The International Air Transport Association (IATA) officially reduced its worldwide traffic forecast for 2020, on Monday, signifying a weaker than expected recovery fro

Full-year air traffic expected to dip 66% in 2020: IATA

The&nbsp;International Air Transport Association (IATA) officially reduced&nbsp;its worldwide traffic forecast for 2020, on Monday, signifying a weaker than expected recovery from the pandemic.&nbsp;
The aviation body said it expects&nbsp;full-year 2020 traffic to be down 66% compared to 2019, in a statement.&nbsp;
IATA&nbsp;added that passenger demand in August continued to be 'highly depressed'&nbsp;with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) down 75.3% compared to August 2019. Adding that airlines operating in the Asia-Pacific region have been the worst hit.&nbsp;

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) officially reduced its worldwide traffic forecast for 2020, on Monday, signifying a weaker than expected recovery from the pandemic. The aviation body said it expects full-year 2020 traffic to be down 66% compared to 2019, in a statement. IATA added that passenger demand in August continued to be 'highly depressed' with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) down 75.3% compared to August 2019. Adding that airlines operating in the Asia-Pacific region have been the worst hit.

South Africa's luxury Blue Train, which connects coastal Cape Town with capital city Pretoria, is offering a short escape from the Covid-19 pandemic. Quite ironic

South Africa's luxury Blue Train, which connects&nbsp;coastal Cape Town with&nbsp; Pretoria, is offering a short escape from the Covid-19 pandemic. In the days prior to the pandemic, very few locals in South Africa had the luxury to board the train. Discounted prices now mean that the train has more locals than international passengers.
The 48-hour journey on board the Blue Train is what bucket lists are made of.
Breath-taking scenery along the way, exquisite five-course meals, panoramic&nbsp;views from the last carriage of the train, make the 2-day trek a once-in-a-lifetime experience.&nbsp;
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As Australia extends its international travel ban owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, its flag carrier Qantas has launched 'mystery flights' to promote domestic travel. Pa

As Australia extends its international travel ban owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, its flag carrier Qantas has launched 'mystery flights' to promote domestic travel.
Passengers who book any of these three journeys put their fate in the hands of the airline.
The airline will not reveal which destination the flight is headed to. Each flight will reach its destination within 2 hours. Fliers will however get hints thanks to the map on the screens behind the seats.&nbsp;
The flight will also fly low over some iconic destinations to allow passengers to capture the view.&nbsp;

The first ever space hotel could soon be a reality! Orbital Assembly Corporation, the company behind the hotel called Voyager Station, has confirmed that construction w

The first ever space hotel could soon be a reality! Orbital Assembly Corporation, the company behind the hotel called Voyager Station, has confirmed that construction will begin in 2025 and it may be ready to host people by 2027. Themed restaurants, libraries, a cinema, spa, lounges and bars with an Earth-view and rooms to accomodate 400 guests are some of the amenities at this 'out-of-this-world' hotel. According to reports, 'humanity's first space hotel' will circle the globe every 90 minutes. The space station, according to Daily Mail, will be a circle which will rotate to create artificial gravity. It will have a series of rings, with modules attached to the rings, to be used for things like power, air, water. The cost of construction or of accomadation has not been revealed yet.

Janne Kapylehto, an inventor from Finland has carved a 300-meter circle into a frozen lake with the help of his circle. Along with the big circle, there is a small

Janne Kapylehto, an inventor from Finland has carved a 300-meter circle into a frozen lake with the help of his circle. Along with the big circle,&nbsp;there is a smaller circle cut into the centre and boat motors attached to make the massive ice disc spin.
The project is an attempt to construct the world's largest ice carousel, an idea that&nbsp;Kapylehto claims to have come up with in 2017 when he posted a video online of his first creation.
If he succeeds, Kapylehto's circle will dethrone the previous record held by&nbsp;a team in Minnesota in the US who bagged the record for a&nbsp;225 metre carousel.&nbsp;

South Goa's Cola beach, which was once a hidden gem, has now witnessed a surge in travellers after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in the state. According to reports

South Goa's Cola beach, which was once a hidden gem, has now witnessed a surge in travellers after Covid-19 restrictions were lifted in the state.
According to reports, the search queries about the&nbsp;beach has witnessed an increase on Google since October.
What's attracting tourists to the secluded beach is the stunning freshwater stream that finds its way to the sea.
While the blue lagoon was always a favourite for the locals, it is only now that it's become a hot spot for tourists.&nbsp;
Surrounded by hills, lush green trees and kayakers, this stream is a photographer's delight.&nbsp;

A 56-bedroom nuclear bunker, from the Cold War era is up for auction in UK for just over £435000. Located near Salcombe, in Devon, the bunker which was built in

A 56-bedroom nuclear bunker, from the Cold War era is up for auction in UK for just over &pound;435000.
Located near Salcombe, in Devon, the bunker which was built in 1941 as a World War II era radar station, has over 2 underground storeys.
In the 1950s, it was restored to serve as a regional government base and was kept on standby till the 1990s.
The bunker was kept fully operational, so it could be used in case any bomb would go off.
The caretaker of the bunker even mentioned how it may be haunted, after a wartime pilot has been heard allegedly stalking its tunnels.

Brooklyn's famed Peter Luger Steak House has teamed with Madame Tussauds to have celebrity wax figures mingle with patrons, promoting the easing of coronavirus pandemic

Brooklyn's famed Peter Luger Steak House has teamed with Madame Tussauds to have celebrity wax figures mingle with patrons, promoting the easing of coronavirus pandemic restrictions on indoor dining in New York City.
A wax Jon Hamm &mdash; known for his portrayal of ad executive Draper in the hit TV series &mdash; could be found at the restaurant's bar Friday with a cocktail in hand.
Other figures on loan from Madame Tussauds include Michael Strahan, Jimmy Fallon, Al Roker and Audrey Hepburn in Holly Golightly of "Breakfast at Tiffany's" mode.
As of Friday, restaurants in the city were allowed to fill 35% of their indoor seats, up from 25% previously.

Nearly 65 per cent of people surveyed by travel bookings site MakeMyTrip say they are looking forward to travelling in the next two months as the nationwide Covid-

Nearly 65 per cent of people surveyed by travel bookings site MakeMyTrip&nbsp;say they are looking forward to travelling in the next two months as the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive is underway.
Of the 2,000 people surveyed,&nbsp;81% of respondents say they will travel for leisure, 55% want to visit friends and relatives, and 46% for business or work once they are vaccinated.
In addition to this, 40% said they have taken at least one or two mini-vacations during the pandemic.&nbsp;
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American low cost airline JetBlue is all set to debut one of the biggest beds in the sky! The beds will feature in the airline's A321neos flights from

American low cost airline JetBlue&nbsp;is all set to debut one of the biggest beds in the sky!&nbsp;
The beds will feature in the airline's&nbsp;A321neos flights from Boston and New York to London.
The new Mint Studio could help revolutionise business class travel&nbsp;as it&nbsp;comes with a seat that turns into a fully flat bed with its own private door. The seat is joined to a sofa that together convert into one of the largest beds in the sky.
JetBlue&nbsp;hopes to price the new offerings within the reach of most travellers.
Some of the other features of the Mint Studio include customizable lighting, storage nooks, wireless charging and a&nbsp;17&rdquo; TV.
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T'way Air, a South Korean budget airline is offering a unique experience for travellers, unable to fly amid the Covid-19 outbreak. The airline has opened a 'room' on C

T'way Air, a South Korean budget airline is offering a unique experience for travellers, unable to fly amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
The airline has opened a 'room' on Clubhouse and they will offer an unique&nbsp;ASMR&nbsp;experience to listeners, using different sounds from a flight.
Cabin crew members and pilots were seen rehearsing at the company offices in Seoul.&nbsp;On the Clubhouse app, cabin crew checked in and greeted listeners as if they were boarding an actual plane.
When the imaginary flight to Guam took off, the captain even added a twist to his usual announcement. "I hope our passengers don't despair during this difficult situation and never lose hope in the future," he said "Please stay healthy until we meet again on an international flight."

New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport is most likely opening its fourth runway for operations by September this year. According to reports, the runway i

Travellers at New Delhi's&nbsp;Indira Gandhi International airport are in for a smoother journey as the airport's fourth runway could be ready for operations this September.
According to reports, the runway is nearing completion and once operational, it will cut down waiting time for approaching and departing flights. It will also increase the airport's per hour flight handling capacity.&nbsp;
This also means fewer flight delays in the fog season as the new runway will come equipped with advanced landing systems, allowing aircrafts&nbsp;to land and take-off in visibility as low as 50 metres.&nbsp;
It will also be able to cater to the biggest passenger aircraft in the world, the Airbus A380.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 26th 'Hunar Haat' on Sunday that brings together indigenous artisans and craftsmen from across the country at the Jawahar

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the 26th 'Hunar Haat' on Sunday that brings together indigenous artisans and craftsmen from across the country at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs is organising the 'Hunar Haat' on the theme of "Vocal for Local" from February 20 to March 1 2021.&nbsp;More than 600 artisans and craftsmen from more than 31 States and Union Territories are participating in the fair.&nbsp;
The visitors will also enjoy traditional delicacies from every region of the country at a "Bawarchikhana" section.
People can also enjoy various cultural and musical programmes to be presented by renowned artists of the country.

According to an online survey conducted in January 2021, 52 per cent of millennials say they are eager to holiday abroad this summer as Covid-19 vaccinations begin in f

According to an online survey conducted in January 2021, 52 per cent of millennials say they are eager to holiday abroad this summer as Covid-19 vaccinations begin in full force.&nbsp;
The&nbsp;Business of Travel Trade&nbsp;Sentiment Tracker found that&nbsp;75 per cent millennials would prefer to go to foreign destinations with fewer Covid-19 cases while 71 per cent would opt for destinations with defined protocols for the pandemic to avoid unnecessary hassles.
62 per cent millennials would prefer Thailand, followed by Singapore at 58 per cent, UAE&nbsp;at 52 per cent, and Maldives at 46 per cent.

The Indian Railways has rolled out its first-ever air-conditioned three-tier economy class coach. According to reports, the Railway Ministry claims it is the chea

The Indian Railways has rolled out its first-ever&nbsp;air-conditioned three-tier economy class coach.
According to reports, the Railway Ministry claims it is the cheapest and best AC travel in the world.
The new economy class coach has been manufactured by the Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala in Punjab. It comes with enhanced passenger capacity, fire alarm systems, toilet-entry doors that are friendly for the differently-abled and ergonomic ladders.
The prototype coach will now be tested by the Research Designs &amp; Standards Organisation. 100 such coaches will be manufactured in the ongoing financial year.&nbsp;

A rubbish collection tour, called 'Clean Up Kayak' is gaining steam in Australia's Sydney Harbour. According to its founder Laura Stone, the aim is to clean waters

A rubbish collection tour, called 'Clean Up Kayak' is gaining steam in Australia's Sydney Harbour.&nbsp;According to its founder Laura Stone, the aim is to clean waters of harbour.
The tours are offered four to five times a week and each participant is given a bucket, sieve and a paddle.&nbsp;Though the tours began several years ago, they kept people busy amid the pandemic when people were searching for something to do.
According to a Reuters report, the tours this month are estimated to collect 200kg of rubbish.

The UK government has introduced mandatory hotel quarantine on returnees from 33 countries on a 'high-risk' list to control the spread of new coronavirus variants.

The UK government has introduced mandatory hotel quarantine on returnees from 33 countries on a 'high-risk' list to control the spread of new coronavirus&nbsp;variants.&nbsp;
The 10-day self-isolation rule applies to all UK citizens and permanent residents returning from&nbsp;South America, southern Africa, Portugal and other places where the South African Covid-19 variant has been found. The list does not include India.&nbsp;
The stay will cost travellers&nbsp;&pound;1,750 or Rs. 1.8 lakhs&nbsp;approximately. Failure of complying with the quarantine&nbsp;rule will invite fines of up to &pound;10,000.&nbsp;

While air travel has taken a major blow due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is one particular air route that has emerged as the busiest in the world and it definitely c

A particular air route has emerged as the busiest in the world and it definitely comes as a surprise! As per Travel analyst OAG, the route between Orlando International Airport in Florida and San Juan in Puerto Rico has topped the list. Last month, the Dubai-London Heathrow route was leading but owing to the pandemic, the UK stopped air travel to the UAE. The route from&nbsp;Dubai to Delhi came in second while Cairo-Jeddah&nbsp;has been ranked third.
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The air is filled with festive spirit in Lahaul-Spiti as a 2-month-long snow festival is underway in the picturesque hill station. The Snow Festival began on the 2

The air is filled with festive spirit in Lahaul-Spiti as a 2-month-long snow festival is underway in the picturesque hill station.&nbsp;The Snow Festival began on the 25th of January and will go on till March.&nbsp;Tourists from across the country are flocking to the region to immerse themselves in the rich culture and tradition of Lahaul-Spiti.&nbsp;The festival features folk songs, dances, snow-sculptures, knitting competitions, ice climbing and other unique games.
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Once a farming community, this South Korean island is now an Instagrammer's paradise. With vast fields of lavender, homes painted lilac and a purple bridge, t

Once a farming community, this South Korean island is now an Instagrammer's&nbsp;paradise.&nbsp;With vast fields of lavender, homes painted lilac and a purple bridge, the&nbsp;Banwol Island is home to fewer than 150 residents.
The 'Purple Island' project was planned in 2015 with an aim to create 'attractive island destinations'. With the borders of the country shut due to the pandemic, locals are flocking to this island, just a few hours away from Seoul to unwind and capture its mesmerising beauty.

Mount Etna, Europe’s most active volcano, continued to spew lava, ashes and volcanic stones on Thursday. The eruption, which featured spectacular displays of gus

Mount Etna, Europe&rsquo;s most active volcano, continued to spew lava, ashes and volcanic stones on Thursday.
The eruption, which featured spectacular displays of gushing lava, forced the temporary closure of Sicily's Catania Airport, a frequent occurrence when Etna is in an active phase.
Nearby residents said the eruption was unusual in that big chunks of volcanic stones carpeted the area, not just ash.
Etna is a popular tourist destination, and its eruptions, especially when seen at night, are spectacular to watch.

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