Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations: 48 flights, 4k passengers on day one; first IndiGo flight lands from Bengaluru

Navi Mumbai International Airport begins operations: 48 flights, 4k passengers on day one; first IndiGo flight lands from Bengaluru

Navi Mumbai International Airport (PTI) NEW DELHI: The greenfield Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) became operational on Thursday, nearly three decades after it was conceived to ease congestion at Mumbai’s primary airport.An IndiGo Airbus A320 from Bengaluru made a landing at 8 am and was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute, marking the start…

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Revised railway fares from December 26: Ministry notifies 'rationalised' structure; what changes for passengers

Revised railway fares from December 26: Ministry notifies ‘rationalised’ structure; what changes for passengers

NEW DELHI: Railways on Thursday announced a “rationalisation” of fares for passengers, effective for tickets booked on or after December 26. It aims to balance passenger affordability with the sustainability of railway operations.According to the Ministry of Railways press release, there will be no fare increase for suburban services and season tickets, covering both suburban…

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