KLM currently operates daily Delhi-Amsterdam and 3x weekly Mumbai-Amsterdam flights with a 787-9. KLM will receive the first 787-10 in June 2019.
KLM to launch Boeing 787-10s (with new Business Class) between Amsterdam and India
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GoAir grounds over 20% of their aircraft and delays delivery of new ones
GoAir, with a fleet of 47 aircraft is one of the laziest expansion stories in Indian aviation. And now, they have grounded 20% of their aircraft, and put their huge order book in storage.
IndiGo starts domestic operations out of Mumbai Terminal 2
IndiGo has announced new domestic flights out of Mumbai’s Terminal 2. This expansion will take the IndiGo passengers to a new domestic flying experience for the first time, and would be welcome.
Jet Airways switches off inflight entertainment on long-haul flights
Jet Airways has switched off the IFE for their flights since April 1, and the airline has also shut down lounge access for Business Class passengers at Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
Even SpiceJet adds more flights from Mumbai
A few Jet Airways slots are redistributed in light of the current situation. Vistara and AirAsia have added a few flights out of Mumbai, so has SpiceJet.
United temporarily suspends Delhi – Newark service
United is operating its non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Newark with a technical halt due to Pakistan airspace closure. United has cancelled Delhi service for now.
Inmarsat-BSNL and Airtel get closer to provide in-flight WiFi
Inmarsat-BSNL and Airtel have secured an inflight and maritime connectivity service provider license in India. They can now provide in-flight WiFi in India.
Vistara adds 5 flights to Bangalore out of Mumbai, Air Asia gets slots too!
Jet Airways’ unused slots at Mumbai airport are being temporarily redistributed to other airlines. That means Vistara and AirAsia India have quickly added new flights.
Breaking: Ethiopian Airlines crash preliminary report reveals pilots followed procedures
The Preliminary report of the investigation of the Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 aircraft which crashed last month, released today indicates that the pilots followed the Boeing and FAA recommended procedure to recover the plane, however could not do so.
Air India’s new cost cutting move: A “healthier menu” on-board
Air India has implemented several cost-cutting measures over the past several years. Air India has now made some changes to its inflight menu to offer “a healthier meal” as a part of their cost-cutting initiatives.
Jet Airways’ grounds another 15 aircraft, hardly flying domestic anymore
Lessors have grounded 15 more aircraft taking the operational fleet to below 30 aircraft. Flights out of Mumbai and Delhi are severely affected.
