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Ajay Awtaney is the Founder and Editor of Live From A Lounge (LFAL), a pioneering digital platform renowned for publishing news and views about aviation, hotels, passenger experience, loyalty programs, travel trends and frequent travel tips for the Global Indian. He is considered the Indian authority on business travel, luxury travel, frequent flyer miles, loyalty credit cards and travel for Indians around the globe. Ajay is a frequent contributor and commentator on the media as well, including ET Now, BBC, CNBC TV18, NDTV, Conde Nast Traveller and many other outlets.

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Airbus notifies software glitch requiring immediate work on 6000 A320 aircraft globally; Air India and IndiGo warn of delays

a plane on the runway

Airbus has notified of a software issue that may impact the A320 family aircraft globally. About 5-6000 jets are expected to be affected. Here are the details of the issue and the rectification.

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Exclusive: Here are the business class flatbeds you will see on the Air India 787s, A350s and the 777s

The image shows the interior of an airplane's business class cabin. The seats are arranged in a 1-2-1 configuration, providing direct aisle access for each passenger. The seats are spacious and equipped with personal entertainment screens, adjustable lighting, and privacy dividers. The cabin has a modern design with soft lighting and overhead storage compartments.

There has been a rapid shift in the Air India strategy after they were informed about the premium seat supplies from one of their suppliers. Here is what to expect on board in the coming years.

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