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Singapore Airlines will be taking over Scoot A320 service on Bengaluru to Singapore route and will operate a regional A350 on this route. This will be the first regional A350 service to India.
United Airlines is the last of the big three legacy Amercian carriers to introduce Premium Economy. Premium Economy is now bookable for flights from March 30, 2019.
Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker in a recent interview pointed out that a codeshare agreement with IndiGo and GoAir is in the making. It will be the first time Indian LCCs will be signing a codeshare agreement.
From now on, unless you are a high ranking member of the JetPrivilege fraternity, or a Business Class or Flex ticket flyer, you won’t get a meal on Jet Airways. This new cut is coming in the new year.
United Airlines upgraded the Mumbai to Newark route to a Boeing 777-300ER in this schedule. New Delhi to Newark route also puts a compelling case for an upgrade.
Air France launched Joon last year targetting Millennials. Looks like, the new CEO is abandoning the project as there is brand confusion and it hasn’t worked well with passengers.
The WOW Air-Icelandair takeover deal went south yesterday. But overnight, WOW Air seems to have found a new investor in Indigo Partners who’ve invested in a number of LCCs.
Jet Airways is consolidating their international routes in December. They are further shutting down 2 international stations in February. In addition, they may be pursuing a big push in the Saudi Arabian market.
WOW Air, which was on track to being acquired by Icelandair, has been left at the altar as Icelandair is walking away from the deal. This means WOW Air has a lot less oxygen left to go on and survive a tough winter ahead.
You’ll be able to carry up to 12 KGs of cabin luggage with Vistara’s new Carry-On Plus service. Pay a nominal fee for extra allowance and if you are a Club Vistara elite, you get this service for free!
Next time you fly out of Delhi or Mumbai, you may not have to remove your laptop from your carry on bag as authorities are experimenting with a new system that will eliminate the need of removing items from your bag.
