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Great news, most of the rules for travel to India will be simplified. Coming October 25, 2021, only an RT-PCR negative report will be required to travel to India for most people, and for many countries, just a fully vaccinated certificate will do as well.
Inmarsat, the global satellite communications provider has partnered with BSNL to offer connectivity over India. SpiceJet, which had earlier expressed interest in launching with Inmarsat, is also indicating they will launch services soon.
ITA Airways, the new national airlines of Italy, is offering an opportunity to status match for the members of various airlines across the globe. Here are the details of this time-limited promotion, valid till the end of this year.
Here is a new promotion from American Express, offering redemptions at 25% discount (or 33% more value) if you use your Membership Rewards points by November 7, 2021.
HDFC Infinia will withdraw the 2x points benefit on dining establishments on December 1, 2021.
HDFC Bank’s famous Infinia credit card is going for a new look. The credit card will be refreshed and launched as a metal credit card going forward, and new features are being put up on the card sometime in October 2021 as well. Details inside.
Singapore Airlines will see their A380 aircraft return to service in November 2021, adding one more famed airline to the list of the A380 operators, as the world begins to open up again. Here are the details!
The USA will open up for non-essential travel for fully vaccinated travellers from India, China, the EU and many other countries where a presidential ban was imposed under Presidential Order 212(F) so far. Here are the details!
Vistara has been cutting back the meal experience even before Covid-19, but during the pandemic, it has been uniformly rolled out across their domestic and international flights across the board. In the process, Vistara is cutting off the legs of their premium experience, which set them apart from other Indian carriers. And of course, in their head, it is all Covid-19.
Air Canada is adding a new, year-round direct flight between Montreal and Delhi on October 31, 2021. Not just that, there will be also the expansion on the Toronto – Delhi city pair, with a second flight being added on October 15, 2021 for three-times a week operation.
India has withdrawn the requirement for UK citizens to quarantine in India for those visiting India with immediate effect. Details inside.
