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4 days, 5 hours ago

Have You Started 'Flying Naked' Yet? You Can Save A Lot Of Money This Way

ABP News

Don't be alarmed if you hear someone 'naked flying' to their destination. The latest travel trend, whimsically dubbed 'Naked Flying', is taking the air travel world by storm — not because passengers are shedding their clothes, but rather their baggage. 'Naked Flying' refers to the practice of travelling with minimal belongings, effectively eliminating baggage fees and streamlining the airport experience. …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

CNN

CNN — Japan Airlines is now offering to drop travelers’ suitcases off at their hotels for them, for a fee. But the new program isn’t just about providing good customer service — it’s aimed at alleviating the burden on Tokyo’s overcrowded mass transit system. Passengers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport can pay 4,500 yen per bag to have their luggage taken …

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54 years, 11 months ago

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

CNN

CNN — Japan Airlines is now offering to drop travelers’ suitcases off at their hotels for them, for a fee. But the new program isn’t just about providing good customer service — it’s aimed at alleviating the burden on Tokyo’s overcrowded mass transit system. Passengers at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport can pay 4,500 yen per bag to have their luggage taken …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Air Canada’s new baggage fees spark government backlash

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Air Canada has announced that it will no longer include larger carry-on luggage within its economy …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Delhi District Commission Holds Tata SIA Airlines Liable For Damaging Baggage Of The Complainant

Live Law

The Delhi District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission headed by President Monika A.Srivastava and Member Kiran Kaushal has held Tata SIA airlines liable for damaging the baggage of the complainant. Brief background: The complainant booked a flight from Delhi to Mumbai on 25.02.2023 and was carrying a single cabin bag. Observations: The Commission went through the photographs of the broken bag …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

"Personal Jewellery" Of Person Coming To India Not Subjected To Customs Duty: Delhi High Court

Live Law

The Delhi High Court recently granted relief to a woman whose over 200 gm gold jewellery was confiscated by the Customs on her return from Dubai. In doing so, a division bench of Justices Yashwant Varma and Ravinder Dudeja held that “personal jewellery” which is not found to have been acquired on an overseas trip and was always a “used …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

100ml liquid rule at UK airport: What is changing?

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “By 2024, major airports across the UK will have the latest security tech installed, reducing queuing times, improving the passenger …

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3 weeks ago

Two persons caught at Kochi airport while smuggling 14 exotic birds from Thailand

New Indian Express

KOCHI: The Customs department has arrested two persons who attempted to smuggle 14 exotic birds from Thailand at Cochin International Airport on Sunday night. The price of these birds varied from Rs 25,000 to Rs two lakhs in pet markets," a Customs official said. In the present case, both passengers did not produce any valid documents to import these exotic …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

How customs officers seized gold bar worth ₹9 lakh hidden inside cream box at Delhi’s IGI airport

Live Mint

Delhi customs officials seized 117 grams of gold worth around ₹9.5 lakh from a person travelling to Delhi from Riyad at Indira Gandhi International airport. Customs officials received information about a massive gold smuggling attempt, which led to strict checking at the IGI airport. Further examination of the baggage led to the recovery of a silver-coloured gold bar, weighing 117.00 …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

‘6 percent discount on airfare’: IndiGo launches special offer for students, check eligibility criteria

Live Mint

The low-cost carrier IndiGo has introduced a new travel program called — Student Special, which aims to make air travel more affordable and convenient for the students travelling with the airline, according to the official announcement made on Friday, November 22. IndiGo's Student Special offer is exclusive to the company's website and application, according to the official release. This is …

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1 month ago

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah's full text from pre-match press conference in Perth

India Today

Stand-in India captain Jasprit Bumrah attended the press conference ahead of the Day 1 of the Perth Test match. Border-Gavaskar Tophy: All You Need To Know NOT LOOKING TO COPY ROHIT Obviously, I won't be telling Rohit ki main kar leta hoon. He is our captain and he is doing a wonderful job and right now it's one game and …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Fines given to four baggage handling companies at Schiphol for poor working conditions

NL Times

The Netherlands Labour Authority has fined four baggage handling companies at Schiphol over a million euros for the continuous poor working environment at the airport. The baggage handling companies were ordered to take measures in anticipation of this, like rotating heavy lifting jobs amongst employees. According to the authority, the problems are occurring during the “loading and unloading of passenger …

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1 month, 1 week ago

The Best Early Black Friday Deals To Shop On Amazon

Huff Post

A an expandable suitcase to carry your essentials — including your coffee — and charge your phone Here's a two-piece luggage set priced suspiciously lower than the price of one — and customers love it. This suitcase set from Wrangler comes with a shoulder tote and a hardshell suitcase with 360-degree wheels, a built-in USB port to charge your phone …

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1 month, 1 week ago

A luxury summer holiday for a bargain price! Place the lowest unique bid and bag a five-star Morocco beach getaway for the whole family

Daily Mail

How would you like to get away to the dreamy beaches of Morocco for a five-star stay at the Fairmont Taghazout Bay? Jet2holidays' hugely popular Bid for a Break is offering you the chance to bid the lowest unique amount to secure one of their amazing Indulgent Escapes for that price*. A trip of a lifetime: Bid for a Break …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Uddhav Thackeray Baggage Checked In Helicopter Latur

ABP News

Shiv Sena chief and former Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray's bags in his helicopter were checked for the second day in a row. #MaharahstraElection2024 #Maharashtra #uddhavthakrey pic.twitter.com/mgUSNlykyX — Megha Prasad November 12, 2024 Reacting to the baggage check on Monday, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut said: "You can check our belongings, our helicopters, private jets, and cars. Mumbai, Maharashtra: Shiv …

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Lost luggage? New Apple feature will let you share bag location with airlines

India Today

Apple has launched a new feature, "Share Item Location," designed to help users track and recover misplaced items more easily. In collaboration with airlines, Apple has integrated Share Item Location into the customer service processes of more than 15 major airlines, including Delta, United, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines. The Share Item Location feature works within the established privacy framework …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Air rage incidents almost double, hand baggage charges an issue

Dutch News

The number of incidents of air rage at Dutch airports and on planes has almost doubled in the first six months of this year, and rows over cabin baggage may be behind the surge, the Telegraaf reported on Friday. Transport ministry inspectors recorded 705 incidents in the first six months of the year, compared with 470 in the year earlier …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Lenskart executive alleges Air India Express mistreated her 71-year-old mother; airline responds

Live Mint

A Lenskart executive has accused Air India Express of mistreating her 71-year-old mother, who was travelling alone from Kochi to Bengaluru. She wrote in her post: “- made her sit on the dirty floor and open her luggage - made her leave her purse and walking stick unsupervised at the boarding gate - then made her pay 8,200 in cash …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Japanese airport that says it never loses a bag

Raw Story

Kansai International Airport in Japan can't be held responsible for the less superlative performance of airlines or other stops on a traveller's journey, but it claims its handlers never lose a bag. One of Japan's busiest international airports, Kansai was ranked the World's Best Airport for Baggage Delivery by UK-based airport rating organization SKYTRAX in April. "Everyone at the Kansai …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pilgrims Allowed to Carry Coconuts in Cabin Baggage for Sabarimala Pilgrimage

India Today

Pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala can now carry coconuts in their cabin baggage in flights until January 20, 2025. The decision was made to ease travel for devotees undertaking the annual pilgrimage to honor Lord Ayyappa. However, pilgrims must undergo comprehensive security checks before bringing coconuts on board.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pilgrims Allowed to Carry Coconuts in Cabin Baggage for Sabarimala Pilgrimage

India Today

Pilgrims visiting the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala can now carry coconuts in their cabin baggage for the upcoming pilgrimage season. The decision was made to ease travel for devotees undertaking the annual pilgrimage to honor Lord Ayyappa. However, pilgrims must undergo comprehensive security checks before bringing coconuts on board, including X-ray screening, Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) testing, and physical inspection.

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Networked X-ray machines: A game changer in combating hoax bomb threats

Times of India

The article discusses the unprecedented surge in hoax bomb threats to airlines, highlighting the need for a coordinated and comprehensive approach to address them. It suggests the use of networked X-ray machines to isolate and play back images of baggage for review, but emphasizes the need for uniform screening standards and central oversight of airport security operations to ensure effectiveness.

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3 months, 1 week ago

How to keep your cabin baggage safe during a flight

India Today

Remember that train heist scene from the 1998 movie 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan', where Amitabh Bachchan and Govinda plan a whole gimmick to fool their fellow passengers and sweep away their luggage? The curious case of in-flight thefts Social media is full of stories about valuable items being stolen from travellers’ cabin bags. My luggage got stolen and I have …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

IndiGo Offers Special 'Add-ons Fiesta' Plan On Flight Bookings For Festive Season

News 18

While India has officially entered its festival season, IndiGo Airlines has unveiled a new promotional package, ‘Add-ons Fiesta,’ which offers passengers a flat 20 per cent discount on select travel add-ons for a month-long period. – 6E Prime: Enjoy preferred seat and meal selection along with Fast Forward services for a streamlined travel experience. Earlier, Vistara’s Freedom Sale offered one-way …

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Have You Started 'Flying Naked' Yet? You Can Save A Lot Of Money This Way

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

Japanese airline announces baggage delivery service to combat overcrowding

Air Canada’s new baggage fees spark government backlash

Delhi District Commission Holds Tata SIA Airlines Liable For Damaging Baggage Of The Complainant

"Personal Jewellery" Of Person Coming To India Not Subjected To Customs Duty: Delhi High Court

100ml liquid rule at UK airport: What is changing?

Two persons caught at Kochi airport while smuggling 14 exotic birds from Thailand

How customs officers seized gold bar worth ₹9 lakh hidden inside cream box at Delhi’s IGI airport

‘6 percent discount on airfare’: IndiGo launches special offer for students, check eligibility criteria

AUS vs IND: Jasprit Bumrah's full text from pre-match press conference in Perth

Fines given to four baggage handling companies at Schiphol for poor working conditions

The Best Early Black Friday Deals To Shop On Amazon

A luxury summer holiday for a bargain price! Place the lowest unique bid and bag a five-star Morocco beach getaway for the whole family

Maharashtra Assembly Elections 2024 Uddhav Thackeray Baggage Checked In Helicopter Latur

Lost luggage? New Apple feature will let you share bag location with airlines

Air rage incidents almost double, hand baggage charges an issue

Lenskart executive alleges Air India Express mistreated her 71-year-old mother; airline responds

The Japanese airport that says it never loses a bag

Pilgrims Allowed to Carry Coconuts in Cabin Baggage for Sabarimala Pilgrimage

Pilgrims Allowed to Carry Coconuts in Cabin Baggage for Sabarimala Pilgrimage

Networked X-ray machines: A game changer in combating hoax bomb threats

How to keep your cabin baggage safe during a flight

IndiGo Offers Special 'Add-ons Fiesta' Plan On Flight Bookings For Festive Season