Lenders will not pump in emergency funds to keep Jet Airways afloat until the bidding process is over. In light of it, Jet Airways will temporarily suspend all flights from tonight.
Breaking: Jet Airways temporarily suspend all flights from tonight
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Big Move to the new Istanbul Airport is complete
The new Istanbul Airport is now fully operational, including the shift from the old Ataturk Airport to the new one. The Big Move was completed last weekend.
IndiGo expands big time into the Middle East from Mumbai
IndiGo announced a huge domestic expansion from Mumbai Terminal 2. They have followed it up by adding flights to Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. from Mumbai.
KLM to launch Boeing 787-10s (with new Business Class) between Amsterdam and India
KLM currently operates daily Delhi-Amsterdam and 3x weekly Mumbai-Amsterdam flights with a 787-9. KLM will receive the first 787-10 in June 2019.
GoAir grounds over 20% of their aircraft and delays delivery of new ones
GoAir, with a fleet of 47 aircraft is one of the laziest expansion stories in Indian aviation. And now, they have grounded 20% of their aircraft, and put their huge order book in storage.
Last Week At The Lounge: April 7, 2019
An iPhone XR for INR 40,000 or an airplane without a middle seat. Missed out any stories? Here is a smart recap of all the 19 stories about credit card offers, aviation, the emerging situation of Jet Airways and everything else.
Jet Airways switches off inflight entertainment on long-haul flights
Jet Airways has switched off the IFE for their flights since April 1, and the airline has also shut down lounge access for Business Class passengers at Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai.
Breaking: Ethiopian Airlines crash preliminary report reveals pilots followed procedures
The Preliminary report of the investigation of the Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX 8 aircraft which crashed last month, released today indicates that the pilots followed the Boeing and FAA recommended procedure to recover the plane, however could not do so.
Air India’s new cost cutting move: A “healthier menu” on-board
Air India has implemented several cost-cutting measures over the past several years. Air India has now made some changes to its inflight menu to offer “a healthier meal” as a part of their cost-cutting initiatives.
Jet Airways’ grounds another 15 aircraft, hardly flying domestic anymore
Lessors have grounded 15 more aircraft taking the operational fleet to below 30 aircraft. Flights out of Mumbai and Delhi are severely affected.
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