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Airlines
"Ok to board” Mandatory
for all indian nationals travelling to
Gulf & middle east As per a communiqué received from the Indian Immigration authorities (FRRO), all Indian Nationals travelling to the Gulf & Middle East on a paper/ fax visa must have an “OK TO BOARD” message in the PNR.
With immediate effect we request compliance with the following :
The sponsor needs to update the PNR with an ‘ok to board’ through the local Emirates office in the Gulf & Middle East.
Any passenger in possession of the original visa may visit the local Emirates Ticket Office for the same.
Passengers not having an ‘ok to board’ will be denied boarding, as Immigration authorities will only allow passengers holding bonafide travel visas for UAE/Middle East.
The exemption is only for the pax holding an approved visa from DVPC (Dubai Visa Processing Cenre at N. Delhi)
Alitalia launches, Senior citizen fares. Fares are for travel EX-BOM/DEL to –
NYC/BOS/CHI/MIA/ATL /WAS – starting from Inr 35000 ( RT )
YYZ - starting from Inr 34000 ( RT )
EUR/ITALY starting from Inr 21000 (RT ) ( different destinations have different fares )
This offer is valid –
for sale with immediate effect to 31 Jul 07
and for travel commencing 01 Jun 07 to 10 Aug 07
This offer is valid for senior citizens , Male 65 years or older & Females 60 years or older ONLY. Proof of age/passport or other official document details must be written on the ticket & will be verified at check–in.
Alitalia launches, YOUTH (Student) fares. Fares are for travel EX-BOM/DEL to –
2 Pieces each not exceeding 32 kilos for travel to USA/YYZ
30 Kilos for travel to LON
This offer is valid for students with valid documentation & age not exceeding 27 years.
Proof of age/passport or other official document details must be written on the ticket & will be verified at check-in.
Fares are subject to change without prior notification.
Sec
Flight No.
Dep.
Arr.
Maa - cmb
9W - 252
12:15
13:35
cmb - Maa
9W - 251
14:45
16:10
Fly to JFK on Kuwait Airways
INR 38980 Gross + taxes
INR 43280 Gross+ taxes
INR 47585 Gross+ taxes
INR 83280 Gross+ taxes
Finnair introduces Student Fares.
Fair
Zone
15000
Scandina via
13800
Europe
Alitalia announces travel ex Kolkota to be Commonrated with Delhi fare levels Alitalia has informed that with immediate effect they have revised their strategic fare structure for travel Ex CCU matching them with the levels Ex DEL for travel to Italy/Europe/North Atlantic.
Qatar Airways Named Best Airline In Dubai For Second Year Running Carrier Trumps Again At Middle East North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards. Qatar Duty Free Named Best Duty Free Operator In Middle East & North Africa. Qatar Tourism Authority Wins Best Tourism Board Award In Region. Recognition Timely Ahead Of New Flights To United States.
Qatar Airways’ new routes for 2007: -
Lagos
3 flights a week
Dar es Salaam
Daily
Chennai
Daily
Bali
4 flights a week
Hi Chi Minh City
4 flights a week
Geneva
4 flights a week from June 28
New York
4 flights a week from June 28
Washington
Daily from July 19
Stockholm
4 flights a week from November 2007
Qatar airways USA launch
First Airline From Middle East To Serve Washington DC Starting July 19
New York To Join International Network From June 28
Capacity Hike Between Doha And Dubai With 8th New Daily Frequency
Doha – Geneva Flights To Start From June 28
Visa
May 11... The Embassy of Spain will close from Monday 28th May 2007 and reopen only on Monday the 4th June 2007. They will be changing / updating their Computer Systems in this week.
IVS Visa Application Center for Spain will remain open and will accept Visa Applications in the above-mentioned days. However, Submission of Passports will be made only on 4th June.
NOTE: All Long Term Visa Applicants who have applied before 15th April 2007 are required to go to The Embassy between Mondays to Fridays at 09:00 am for an Interview.
May 07... Kindly note Nigeria Visa Application now needs to be submitted online at the following link:
www.immigration.gov.ng. After submitting Application Online please take printout of the receipt and send along with the Visa Documents.
May 02... Changes in Visa Fee for Austria and France. Details as below:
Austria :
Visa Category
Visa Fee in EURO
Visa Fee in INR
Internship Visa, Work Visa, Student Visa
75
4300/-
Transit Visa, Visitor Visa, Tourist Visa, Business Visa, Film Crew Visa
60
3440/-
France :
Visa Category
Visa Fee in EURO
Visa Fee in INR
Airport Transit, Ordinary Transit, Short Stay
60
3,371/-
Long Stay
99
5,562/-
Student
50
3440/-
May 01... Changes in Visa Fee for USA and New Zealand effective today 1st May 2007. Details as below:
USA : Visa Application Fee (MRV Fee): $100 in Indian Rupee equivalent at Consular rate of exchange. Rupee amount at current rate of exchange (Rs. 42) is Rs 4,200/-
New Zealand :
Visa Category
US Dollars
Visa Fee in INR
Visitor Visa
60
3,371/-
Transit Visa
95
4100/-
Work Visa
145
6300/-
Student Visa
145
6300/-
More Categories:
Residence Visa (All Other Categories) Includes Settlement Information
855
37800/-
Returning Resident’s Visa
115
5050/-
Industry
Lonely Planet Launches Travel Video Site Lonely Planet has launched an online channel featuring travel videos from around the world. lonelyplanet.tv allows travellers to upload and watch their own videos as well as view videos created by Lonely Planet. Users can rate each video, share them with friends and create play lists and friend groups.
Head of Lonely Planet Television, Ms Laurence Billiet said: "Sending postcards, emails or updating blogs has always been a core part of sharing your travel experience with friends and family. With lonelyplanet.tv, travellers can now instantly share their adventures, not just with their friends and family, but a worldwide community of likeminded travellers." Lonely Planet website.