Qantas is opening up bookings for a direct flight between Australia and India, the first to be operated by Qantas since 2009. Many ifs and buts though. Here are the details.
Qantas to launch flights between Sydney and Delhi in December 2021
Vistara resumes hot-meal service on domestic flights over 2 hours
Vistara’s meal service has been updated today to add hot meals for economy class passengers. Here are the details of what to expect in the days ahead.
Covid Rules for International Travel to India changed; considerably opening up India for travel from October 25, 2021
Great news, most of the rules for travel to India will be simplified. Coming October 25, 2021, only an RT-PCR negative report will be required to travel to India for most people, and for many countries, just a fully vaccinated certificate will do as well.
Inmarsat signs up with BSNL to offer in-flight connectivity in India; SpiceJet intends to be launch customer
Inmarsat, the global satellite communications provider has partnered with BSNL to offer connectivity over India. SpiceJet, which had earlier expressed interest in launching with Inmarsat, is also indicating they will launch services soon.
American Express offering voucher redemptions up to 25% lesser MR points
Here is a new promotion from American Express, offering redemptions at 25% discount (or 33% more value) if you use your Membership Rewards points by November 7, 2021.
2X Points on dining with Infinia going away on December 1, 2021
HDFC Infinia will withdraw the 2x points benefit on dining establishments on December 1, 2021.
HDFC Bank Infinia Credit Card Metal Edition now live
HDFC Bank’s famous Infinia credit card is going for a new look. The credit card will be refreshed and launched as a metal credit card going forward, and new features are being put up on the card sometime in October 2021 as well. Details inside.
Singapore Airlines will resume A380 services
Singapore Airlines will see their A380 aircraft return to service in November 2021, adding one more famed airline to the list of the A380 operators, as the world begins to open up again. Here are the details!
Breaking: USA to open borders to fully-vaccinated travellers on November 8, 2021
The USA will open up for non-essential travel for fully vaccinated travellers from India, China, the EU and many other countries where a presidential ban was imposed under Presidential Order 212(F) so far. Here are the details!
Whatever happened to Vistara’s Premium Meal Service?
Vistara has been cutting back the meal experience even before Covid-19, but during the pandemic, it has been uniformly rolled out across their domestic and international flights across the board. In the process, Vistara is cutting off the legs of their premium experience, which set them apart from other Indian carriers. And of course, in their head, it is all Covid-19.
Air Canada expands flights to India: New flights from Montreal to Delhi coming up October 2021
Air Canada is adding a new, year-round direct flight between Montreal and Delhi on October 31, 2021. Not just that, there will be also the expansion on the Toronto – Delhi city pair, with a second flight being added on October 15, 2021 for three-times a week operation.
