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Sun PhuQuoc Airways to launch Ahmedabad-Phu Quoc flights from December 3

Sun PhuQuoc Airways will launch its first direct India route between Ahmedabad and Phu Quoc on December 3, 2026, with five weekly flights and one-way fares starting at INR 9,596, inclusive of taxes and fees. The airline plans to increase the service to daily flights in February 2027 and launch additional Indian routes in the first quarter of 2027.

Britain-sized Doomsday Glacier is melting faster than feared

Recent findings show that Thwaites Glacier might be a far bigger player in sea-level rise than previously thought. As warm ocean waters intrude beneath its icy surface, the glacier is melting at an alarming rate. If this trend persists, we could see a catastrophic detachment from the Mouginot Ridge by the year 2100.

France Aviation Strike Suspended: Air France & Transavia Update

Taiwan offers travel perks to boost tourism

Air India to launch non-stop Delhi–Osaka flights from Feb 2027 — Schedule inside

‘A haven of soft light, warm sunshine and sandy beaches’: readers’ favourite autumn escapes

In search of autumn festivals, good food and islands where it still feels like summer? We asked you to recommend your best off-season breaks • Tell us about a spooky spot in the UK – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucher Last October, while I was cycling around south-west France, near the Spanish border, a tip from a local waiter led me to Collioure , near Perpignan. The town was like a Mediterranean dream, where the summer crowds had faded, leaving behind a peaceful, artistic haven of soft light, warm sunshine, cobbled streets, sandy beaches – and the Pyrenees as a backdrop. In the early evening, the still balmy autumn air was perfect for wandering through the quiet, pastel-coloured alleyways of the Le Mouré district to enjoy €5 off-season happy hour wine with fish tapas. I had planned to stay a weekend but ended up staying a week, seduced by Collioure’s perfect autumn cocktail of chilled Catalan culture and sunkissed seaside sensuality. April Continue reading...

India's passport ranking just improved, but here's the catch travellers need to know

Scapia finds reasons to travel in awkward moments with new campaign

Durga puja 2026: Skip the Kolkata queues with luxury tours

From convoy-led pandal-hopping to cruises on the Ganga, this year curated Durga puja tours aim to offer visitors easier access to the city, encouraging them to look beyond Howrah Bridge and experience Kolkata’s cultural fabric. Phuchkas included

First Gender Equality Lab in the tourism sector

UK to introduce contactless airport eGates, making entry faster for travellers

The United Kingdom is implementing a new contactless airport entry system using facial recognition technology for British citizens. This system will expedite immigration procedures by allowing passengers to pass through eGates without scanning their passports. While Indian travellers wait for eligibility, the existing visa and entry requirements remain unchanged. The rollout began at East Midlands Airport and will expand to 13 airports by early 2027.

Three Hotels, Three Markets: Craft Hospitality Group Expands Its Global Portfolio