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All air travel (other than Economy Class) in India to get more expensive due to 6% GST Hike

September 4, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows a graphic illustrating an increase in GST on premium air travel. It features a red upward arrow with percentages indicating a rise from 12% to 18%. A blue airplane is depicted above the arrow, and the text reads "GST on Premium Air Travel."

Premium Air Travel in India and ex-India will become more expensive when the new GST Rates kick in on September 22, 2025. Here are the details.

Could Caviar Arrive in Singapore Airlines Business Class?

September 2, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Singapore Airlines could be considering a move to bring Caviar on to their Business Class service, which could be an excellent upgrade to their already excellent product.

IndiGo pulls a rabbit out of the hat with a further extension on Turkish Airlines’ Boeing 777 wet lease

August 28, 2025 by Ajay 4 Comments

A large passenger airplane with "IndiGo" branding is parked on the tarmac in front of a building labeled "Turkish Technic." The aircraft is blue and white, and there are maintenance stairs and equipment nearby. The scene is reflected in a puddle on the ground, and the sky is clear with some clouds.

IndiGo has received a six-month extension on its widebody arrangement with Turkish Airlines for the Boeing 777 aircraft, which will allow the airline to consider its next steps while operating flights to Istanbul, for now.

Extended: Air India Offers 25% Discount on Award Redemptions: A Limited-Time Opportunity to Maximise Your Points

August 27, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

A man in a suit is sitting in an airplane seat, using a tablet. Next to him is a table with a cup of coffee, a dessert, a bowl of nuts, sunglasses, and a smartphone. The text on the left side of the image reads "25% off on Award Flights" with a note that the offer ends on 30 September 2025.

Air India’s Maharaja Club is offering a promotion where you can redeem points at a 25% discount for the next 30 days or so. Here are the details!

Rumour: Axis Bank to close new applications for the Atlas Credit Card

August 27, 2025 Updated on August 26, 2025 by Ajay 3 Comments

The image shows a black credit card from Axis Bank labeled "Atlas Card." It features a chip and embossed numbers. A large red stamp across the card reads "DISCONTINUED." The card has the word "CARDHOLDER" and a validity date of "12/23."

Axis Bank will be taking off the Atlas Credit Card for new applications. And this is happening sooner than you expected. 4 more days to go!

India – China Direct Flights expected to resume in September 2025

August 12, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Illustration of an airplane flying between stylized maps of India and China. The background is divided into two halves, with India in yellow on a blue background and China in red on a red background. A dashed line indicates the flight path.

Air links between India and China are expected to be restored as early as September 2025, as the political relationships between the two countries are repaired.

Akasa to launch flights to Phuket on September 20, 2025

August 12, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Akasa is all set to launch flights between Mumbai and Phuket. Here are the details of the upcoming route launch, the sixth in the international network of the airline.

Sole direct link between Delhi and Washington, D.C. being withdrawn by Air India

August 11, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image is split into two sections. On the left is the India Gate, a large stone archway with the word "INDIA" inscribed at the top, set against a clear blue sky. On the right is the United States Capitol building, featuring its iconic white dome and neoclassical architecture, also under a clear blue sky.

Air India will have to suspend the flight between Delhi and Washington, D.C., given they will not have enough aircraft to operate the flight. Hence the suspension will come into effect as of September 1, 2025.

Air India confirms initiation of Boeing 787 retrofits; extends timeline of overall retrofit to 2028

August 10, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows a large commercial airplane inside an aircraft hangar. The plane has a white body with red accents, including a red tail fin featuring a sunburst design. The registration number "VT-ANT" is visible on the wing. The hangar is spacious with a high ceiling and metal framework.

Air India Retrofit efforts are gaining momentum, with the airline finally now starting work on the widebodies. The first 787 is in Victorville, and second one will go in October 2025. The entire exercise will wrap up by 2028 now.

IndiGo to upgrade flights to Singapore and Dubai with Stretch Cabin, August 9 onwards.

August 8, 2025 Updated on August 10, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

IndiGo will introduce the Stretch Class equipped A321N on flights to Dubai and Singapore. These flights will be in addition to IndiGo’s current domestic network.