As the festive and wedding season peaks in December, India’s skies should be buzzing with travelers heading home or to celebrations. Instead, the nation’s largest airline, IndiGo, has plunged into its worst operational meltdown in two decades, canceling over 4,500 flights since December 2, 2025. This chaos has stranded thousands at airports, spiked airfares to…
Kolkata, the cultural capital of India, is becoming an increasingly popular hub for international travel. The Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) offers direct flights to a variety of global destinations, making it easier for travelers to explore the world without the hassle of layovers. As of October 2025, there are direct flights to…
In a unique move to promote cleanliness on India’s national highways, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched the ‘Clean Toilet Picture Challenge.’ This initiative rewards highway users for reporting unhygienic toilets at toll plazas, aligning with the government’s efforts to improve sanitation and enhance traveler comfort. If you’ve ever been frustrated by…
Traveling by air is supposed to be a seamless blend of convenience and adventure, whisking you from one corner of the country to another with minimal fuss. But when you’re flying with Alliance Air, India’s regional carrier tasked with connecting the unconnected under the UDAN scheme, that dream can quickly turn into a waking nightmare….
Pre-Travel Preparations a) Passport and Validity Check The first step is to ensure you have a valid passport. If you don’t already have one, apply for it well in advance through the Passport Seva portal in India. Processing can take a few weeks, so plan accordingly. For those with an existing passport, verify that it…
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Air India experienced significant disruptions, with several flights grounded for reasons unrelated to the ongoing airspace restrictions in West Asia. The cancellations, affecting both domestic and international routes, dominated front-page headlines in major newspapers such as The Telegraph and The Times of India on June 18,2025. Below is a detailed…
Aviation accidents are rare but often devastating. India has witnessed several tragic air crashes over the years—each leaving behind lessons for the aviation industry, policymakers, and public safety. This blog chronicles major Indian air accidents from 1973 to 2025, in chronological order, outlining the flight details, casualties, aircraft types, and causes of each crash. ✈️…
On Thursday, a catastrophic air disaster struck Ahmedabad when Air India Flight AI 171, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, crashed shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. The flight, bound for London, carried 230 passengers and 12 crew members, totaling 242 souls on board. According to the Times of India, 241 perished in what…
Traveling with Air Alliance, especially from Imphal, comes with significant risks due to the airline’s notorious reputation for poor service and operational failures. Air Alliance operates a fleet of 18 ATR72-600 aircraft, 2 ATR42-600, and 1 Dornier Do-228, covering 59 domestic destinations and one international route from Chennai to Jaffna, Sri Lanka, with 137 daily…
India, a land of diverse cultures and spiritual treasures, is home to 12 Jyotirlingas—sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. These Jyotirlingas hold immense significance in Hindu mythology and are revered as sites where Shiva manifested as a pillar of light. This blog delves into the history, addresses, spiritual benefits, and beliefs associated with each of…
