Bangalore Airport is organising a runway 10K race in May on the occasion of their tenth anniversary. This is the fine opportunity for #avgeeks and others to marathon on the Bangalore Runway. Are you game?
Run 10K on the Bangalore Runway!
Aviation
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Emirates cutting services to America, Asia and Europe
Emirates, the largest long-haul carrier in the world, is working on plans to cut flights to USA, Asia and Europe in the coming weeks. This is by far the most significant scale down I’ve heard of.
Air Italy Launching Mumbai – Milan flights [INR 28K RT]
Air Italy is coming to Mumbai, and they are offering some dirt cheap fares to take you to the fashion capital of the world. Here is what to expect on the Mumbai Milan route, with Qatar Airways planes and Air Italy service!
Etihad wants to buy Air India?
Etihad buys Air India. Is that a headline you ever imagined? That is not true yet but apparently, Etihad wants to buy 76% of Air India, so they are in the market for a bid! Who would have guessed they still ain’t over their M&A strategy.
Bid for upgrades on Jet Airways now
The Jet Airways upgrade price just went variable. Jet Airways has launched a new bidding product, which allows for everyone eligible to bid for an upgrade, and you get to a confirmation one day before you fly. Will you bid for an upgrade on Jet Airways?
Etihad cuts flights in Asia, Australia and Europe!
Etihad cuts flights across continents as they restructure their operations. This week, they have announced cutting flights to Australia, Europe and Asia, all in one go, as they restructure their operations.
Booking Air Travel for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs
Small And Medium Enterprises don’t usually have the scale to negotiate corporate contracts with Airlines. But given the big numbers we are talking, many Indian airlines have programs working towards attracting the SME segment. Here is a lowdown of all the SME programs in India.
Emirates on the hook for $130K!
Emirates perhaps has one of the finest travel experience anywhere in the world. Enough for the American airlines to try and stall their growth in the US of A. But it still did not come far enough for this lawyer, who felt compelled to sue him for a reasonably large sum of $130,000.
IndiGo bows out of the race for Air India privatisation
Air India privatisation may take a hit with the first big bidder in IndiGo bowing out of the race as quickly as they got in the race. Laser sharp focus on their goals makes IndiGo what it is, and I appreciate the fact that they did not want to take this elephant on and lose sight of the ball!
Jet Airways orders Boeing 737 Max planes: 75 more!
Jet Airways has made a new order to Boeing for 75 Boeing 737Max aircraft, doubling down on their earlier orders in light of the growing economy and the need to fly more planes across the country and outside. New routes such as Bangalore – Hong Kong and Mumbai – Nairobi are being planned with the new fleet!
Air Seychelles cutting flights, returning planes & laying off 174 employees
In another round of reorganisation at Etihad Airways Partners, Air Seychelles is cutting out all long-haul operations and will lay off 174 people as they do so. Another sad turn of events for the aviation industry!
