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My Card Stash for my recent International Travels

August 7, 2025 by Ajay 6 Comments

A person is inserting a blue credit card into a payment terminal. A glowing dollar sign is hovering above the card, symbolizing a financial transaction. The background is blurred, suggesting a retail environment.

Here are all the credit cards powering my International Spending on the road these days.

Air India’s long haul planes finally start to go for retrofit

August 6, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

Air India’s first 787-8 is finally in the workshop for a nose-tail retrofit. Not only that, the airline is preparing to induct its first A350-1K and the 787-9 into its fleet. Details inside.

Cathay Pacific adds 14 more Boeing 777X orders to its backlog

August 6, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Cathay Pacific has enhanced its order for the Boeing 777-9, which is yet to enter service, to 35 aircraft from the current order of 21. Here are the details.

Boeing 777X gets closer to entry into service; Fifth (Production) Aircraft joins the test fleet.

August 6, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

A large white commercial airplane is taking off, with its landing gear still extended. The aircraft is angled upwards against a clear blue sky, and there are trees and buildings visible in the background.

Boeing has added a new aircraft to its Boeing 777X test fleet. This aircraft was built after 2020, and is the first one to have been built and flown after the test campaign started.

Accor reshapes Accor Plus to Accor+ after a large membership drive, takes away most value

August 6, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

A man and a woman are joyfully running through a revolving door. The woman is wearing a blue dress, and the man is in a dark jacket and brown pants. The background is a blur of colors, suggesting motion. Overlaid text reads, "The Upgrade Your Travels Deserve."

Accor Plus was the membership-driven subscription loyalty programme for Accor. Now, it will turn into Accor+, which cuts down the benefits and asks for more money. Here are the details.

Air India’s lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO): Renderings emerge

August 5, 2025 by Ajay 7 Comments

a large building with a lot of cars and a road

Air India seems to be getting its passenger experience strategy together. The airline has the construction of its lounge at San Francisco ongoing, and expected to be completed within 2025.

IndiGo announces flights to London Heathrow on 19th Birthday

August 5, 2025 by Ajay 2 Comments

The image shows an airplane on a runway. The aircraft is painted in white and blue, with the word "IndiGo" visible on the side. The tail features a stylized design in blue. The background includes a grassy area and some trees under an overcast sky.

IndiGo, India’s largest carrier, has announced its plans to launch flights to London Heathrow in October 2025. Here is what we know so far.

Giveaway: An Air India Business Class Ticket

August 3, 2025 by Ajay 34 Comments

Here is your opportunity to win a business class ticket to travel in India. Participate in this giveaway to win.

Passenger slapped on IndiGo’s Mumbai-Kolkata flight by co-passenger; handed over to security forces

August 2, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

a white and blue airplane flying in the sky

On board an IndiGo aircraft, a passenger hit another passenger without provocation. He has been handed over to the security agencies on arrival in Kolkata.

IndiGo to double flights between Mumbai and Amsterdam by October 2025; activates KLM codeshare

July 31, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

IndiGo has extended its flights to Amsterdam to a daily frequency in October 2025, and it has also activated a partnership with KLM to transfer people around Europe. Here are the details.