The Reserve Bank of India has required that MasterCard stop issuing new cards in India from July 22, 2021, onwards. Here is what we know so far.
Indian Central Bank Bars MasterCard from issuing new cards from July 22, 2021
Adani Airports take over management control of Mumbai Airports
Adani Airports has now taken over the operations of the Mumbai Airport, and will also be responsible to build and operate the new Navi Mumbai International Airport, which they expect to commission by 2024. Here are the details.
American Express Gold Card upgrades coming: Here is a teaser of what is to come on July 15
American Express is planning the big reveal of the Gold Card revamp in the coming days. Here are some insights into what is coming your way if you are a Gold Charge Cardmember.
Former Jet Airways CEO Vinay Dube planning new Indian ULCC to be called ‘Akasa’
Indian Aviation might see a new sky in the coming year. Vinay Dube and a team of ex-Jet Airways management team members are working on plans to launch a new ULCC in India in the coming year or so. Watch this space.
American Express adds more earning opportunities with the SmartEarn Credit Card
American Express has added some new merchants for earning bonus Membership Rewards points on the American Express SmartEarn Credit Card. Here are all the details.
Maldives all set to (re)open to South Asia: Tourists from India can travel in from July 15, 2021
Maldives, which had shut down to South Asian travel, has now lifted the border restrictions again, and with effect from July 15, 2021. Here are all the rules to follow, to fly to Maldives at this point in time.
Airline Loyalty Update: Midyear 2021
Here is the first of a series of status updates where we discuss updates on Status for the year 2021. First one is about airline status.
Qatar opens up to fully-vaccinated residents and visitors, including Indians (from July 12, 2021)
Qatar is opening up to the world again, including fully-vaccinated Indians. Qatar will provide visitor visas as well from July 12, 2021 onwards.
Earn up to 10X Membership Rewards points on Vouchers Purchased with American Express Cards
American Express has launched a new ability to purchase vouchers with your American Express Credit and Charge Cards in July 2021. This will allow you to gain more points for your voucher purchases going forward as long as you put it on your American Express.
Register now: World of Hyatt Promo to offer 3X Points for stays
World of Hyatt will launch a new promotion offering 3X points through Summer 2021. Details inside.
American Express offering 10 Membership Rewards points/INR 100 on utility bills to select customers
A new American Express promotion is offering 10 points/INR 100 spent for various credit cardholders in the coming months. Here is how to register and use this promotion for stocking up some Membership Rewards points.
