At the Dubai Airshow Day One, it was a cold day for business. Hardly anything got done, and the day was filled up with cancelled press announcements and many a market forecasts.
Dubai Airshow 2019 Day One: The billion-dollar orders are awaited
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Airbus A220-300: The small jet with big jet comforts
The Airbus A220 Aircraft is the newest in the family of single-aisle aircraft from Airbus, which give a great range and excellent passenger comfort. I recently flew the jet for the first time, and here is how it does a good job on the passenger experience.
Etihad Guest real “enhancements” for Gold and Platinum members
Etihad Guest has rolled out some benefits, and rolled back some negative changes for their elite members with effect from today. Here is an update on the Etihad Guest programme enhancements
25% Amex Marriott Statement Credit (upto INR 7,500)
American Express and Marriott have come together to offer a statement credit of 25% to Amex Members on their stays at Marriott Hotels. This is a very very sweet deal for those who like to stay at Marriott Hotels in India or abroad.
InterMiles: Privileges Gone, Miles are on.
JetPrivilege’s new avatar, InterMiles went live today. Here is a first detailed look at what changed and what remains the same on this new version of JetPrivilege.
Scoop: JetPrivilege will become InterMiles on November 14, 2019
JetPrivilege will shed its skin tomorrow and change to a new name called intermiles. Along with the name change, some new things will also get into the programme, such as a fintech approach amongst others.
HDFC Bank Credit Cards 5X points on International Spends [Upto 16% returns]
The HDFC International Spends Offer for November 2019 is giving up to 17% returns to customers by offering them 5X the number of usual points for international spends.
JetPrivilege tells 9.8 million members to pound sand with quiet Etihad Airways devaluation
The JetPrivilege programme changes, which came by unannounced right before Diwali 2019, destroyed any remaining value in the loyalty programme after most value evaporated due to the shut down of Jet Airways. Etihad redemptions have also been devalued now.
JetPrivilege planning a major makeover
JetPrivilege is scheduled to change the programme in the coming days. Here are some initial thoughts on how the programme would change in the days ahead.
IndiGo planning to overhaul long-haul international meals
IndiGo meals in flight for their international sectors are planned to be overhauled and new options to be added in the coming months. Here is the inside track on this discussion.
British Airways’ 50% off Award Sale (& 10% off on premium cabin redemptions)
A new British Airways Redemption sale launched today is offering a 50% off on Economy and Premium Economy cabins when booked with points for travel through April 2020. You can also get a 10% discount on Business and First Class cabin redemptions.
