Air India had initially started the India – USA Air bubble operations by announcing 190 flights between the two countries, now it is down to 83 flights through the whole month.
Air India US Air Bubble operations cut down by 60%
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Vistara takes delivery of their first Airbus A321neo, with flatbeds for business-class
Vistara has received today it’s first A321neo aircraft, one it intends to use on medium-haul international operations. Hence, the aircraft is equipped with lie-flat seats, big monitors, and even wi-fi. Pictures and details inside.
Reminder: Book tickets for the Mileage Mentor MasterClass (Online Edition) on July 25/26
Use the time on the ground to learn at the Lounge and get set for the mileage earning and burning opportunities after. To make it better, there is an early bird pricing valid as well. Sign up at the link inside.
Defunct Jet Airways gets bids from two parties, more than a year after grounding
Finally, a couple of people are interested in buying out Jet Airways. Will these bids take off?
SpiceJet granted “designated airline” status to operate between India and the USA (and UK)
SpiceJet, the no-frills and cargo operator based in North India, has been granted designated airline status between India and the United States of America. Does this mean they will start flying to the USA right away? We decode…
Airbnb notifies Enhanced Cleaning Protocol in India
Airbnb has notified their new cleaning protocols, applicable for 50 countries including India. Here are the protocols which Airbnb assures you of, in line with hospitality industry standards.
Deal: Accor offering 20% bonus on stay value when you buy vouchers now & stay later
Accor’s new Buy Now Stay Later promotion offers members of the Accor Plus programme a 20% bonus on their stay value through these vouchers. Additionally, an upgrade as well as other perks every time they stay at an Accor hotel.
IndiGo announces layoffs, will reduce headcount by 10%
IndiGo, India’s largest airline by fleet and market share has announced that they will be letting go about 10% of their workforce in the coming days. This huge cut will be due to the CoVid-19 crisis which has cut the business of the airline to a minuscule fraction of the earlier dominant size in Indian aviation.
Air India to operate 180 flights between India & USA. Bookings start 8 PM IST / 10:30 AM Eastern
Good News, Air India is adding 180 flights each way between India and the USA. Here are the routes and how to book.
Breaking: US DoT recalls Air India ban to operate to USA
The US Department of Transportation has determined that they will be allowing Air India to continue repatriation flights ex-USA in the coming days after the situation was resolved per them.
After Qantas & Virgin Atlantic, British Airways retires the Boeing 747 (immediately)
British Airways is taking out of service the Boeing 747-400 aircraft from its fleet completely after the pandemic has impacted yields and aviation so much that the airline does not expect to make any money operating the 747s any longer.
