Category Archives for International.
The Holiday Inn London Heathrow T5 was one of the many Holiday Inns dotting Heathrow surroundings. We needed just another night to sleep before heading back to home, so it was the perfect place to finish the IHG Accelerate Challenge as well.
British Airways Buy on Board catering was launched in association with Marks & Spencer in January 2017. I had my first opportunity to buy a meal from them earlier this year. It worked out very well.
Jet Airways is on track to receive their order of 75 737-8 Max aeroplanes next month. Now, they are planning to buy another 75-100 narrow-body planes, and expect to place an order by this year. Hopefully, that means a better passenger experience for us all.
On the way back from Dublin, we stopped over at the DAA Executive Lounge to grab a coffee and some breakfast. Here is a review of the sole lounge in Dublin Airport Terminal 1.
Hyatt is moving into the experiences space in a tie-up with a company called ifonly where you can earn and redeem Hyatt points for experiences as well. Here are the details of this new partnership.
Effective October 8, 2017, Etihad has realigned the validity period of the Etihad status. Gold Members will finally be made to feel at home in the Business Class Lounges and premium cabins will get more miles.
Oman has recently notified new rules which provide visa on arrival for Indian, Chinese & Russian passport holders. This adds to your choice in UAE & Qatar which have also changed policy this year to allow Indians in without excessive paperwork.
Etihad is offering a transfer bonus of 20% to those who transfer from other programs to Etihad Airways throughout October 2017. Here is how you can get the bonus miles.
Here is an insight into how Air Canada 46, the Toronto Mumbai flight, got itself into a strange low fuel situation and multiple diversions, something that they did not create for themselves but a shutdown Mumbai Airport did.
Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has introduced a referral program which allows members to earn up to 3 free nights every year. Here’s how you can get your free night(s).
In Saudi Arabia, perhaps everything is made of Gold. Even the Escalators. Especially for the King. Now just imagine a state visit of massive importance, and the elevator fails midways. Watch here.
