Council has increased the levy on non-economy air travel from 12% to 18%, a move expected to make premium economy, ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the government's commitment to accelerated reforms, protecting exporters, and ...

Industry leaders say rate cuts on hotels and simplified slabs will democratize travel, spur festive demand, and create ...

The changes arrive at the start of India’s most travel-intensive months, spanning the Durga Puja, Diwali, and the long wedding season across the country ...

The GST Council has revised tax rates on flights, hotels, and dining, effective 22 September 2025. Economy flights and ...

On September 3, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman revealed GST reforms, simplifying the structure to two rates of 5% and 18 ...

Air travel is set to change from September 22. Flying in premium cabins will become more expensive due to increased GST.

I flew on Air France's new Business Class seat on their refurbished B777-300/ER from Paris to New York. The newly configured ...

Sheldon Hee, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at global airlines' grouping IATA, on Thursday said tax on non-economy ...

Airline industry criticizes India's decision to raise GST on premium air travel, impacting carriers' investments and profitability.

The GST Council, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, approved a significant rationalisation of tax rates by ...

The GST for premium, business, and first-class flight tickets will rise to 18% from 12% starting September 22, according to a ...