26 Oct 2026 – 1 Nov 2026. 23 stories from the Travel News Desk.
Air India and Air India Express say their flights to and from Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam stay suspended until 14 November 2026. Guests booked on or before 30 October can rebook once for free up to 29 November or take a full refund.
AirAsia's Deepavali special fares, which include Ahmedabad, Amritsar and Trivandrum, can be booked only until 1 November 2026. The offer adds a one-time change fee waiver and up to 30% off Value Packs.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand is co-hosting the Global Wellness Summit 2026 at Angsana Laguna Phuket from 10 to 13 November and will promote wellness routes across Thailand's five regions under its 'Healing is the New Luxury' theme.
The Amazing Thailand Grand Diwali Festival 2026 brings seven free celebrations to Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket from 3 to 29 November, with five diya-lighting ceremonies, Bollywood music, Indian food and festive markets.
Official Malaysian pages still show visa-free entry for Indians ending on 31 December 2026. Travellers planning January 2027 trips should check for an extension before booking non-refundable plans and still file the free MDAC before arrival.
The 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge runs from 31 October to 29 November 2026. Its two biggest events are Dubai Ride on 1 November and Dubai Run on 22 November, and residents and visitors can take part.
The Singapore Tourism Board says the main Merlion statue at Merlion Park will be covered for cleaning and repair works from 24 to 26 November 2026 and cannot be photographed then. The nearby Merlion cub statue stays open for photos.
TAT says 1,896,058 Indians visited Thailand from 1 January to 26 October 2026. It counts 11 airlines and 427 weekly India–Thailand flights in October, and plans more promotion in India's smaller cities.
TAT's November 2026 calendar lists 12 events, including the Pattaya International Jazz Festival (6–7 Nov), the Pattaya International Fireworks Festival (27–28 Nov) and the Udon Thani horticultural expo running to March 2027.
Air India Group says Air India Express will start four daily domestic flights from Navi Mumbai in December 2026. Its Oman services, and planned Kuwait services, follow in January 2027. The Saudi, Doha, Muscat and Sharjah flights move by summer 2027.
Emirates Skywards members can earn double Miles with hotel and car-rental partners, and 50% bonus Miles on Emirates Skywards Hotels and Emirates Holidays packages, for bookings made from 29 October.
IndiGo says its flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will stay cancelled until 14 November 2026 because of airspace restrictions. Air India's replies still give 7 November for Riyadh and Dammam.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand has named wellness and longevity, festivals, creative experiences, sustainable travel and trusted standards as its five product priorities for 2027.
The fifth Bangkok Art Biennale, themed "Angels & Mara", shows more than 200 artworks by 72 artists across 11 Bangkok venues from 29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027.
IndiGo's Guwahati–Bangkok and Air India Express's Visakhapatnam–Bangkok services both started on 27 October 2026, the airports confirmed. Cyclone Arnab may disrupt Visakhapatnam flights on 27–28 October.
SWISS flew LX140 to Bengaluru for the first time on 27 October 2026, and Toronto Pearson says Air India's non-stop Toronto–Mumbai service is officially open. Both add new long-haul options from India this winter.
Air India has launched a new guest amenities collection with Gond artwork, Forest Essentials skincare, an Ayurvedic massager and Kullu Dawn loungewear, now on select international flights.
IndiGo's non-stop Gaya–Bangkok service was flagged off on 26 October 2026. The twice-weekly route links the Bodh Gaya Buddhist circuit directly with Thailand.
STB and GetYourGuide signed a two-year MoU in Berlin to develop, distribute and market Singapore tours and experiences worldwide. It is GetYourGuide's first destination marketing partnership outside Germany.
IndiGo and Adani Airports say IndiGo will start international flights from Navi Mumbai in February 2027, shifting 12 daily departures from Mumbai's main airport and adding a daily Kathmandu service by July 2027.
Japan received an estimated 27,600 visitors from India in September 2026, up 8.7% on a year earlier. From January to September, Indian arrivals rose 19% to about 277,700, while Japan's total arrivals fell 2.9%.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand took 14 Thai businesses to ITB Asia 2026 under the theme 'Healing is the New Luxury'. Its 2027 '4 NEWs' approach will guide marketing across ASEAN, South Asia and the South Pacific.
STB signed separate three-year MOUs with Booking.com (21 Oct) and Visa (23 Oct) covering joint marketing and data sharing. Visa's Visa Destinations programme starts in Singapore in November 2026.