Cheap flights 'are not going to disappear'

Passengers have become so used to cheap flights that airlines will struggle to raise their prices, an aviation specialist has predicted.

David Henderson, spokesperson for the Association of European Airlines (AEA), commented: "The market has got used to fares at a much lower level. We don't think the airlines will be able to put their fares back to where they were."

He said that, while this is bad news for carriers, it signals the continuation of cheap airfares for tourists.

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Travellers can 'rediscover India' at the Commonwealth Games

Tourists booking flights to India for the Commonwealth Games next year can look forward to a varied holiday, the country's minister of tourism & culture said.

Kumari Selja commented that UK travellers are an important part of the tourism market for India, adding that they often travel around during their stay.

She noted: "They go [to] the beaches in Goa and they go for the wildlife, they go just about everywhere. They are really adventurous people."

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Highest rooftop bar in Mumbai opens

Anyone arriving on flights to Mumbai may want somewhere to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the city before embarking on a sight-seeing tour.

If they decide to visit the city's latest bar, then they could be treated to a unique experience.

A rooftop bar, called Aer, is located 34 floors above the streets on the Four Seasons Hotel.

Promising "panoramic city and sea views and [an] endless ceiling of sky and stars," this nightspot could be the perfect choice for a romantic drink or a fruity cocktail.

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Finnair announces charity campaign

Finnair has launched its Change for Good campaign this year in support of Unicef's initiative to bring clean water and a clean environment to the children of India.

Passengers on any of the carrier's flights will be given the opportunity to donate some of their leftover holiday money to the good cause.

Collection envelopes will be placed in seatback pockets and anyone is free to place money in them, which will then be collected at the end of the flight.

Christer Haglund, senior vice president at the airline, said: "Finnair and its customers have already collected nearly €1 million (£910,000) for Unicef work through the Change for Good campaign."

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Continental Airlines pioneers cash-free service

People booking holidays to India who are planning to fly with Continental Airlines may be interested in its new on-board shopping service that will allow passengers to pay by card only.

The airline announced that it was making the changes following feedback from passengers and cabin crew that indicated a card service would be preferable for making purchases on the plane.

Handheld card readers will be used to take payment and save passengers having to root around in their bags to find the correct change. However, cash will still be accepted for purchases of duty-free products.

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Advice on Taj Mahal alternatives offered for holidays to India

Tourists booking flights to India may be planning to visit one of the country's most iconic landmarks, the Taj Mahal.

Writing in the Guardian, Tom Hall from Lonely Planet offers some advice to tourists who may struggle to see the Taj Mahal during their trip.

Responding to a letter from a woman visiting Agra on a Friday - the only day that the monument is closed to the public - Mr Hall suggested taking in Agra Fort and Akbar's Mausoleum.

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Dubai, Kerala and Cairo feature in list of best small hotels

Anyone booking holidays to Dubai, Kerala, Cairo or Thailand may be interested in a list of the top 20 boutique hotels available to help travellers escape from the winter blues.

Travel journalist Annabelle Thorpe has picked out some quieter options for people looking for a quiet winter-sun break.

Writing in the Guardian, she described the Fusion boutique hotel in Dubai as "a real find". Compared with many of the emirate's hotels, Fusion is a small, 15-room hideaway based in Jumeirah that offers guests classic Arabian villas with gardens.

Also featured in her top 20 is the Villa Belle Epoque in Cairo that "provides an escape from the madness of Cairo's streets in the lush suburb of Maadi".

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