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Pakistani woman shares what her 10-hour layover at Mumbai airport looked like

Pakistani woman shares what her hour layover at Mumbai airport looked like

Inside Islamabad Serena Hotel’s transformation from luxury hideaway to geopolitical hotspot in Pakistan

Dubai: Tucked away in one of Pakistan's most scenic pockets, the highly discreet Islamabad Serena Hotel has long been known as a quiet luxury escape. But in recent days, the five-star property (located close to the diplomatic enclave and key government institutions) has found itself at the centre of global attention and not just for its hospitality. The sprawling hotel briefly became the venue for high-level US-Iran diplomatic activity, drawing international focus to a space more commonly associ...

UAE travel: India’s IndiGo launches summer sale on flights to India

Dubai: India’s biggest airline, IndiGo, has launched a four-day summer getaway flash sale, offering up to 10% off domestic and international flights, including routes popular with UAE travellers heading to India during the summer break.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The sale is open for bookings from April 14 to April 17, 2026, for travel between July 1 and October 9, 2026 — a peak holiday window for families, expatriates and leisure travellers.Passengers can claim...

Amarnath Yatra 2026: Registration, routes, eligibility and dates

Amarnath Yatra Registration routes eligibility and dates

Dubai International Airport Tops Global International Passenger Traffic for 12th Year with Record 95.2M in 2025 - Emirates 24|7

Dubai International Airport Tops Global International Passenger Traffic for 12th Year with Record 95.2M in 2025  Emirates 24|7

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Inauguration 2026: Route, toll charges, travel details

DelhiDehradun Expressway Inauguration Route toll charges travel details

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UK's little-known new passport rule that left Brit woman stranded in Spain

UK's little-known new passport rule that left Brit woman stranded in SpainNatasha Cochrane De La Rosa, 26, was born in London but has been left stranded in Spain after new UK border rules for dual nationals meant she was denied boarding on a flight back homeTravelOlivia Beeson, Emily Phillips and Ashlie Blakey06:46, 14 Apr 2026Updated 06:51, 14 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNatasha was due to fly from Amsterdam to Luton(Image: Natasha Cochrane De La Rosa / SWNS)A British-born woman has been left str...

PawPal Mode in eSUVs aims to make pet travel in cars safer and easier

PawPal Mode in eSUVs aims to make pet travel in cars safer and easier

'We ditched England for Majorca and will never return after noticing one big change'

EXCLUSIVE: 'We ditched England for Majorca and will never return after noticing one big change'Jordan and Ray Bath took a risk by leaving behind their lives in Basildon, Essex, to start again in Majorca, Spain, where their children, six and four, are adapting to a completley new cultureCommentsTravelLiam McInerney Content Editor 06:30, 14 Apr 2026View 9 ImagesThey say they are still pinching themselves(Image: Jordan and Ray Bath)A couple who swapped Essex for Majorca say they won'...

Delhi-Dehradun expressway inauguration: Route, toll, travel time - top things to know

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Passing through Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, the route is expected to bring down the current travel time of over six hours to roughly two and a half hours, according to an official statement.

Is Vaazha 3 confirmed? Major hint from writer Vipin Das goes viral

Excitement is building around the Vaazha franchise as fans await an official update from writer and co-producer Vipin Das, following the blockbuster success of Vaazha 2, which has reportedly crossed the Rs 100 crore mark.Viral post fuels sequel rumoursVipin Das, known for Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey, sparked widespread discussion after posting an image showing three fingers raised, captioned: “Vaazha grows; See you all tomorrow!”Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simpl...

Austria, Czech Republic strengthen cross-border rail transport

VIENNA: The Austrian Mobility Minister Peter Hanke together with the Czech Transport Minister Ivan Bednárik signed a letter of intent (LOI) to further deepen cooperation in the area of cross-border rail infrastructure.The aim is to make key rail connections between Austria and the Czech Republic more efficient, faster and attractive.The focus of the agreement is particularly on the expansion of the major European rail axes between Vienna, Prague and Berlin as well as between Linz, České Budĕjovi...

Cheap tours blamed for coerced shopping in Hong Kong: tourism experts

Unreasonably low prices offered by some mainland Chinese tourist groups visiting Hong Kong are a major factor behind coerced shopping, industry leaders have said, urging authorities to step up random inspections during the coming Labour Day “golden week” holiday. The Travel Industry Authority announced on Monday that it had previously revoked the licence of Star Link Travel over four suspected cases of coercing inbound mainland tourists to shop. Sara Leung Fong-yuen, a consultant with the...

What these UK tourists do to sustain their travel in India will surprise you

In Jaisalmer, two UK tourists redefined travel by working four hours daily at a hotel restaurant for free accommodation and food. This unique approach allowed them to deeply immerse themselves in local culture and skills, demonstrating a remarkable mindset towards labor. Their story highlights a refreshing perspective on work, dignity, and exploration, inspiring many.

Meet the 8 UAE students who made it to Everest Base Camp

Dubai: Eight students from Abu Dhabi have completed the trek to Everest Base Camp after months of preparation for one of the toughest journeys in the world.Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The students, from Private International English School, also known as Bhavans Abu Dhabi, travelled to Nepal on March 22 following nearly three months of training. The expedition was part of the school’s international programme, but turned into something far more demanding than a t...

Prince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for a low-key, privately funded visit

NewsWorldAmericasPrince Harry and Meghan arrive in Australia for a low-key, privately funded visitPrince Harry and his wife Meghan have begun their first Australian visit since their official royal tour in 2018Rod McGuirk Tuesday 14 April 2026 04:10 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"arti...

Heathrow airport traffic surges as war diverts global flights

• London hub sees 10pc jump in rerouted transit passengers; Mideast routes plunge by half as Asia, Africa traffic soars• Spike in jet fuel prices triggers widespread fare, fee increases; airlines ground flights, overhaul schedules LONDON: Heathrow Airport in London saw a 10 per cent surge in transit passengers in March as a US-Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern airspace, redirecting global air traffic through Europe, the airport announced on Monday. Total passenger numbers at Eu...

Asia air travel faces turbulence as Iran war exposes jet fuel vulnerability

Jet fuel shortages and surging prices are forcing flight cancellations across the Asia-Pacific, a squeeze that could intensify after the United States began controlling oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks with Iran. Tehran’s effective closure of the strait – a chokepoint for about 20 per cent of global oil supply – is hitting regional airlines, particularly in countries without strategic energy reserves, analysts said. Jet fuel reached nearly US$198 in the...

'Are we getting punished for Brexit?' British holidaymaker is left stranded in Malaga with her daughter after missing her flight due to new EU travel rules

'Are we getting punished for Brexit?' British holidaymaker is left stranded in Malaga with her daughter after missing her flight due to new EU travel rulesHave YOU suffered airport chaos amid new rules? Email Sam.Lawley@dailymail.co.uk Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By SAM LAWLEY, NEWS REPORTER Published: 01:08, 14 April 2026 | Updated: 01:08, 14 April 2026 e-mail View comments