India’s Reliance Industries just bought a controlling stake in New York’s iconic Mandarin Oriental hotel. That makes them the second Indian conglomerate to enter NYC hospitality!
Mandarin Oriental New York acquired by India’s Reliance Industries
Covid19 Impact: As demand dips 38% in two weeks, IndiGo to reduce operations by 20%; SpiceJet, IndiGo, Vistara, Go First offering free rescheduling of tickets
IndiGo has decided to cancel up to 20% of their flights in the coming days on the back of a 38% dip in demand over the past 2 weeks itself, arguably caused by the virus!
England removes Pre-Arrival Tests effective January 7, 2022
In a new move to reduce stress on the English medical system, England will remove requirements for testing before departure for vaccinated travellers into England.
Deal: Vistara’s seventh anniversary sale for 48 hours
Vistara is celebrating their five years by offering a new sale to their passengers. Here is how to get a deal in the new Vistara Sale Today, which can get you tickets from INR 995 onwards.
Last Call: Select your Marriott Choice Benefit 2021 by January 7, 2022
Almost a week to go before the window for the choice of your Marriott 50-night and 75-night Annual Choice benefits are going to expire. Here is an assessment of all the options, and how you should go about choosing one while living in Asia.
2022 Airline Status I have and I will chase
Here is a quick round-up of where I stand in 2022 with my Airline status, and how does 2022 look in this very uncertain world for now. Let’s discuss all your inputs here too.
Deal: Taj Hotels offering flat 50% off for TIC Gold/Platinum members and 20% off for everyone else
Some flat 50% off hotel rates are being offered by IHCL at the Taj, Vivanta and SeleQtion properties. Check out the details of this awesome sale inside.
Last Day Today: IndiGo, AirAsia India and SpiceJet offering low fares till January 5, 2022
There are some interesting fares going around on the three low-fare carriers. Here are the details. Catch them before June 19, 2021.
Arriving on international flight to Mumbai Airport? Be prepared for a compulsory Rapid PCR Test when arriving from Europe, UAE and some other countries
A new requirement from the Mumbai BMC, effective January 2, 2022, requires all international arrivals to compulsorily Rapid PCR test on arrival. Those who test positive will be quarantined, and those who test negative will be put in home-quarantine.
HDFC Bank has not renewed 10X Partnerships for the Diners Club Cards?
HDFC Bank Credit Cards has not renewed the 10X partnerships for the Diners Club Cards for the time being it seems. Here is an update.
West Bengal restricts flight operations from Delhi and Mumbai to 3 times a week to contain Omicron threat
West Bengal has announced a reduction of flight operations into the state from Delhi and Mumbai Airport, to three days a week only, effective January 5, 2021.
