Last week at the Lounge, we broke the news of Indigo starting operations to London, and also bought you details about the HDFCs 10x and 5x promotions. Catch all the stories in this smart recap.
Last Week at the Lounge: January 5, 2019
International
Category Archives for International.
Introduction: Singapore Airlines 787-10 Regional Business Class
Singapore Airlines’ recently brought their newest product to India, the Boeing 787-10 aircraft. It features the newest Business Class product for SQ which is exclusively for the use of flights up to 8 hours long. Here is how it went.
Register now for Hilton Honors ‘Points Unlimited’ promotion
Hilton Honors’ first promotion in 2019 will let you earn an unlimited number of points for all stays through May 5, 2019. A good offer with all Hilton brands participating and even reward nights will earn the bonus. So, register for this one now.
Is Jet Airways planning more Delhi – London flights?
IndiGo seems to plan an entry into London in 2019. Jet Airways is also planning to add a second daily flight on Delhi – London Heathrow route, to keep their lead going on all the other airlines serving the metro market to London.
IndiGo receives slots to start London operations in March 2019
It is out in the open that IndiGo wants to add flights to London. But what we didn’t know so far was when and how? IndiGo will be adding flights to London Gatwick from March 31, 2019.
You can now bid for upgrades on Air India
Air India has introduced Bid for Upgrades. You can now bid to upgrade to Business Class or First class on your next Air India flight.
Breaking: Qatar Airways buys stake in China Southern
Qatar Airways already has a stake in Air Italy (49%), IAG (20%), LATAM (10%) and Cathay Pacific (9.99%). They have now bought a 5% stake in China Southern Airlines.
Qatar Airways moves to all A350-1000 service on Doha – New York & Singapore
Qatar Airways is upgrading the second Doha-New York JFK frequency to an A350-1000 from March 31. They will also upgrade Doha-Singapore frequency to 3x daily A350K. With this, all Qatar Airways flights to New York and Singapore will be operated by A350-1000.
Philippine Airlines launches New Delhi – Manila route
Philippine airlines will launch a new nonstop flight on New Delhi-Manila route. The flight will be operated by an Airbus A321neo.
IndiGo codeshares with Turkish Airlines and launching flights to Turkey?
IndiGo is planning to launch flights to Europe and has entered into a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines. All the news hints at IndiGo launching flights to Turkey.
Plaza Premium First Lounge Hong Kong Review
The Plaza Premium First lounge is the newest departure lounge located in Terminal 1, Hong Kong. The lounge is currently offering a discounted price for Priority Pass members and has multiple facilities. It was relatively easy for me to spend 3 hours in this lounge and I was happy to a 25 USD charge for access.
