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Exciting Events you can Fly to in India for Republic Day Weekend – 2018

AirWhizzJan 24, 2018 1 Comment

Exciting Events you can Fly to in India for Republic Day Weekend – 2018

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Did you know there are 16 long weekends in 2018?

Well! We’re heading into Republic Day weekend. Which means you have a free day to add to your ordinary end of the week. But how can you make the most of it?

We came up with a list of unique events you can attend with your loved ones this weekend in an effort to encourage you to do something different! They will definitely make a good story to tell your colleagues at the office on Monday!

    1. Jaipur Literature Festival

  • When: January 24-29, 2018.
  • Where: Diggi Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Nearest Airport: Jaipur International Airport
  • Fly From: Delhi, Ahmedabad, Agra, Dehradun, Indore

For all you literature lovers, this is the one! The Jaipur Literature Festival is held every year and is a standout amongst the most prestigious scholarly events in Asia. You can meet famous national and international authors and listen to them speak. And Guess What? You get to experience all this for free!

You can check out the festival’s itinerary on the event’s website.

     2. GOAT Festival

  • When: January 26-28, 2018.
  • Where: An undisclosed location near Ashwem Beach, North Goa.
  • Nearest Airport: Goa International Airport
  • Fly From: Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai

Live music, DJs, visual expressions, food, dance, wellness therapies and great vibes. All this happening in a place like goa can only mean one thing! You are in for a weekend full of pleasant surprises.

Following its super fun first version a year ago in Goa, the GOAT Festival is back again with its immersive boutique music and craftsmanship encounter.

  1. Baneshwar Fair

  • When: January 27-31, 2018.
  • Where: Sabla village in Rajasthan. It’s about 2.5 hours southeast of Udaipur, in Dungarpur district.
  • Nearest Airport: Maharana Pratap Airport (Udaipur Airport)
  • Fly From: Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad.

For people who want to connect with their spiritual side, this fair is for you! Baleshwar Fair is an astonishing tribal fair held in the Dungarpur region in Rajasthan. This tribal fair includes individuals from the Bhil clan, who arrive from areas surrounding Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, to take a holy bath in the river. Local craftsmen come and intrigue the tourist groups with their execution of Traditional folk melodies and dances, enchantment and magic shows, acrobatic tricks, and jamboree rides.

  1. Rann Utsav

 

  • When: Ongoing until February 20, 2018. It’s best on full moon nights to see the moon shining on the salt. (December 3, January 1, and January 31).
  • Where: Great Rann of Kutch salt desert, Dhordo, Gujarat.
  • Nearest Airport: Bhuj airport
  • Fly From: Delhi, Ahmedabad,Agra, Kolkata

From folk dance to delicious Gujarati thali, from moonlit camel safari to folk dramas, experience and celebrate the unique culture of the Kutch district. The event also showcases the grandest Kutch art and craftsmanship like rabari weaving, rogan workmanship, and the mirror work textures.

Various dance forms and musical performances are presented to the guests against the gleaming moonlit scene. For the adrenaline junkies, there are exercises like hot air balloon ride, ATV ride, Para Motoring and Rifle Shooting.

  1. SANDAKPHU PHALUT TREK

  • When: Ongoing
  • Where: The peak is located at the edge of the Singalila National Park in West Bengal.
  • Nearest Airport: Bagdogra Airport.
  • Fly From: Delhi, Kolkata, Imphal, Guwahati

On the off chance that you are inclined to go for a winter trek, you should go to Sandakphu! It is the only trek in India from where you can see four of the tallest mountains on the planet (Mt. Everest, Mt. Kanchenjunga, Mt. Lhotse, and Mt. Makalu). There’s an interesting photo opportunity waiting for you on this trek! Remain on the Sandakphu edge, with one foot in Nepal and one in India, and you’re in two nations at the same time. In the Sandakphu Phalut trek, you’ll trek to the most astonishing ridges in West Bengal, investigate thick oak and rhododendron forests, stroll through elevated glades, and see a portion of the most noteworthy tops in the Himalayas.

The occasions will see a considerable measure of air travel and lodging appointments so on the off chance that you would prefer not to pass up a major opportunity for the best arrangements, you would be wise to book your tickets now!

When you are busy making memories, and enjoying with your loved ones, leave the travel worries to your airport assistant AirWhizz. It will ensure a hassle-free trip so that you don’t have to worry about missing your flight or change the schedule or anything for that matter. With AirWhizz by your side, go no-holds-barred and click tons of pictures.

 

 

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Republic Day Flight Cancellations Causing Confusion? Let Us Help!

AirWhizzJan 22, 2018 No Comments

Republic Day Flight Cancellations Causing Confusion? Let Us Help!

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Flying during the Republic day weekend? In case you haven’t heard, more than 700 flights all through Delhi are being cancelled between the 18th and 26th of January. This is because the Indian Air Force assumes control over the airspace to get ready for the Republic Day Celebrations. These cancellations will also affect domestic flights operating from other airports besides Delhi.

Airspace closure’s following Republic Day celebrations are not new. In any case, up until this point, carriers were just requested to reschedule flights. This is the first occasion when they will be cancelling flights. This implies, more than 100 flights all through Delhi will be cancelled every day. That could mean cancellation of more than 700 flights over the seven days of closure, influencing more than 10,000 travellers every day.

To help affected and confused passengers we at AirWhizz bring you all the facts and figures that you need to know to replan your flight schedule following the “Republic Day” week.

Day’s and Timing of Flight Cancellations

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has issued an advisory that no departures or arrivals would be permitted to or from Delhi airport between 10.30 am and 12.15 pm for 7 days between January 18-26 (except 19 and 25), as per air terminal sources.

International Flights Not Affected

The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL), which operates IGI Airport, says no global flights will be crossed out. Only domestic flights are being cancelled—international flights in and out of Delhi are being rescheduled.

How Airline’s Are Helping Passengers

Domestic Airlines have released detailed information for the flights that are going to be cancelled.  IndiGo’s travel advisory also confirms the cancellations and allows passengers to select alternative flights at no extra cost.

You can check the details of flights cancelled by clicking on the links below:

Vistara’s Cancelled flight details –  Click to get Details

GoAir’s Cancelled flight details –  Click to get Details

IndiGo’s Cancelled flight details – Click to get Details

JetAirways cancelled Flight details – Click to get details

Others are yet to announce what flights have been influenced and what options they are putting forth for the travellers. Airlines are sending sms and email to their passengers regarding flight cancellations, therefore, you should check your phone from time to time.

Know Your Rights

According to rules, if your flight is cancelled under 2 weeks and up to a day prior to movement, the airline is required to put you on another flight within 2 hours of the planned take-off. In any case, that may not hold as these conditions are outside their ability to control.

Issues You May Face as a Passenger

  1. If your flight is planned around these timings, it is very likely that your flight will be cancelled or re-directed to another airport.
  2. When airlines affirm these cancellations, the selected flights on the course will see a rise in demand thus driving ticket costs higher.
  3. As entries and flights get grouped, it could mean longer lines at security and at the gates.
  4. An added disadvantage will be the intensity of fog that befalls Delhi during those days.

This news will definitely cause you to rethink your travel plans but we hope that this article will help you plan your travel better for this week.

You can also simply add your flight to the AirWhizz app and check the status of your flight which are operating. The cancelled flights information can be obtained from the airlines.

As an added advantage to you, we at AirWhizz will get you real-time flight updates, airport and airline travel information and details of cancelled flights to your mobile phone so that you can save time on planning your trip. Download the AirWhizz app and Fly Stress-free!

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5 Reasons to Fly Paperless on Your Next Flight!

AirWhizzJan 20, 2018 1 Comment

5 Reasons to Fly Paperless on Your Next Flight!

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By using mobile technologies, airports and airlines are constantly expanding possibilities to improve the passenger experience. 

Technology today is continuously catering to the needs of the modern air traveller. He can check-in online, monitor the flight, use curb-side baggage drop and walk straight to the security gate and board his flight with just a few taps on his smartphone.  

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A Foodies Guide to the Mumbai Airport!

AirWhizzJan 15, 2018 No Comments

A Foodies Guide to the Mumbai Airport!

Aviation Insider

The Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, unlike any other airport, is not just a culmination of room fresheners. It is a collage of flavoursome culinary scents where famished passengers may find themselves transported even before stepping onto the plane. 

This airport assistant gives you a list of five best places to eat at the second busiest airport in India. 

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6 Scariest Airports in the World

AirWhizzJan 05, 2018 No Comments

6 Scariest Airports in the World

Aviation Insider

Have you ever been on a flight when suddenly out of nowhere, everything starts shaking and you secretly go over a checklist of every God who will give your soul a listen?  

 This usually ends in a couple of minutes while your fellow passenger snores his way through the thunderstorm.  

 Compiled below is a list of airports which would wake your fellow passenger and have them repeat your prayers.   [···]

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