At Delhi Airport, Encalm opened up a new International Lounge recently exclusively for the access of airline customers at Terminal 3. Here is an extensive review of the lounge.
Review: Encalm Privé Lounge, Delhi Airport Terminal 3 (International)
Middle East
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Amusing: Air India wants no expansion of the bilaterals to the Middle East
Not accounting for the growth of air travel between India and the UAE, Air India objects to the enhancement of bilateral air travel rights between India and the UAE.
Get 30% more Flying Returns points on Air India bookings made with HSBC and Axis Bank Credit Cards
Air India is offering a 30% Bonus on flights booked with Axis Bank/HSBC Credit Cards. Here are the details.
Air India receives approval to merge Vistara with itself
The Air India and Vistara merger is almost going to get real now. The airlines have received the nod from the Indian companies court and they should be closing the reorganisation within 9 months from now.
Fiji Airways to join the oneworld Alliance as a full member
oneworld alliance will see the addition of two new members in the coming months. Oman Air, and then, Fiji Airways will join in quick succession.
Airlines generate USD 1 Trillion Revenue, but only 3% profit margins: IATA
IATA has upped the guidance on the profits that the aviation industry will make in 2024, but warns that the margins are wafer thin as they stand.
Qatar Airways coming up with Starlink connectivity on board in 2024
Qatar Airways has announced the timeline for launching its Starlink in-flight internet service on its fleet. Here are the details.
STELIA Opera Essential: a light business class flatbed launched
A new seat from an Airbus subsidiary knocks off almost all the electrical/electronic components on board. The seat is much lighter now, and perhaps might be of interest to Indian operators as well.
IndiGo’s messy evacuation due to bomb threat
IndiGo witnessed an evacuation via slides today, but what we saw were pilots and cabin crew taking along their own stuff with them. Protocols be damned!
Get 50% Extra Miles on conversion of Citi points to Turkish Miles & Smiles
There is an ongoing bonus, where you can earn a 50% Bonus on transferring from Citibank to Turkish Airlines miles. Here are the details.
IndiGo clocks (almost) a Billion Dollars in profit in FY24!
IndiGo, India’s largest carrier, is also India’s most profitable carrier at the moment. The airline is now gearing up for a change to its business model, and wants to introduce more services on board. Here are the details!
