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Boeing today declared that they will be downsizing the number of planes they build every month in anticipation of the CoronaVirus induced slowdown for aviation. This also means they have now confirmed that they will shut the Boeing 747 production soon.
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 is allowed.
Air India is planning to operate more flights around the world to bring Indians back home. Phase 5 of the Vande Bharat Mission start August 1 onwards.
IATA, the global air travel body which has most airlines as members, stated in a call with journalists that they foresee the recovery of aviation by a year, given how it has been not able to jumpstart due to the coronavirus after so many months.
Taj Hotels have launched the QMin App, which allows those who stay near a Taj Hotel to order food from Taj Kitchens from their homes and get the food home delivered.
GoAir has launched a new opportunity to buy multiple seats in case you would like to maintain “social distance” on the plane. You can book as many seats on the plane now if you are worried about transmission of CoVid-19 on the plane.
SpiceJet has engaged with Hi-Fly, Portugal-based wet-lease specialist to operate a charter flight from the Netherlands to India on August 1, 2020.
The Government of India will keep a tab on fares for flying inside India (both on the lower and higher end) till November 2020 for now. Not just that, there are also curbs on the number of flights which will be operational till November 2020.
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.
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.
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