nTreats and privileges come your way this festive season if you transit Singapore any time starting now to September 2006. Singapore Airlines has teamed up with Changi Airport to offer passersby some swell discounts. Now as a transit passenger you can avail of upto 50 per cent discounts on practically every service and facility that this world-class airport offers. Just present your boarding pass (valid for the same day of travel) at restaurants, stores, entertainment hubs and get a chunk of the bill knocked off. There’s more: the boarding pass also gets you free entry to the movie theatre, as well as free use of the 200 Internet kiosks and long minutes at chair massages at The Oasis lounge (Terminal 2). So, here’s to making the best of the few hours you have in Changi.

nTravel Corporation (India) Pvt Ltd. (TCI), India’s premier travel and tour organisation has launched attractive packages for Diwali. While deals to Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka are among those up for grabs, Mauritius, with its spectacular scenery, beautiful beaches and sugarcane plantations is one of the most popular destinations on offer. TCI’s 5 day package from $200 and 7 day package from $265 includes breakfast and dinner, airport transfers and sightseeing ? it’s a real steal!

TCI also offers the option of gifting a TCI gift cheque, available in denominations of Rs 1,000. These can be used towards the purchase of a holiday in India or overseas, hotel stay, air tickets, travel insurance etc. The gift cheque is available at any TCI office across India, and is valid for one year from the date of issue. For more, call (toll-free) 1600-22-8687.