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Travel News
Date - 2 September 2025
Air India Introduces Senior Citizen Discounts on Flights
To make air travel cheaper and more accessible to older individuals, Air India has introduced a special discount package to senior citizens
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traveling to both local and international destinations. The program is a subset of the overall activity of the airline to provide inclusive and value-based experiences in traveling.
Key Highlights:
- Indian citizens aged 60 years or more must have a valid government ID.
- Discount of up to 10% on base fares in all cabin classes- Economy to First Class.
- Additional baggage of 10 kg or an extra bag.
- Customers who pay using UPI will receive up to 2000 off per traveler by using code UPIPROMO.
This is a limited-time offer on Air India’s website and mobile app.
Travel News
Date - 2 September 2025
Laos Launches Digital Arrival and Departure Card System
Laos has officially introduced a digital system of arrival and departure cards, which is a major step in modernizing the border control system within the country.
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The new system is an alternative to the traditional paper forms and involves the travelers filling the digital form at least 3 days before entering or exiting the country.
The system is now in pilot operation with four major entry points: Wattay International Airport (Vientiane), Luang Prabang International Airport, Pakse International Airport, and the First Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge (Vientiane -Nong Khai).
The initial rollout will help the authorities test the performance of the system and make necessary changes. The aim is to extend it to every border checkpoint by 2026 to improve the efficiency of travel and the accuracy of data throughout Laos.
Travel News
Date - 29 August 2025
Rajasthan Fast-Tracks 1.37 Lakh Crore Investments in Tourism.
Rajasthan is rapidly emerging as one of the top tourism investment destinations, with more than 1,600 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) valued at ₹1.37 lakh crore having been signed by the state.
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To faster track project implementation and spur infrastructure, employment, and the tourism economy at large, the government is working hard.
- There are 213 projects valued at 28,200 crore in the ground-breaking stage, and 29 MoU-supported projects are already operational and creating 13,500+ jobs.
- Destination weddings, international events and film shoots have become very popular and this has contributed to the increased tourism in the state.
