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Get SkyTeam Elite Status by Status Matching with Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles across 47 carriers (match to top tier). Matching Hotel Status too.

June 2, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows a close-up of a person's head and shoulders, with text overlayed. The text reads: "Apply for a Lotusmiles status match today. Terms, eligibility & application fees apply." The background appears to be an interior setting with soft lighting.

Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles programme is offering a status match opportunity for their loyalty programme to members from 47 airlines across the globe, and members of seven hotel chains as well. Lotusmiles would match member tiers up to the Platinum Tier in this generous status match opportunity.

Delta intends to fly between Atlanta and Delhi in 2027

June 2, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

A group of four men is seated at a conference table with microphones and model airplanes in front of them. Behind them is a large screen displaying the text "Connecting India in a whole new way" along with the tail designs of several airlines, including Air France, KLM, Delta, Virgin Atlantic, and IndiGo. The setting appears to be a press conference or business meeting.

Ed Bastian and Delta have confirmed that they are looking at returning to India in the coming years. Here are the details of what transpired.

IATA: Airlines Expected to Fly Higher in 2025, But Still Face Turbulence Ahead

June 2, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

The image shows a large conference stage with a speaker at a podium. Behind the speaker, there is a large screen displaying a presentation slide. The slide reads "2025 profit $36 billion = $7.20 / passenger" in blue text. The stage is decorated with blue and white colors, and there are two people seated at a table with microphones. Bright stage lights are visible at the top of the image.

IATA projects only 36 billion dollars to be the profit globally for the airline business across the globe.

IndiGo joins hands with Air France KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Delta in a cohesive partnership

June 1, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

IndiGo today signed up with Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Delta to create a trans atlantic partnership which would benefit its travellers. Here are the details

IndiGo orders another 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft

June 1, 2025 by Ajay 1 Comment

Two men are standing on a stage holding a model airplane. Behind them is a large screen displaying an image of an IndiGo airplane with a scenic background and the text "Towards New Heights & Across New Frontiers." The stage has IATA logos, and the event appears to be an IndiGo press briefing in June 2023.

IndiGo signed on the dotted line for 30 A350-900 aircraft with Airbus today. That makes them now a serious player with 60 A350 aircraft on order, with an entry into service in 2027.

IndiGo gets a final extension on Turkish Airlines owned Boeing 777 wet lease; operations allowed till August 2025

May 31, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

A large passenger airplane with "IndiGo" branding is parked on the tarmac in front of a building labeled "Turkish Technic." The aircraft is blue and white, and there are maintenance stairs and equipment nearby. The scene is reflected in a puddle on the ground, and the sky is clear with some clouds.

IndiGo has received a three-month breather on its widebody arrangement with Turkish Airlines for the Boeing 777 aircraft, something that will allow the airline to think of next steps while operating flights to Istanbul, for now.

IndiGo Sets Sights on Global Growth with Major Expansion Plans for FY26 (London and Copenhagen for widebodies, Dubai and Singapore for Stretch)

May 30, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

IndiGo is now planning to head into London and Copenhagen with the widebodies, and massively expand its domestic presence even more. Plus fly the Stretch into other parts of the region. Here are the details.

American Express offering 30% Reward Points back on using Membership Rewards

May 28, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Two men in suits are sitting at a table in a well-lit cafe or restaurant, engaged in a conversation and smiling. One is holding glasses, and there is a laptop on the table. The text on the image reads, "Pay with your points and win back more. Another reason to be with Amex."

American Express has launched a new promotion: if you use Membership Rewards points for online, offline, and travel bookings, you will be able to receive 30% of your points back at a later date.

IndiGo to Become the First Airline to Launch Flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport

May 28, 2025 by Ajay Leave A Comment

Two men are shaking hands and smiling at the camera. They are both wearing light blue vests over white shirts. The background features a checkered pattern with logos and text, including "adani Airports," "IndiGo," and "Navi Mumbai International Airport."

Navi Mumbai International Airport is set to go live sometime soon in the next weeks or so. IndiGo has now signalled that they will be the launch operator at the airport when it goes live later in 2025.

Etihad Guest Launches “Race to Fly” Challenge with a Massive 9 Million Miles Prize Pool

May 28, 2025 by Ajay 4 Comments

A person with a backpack stands on a hill overlooking a cityscape at sunset, with skyscrapers and a body of water in the background. An airplane is visible in the sky. The image includes text promoting Etihad Airways, mentioning a chance to win 5 million miles by flying to 15 new destinations, with a location tag for Hong Kong.

Etihad is offering 9 Million Miles in its version of the Amazing Race, which people have a year to complete. Here are the details of this interesting promotion.