I had the chance to try out SpiceJet’s new SpicEngage IFE system last week. With an hour to kill, SpicEngage proved pretty handy. There were videos, games and more!
Trying out SpicEngage: SpiceJet inflight entertainment
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Lufthansa upgrades Business Class on their Pune to Frankfurt flight
It’s not often when you read a 5 star Skytrax airline like Lufthansa and Poor man’s Business class together. Lufthansa is all set to restart the Pune to Frankfurt route from November 1, 2018. They are now offering a princely 3 seats for the price of 1 in Business Class.
Jet Airways is launching Pune to Singapore flights
Pune Airport is connected to only 3 international destinations. Jet Airways is now starting a new daily service on Pune to Singapore route. The first flight is scheduled for December 1, 2018.
Jet Airways launches JetBistro Buy on Board menu
Jet Airways JetBistro is their newly launched buy-on-board service which will be serving on aircraft from October 15, 2018 onwards. We round up the food on offer, and how you can buy the stuff on board.
Bengaluru Airport to install bodyscanners
Bengaluru International Airport has tied up with L3-MacDonald Humfrey to introduce Smart Lanes with Automatic Tray Retrieval System (ATRS). This will reduce the wait time by 50%. The entire project is slated to be completed by March 2019.
Extra baggage allowance on Emirates for a limited time
Get up to 20kg extra baggage allowance on Emirates Economy tickets from Dubai to select destinations. For tickets purchased by 31 October, 2018, you can pack a little more without worrying about excess baggage fees. Read on to find out more.
Air Italy and WOW Air rejig India plans
WOW Air and Air Italy have come out with important updates regarding their India schedules. WOW has opened bookings for the Summer while Air Italy will only be flying out of Delhi and Mumbai from December 2018, instead of October 2018.
Exclusive: First look inside Etihad’s The House Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4
On Saturday, October 6, 2018, Etihad Airways opened doors to its new airport lounge in London Heathrow Terminal 4. ‘The House’ lounge is operated in partnership with No1 Lounges and named The House- Home of Etihad Airways and other leading airlines. Here’s an exclusive look inside The House on its opening day.
Reminder: Last few days to book Jet Airways cheap fares (with meals)
There are only a few days left until Jet Airways’ implements its meal cuts on Deal and Light fares. Book now if you want to grab a bite onboard without spending extra money.
American Express Lounge coming to Mumbai Terminal 2
American Express is expanding their lounge franchise to Mumbai’s Terminal 2, which means scores of Mumbai based Centurion, Platinum and other cardholders will now get access to this new lounge, scheduled to open by the end of this year.
Air India Bangalore to London flights replace London to Newark ops
Air India will shut down their fifth freedom flight between London and Newark and launch Bengaluru to London within November 2018. That should give them a shot in the arm with cutting losses on the tag flight to Newark, which wasn’t making money for them.
