Flight Booking
ixigo posts net loss due to one-off ESOP expense in seasonally weak quarter
Despite a 37% rise in revenue to Rs 282.7 crore, ixigo slipped into a Rs 3.4-crore loss in Q2FY26 amid higher costs; buses and flights led growth
 "ixigo posts net loss due to one-off ESOP expense in seasonally weak quarter")
Akasa Air hit by booking, check-in disruption after service provider outage
Akasa Air on Thursday faced issues with its check-in and booking systems due to an outage at the airline's service provider's facility. "Our systems are currently experiencing intermittent issues and some of our online services on our website, including booking, check-in and manage booking services, may be temporarily unavailable. Passengers with immediate travel plans can use our Mobile App for check-in or reach the airport early to check-in at our counters," the carrier said in an update on its website. The airline operates around 1,000 flights a week. "Our check-in and booking systems are temporarily affected due to an outage at our service provider's facility," as per the update. Akasa Air has a fleet of 30 planes and connects 24 domestic and 6 international destinations.
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Viral manga revives quake fears, Japan tourism hit ahead of summer peak
Bookings to Japan from key Asian markets like Hong Kong and Taiwan drop sharply as viral posts revive a comic book prediction of a July 2025 quake, prompting airlines to cut flights
 "Viral manga revives quake fears, Japan tourism hit ahead of summer peak")
Short on funds? Book flights with 10-40% upfront & pay the rest later
MakeMyTrip expects the feature to address challenges faced by families, groups, and even solo travellers who find it difficult to pay the full fare immediately
 "Short on funds? Book flights with 10-40% upfront & pay the rest later")
Mumbai in concert frenzy: Coldplay drives hotel bookings to new heights
The Fern Residency Turbhe charges Rs 236,943 for a two-night stay during the concert, while the Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai costs Rs 135,700 for one night on January 21
Farewell Vistara! Airline to operate its final flight on November 11
Vistara-Air India merger: Vistara's final flight will take off on November 11, with all future bookings transitioning to Air India. Vistara will cease bookings for flights after that day
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Annoyed by visa cancellations? This AI tool boosts approval chances by 80%
Atlys' Visa Probability Evaluator tool uses advanced AI and machine learning models to predict your chances of getting a visa
 "Annoyed by visa cancellations? This AI tool boosts approval chances by 80%")
Maldivian tour operators panic as Indians cancel flight bookings
The Maldivian Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO) has stressed that the Indian market is important to the success of the tourism sector in the Maldives
 "Maldivian tour operators panic as Indians cancel flight bookings")
Flights cancelled, airfares jump 52-171% as rainfall batters Chennai
Domestic carriers have offered a fee waiver on flight cancellations or rescheduling of the impacted flights to their passengers
 "Flights cancelled, airfares jump 52-171% as rainfall batters Chennai")
IndiGo allows partial rebooking if passenger's connecting flight cancelled
The rebooking or refund option is only for that leg of the journey that has been cancelled by the airline
 "IndiGo allows partial rebooking if passenger's connecting flight cancelled")
Year-end holiday season flight bookings show change in travel mood
Passengers over 40 years were just 10 per cent of the total travelling public post lockdown, the survey noted
 "Year-end holiday season flight bookings show change in travel mood")
Open flight bookings only after we decide on lockdown: Govt tells airlines
Earlier in the day, Air India said it has opened bookings on select domestic flights from May 4 and on select international flights from June 1
 "Open flight bookings only after we decide on lockdown: Govt tells airlines")
Air India opens bookings on select domestic routes for travel from May 4
India has been under lockdown since March 25 to curb the spread of novel coronavirus
 "Air India opens bookings on select domestic routes for travel from May 4")
IndiGo says fall in bookings amid Coronavirus to impact quarterly earnings
According to the release, the numbers could change from here based on how the situation evolves
 "IndiGo says fall in bookings amid Coronavirus to impact quarterly earnings")
Domestic flight occupancy drops 15% as Coronavirus sparks fear of flying
With domestic travel, generating bulk of the revenue for carriers slowing down, the slump in crude oil price will provide limited relief for airlines
 "Domestic flight occupancy drops 15% as Coronavirus sparks fear of flying")
Planning to go abroad? Check with insurer if it will cover coronavirus
If you cancel your ticket, will you be refunded? Before you choose to go, here are a few things that will help you make the right choice
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When should you book a flight to maximise your savings? Here's a tip
72% of Indian travellers do not know best time to book travel for their holidays, says Skyscanner
 "When should you book a flight to maximise your savings? Here's a tip")
