Vinod Kannan, the current CCO of Vistara, will be promoted to CEO in 2022 as Leslie Thng returns to Singapore Airlines to take on a new role.
CEO change at Vistara: Vinod Kannan to succeed Leslie Thng in January 2022
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Jet Airways to restart domestic operations in Q1 2022: Jalan Kalrock
Jet Airways’ new promoters, the Jalan Kalrock Consortium, tell us a bit more about the expected revival of the airline in 2022 for domestic operations, fleet building and more.
Exclusive: Singapore Airlines and Lufthansa close down Delhi Airport lounges as airport will take over space for a unified lounge
Delhi Airport is reportedly getting ready to launch its own lounge for passengers travelling out of India. Consequently, both Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines have shut their lounges in the airport.
Interesting: Bengaluru Airport outsources Passenger Experience design to Plaza Premium Group
Bangalore Airport has signed a new contract with Plaza Premium Group, where Plaza Premium will design and operate the passenger interactions for the airport for the decade ahead.
Jet Airways Boeing 77W, impounded in Amsterdam, finally sold off, for just USD 9 Million
A Jet Airways aircraft which has been parked at Schipol Airport in The Netherlands for over two years, has finally been sold.
Emirates to take delivery of the last 3 Airbus A380 aircraft in November 2021
Emirates has moved forward the delivery timeline of the last of their A380 aircraft, bringing them into their fleet by November 2021. These will be the last A380 aircraft ever delivered, signifying the end of an era with them.
Vistara gets approval to fly to the USA
Vistara, the latest full-service carrier of India has received the US DoT permission to operate flights to the USA. This is the first step amongst many to set up operations to the USA.
No Surprise: International flight India ban extended until September 30, 2021
If you were thinking of flying into India or heading outside the country over the next few weeks, let’s forget it. India has announced that for now, only travel under the Vande Bharat Mission and air bubble flights are allowed.
India’s DGCA grants Boeing 737 MAX approval to fly again
India has granted approval to Boeing’s 737 MAX aircraft to fly again in the country. This should be important for Akasa, the new airline planning to take off in India, soon.
British Airways and Air India up flights between India and United Kingdom
Finally, there are more flights coming around to the United Kingdom, with Air India and British Airways launching more flights to connect India and the UK as a consequence of India getting on the amber list (plus India allowing more flights!)
14 Indian States which permit you to travel without RT-PCR Reports when vaccinated
There are 9 Indian states and Union Territories which have already started the process of allowing vaccinated travellers (fully or partially vaccinated) to arrive in their states when travelling by air, without the need to get an RT-PCR test done.
