Qatar Airways is all set to bring back the A380 aircraft into service, after having written it off and deciding that it was not going to be a part of the airline’s fleet anymore.
It’s coming back: The Qatar Airways A380
Raffles The Palm, Dubai all set to open on October 1, 2021
Raffles The Palm Dubai is all set to open, and it looks majestic. The timing of opening coincides with the opening of the Expo 2020 in Dubai as well.
American Airlines joins hands with IndiGo for a codeshare pact in India
American Airlines has joined hands with IndiGo and will place a codeshare on IndiGo’s operations around India to be able to offer services across destinations in India.
Marriott signs on 22 new hotel agreements in South Asia during the pandemic
Marriott has a huge pipeline in India and the rest of South Asia in the coming years, with tonnes of hotels coming up in the neighbourhood across luxury and select hotel brands. Here is an update.
No Surprise: International flight India ban extended until October 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.
Unpacking the new Club Vistara IndusInd Bank Explorer Credit Card
IndusInd Bank and Club Vistara came together to launch a cobrand card to be offered to IndusInd bank customers. This is the third such credit card partnership for Club Vistara after Axis Bank and SBI Cards.
Canada opens up to direct flights from India from September 27, 2021
Canada has extended the ban on flights from India till September 26, 2021, and direct flights can resume on September 27, 2021, between the two countries.
Accor offering 6000 ALL points on completing three stays by December 2021
Accor has launched a new global promotion, offering up to 6,000 points, worth 120 Euros, on the completion of three stays with ALL participating hotels. Here are the details. Registration required.
Vistara to launch flights between Delhi and Paris on November 7. Bookings open.
Vistara has announced the launch of their flights between India and France, albeit as relief flights which will operate from November 7, 2021, onwards. This would be the fourth foray for Vistara into the long-haul space.
Airbus assures entry-in-service of the Zero Emission aircraft in 2035
Airbus intends to take to the skies with a Zero-Emission, Hydrogen-powered aircraft by 2035. That should be great news for sustainable aviation, where much needs to be done, and soon!
UK to recognise Covishield, but travel from India will still need a 10-day quarantine
The United Kingdom has taken a baby step in getting ready for Indian travellers by putting Covishield on their list of acceptable vaccines. However, travel from India will still need a quarantine for 10 days for the time being.
