IATA predicts 2020 to be one of the gloomiest periods for aviation since World War 2, and airline profitability to nosedive to USD 118 billion losses in 2020.
IATA expects air travel industry to close 2020 with $118 billion loss
Middle East
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Qantas plans to mandate compulsory CoVid-19 vaccination to get on board their international flights
Qantas is the first airline to have spoken up about the need to have a vaccine in the coming future to get on a Qantas international flight, and they expect other airlines to join them in what could become a global phenomenon. Here is Alan Joyce, Qantas CEO, telling us the obvious.
Qatar Airways establishes a Mariner Lounge at Doha’s Hamad International Airport
Qatar Airways recently launched a new lounge for the benefit of the Mariners who use the airline and are passing through to get to work or back from work during these tough times. Here is a look inside, and how to access the Qatar Airways Mariners Lounge. No memberships to oneworld or Privilege Club required.
Pick up 5,000 Miles free for signing up with Aegean Miles+Bonus programme for Star Alliance flights
Aegean, a Star Alliance member airline, is offering 5000 miles, usable on their own airline as well as Star Alliance, just for signing up with the programme in the next few days. Here is how to pick up these bonus miles today.
No. Qatar Airways is not taking away lounge access on Business Class awards
Qatar Airways has confirmed that they are going to offer all the benefits of a business class ticket to those booking these seats on a reward ticket as well. There was some confusion earlier this week, and it is now gone.
The FAA has ungrounded the Boeing 737 MAX, paving way for re-entry into service
The Boeing 737 MAX has been officially ungrounded by the FAA. This sets the ball rolling for the aircraft to be allowed to take to the skies after certain steps are taken.
Qatar Airways launches a loyalty programme just for students
Qatar Airways has launched a special loyalty programme focussed on students, which offers perks and benefits focussed on them, and not on your run-of-the-mill frequent flyer. Here is how it works.
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer offering 15% bonus on Credit Card points transfers
Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Programme is offering a bonus of 15% more miles when you transfer points from your credit cards to their programme for the rest of 2020. Here are all the details you need to take a good call on this bonus and how to go about it.
Club Vistara Cash and Points redemptions launched
Club Vistara has launched a new feature, which will allow you to mix and match cash and points to book any seat on the plane every day.
Emirates First Class Alaska Miles redemption going away from April 1, 2021
Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan, one of the easiest ways to score Emirates First Class awards, has announced that the programme will no longer be offering Emirates J Class redemptions in the days ahead. Here is how to score a seat while you still can.
Hilton Honors extends points expiry and reduces qualification requirement for 2021
Hilton Honors have announced a whole bunch of new updates, which will allow members to get to enjoy their Hilton status longer, and also qualify faster for Hilton Status. Here are all the updates.
