Good Evening from Mumbai guys. I’ve had a pretty busy week here in Mumbai, as Shipra and I are getting ready for two back to back events. Not only is there the Mileage Mentor MasterClass in Delhi on March 16, for which we are working on a new promotion to give away one ticket free, but we also have announced the Points Purse in Mumbai, where we want to start bringing together the ladies of LiveFromALounge. It is much like Points & Pints, but just for the ladies. So, if you wish to attend the first breakfast meet in Mumbai next weekend, sign up here.
Now over to the Top Stories
- Pakistan Airspace Update: Closed to overflights
- IndiGo Cancelled Flights; Jet Airways Cancelled Flights: 80 Aircraft on the Ground!
- Reader Success Story: Using JPMiles to Redeem Last Minute Flights
- Giveaway: The 100th ticket for Mileage Mentor MasterClass Series!
- Superwomen Invited! Join us for the PointsPurse in Mumbai on March 9!
News & Views
While we have been pursuing the frequent groundings of aircraft at Jet Airways, there are about 8 aircraft at GoAir which are not operating in India, and 3 in storage back in Toulouse. No one is asking questions about that. Bad news for Jet Airways passengers just got worse, since Air India and Vistara are refusing their stranded passengers now. Lot’s happened in the Pakistan Airspace which affected Indian aircraft as well last week.
- Vistara codeshares with Japan Airlines; connecting the dots
- IndiGo Cancelled Flights; Jet Airways Cancelled Flights: 80 Aircraft on the Ground!
- New low in Jet Airways Crisis: Air India & Vistara won’t accept stranded passengers
- Most awaited: British Airways’ Landor Livery on a 747 Retrojet
- These flights affected due to Pakistan Airspace Closure
- Pakistan Airspace Update: Still closed to overflights
- Airspace Closure over Pakistan affecting flights
- British Airways orders 42 Boeing 777X Aircraft
- Air France returns on Mumbai – Paris, as Joon shuts down in June 2019
- Tata Group takes control of AirAsia India with 51% stake
Cards & Rewards
In terms of Cards & Rewards, this week saw the announcement of the Marriott Promotion for Q1 2019, although the launch was done terribly. American Express is continuing to do some great stuff in terms of rewards in the coming days. And ICICI Bank launched a new super-premium credit card.
- Marriott Promotion Q1 2019 launching from March 19
- New American Express Spend Offer for vouchers worth INR 30,000
- Why the American Express Jet Airways Platinum Card is still a solid card!
- ICICI Emeralde Credit Card: all the details!
- IHG PointBreaks now live for booking through May 2019
Deals
In terms of deals, it was largely a dry week. But PayTM Flights is giving away lounge access. So check it out.
That’s it from us this week. But yet again, if you have not booked tickets for Mileage Mentor MasterClass Delhi, remember, prices go up in 2 days, and tickets are limited.
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