Vistara is planning to launch daily flights to Sharjah from Delhi and Mumbai both in January 2021.
Vistara launches flights to Sharjah from Delhi and Mumbai
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UK will require mandatory CoVid-19 negative RT-PCR reports on arrival from January 15, 2021
The UK will institute new requirements to arrive in the country, asking for a negative CoVid-19 report from next week onwards. The exact date is not notified yet, but the requirement will be applicable for all arrivals by land/sea/air and even for citizens returning home.
Marriott Bonvoy clarifies how status will be earned in 2021, and launches two new promotions
Marriott Bonvoy has introduced various changes to the programme for the 2021 membership year, and also announced a couple of promotions. Here is the rundown, and everything inside is positive news!
Qatar Airways to launch flights to Saudi Arabia as Gulf blockade ends
Qatar Airways is all set to launch flights into Saudi Arabia, just days after the long-standing blockade on the use of Saudi Arabian airspace on Qatari jets came to an end as a part of the Gulf Blockade getting over.
Institutional Quarantine in Delhi for passengers arriving from the UK
In a new move, Delhi Government has announced that passengers landing in Delhi from the UK will have to compulsorily undergo an institutional quarantine of 7 days.
Saudi Arabia opens border with Qatar; Qatar Airways starts to use Saudi airspace
Saudi Arabia opens borders with Qatar again. This will mean, Qatar Airways will once again be able to overfly Saudi airspace to be able to fly without expensive reroutings, which will mean shorter flights and lesser fuel spent. Good for the airline as well as its passengers.
Emirates Premium Economy added to the A380; Business & First Class refreshed
Emirates has finally inducted Premium Economy on their newest A380 aircraft. While it is no game-changer as many expected it to be, it is a great middle road between Economy and Business Class. Other cabins and cabin colours have also been refreshed. Here are all the details.
India Bans UK Flights till January 7, 2020 in light of new Coronavirus strain (also transfer pax from UK to India)
India has banned flights from the UK into the country till December 31, 2020, a move that will come into effect from December 22, 2020, 23:59 IST in light of the new mutation of the Coronavirus that has come to light to have been discovered in the UK. Transfer passengers are also banned for now.
International flight India ban extended until January 31, 2021
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 and air bubble flights are allowed.
Reminder: American Express Customers globally get free Calm Premium subscription. Sign up before December 31
American Express has gone global with their offer for Calm Premium, offering the meditation and stress management app free of cost to their members across the world for a year. Here is a list of which countries and which cards qualify, including the US, India, UK and others.
Sign up for Hilton Honors next global promotion: Points Unlimited
Hilton Honors will offer 2,000 bonus points per stay, and 5,000 bonus points per five nights stayed for the first trimester of 2021. Here are all the details of Hilton Honors’ first global promotion of 2021.
