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Air Deccan to offer ‘Freedom at Midnight’ scheme
BANGALORE: Air Deccan has announced a Freedom at Midnight – – booking offer to mark the Independence Day occasion. The low-cost airline is releasing about 500 tickets for a period of 15 August to 21 August as part of the package.
The tickets are priced at Rs 500/- + Rs 221/- taxes. According to a media release, the fares will be available between 11 pm and 12 am for all Airbus sectors.
The airline presently has a ‘happy hours’ scheme running, where tickets are available between 9 pm and 11 pm at discounted fares. ‘Simply smile’ fares are valid on a few select sectors which change everyday depending on availability of seats.
The media release also informs that the airline has ordered for 62 new aircrafts of which 32 Airbus A 320’s and 30 ATR- 72- 500’s would be delivered over the next five years.
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BLS International launches #VisaReady campaign to guide applicants
Initiative targets visa myths, delays and rejections with practical guidance
MUMBAI: Visa woes may soon meet their match because paperwork, it seems, is finally getting a user manual. BLS International has rolled out a new awareness drive, #VisaReadyWithBLSInternational, aimed at simplifying the often confusing visa application process and reducing delays caused by misinformation and incomplete documentation. The campaign, led across social media platforms, zeroes in on a long-standing pain point for travellers: lack of clarity around procedures, timelines and requirements. By offering step-by-step guidance, documentation checklists and clear Dos and Don’ts, the initiative attempts to turn what is typically a stressful process into a more predictable one.
At its core, the campaign also seeks to bust common myths that frequently derail applications issues that often lead to avoidable rejections or last-minute complications. The idea is to equip applicants with practical, actionable insights so they can plan better and submit stronger applications within expected timelines.
The push will not remain limited to digital channels. BLS International plans to extend the initiative across its Visa Application Centres globally, reinforcing awareness at key touchpoints where applicants engage with the process.
BLS International joint managing director Shikhar Aggarwal framed the campaign as more than a communication exercise, emphasising the company’s attempt to embed guidance and preparedness into every stage of the applicant journey.
Operating in over 70 countries and working with more than 46 client governments including embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions, the company has built a sizeable footprint in visa and consular services. With this campaign, it is now leaning into education as much as execution, signalling that in the world of visas, clarity might just be the new currency.
