The first time I’ve stepped out of home after the pandemic started, and it reminds me of why will travel get back on its feet. It is because we need it more than they need us.
Travel hasn’t ended as we know it!
International
Category Archives for International.
No International flights to/from India till August 31, 2020
If you were thinking of flying into India or heading outside the country over the next few weeks, let’s forget it. India has formally announced that all flights outside the country will not be operative until at least September 1, 2020.
United to operate 50+ repatriation flights between India and USA in August 2020 (Canadians also welcome!)
Great News, United has come up with over 50 flights which will bring Indians/ Americans/ Canadians back from India to USA/Canada over the course of August 2020. Flights are all open and here is how to book these flights.
Confirmed: Boeing will close Boeing 747 production and postpone 777X first delivery to 2022
Boeing today declared that they will be downsizing the number of planes they build every month in anticipation of the CoronaVirus induced slowdown for aviation. This also means they have now confirmed that they will shut the Boeing 747 production soon.
No scheduled international flights to/from India permitted under Unlock 3 for now
If you were thinking of flying into India or heading outside the country over the next few weeks, let’s forget it. India has announced that for now, only travel under the Vande Bharat Mission is allowed.
Full list of Air India Repatriation Flights to Australia for August 2020
Air India is planning to operate more flights around the world to bring Indians back home. Phase 5 of the Vande Bharat Mission start August 1 onwards.
IATA predicts air travel won’t recover (to 2019 levels) till 2024
IATA, the global air travel body which has most airlines as members, stated in a call with journalists that they foresee the recovery of aviation by a year, given how it has been not able to jumpstart due to the coronavirus after so many months.
SpiceJet to wet-lease A330-900 from Hi-Fly for charter flight from Netherlands
SpiceJet has engaged with Hi-Fly, Portugal-based wet-lease specialist to operate a charter flight from the Netherlands to India on August 1, 2020.
Air India US Air Bubble operations cut down by 60%
Air India had initially started the India – USA Air bubble operations by announcing 190 flights between the two countries, now it is down to 83 flights through the whole month.
Vistara takes delivery of their first Airbus A321neo, with flatbeds for business-class
Vistara has received today it’s first A321neo aircraft, one it intends to use on medium-haul international operations. Hence, the aircraft is equipped with lie-flat seats, big monitors, and even wi-fi. Pictures and details inside.
Defunct Jet Airways gets bids from two parties, more than a year after grounding
Finally, a couple of people are interested in buying out Jet Airways. Will these bids take off?
