The airline said it would let people booked to fly between 29 January and 16 February change the date of their trip.

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They were both due to miss the original date on 27 October because of a trip to Australia.

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They were both due to miss the original date on 27 October because of a trip to Australia for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

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To date, the Ministry of Commerce has yet to grant a single round-trip investment approval under the 2006 rules.

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For an especially worldly experience, plan your trip to coincide with Diwali, the annual festival of lights which takes place on a rotating date in October and November.

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