Bengaluru

With an aim to provide top-notch medical emergency response, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) launched an Indoor Ambulance Service at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (KIAB). The two Prevalence Green Solutions-manufactured customised high-tech, battery-operated ambulances, powered by professionally trained and experienced emergency medical technicians from KIAB’s medical partner Aster Hospital – will provide 24/7 emergency […]

The southern city of Bengaluru could soon be more accessible after it was revealed that plans are being considered for a new airport rail link. With traffic at the city’s Kempegowda International Airport continuing to rise sharply, authorities are now conducting a feasibility study for the construction of a dedicated railway line connecting the airport to […]

Korean Air connects Seoul with Spain Where? Seoul (South Korea) to Barcelona (Spain) When? Three times a week, effective immediately Who? Korean Air Why? Rising demand for flights between Spain and the Far East, as Korean tourists set their sights on Europe Anything else? Barcelona will be Korean Air’s second destination in Spain, following Madrid […]

Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes. Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier will operate direct daily flights between Bengaluru and Amsterdam, and five weekly non-stop services between Chennai and Paris. These new flights will complement the airline’s […]

ibis Saigon Airport Location: Five minutes’ drive from Ho Chi Minh City’s airport, Tan Son Nhat International Grade: Economy Keys: 282, including 65 serviced apartments Facilities: Restaurant, rooftop bar, gym, swimming pool, sauna Meeting space: One meeting room and a ballroom They say: “ibis Saigon Airport is well positioned, given its location and dynamic offerings, […]

Carlson Rezidor has introduced its upper-upscale Radisson Blu brand to Bengaluru. The new Radisson Blu Atria Bengaluru opened on Monday 13 March 2017 in the capital of southern India’s Karnataka state, continuing the rapid expansion of Carlson Rezidor’s brands across India. “Bengaluru is a progressive market and continues to thrive on high economic activity, an […]

The Indian government is considering plans for the world’s most extensive Hyperloop network to-date, with up to four routes – including multi-stop lines – in the pipeline. An event in Delhi this week, which was organised by Hyperloop One and attended by India’s Railways Minister, Suresh Prabhu, identified possible Indian routes for the ultra-high-speed rail […]

Indian travellers will be offered a series of new one-stop connections to Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a codeshare agreement between Etihad Airways and low-cost carrier flynas. The deal will enable flynas to add seven new Indian destinations to its route map, as it places its ‘XY’ code on Etihad’s services from Abu Dhabi […]

The old HAL Airport in Bengaluru could be reopened to help relieve a capacity crunch in the city. The Economic Times reported an official with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), which owns the airport, as saying that it has called on India’s Civil Aviation Ministry to relaunch the former airport, and is hopeful of a positive […]

Jetwing Colombo Seven Location: Ward Place, in the centre of Sri Lanka’s capital city Grade: Upscale Keys: 70 plus 28 serviced apartments Facilities: Rooftop restaurant, bar, pool and fitness centre, all overlooking the city Meeting space: Conference facilities for up to 200 delegates They say: “Jetwing Colombo Seven promises unparalleled personalized breathing space… with luxury […]