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Series by Marriott is a go for launch: Fern Hotels are rolling out with lower Bonvoy Earnings

November 13, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

Marriott has begun integrating The Fern Hotels as part of the Series by Marriott brand in India. Here are some key points to note.

HSBC Credit Cards offering 40% transfer bonus to Marriott Bonvoy through December 10, 2025

November 11, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

HSBC has a new offer for credit card customers. You get a 40% Bonus on converting to Marriott Bonvoy.

India – China air links restored after 5 years; IndiGo and China Eastern Airlines take the lead

November 11, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

A group of people is standing in an airport terminal in front of a sign that reads "India by IndiGo" and "Direct Delhi." They are holding a banner that says "Celebrating the Successful Delhi-Guangzhou Inaugural Flight" in both English and Chinese. The group includes airline staff and other individuals, some of whom are making a gesture with their arms. The setting is near Gate A145.

With IndiGo and China Eastern Airlines taking the lead, direct flights between India and China have been established after a long hiatus. More to come, but this is a start.

Marriott Bonvoy will grant soft-landing to members in 2026

November 10, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

Marriott Bonvoy has announced that it will offer a soft landing to members who do not qualify for status during 2025 membership year.

Delhi Airport at a Standstill: ATC Glitch Triggers Widespread Delays Across Domestic and International Flights

November 7, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

Delhi Airport is currently experiencing a significant delay due to an ATC Issue. You’ll need to check with your airline before departure from home.

The Indian DGCA proposes rules for more customer friendly refunds on Air Tickets

November 5, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

A person is standing in front of a flight information board displaying multiple flight cancellations. The board lists various flights with their times, flight numbers, destinations, and the remark "CANCELLED" for each entry.

The new DGCA proposals around refunds are going to help customers, but are the airlines up for it without a fight?

Air India completes A320neo narrowbody aircraft retrofit

November 3, 2025 by Ajay 3 Comments

Air India has completed the first phase of its $400 million retrofit exercise, with the airline having finished with 27 A320neo aircraft as of October 31, 2025.

Offer Extended: Apply for select HDFC Bank Credit Cards Lifetime Free

November 3, 2025 Updated on November 14, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

HDFC Bank is offering a slew of their credit cards on a lifetime free basis. Check the cards that interest you and apply now.

Get ITC Hotels “Club ITC” Elite Status by Status Matching your Hotel or Airline Status

November 1, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

Club ITC is offering a status match opportunity to their Gold Tier level (their mid-tier), where you can match any hotel or any airline Gold/Platinum/Diamond status, etc, to get the status match. Details inside.

Campbell Wilson makes first public appearance after the AI171 Crash: Talks about Pakistan overfly closure; Air India’s widebody fleet upgrade through 2028 and more.

October 31, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Two men are seated on a stage for a keynote CEO interview. The man on the left is wearing a vest and white shirt, and the man on the right is in a suit with a red tie. They are sitting in front of a large screen displaying text about the interview, which includes their names and titles. There are small tables with water bottles and flowers in front of them. The event is part of "Aviation India 2023."

Air India is getting to the place it wants to be, just not fast enough. Here is what Campbell Wilson mentioned about the progress at an event earlier this week in Delhi 2025.