Airport Lounges Are Like ‘Free Meal Scheme Canteens’: Ashneer Grover

[ad_1] New Delhi: Ashneer Grover, the former managing director of BharatPe, started a discussion over the exclusivity of airport lounges versus dining at airport eateries among frequent travellers and travel aficionados. The spoof account “Gabbar,” which had insulted airport lounges, prompted the Shark Tank India (season 1) judge to respond. Spoof account ‘Gabbar’ tweeted, “Going … Read more

Govt Aims To Make 121 Airports Carbon Neutral By 2025: Aviation Minister

[ad_1] Twenty-five airports in the country are using 100 percent green energy, while another 121 airports will be made carbon neutral by 2025, Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday. Scindia made these comments in his virtual address at the two-day EU-India aviation summit. He could not attend the event in person after testing … Read more

Hospitals under attack as fighting grips Sudanese capital for third day | CNN

[ad_1] CNN  —  Intense fighting has gripped Sudan for a third day and hospitals are under attack from missiles as they battle to save lives, amid a bloody tussle for power that has left close to 100 people dead and injured hundreds more. Clashes first erupted Saturday between the country’s military and the paramilitary group … Read more

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport proposes a ban on private jets | CNN

[ad_1] Editor’s Note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get the latest news in aviation, food and drink, where to stay and other travel developments. CNN  —  High flyers hoping to hop to the Netherlands in a private jet might be forced to rethink their travel plans, as Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport … Read more

France braces for anti-pension reform protests amid rising violence on the streets | CNN

[ad_1] CNN  —  Protesters on the tracks at a Paris rail station. Smoke bombs let off at Biarritz airport. Anger at French President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms showed no sign of letting up on Tuesday as the nation prepared for a 10th day of nationwide demonstrations. Sweeping protests have paralyzed major services across the country … Read more