U.S. H-1B visa-stamping backlog in India pushes interview dates into 2027
Gulf bloc delays launch of ‘GCC Grand Tours’ unified visa to late 2026
India forms high-level panel to redistribute IndiGo’s curtailed airport slots
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India overtakes UK as second-largest overseas market for U.S. tourism
Brand USA says India has become the United States’ second-largest overseas visitor market, with arrivals 40 percent above pre-pandemic levels. Booming leisure and business travel will tighten seat availability and hotel inventory, even as visa backlogs persist.
DGCA secures IndiGo pledge to maintain full network after new crew-duty limits
DGCA said on 21 January that IndiGo has promised zero flight cancellations even after its FDTL exemptions expire on 10 February 2026. The commitment averts major schedule risk for business travellers who rely on the carrier’s dense domestic network.
Belagavi–Delhi flights halted 19–26 Jan as Republic-Day airspace curbs bite
IndiGo has cancelled its Belagavi–Delhi flights from 19–26 January because Delhi’s airport will be closed for Republic-Day fly-past rehearsals each morning. Business travellers must reroute via other hubs, adding significant journey time.
Kuwait unveils digital multiple-trip exit permit, easing regional shuttles for Indian professionals
Kuwait has introduced an auto-approved multiple-trip exit permit for foreign workers, replacing the old single-use system. The change streamlines short-notice travel for thousands of Indian professionals based in the Gulf state.