IndiGo will introduce the Stretch Class equipped A321N on flights to Dubai and Singapore. These flights will be in addition to IndiGo’s current domestic network.
IndiGo to upgrade flights to Singapore and Dubai with Stretch Cabin, August 9 onwards.
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Air India’s long haul planes finally start to go for retrofit
Air India’s first 787-8 is finally in the workshop for a nose-tail retrofit. Not only that, the airline is preparing to induct its first A350-1K and the 787-9 into its fleet. Details inside.
Boeing 777X gets closer to entry into service; Fifth (Production) Aircraft joins the test fleet.
Boeing has added a new aircraft to its Boeing 777X test fleet. This aircraft was built after 2020, and is the first one to have been built and flown after the test campaign started.
Etihad’s new Global Premium Sale offers up to 30% off Etihad Premium Cabins (Book by July 24, 2025)
Etihad’s new Global Premium Sale is offering some attractive deals at up to 30% lower prices, as long as you can book this week. The details are inside.
Etihad upgrades a couple to The Residence to celebrate 20 million passengers flown in 2025
Etihad made the day of a couple who arrived at the airport thinking they would be slumming it in Economy, only to be upgraded to the Etihad Residence. Now that is making someone’s day!
Emirates launches new First Class Checkin at Dubai Terminal 3
Emirates has launched a new First Class check-in area at Dubai airport, which is opulent and only for a select audience. Here is why this is an interesting choice.
12 great miles and points buying opportunities available in July 2025
Here are some amazing opportunities for you to buy miles and points and plan your next vacation at literally 40-50% of the usual prices!
Flash Sale: Marriott offering 2X points to Bonvoy members for Homes & Villas Stay through September 2025
Marriott’s Home-sharing website, Homes and Villas, is offering double points to everyone who books a 2-night stay or longer by July 20, 2025, for stays between now and September 7, 2025.
Air India’s will start to restore international network gradually from August 1, 2025
Air India will start the process of resuming the flights it had cancelled earlier on in June 2025, and will resume the full network by September 2025.
Bad Fuel, Bird Strikes are some of the theories now ruled out for Air India 171 Fatal Incident
In the wake of the AI 171 incident, a lot of theories came about. Some of those have been put to rest. Here is what we know so far.
India’s Air Crash Investigator releases AI 171 Incident’s Preliminary Report; Fuel Switch movement at the centre of the incident
The AAIB has put out the Preliminary Report for the AI171 incident, which puts the focus on the move of two fuel control switches. The how remains unexplained.
