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Vistara kicks off anniversary sale with one-way domestic fares starting from Rs 995.

On its 5th anniversary, Vistara Airlines is offering great deals for its domestic and international flyers. For the anniversary sale, the airline announced that it is offering one-way tickets at discounted prices starting from Rs 995. The airline said that the discounted fares are available for all three classes of travel across its domestic and international networks. Fares for the domestic destinations will start at Rs 995 for Economy Class, Rs 1,995 for Premium Economy and Rs 5,555 for Business Class. As for the fares for their international destinations, the one-way ticket prices will start at Rs 14,555 for Economy Class, Rs 19,995 for Premium Economy and Rs 35,555 for Business Class. The prices will be inclusive of all taxes and fees, the carrier said.

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Bhutan to levy Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) on Indian tourists

Bhutan has made it mandatory for tourists visiting from neighboring countries including India, Bangladesh and Maldives to pay a Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) of INR 1000. According to the news reports, the fee has been levied considering instances of some tourists disobeying the local law and order and also showing disrespect towards local customs and traditions. Meanwhile, the Bhutanese kingdom wants to control the flow of travelers from India and more such South Asian countries. Up till now, tourists from three countries did not have to pay a visa or any entry fee to enter Bhutan. On the other hand, tourists from other nations have to pay a USD 250 charge per day to the Bhutanese government, which also includes a USD 65 sustainable development fee.

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Igloo accommodations in Manali are making tourists happy

Tourists have now found a new reason to visit Manali for a leisure trip this winter. Since the temperature in Himachal Pradesh is already sub-zero, tourists are seeking different yet warm accommodations in igloos made of ice and snow. However, the owners are finding it hard to maintain the igloo accommodations as it requires maintenance as per the temperature. For many visitors who have never had the chance to even behold a real Igloo, let alone stay in it, this is a new experience and an interesting concept. However, when the temperature at night falls down to minus ten or more, the igloos prove their worth by keeping the guests warm and snug. A typical igloo has warm bedding, lights and decorative objects to beautify the interior.

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Disney Cruise Line Offering 50-Percent Discount on Deposits

Disney Cruise Line is offering travelers who book their voyage by February 14 the chance to pay only half of the required deposit on the day they make their reservation. To qualify for the 50 percent discount, travelers must book a four-night or longer Disney cruise departing between June 20 and May 31, 2021, with the remaining deposit balance due at the time of final payment. As for the sailings eligible for the deal, Disney is offering voyages to Alaska, The Bahamas, Bermuda, the Caribbean, Europe, Mexico and beyond from ports in Florida, Texas, California, New Orleans and New York. Travelers hitting the open seas with Disney should expect Broadway-caliber entertainment, spacious staterooms, a variety of dining options, dedicated areas for younger children and teenagers, nightclubs, lounges, pools, waterslides and even a visit to Disney’s private island on select sailings.

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Good news for Karnataka, Telangana, Andhra flyers! More UDAN routes announced

With the commencement of these routes, the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has operationalized a total of 246 routes under RCS-UDAN. Due to the non-availability of direct flights from Belagavi to these places, people had to travel a lot to reach any of them. To curb this problem, TruJet will operate six flights every day and will deploy ATR 72(500), 72-seater luxury aircraft on these routes. It currently operates 32 flights under RCS-UDAN and with the addition of Tirupati-Mysuru-Hyderabad, there will be a total of 38 flights under the umbrella of TruJet.

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IndiGo goes to Dammam

In a bid to expand its international operations and strengthens its presence in the Middle East, IndiGo has announced the launch of Dammam as its 24th international and 87th overall destination on its network. The airline will operate a total of 10 daily direct flights connecting Dammam with Mumbai, Hyderabad and Trivandrum. William Boulter, the chief commercial officer of IndiGo said: “As the capital of the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, Dammam offers a well-balanced mixture of history, culture, business and employment opportunities for everyone. We are confident that these routes will be a step towards promotion of trade, culture and social cohesion through enhanced mobility between the two nations”.

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