This week at the Lounge, there is some great news about a Vistara status match, and some sweet deals on airfare across India and abroad. And yes, hotel deals from IHG across the world. Check it out!
This Week At The Lounge: January 28, 2017
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IHG releases list of hotels for 5000 Points under PointBreaks
IHG Rewards Club has just released the details of their next Point Breaks promotion. These hotels will become bookable from January 30, 2017 and are about 120 + hotels participating this round.
Jet Airways Sale: Upto 30% off on International flights + Domestic discounts
Jet Airways is making a sale to mark the Republic day of India tomorrow by offering up to 30% off across all classes in Domestic and International flights. But you will have to hurry since the discounts are only available through end of this week.
Breaking: James Hogan leaving Etihad Airways
Etihad’s CEO James Hogan and the CFO will be leaving the company 6 months later. Evidently, their strategy of buying stakes in carriers around the world may have lead to them being shown the door… Read on.
A horrible travel day to Bengaluru!
I had a long and troublesome travel day yesterday with quite some amount of delays creeping in. However, we shall overcome! Here was how I hedged myself from going further into the trap. That too without having coffee on hand for 14 hours.
Taj Hotels & Resorts are offering up to 20% off until June 2017
Taj Innercircle is currently running a promotion where Innercircle members can get up to 20% discount when booking stays directly using this link. This offer is valid for is valid for stays through June 30,2017 and keep in mind that black out dates may apply at hotels. The offer page says that members can get up to 30% off, however I searched through almost twenty various Taj hotels and the maximum discount I could find was only 20%. Here are a few hotels where you can get a 20% off. I wouldn’t really switch my stay plans from other hotel chains to make use of this 20% discount.However, if you have a stay upcoming at any Taj property in the…
Jet Airways now asking for Aadhar during bookings
I’m slightly chaffed with Jet Airways this morning given my flight is 1.15 hours delayed, but still want to report on this nice enhancement they have made to their booking engine, something I envisage all other airlines in India will start emulating sooner or later. The other day, when I was booking up some travel on Jet Airways, I found a new optional field asking for my Aadhar number to be input as well. Why would anyone now need Aadhar you may ask? From what I know, the intention is to move to a fully biometric system at some point in time, where the airport entry would be granted to Indian residents only on their ability to clear the access…
Deal: 15% Discount on Jet Airways through March 2017
Jet Airways is running an upto 15% discount on flights domestically and international flights across their network which may be of interest to you if you have plans of travel over the next couple of months. Here is how to get those discounts
How to get Vistara Platinum with a Status Match
Vistara is offering an option to status match and earn their highest tier which is Platinum. Comes with a nice list of upgrades, lounge access and even a Meet & Greet service. Here is how to go Platinum with minimal effort.
This Week At The Lounge : January 21, 2017
The week has ended and a lot has changed. Here is a recap of all the updates from the week behind us in case you missed out something. Hope to bring you another week full of content in the days ahead.
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Deal: Make your travel 20% cheaper with Cleartrip gift cards
You can pick up Cleartrip travel cards usable on flights and hotels for a 20% discount. Here is how to go about getting these discounts from two prominent portals in India.
