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.
India makes masks optional at airports or on flights
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.
Air India Group concludes buyback of AirAsia India, to be merged with Air India Express
AirAsia India has seen the exit of Malaysia’s Capital A Bhd (erstwhile AirAsia), and the Tata group will make a move to fully consolidate the airline into Air India Express and make one carrier in the next 12 months. Here are the details.
Last Call: Amex to Marriott Transfer Bonus Through October 31, 2022
A new Amex to Marriott Transfer Bonus is getting you a 30% bonus on transferring from Amex Membership Rewards to Marriott Bonvoy through October 31, 2022. Here is what to make of this promotion.
