ALL is ' Fare ' in the Baggage War

By siteadmin

 

Gone are the days when we could travel in domestic flights with a generous checked in baggage allowance of 25Kg on all Indian carriers. One fine day , Air India , the national carrier of India decided to reduce the check- in baggage allowance  to 15Kg and almost instantaneously  all other airlines followed suit. Funnily enough, Air India has since gone back to its generous baggage allowance of 25Kg but no other carrier has taken the bait.

                     

After all, the additional revenue collected by airlines forms a crucial part of their bottom lines. As a matter of fact,

Breaking the ice with mood Indigo !

By Anita Sharma

Airline passengers unlike those travelling by train or bus always like to wear a stiff upper lip   never wanting  to engage in a casual conversation with the fellow traveler

Most prefer to give a nonchalant “ Please  don’t disturb me I am busy..  “ look to those wanting to initiate any  conversation

But now the ice may be broken if Indigo has its way ! In the times of mobile technology muting  the interpersonal interactions in the society , this move could just make sure that people are cornered into talking to their fellow passenger instead of being buried in

Indigo : A Decade of Path Breaking Success !!

By Anita Sharma

Amidst   turbulence in the Indian skies and strong  head  winds , Indigo today celebrates its 10^th successful year in Indian aviation. A brainchild of the low profile Rakesh Gangwal  , the erstwhile CEO of US Airways  and Rahul Bhaita of Interglobe  India  , Indigo has been path breaking from the word  go

Ordering  an unprecedented 100 planes from Airbus in the Paris Airshow without even getting an Air Operating  Permit from DGCA  spoke volumes for the strategy and confidence of the brand

At a time where all Indian carriers were in the  red , Indigo focused on more important

10 classic treks in the Himalayas

By siteadmin

These 10 classic treks in the Himalayas are on the eternal wish list of every trekking enthusiast. This list is arranged in no particular order. Go on any of these treks and you will be rewarded with an experience of a lifetime.

1. Hampta Pass trek

Rarely do the Himalayas present a trek that pack in everything – easy access, dark pine forests, open meadows, glacial valleys and an adventurous crossing of a pass that leaves the heart pumping. The Hampta Pass trek in Himachal is tailor made for those looking to experience the high Himalayan adventure.

It is a

Cruising , A great way to see the world

By Anita Sharma

Cruises are the best way to spend a vacation in many places at one go without the need to shift in and out of accomodations.There is no need to check in/ check out which means that you can enjoy the vacation without any overheads.A cruise liner is a luxurious floating hotel and there is something for all ages .

It is ideal for Honeymooners who get to spend quality time with each other and also get to see beautiful places as the ship docks on ports of call.

For families with children , a cruise is a delightful way of

Understanding Airline Sales

By siteadmin

Ever wondered how an airline can sell tickets on a flight for different fare for the same day. Why is it that when we are on an airline website and decide to buy the ticket , the fare suddenly goes up

The truth is , it's the carriers who set the costs— the search engine of the online travel portals simply search out and present the best ones. But the sale of tickets is real time  which means that the availability of the remaining seats determine the fare for the next seat
Why would that be? Why is checking a