Two of the big OTAs, MakeMyTrip and GoIbibo are now working on a merger deal, which will combine the entities into one by the end of the year. Here is how this will impact you in your travel purchases.
OTAs MakeMyTrip & GoIbibo to merge
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Handy: The best hotel amenity ever!!
A free mobile phone courtesy the hotel with no call charges or Internet usage charges? Sign me up! A lot of hotels are now offering Handy, and I thank these hotels a lot when I check out for saving my pocket!
Weekly Roundup: October 16, 2016
Hello from Mumbai folks. I’m back after a long 15 days on the road in Europe and then in South East Asia. Here is a roundup of all the stuff that happened over the past few days. Hope you enjoy reading and catching up.
10 Days left to Buy Hyatt Gold Passport Points at 40% Bonus
Hyatt Gold Passport is offering a 40% bonus on purchase of points through October 25, 2016. Read here to find out why purchasing points under this offer might make sense for you or why it may not.
Travelling through Mumbai Airport? Your schedule might be affected
Mumbai Airport will witness a runway closure for 4-5 hours many days in the coming weeks. So if you are scheduled to arrive or depart from Mumbai Airport, do check your tickets again, because things might have changed!
Air France / KLM / Delta may soon make a JV with Jet Airways
This could be interesting. The much expected Joint Venture between KLM/Air France, Delta and Jet Airways may be happening. This could mean connectivity from tonnes of places in the USA and Europe to India, and the other way around as well! Here is what we know so far…
Review: Gaggan, Bangkok: Two Michelin Star
Last weekend we dined at Gaggan, rated as Asia’s Best Restaurant and one of the World’s Best Restaurant too! This was one meal we were waiting to have for a long time, and it was worth it, when we finally made the journey!
JetPrivilege offering 30% conversion bonus
JetPrivilege is offering a new 30% bonus on transferring other points to JPMiles from banks and hotel partners. The promotion is valid till October 20, 2016. So if you are a few JPMiles short, maybe now is a good time to transfer in some points.
Accor Hotels Super Sale is Offering up to 40% off
Accor Hotels is running their most lucrative member sale whereby Le Club Accor members get a guaranteed 30% discount at any of the 2,800 Accor Hotels worldwide along with free breakfast.
We have found rooms as cheap as 40 EUR in popular European cities. Read here the details of this offer.
Etihad Guest offering 20% bonus points on conversion throughout October 2016
Etihad Guest is running a promotion through the end of October 2016, where you get 20% bonus points on converting your points from other transfer partners into EY miles. Should you do it? Find out here.
When @jetairways got my back!
Jet Airways’ Social Media team helped me get on a flight I almost missed. Here is how social media makes travel companies shine by being their first line of instant response! Kudos 9W!
