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Akasa Air’s new fuel surcharges start today

March 15, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image is a digital illustration depicting an Akasa Air airplane taking off at an airport during sunset. In the foreground, there is a barrel labeled "Jet Fuel" with fuel spilling out, a red upward arrow, and stacks of gold coins with a currency symbol. There are also Akasa Air boarding passes, a calculator, and a suitcase. The text reads "Akasa Adds Fuel Surcharges to Ticket Prices."

Akasa has started charging a new fuel surcharge on domestic and international flights in the coming days. Existing bookings are not affected.

IndiGo’ new fuel surcharges start today

March 14, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image depicts a collage related to airline ticket pricing. It features an IndiGo airplane on a runway with a large ticket showing "FUEL SURCHARGE ADDED" prominently. In the foreground, there are stacks of currency notes, a fuel nozzle pouring liquid onto the money, and a calculator. A red upward arrow symbolizes increasing costs, and another airplane is seen flying in the background.

IndiGo has started charging a new fuel surcharge for domestic and international flights in the coming days. Existing bookings are not affected.

Marriott Bonvoy increases Free Night Award top-up limit to 25,000 points (enhancing the HDFC Bank Marriott Bonvoy Card in India too!)

March 13, 2026 by Ajay 3 Comments

The image features a scenic view of an infinity pool overlooking the ocean, surrounded by trees and a modern building. Overlaid on the image is a promotional graphic with text that reads: "New! Free Night Award + Add up to 25,000 Points = Dream Vacation." The text suggests a travel or hotel promotion.

Marriott Bonvoy made a smooth move last night, enhancing the top-up value of the Free Night Awards they issue. Here are the details.

Air India and Air India Express’s new fuel surcharges start today, and here is how to beat them

March 12, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image features an Air India airplane flying upwards with a red arrow pointing in the same direction, symbolizing an increase. Below, there is a large oil barrel surrounded by flames, with a yellow oil drop symbol on it. Dollar signs are floating around, indicating rising costs. A fuel pump nozzle is dripping fuel in the foreground. The text at the top reads, "Air India Fuel Surcharge Going Up!"

Air India has started charging a new fuel surcharge for domestic flights, and enhanced fuel surcharge for international flights in the coming days. Existing bookings are not affected.

Royal Jordanian status match offers up to oneworld Sapphire Tier for Hotel/Airline Elites (including Accor and Marriott)

March 12, 2026 by Ajay 4 Comments

Royal Jordanian’s Royal Club programme is offering a status match opportunity for their loyalty programme members in select countries. RJ would match member tiers all the way up to Gold Tier in this generous status match opportunity, and match many hotel and airline statuses.

Two More Days: Accor offering 2000 Bonus Points (worth INR 4400) for signing up for ALL Accor+

March 11, 2026 by Ajay 3 Comments

A man and a woman are joyfully running through a revolving door. The woman is wearing a blue dress, and the man is in a dark jacket and brown pants. The background is a blur of colors, suggesting motion. Overlaid text reads, "The Upgrade Your Travels Deserve."

Accor+ is offering a 20% passback on the membership price via points for sign-ups through March 13, 2026. Here are the details.

Air India Express flight from Hyderabad suffers hard landing in Phuket; loses landing gear and shuts airport

March 11, 2026 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows an Air India Express airplane landing on a runway. The aircraft is a Boeing 737, and its wheels are touching down, creating a cloud of smoke. The plane has a colorful tail design with orange, teal, and white patterns. In the background, there are trees and a building.

Air India Express had a mishap while landing at Phuket today, where the 737 MAX operating the flight had a bumpy landing and lost its landing gear on the runway as it came down. Everyone was evacuated safely.

IndiGo’s CEO Pieter Elbers steps down with immediate effect; Rahul Bhatia takes charge

March 10, 2026 by Ajay 1 Comment

A man in a blue suit and tie is sitting with his hands clasped. He is smiling and positioned in front of a blue and white background with partial text visible.

IndiGo’s CEO Pieter Elbers has abruptly left the airline, resigning for “personal reasons”

Air India mounting 78 additional international flights into Europe, North America and South Asia in wake of the Middle East conflicts

March 10, 2026 by Ajay 1 Comment

Air India is operating over 17,000 seats to repatriate people stuck in India, Europe, or North America who are unable to travel due to the Middle East Conflict. Here are the details.

Axis Bank’s Airtel Credit Card Devalued: Lounge Access Removed, Cashback Structure Reworked from April 2026

March 10, 2026 by Ajay 3 Comments

The Airtel Axis Bank Credit Card has been sharply restructured, because all the benefits now depend on how much you spend on the card. Here are the details.