Iranian Airspace Closure Forces Air India & IndiGo to Reroute or Cancel US-Bound Flights
India Issues Strong ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory for Iran, Schedules Special Evacuation Flight
Visa Stamping Backlog Strands Hundreds of Indian H-1B Professionals, Threatens U.S. Job Security
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Indian Embassy in Israel Urges Nationals to Avoid Non-Essential Travel as Tensions Rise
The Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv has asked nationals to defer non-essential travel and heighten vigilance amid escalating regional hostilities. Companies with staff in Israel should reinforce emergency-communication channels and review duty-of-care provisions.
Delhi’s Schengen visa hub moves: VFS Global shifts 18-country processing to KG Marg
From 19 January 2026, Delhi’s Schengen visa services for 18 European countries will operate from VFS Global House on KG Marg. The consolidated centre offers more capacity and premium facilities but requires travellers and corporates to redirect all appointments to the new location.
Saudia and Air India sign codeshare to widen business-travel options
Starting February 2026, Air India–Saudia codeshare flights will provide seamless single-ticket travel between multiple Indian cities and key Saudi business hubs. The partnership shortens door-to-door times, offers reciprocal loyalty benefits and supports rising bilateral trade and tourism.
India climbs five places to 80th in 2026 Henley Passport Index
Henley & Partners’ 2026 Passport Index ranks India 80th, granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 countries. The modest rise eases travel planning and signals successful diplomacy, but Indian firms must still budget for visas in most developed markets.
Indian card giants tweak airport-lounge perks amid travel boom
SBI Card, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank have tightened or restructured airport-lounge access programmes and associated fees, effective 10–15 January 2026. Companies relying on complimentary lounge perks must review employee card portfolios and adjust travel budgets accordingly.