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10 great miles and points buying opportunities available in July 2025

July 13, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!

One Week Only: Buy Hyatt Points with a 20% Bonus (US Cents 2.16 | INR 1.84 per point)

July 13, 2025 by Ajay 32 Comments

Buy Hyatt Points with a 20% Bonus. This is one of the better offers and could land you an extremely swanky luxurious hotel at less than 5-star prices.

Last Call: Buy Marriott Points with a 40% Bonus

July 13, 2025 by Ajay 61 Comments

A family of four is walking along a sandy beach with clear turquoise water in the background. The scene is framed by lush green foliage and a wooden railing. The sky is partly cloudy. Text on the image reads, "Go Where Your 40% Bonus Points Take You. Buy or gift points through July 16 and do more of what you love." In the bottom right corner, there is a caption: "The Westin St. Thomas Beach Resort & Spa, U.S. Virgin Islands."

Marriott is running a new sale on Marriott Bonvoy points, offering a 40% bonus on point purchases. Here are the details of this limited-period offer.

Bad Fuel, Bird Strikes are some of the theories now ruled out for Air India 171 Fatal Incident

July 12, 2025 by Ajay 3 Comments

The image is a cover page of a preliminary report from the Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau. It details an accident involving Air India's B787-8 aircraft with registration VT-ANB at Ahmedabad on 12 June 2025. The page features the emblem of India at the top.

In the wake of the AI 171 incident, a lot of theories came about. Some of those have been put to rest. Here is what we know so far.

India’s Air Crash Investigator releases AI 171 Incident’s Preliminary Report; Fuel Switch movement at the centre of the incident

July 12, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

The AAIB has put out the Preliminary Report for the AI171 incident, which puts the focus on the move of two fuel control switches. The how remains unexplained.

Axis Bank Atlas Cardmembers can now avail international lounge access via Priority Pass

July 11, 2025 by Ajay 3 Comments

Axis Bank Atlas now offers International Lounge Access using the Collinson app, switching away from the inbuilt app via Dreamfolks.

Airbus to get new Lars Wagner as CEO for Commercial Aircraft Business in January 2026

July 11, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

A man in a business suit is sitting on a chair in a modern office setting. He is smiling and has his hands clasped. The background shows an open office space with desks and computers.

Airbus Commercial Aircraft will see a leadership change, with Lars Wagner set to take charge of the division in 2026. Here are the details of the appointment.

Air India to consolidate London operations at Heathrow

July 11, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Air India will continue the shrunk schedule operating to London (with cutbacks to flights from Goa, Kochi and Amritsar), and will consolidate its operations from London at London Heathrow, leaving Gatwick for a few months.

Virgin Atlantic to upgrade Boeing 787 aircraft, get Starlink on board, and more…

July 10, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Virgin Atlantic will undergo a significant passenger Experience Upgrade, affecting everything from the lounges to the interior of the Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Here are the details of what is next at Virgin Atlantic.