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MUMBAI (NewsRise) -- India's domestic airline traffic continued to grow in double-digits in November, buoyed by the onset of the main travel season, even as concerns linger over rising fuel prices and crippling airport infrastructure. The number of passengers flown last month jumped almost 17% on year to 10.5 million, according to government data. Air travel in India traditionally records a spurt from October through March, rebounding from a lean period in the previous months. Air travel in Asia's third-largest economy has grown at an annual pace of more than 20% in the past few years as rising incomes and the advent of no-frills carriers prompted more people to shun trains for long-distance travel. Last year, India became the largest aviation market behind the U.S. and China with domestic traffic touching 100 million passengers. "We are optimistic that this double-digit growth will continue in the coming months, driven by economical ticket prices, increasing c

It's worth taking a closer look at any travel experiences involving animals, including the operators and the type of offering. Photo: Shutterstock Mostly, travel is great. It's a highly enjoyable pursuit, a never-ending highlight reel of places and experiences and people. Sometimes though, it's also kind of annoying. There are trends within the travel industry that tend to bug you after a while, that you really wish would just disappear like England's Ashes dreams, that would vanish and never be seen again. So as 2017 makes its way over the horizon, and we usher in the potential greatness of another 12 months on this beautiful planet, it's worth pausing to consider the most annoying travel trends that are out there, and making a group pledge to get rid of them. Begpacking Photo: Alamy This insane practice of travellers begging or busking for spare change in developing countries, leaning on the kindness of strangers in order to make their way around th

Oman Air took home two awards at the World Travel Awards, which took place last week at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, Vietnam, claiming the titles 'World's Leading Airline – Economy Class' and 'World's Ultimate Service Award in Hospitality'. The awards were received by Hamad Al Harthy, acting regional vice president – Far East, on behalf of Oman Air. The year 2017 has been a stellar year for Oman Air; the airline has been presented with a multitude of awards and accolades from renowned organisations around the globe, including four World Travel Awards.   Earlier this year, Oman Air was named the 'Middle East's Leading Airline, Business Class' and 'Middle East's Leading Airline, Economy Class' in the World Travel Awards Middle East 2017. Acting CEO of Oman Air, Abdul Aziz Alraisi, said: "This is a fantastic way for Oman Air to conclude the year; winning four World Travel Awards, along with various other awards i

Marina Nazario Thanks to the Internet, we have the world at our fingertips. But sometimes it's not that easy. Misfortunes happen on the road and you'll need to zero in on those survival skills because (God forbid) something happens to your phone, there's no WiFi or no one speaks your language. When you travel you need to be confident in your ability to navigate foreign subway systems, communicate with locals, ask for help, learn where to find great places to eat (a must) or where to see sights to see that aren't 100% filled with tourists. Travel helped me become a more effective problem solver, more attentive to my surroundings and more assertive in finding the best hot dogs in the world. I'm more trusting of people Marina Nazario Before I set out on this trip, my faith in humanity was really low. I kept seeing (and still do) how the media reports on all the terrible things happening around the world. But where was the good in the world? It

The Abraaj Group, a leading investor operating in growth markets, has acquired, through its Anatolia Growth Capital Fund, a minority stake in Biletal İç ve Dış Ticaret, one of the leading online travel agents (OTAs) in Turkey.  The transaction marks the first-ever technology investment undertaken by a private equity or venture capital fund outside of Ankara in the Anatolia region of Turkey, reflecting Abraaj's continued support to the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. This is the third investment made from the Anatolia Growth Capital Fund.  Established in 2006, Biletall began its operations by selling intercity bus tickets online and has since grown to become one of Turkey's leading OTAs and ticketing platforms. Today, the Company sells tickets for more than 170 intercity bus companies, over 120 domestic and international airlines, domestic ferry and train services. Through its combination of online and offline sales channels, Biletall achie

1/11 Singapore's Top 10 Travel Searches in 2017 Want to know which destinations Singaporeans were 'wanderlusting' over in 2017? Scroll through to find out! 2/11 #10 Taipei Only in Taipei for a short trip over the weekend? Check out our 48-hour Taipei travel guide here!  3/11 #9 Batam Thought Batam was all about bland, subpar resorts? Think again. Here are the best luxury stays on the island that you'll definitely want to splurge on! 4/11 #8 London London, as a city, is absolutely infectious: there is an inexhaustible list of things you can delve into while you're there. Visit its iconic landmarks like the Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, enjoy a laidback afternoon at its famous parks like the Richmond Park and Primrose Hill and for something a little different, head down to the London Dungeon for a spot of spooky fun! 5/11 #7 Seoul If you're wondering how to make the most out of a short trip to Seoul, here's