Category Archives for International.
If you thought pirates attacks are a thing of the past think again. Recently a passenger cruise ship en route Dubai had to go dusk-to-dawn blackout for 10 days in fear of pirate attack.
I am red all over my face seething with some sort of pent-up anger. I’ve just discovered that luxury is taxed differently in the western world as compared to India as compared to south-east Asia, and boo-yeah, we are paying a lot more taxes on those hotel stays now as compared to earlier. Nice moneygrab, eh?
Evidently, Jet Airways is no longer making a fuss about Economy Class Elite passengers preboarding ahead of the rest of the back of the plane. This is based on anecdotal experiences, but maybe you’ve heard or observed something as well? Do let us know.
In this edition of The English Summer, Shipra & I travel to the UK and onwards to Ireland for some rest & recuperation in luxury. We flew some new airline this time around, and stayed at a few new luxury hotels. Check out the trip report which spans U2, Hyatt Regency London, InterContinental Dublin, JW Marriott Sahar Mumbai and Park Hyatt Goa Resort & Spa along with travel on Air India and British Airways.
Qatar has just opened up their country for visitors from 80 countries who can enter the country without a prior visa to Qatar. These countries include India, USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and 75 others….
The UK Electronics Ban is beginning to go away as well. On Royal Jordanian and Turkish, you can now carry your electronics in the cabin on your London or other UK bound airports as well. Here is the lowdown.
IHG is running a flash sale on all hotels in Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa until August 14, 2017 for stays through March next year. Here are all the details you need to know to save 25% on your next IHG hotel stay.
Marriott Rewards is running a social media promotion where you can earn up to 45,000 points, good for a Category 9 redemption, by clicking and tapping your fingers. They are giving away 1,000 points just for connecting and following them on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Here are all the details you need to know.
Qatar Airways is offering a half million miles if you are willing to play along and get on a few flights. Here is how you could become a half-a-mileage-millionaire. Your time started yesterday!
Jet Airways is offering a nice 25% discount on business class tickets for the entire schedule if you are booking some trips. A lower but very nice discount available for international trips as well. Time to get that credit card working!
I just flew the British Airways Boeing 787-9 from London to Mumbai in First Class. Here are some initial pictures to tell you more about what a good flight this was with some attentive hospitality on board.
