Encalm Hospitality announced the launch of Encalm Privé, India’s first women-led business-class lounge at Terminal 1, Indira Gandhi International Airport
Cleartrip launched ‘Price Trends’, a new feature that analyses historical flight prices to indicate whether current fares are lower, typical or higher than usual, helping travellers decide whether to book now or wait
Qatar Airways became the world’s first airline to install Starlink on Boeing 787-8 aircraft and has completed the first Airbus A350 Starlink rollout globally, with nearly 120 widebody aircraft now offering high-speed inflight connectivity
IndiGo inducted India’s first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, marking a key step in its international expansion. The aircraft will operate non-stop flights from Mumbai and Delhi to Athens starting January 23 and January 24, 2026
Arunachal Pradesh Tourism launched its new brand campaign, ‘Take a New Turn in Arunachal’, positioning the state as a destination for experiential travel, cultural immersion and multi-dimensional tourism beyond conventional sightseeing.
Air India Express inducted its first custom-configured Boeing 737-8 aircraft, the fifty-first in its fleet, marking the first delivery from its order of 140 Boeing aircraft and supporting its fleet modernisation programme
Rajasthan implemented the Tourism Policy 2025 and Film Tourism Promotion Policy 2025, aligning tourism and cinema to support destination development, global visibility and employment generation across the state
Ras Al Khaimah welcomed 2026 with a 15-minute drone and fireworks display, setting a Guinness World Records title for the largest aerial phoenix formed by drones during its New Year’s Eve celebrations
IndiGo closed 2025 with over 123 million passengers, expanded long-haul operations to Europe, added new domestic and international destinations, and outlined its plans for further global growth in 2026