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Senate Bill 1843 Targets Travel Tax; What It Means for Filipino Travelers and Transfers
Key legislative detail at a glance Senate Bill No. 1843, filed by Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan , proposes abolishing the mandatory travel tax that currently charges PHP 2,700 for first-cl

Six memorable video game love stories from Pac‑Man to It Takes Two
The Science Museum in London runs its Power Up evening sessions on select Thursdays throughout 2026, and attending one requires planning around opening hours, nearest Tube lines (South Kensington station), expected crowd flows and last‑mile transfers—taxis and private cars often ease arrivals and departures for groups carrying consoles or retro merch.

Yatra Q3 FY26: Revenue rises 9% while net profit drops 17% amid airline disruptions
Yatra Online Limited reported consolidated Q3 FY26 revenue of INR 2,568 million, up 9% year‑on‑year, and EBITDA of INR 239 million—a 64% increase versus Q3 FY25—while net profit declined to INR 83 million, down 17% due to a one‑time impact from the new Labour Code (EOI: INR 38 million).

Vista Confirms 40 Firm Bombardier Challenger 3500 Deliveries and 120 Purchase Options, Rolling Out From 2026
Vista has placed a firm order for 40 Bombardier Challenger 3500 aircraft with an additional 120 purchase options, with deliveries beginning in 2026 and phased over a period of up to ten years.

Uttar Pradesh allocates INR 150 crore to Ayodhya and INR 500 crore for tourism development schemes
INR 150 crore has been earmarked for tourism infrastructure in Ayodhya, alongside a broader INR 500 crore commitment under the Chief Minister Tourism Places Development Scheme, reflecting a focused push to upgrade access roads, parking, and visitor amenities at key pilgrimage nodes this fiscal year.

Ujjain’s Mahakal Lok and Hariyakhedi works reshape pilgrimage logistics ahead of Simhastha 2028
The Hariyakhedi Water Augmentation Project carries a sanctioned budget of Rs 1,133.67 crore to secure potable water supply for Ujjain ahead of Simhastha 2028, while the Mahakal Lok Corridor already provides a 900‑metre-plus pedestrian spine between Mahakaleshwar temple and the refurbished Rudrasagar lake—both moves that directly affect vehicle flows, staging areas for pickups, and temporary traffic controls for taxi and transfer services.

One-Point Air Travelers pilot: Zayed International and Bahrain International Airports adopt pre-departure clearance
The UAE and the Kingdom of Bahrain have activated a pilot phase of the One-Point Air Travelers system, enabling citizens flying between Zayed International Airport and Bahrain International Airport to complete entry procedures at their airport of departure via a pre-departure clearance platform that leverages biometric verification, e-gates and advanced passenger data processing.

Gem & Jam 2026: Transport, Camping and Set Highlights from Moontricks to Tycho
Shuttle services and designated drop-off zones at the Pima County Fairgrounds kept festival traffic moving smoothly: Tucson International Airport sits roughly 12 miles from the venue (about 20–30 minutes by road), and organized entry lanes for camping check-in separated vehicles from pedestrian flows to speed arrivals.

TBO Tek Q3 FY26 results: 86% revenue growth and stronger operational scale
TBO Tek’s integration of Classic Vacations and a 35% year‑on‑year rise in Gross Transaction Value (GTV) materially increased cross‑border booking flows, pressuring airport‑hotel transfer networks and last‑mile capacity in Q3 FY26 as revenue rose 86% YoY to INR 784 Cr and Adjusted EBITDA (pre‑M&A costs) climbed 53% to INR 115 Cr.

TAAG Accepts Fifth Airbus A220-300 as Luanda Prepares New Hub Operations
TAAG Angola Airlines has inducted its fifth Airbus A220-300 into service under a 15-aircraft procurement plan, immediately increasing short- and medium-haul capacity on routes feeding Dr.

SpiceJet posts 77% quarter-on-quarter revenue surge and 58% reduction in losses in Q3 FY26
SpiceJet recorded revenue from operations of INR 1,384 crore in Q3 FY26, up 77% quarter-on-quarter, while net loss before forex and exceptional items fell to INR 197 crore, a 56% improvement.

How A320 and 737-800 additions reshape South African domestic travel
Global Aviation is integrating a 16-year-old Airbus A320 into LIFT's roster while FlySafair has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 formerly with China Airlines, creating measurable shifts in capacity, turnaround times and demand for last-mile transport at major domestic airports.
