi and Singapore in Business Class with the Book the Cook services.

Emirates Skywards at 25 : A Silver Jubilee Celebration with a million miles giveaway

September 27, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Emirates Skywards celebrated its 25th anniversary just this week. On the occassion, they are offering a whole bunch of extras and giveaways for those who collect Skywards miles.

Reminder: Marriott Bonvoy HDFC Bank Credit Card offering INR 1500 voucher for new signups

September 26, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

HDFC Bank and Marriott Bonvoy have a co-branded credit card. Now, the card features a new promotional offer, where you receive an INR 1,500 voucher upon signing up and activating the card. Here are the details.

Last Call: Scapia’s Festive Shopping Offer This Week

September 26, 2025 Updated on September 25, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image is a promotional advertisement for a "Festive Shopping Offer" running from 22 to 26 September 2025. It features logos of online shopping platforms like Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, and Nykaa. On the right side, there is an illustration of a person with a suitcase and a bag, depicted on a card labeled "Federal Bank" and "scapia," with the name "Krish Verma" and "VISA Signature" at the bottom. The background is red with festive elements.

scapia has a new thing going, where you can earn an extra 10,000 Scapia Coins. Here are the details!

IndusInd Rewardz Festival 2025: What’s on the Table This Festive Season?

September 25, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

IndusInd Bank has just rolled out its festive promotion for 2025. Here are some of the targeted offers they are talking about. What did you get?

American Express resumes accepting new applications after six months for the Platinum Charge & Platinum Reserve

September 24, 2025 by Ajay 4 Comments

American Express has resumed accepting applications in India for its Platinum Reserve and Platinum Charge Cards. Here are the details.

Panic Before Takeoff: Emirates delays A380 departure from SFO because of new H1B Rules

September 21, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows the interior of an airplane cabin with passengers standing and sitting. The seats are equipped with personal entertainment screens displaying various content. Some passengers are interacting with each other, and a few are holding drinks. The cabin is well-lit, and the overhead compartments are closed.

Emirates witnessed a pandemonium on board, as the new H1B policy proclamation put out confusion due to lack of clarity in the early days.

America’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Move: What It Means If You’re Indian and Planning to Travel

September 20, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

The image shows a dark blue background with white text that reads "Presidential Actions" and "Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers." Above the text is a circular emblem featuring an eagle, with the numbers "45" and "47" on either side. Below the main text, it says "Proclamations" and "September 19, 2025."

The US H1B Visa has just entered a new zone, where the Annual Fee will cost USD 100,000, payable to the US Government. This is some travel advice for those affected by this mode.

Pakistan Airspace continues to be closed to Indian airlines

September 19, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Pakistan Airspace has been closed to Indian carriers for months now. This means that many Indian airlines operating flights will have to circumvent Pakistan through the Arabian Sea, and hence delays happen for flights.