Vietnam Tightens Phu Quoc Visa-Free Access for Indian Holiday-makers
Indian Embassy in Doha Issues Travel & Schooling Update as Qatar Flights Ramp Up
Air India Halts Delhi–Tel Aviv Service Until 31 May Amid West Asia Conflict
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India Issues Air-Travel Advisory as Air India & IndiGo Slash Middle-East Flights
Fresh air-space notices linked to the Iran conflict have forced Air India and IndiGo to cancel or consolidate many Gulf flights on 6 April. Essential business traffic between India and the UAE/Saudi hubs faces major disruption, prompting travel-policy revisions and contingency planning.
UK Opens New ‘Service Supplier’ Route to Indians Under GBM, Cuts Secondment Requirement
A Home Office update confirms that, from 26 March 2026, Indian nationals can use the new GBM ‘Service Supplier’ visa for 12-month UK stints, while the Secondment Worker route’s overseas-employment rule drops to six months. Mobility teams gain speed and flexibility but face an annual quota and higher fees.
EU Entry/Exit System Goes Live 10 April: What Indian Travellers Need to Know
From 10 April, the EU’s Entry/Exit System will scan fingerprints and faces of non-EU visitors, strictly enforcing stay limits. Indian business travellers must budget extra border time and track cumulative Schengen days to avoid automatic overstay flags.
IndiGo to Launch Daily All-Economy A321XLR Non-Stop Delhi–Istanbul Flights
Starting 19 April, IndiGo will operate a daily non-stop Delhi–Istanbul service using its long-range A321XLR, enhancing point-to-point links and codeshare connectivity into Europe. Corporates gain a faster, low-cost alternative amid ongoing Gulf detours.