IndiGo signed on the dotted line for 30 A350-900 aircraft with Airbus today. That makes them the latest entrant in the widebody club (in 2027).
IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft as a part of its first widebody order
Middle East
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Sir Tim Clark details efforts Emirates is making to recover from disruptions
Emirates, which has seen an operational meltdown this past week, has offered a public apology and enlisted all their efforts to bring customers to their destinations and the way forward. Here is what we know.
Aftermath of Dubai Thunderstorms: Emirates to only process transfer passengers at Dubai for April 17, 2024
Emirates and Dubai Airports take the day to fix the operations, which means if you are scheduled to fly out of Dubai today (April 17), you might want to reconsider your travel plans.
Air India’s A350-900 to fly to Dubai as the first international destination for the aircraft
Air India’s first international destination with the A350-900 aircraft will be Dubai. Flights to Dubai with the A350 will go live on May 1, 2024.
Air India’s Boeing 747s are now sold
Air India launches “Reimagined” Flying Returns programme: Rewards cheaper; Status earning easier; Turns Revenue based
Air India has launched the revamped Flying Returns programme. Here is a first look at its changes. A lot for the better, I’d say.
Akasa launches international operations with flights to Doha
Akasa launches flights between Mumbai and Doha and debuts on their international operations within two years of their launch in India. Here are the details.
Changes at the top at Boeing; CEO Dave Calehoun and Commercial Airplanes head Stan Deal to exit company
Boeing has seen a mass restructuring of the top-deck of the airline. CEO Dave Calhoun will exit the company, and so will the CEO of the Airplanes Division.
Last Day to book at old reward rates before World of Hyatt Changes Categories at 180+ Hotels
In a move announced recently, World of Hyatt is changing its award chart for 183 properties, making some of its most aspirational properties excessively expensive in terms of required points. The good news, however, is that you still have a day to lock the stays in at the old rates!
United MileagePlus launches Mileage Pooling
United’s loyalty programme, MileagePlus, has launched a new feature where up to five people (friends, family, random strangers) are going to be enabled to pool their miles into a singular pool.
Etihad offering status match opportunity for $99 for Indian and Australian Residents
Etihad Airways’ Etihad Guest programme is offering a status match opportunity for their loyalty programme members in India and Australia. Etihad would match member tiers all the way up to the Gold Tier in this generous status match opportunity.
