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Taipei, the rising star of Asian tourism, blends glitz of modernity with wealth of history
Christmas, in particular, showcases the American tilt in Taiwan that many older Chinese observe with a degree of discomfort. But the island nation, which constantly feels the gravitational tug of Mainland China, is open and welcoming to all cultures and lifestyles.
Global aviation in 2024: Kuala Lumpur-Singapore slides to No. 4 on world’s busiest flight routes list, as Hong Kong-Taipei seizes No. 1 spot
The majority of routes in the Top 10 Busiest International Routes for 2024 are in Asia, seven routes in total. From other regions, one route is from Africa (Cairo to Jeddah), one from Europe and North America (New York JFK to London Heathrow) and two operate within the Middle East (Cairo to Jeddah and Dubai to Riyadh).
Japan Airlines recovers from cyber-attack; announces resumption of flights from Dec 27
Japan Airlines said that there was no virus in its system or any customer data leaks resulting from the cyber-attack. It had first noticed the problem this morning (around 7.25am in Japan) when snags began to crop up in its luggage check-in system. Acting quickly, the carrier suspended all ticket sales — domestic and international — for the rest of the day.
Uber rolls out Asia’s first water transport service in Jammu and Kashmir with shikara bookings on its app
The service was launched by Prabhjeet Singh, President of Uber India and South Asia, who booked the inaugural shikara ride via the app.
“Not entitled passport holders”: Indian passengers stranded at Kuwait Airport for nearly 20 hours allege discrimination
As per reports, a Gulf Air aircraft heading to the UK from India, made a U-turn and landed at the Kuwait airport following an engine fire incident. While the said aircraft was carrying passengers from various nationalities, discrimination was alleged against those from India, Pakistan and Southeast Asia. Passengers alleged that they were not given access to lounge facilities, while those from the West were given preferential treatment.
AirAsia to operate flight service from India’s Port Blair to Kuala Lumpur from Saturday
Tour operators in Andaman feel that the commencement of AirAsia flights to Malaysia will be a big game changer in the tourism sector in Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Southeast Asia.
Himalayan wedding: Five stunning valley destinations for couples to tie the knot in India with nature as a witness
From the breath-taking lunar landscapes of Ladakh and the mesmerising charm of Jammu’s Sanget Valley, to picturesque locations in Himachal and Uttarakhand, these Himalayan destinations are a vibe.
Passport-less system at Changi Airport cuts immigration clearance time by 60 per cent using facial and iris biometrics
Passport-less immigration clearance had been fully implemented across all of Changi Airport’s four terminals since September 30, 2024. Within a fortnight, by October 15, around 1.5 million travellers have used this new system, which cuts the average clearance time per traveller by 60 per cent, from 25 seconds to 10 seconds.
Lebanon blasts: Emirates bans pagers and walkie talkies amid security concerns, cancels flights to several Middle Eastern cities
The aforementioned blasts, which targeted parts of Lebanon and Syria, took place on September 17 and 18. As per reports, Israel carried out the attack, accounting for the death of over 40 people, which included militants and civilians. Hundreds sustained injuries.
