The announcement of the merger of Air India and Vistara seems imminent, and Singapore Airlines might stay on for its payday, later.
Reports: Air India and Vistara to merge; Singapore Airlines to stay on board
Reminder: British Airways offering double Avios (Book by November 20, 2022)
British Airways offers an opportunity to earn double Avios on some flights, which you can book now and fly through January 2023. Here are the details.
India makes masks optional at airports or on flights
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified that wearing masks for air travel will now be optional rather than compulsory. Here are the details of the move.
3 Reasons why I signed up for an IDFC First Bank Credit Card
IDFC First Bank offers lifetime free credit cards. Here are three reasons why I picked up a credit card from this recent issuer in the market for myself.
Air India asked to pay $121 Million to passengers and $1.4 Million in fines by US DoT
Air India has been asked to process over USD 100 million in refunds due to customers who were supposed to fly to/from the US using the carrier. They also received a fine for not doing their job processing refunds in time.
What is going on between GMR Airports and Plaza Premium Lounges? DEL/HYD Airport Lounges shut
Delhi Airport and Hyderabad Airport, both operated by GMR and having a swath of lounges from Plaza Premium seem to have cut off lounges as of mid-November. Here is what we know so far.
India and Canada sign Open Skies agreement
India and Canada have signed an expanded Air Services agreement which will allow the airlines on both sides to fly an uncapped number of flights to the other side effective immediately.
Wider Seating coming to Akasa Air (unintentionally)
Akasa Air might soon be sporting some really wide seats on a huge bunch of their aircraft. Here are some details of what is expected to come up and why?
Plaza Premium Lounge at Delhi Terminal 3 Domestic temporarily shut
Are you planning to fly out of Delhi Terminal 3? As an FYI, the only lounge available for access with most modes, such as credit cards, is now shut down.
Reminder: 30% Bonus on converting Bank/Hotel points to Avios (with Qatar Airways)
Qatar Airways is offering up to 30% conversion bonus when you move bank points to Qatar Airways Avios. Here are the details.
Vistara inducts third Boeing 787-9 (With A Different Product)
Vistara has inducted another Boeing 787-9 aircraft in their fleet, which will start getting into operations on November 6, 2022. Here is how it will be different compared to the earlier aircraft of the airline.
