Here is a look into my portfolio of credit cards, and how I use them, including the cancelled cards this quarter. 2 Additions, One Cancellation. And some reshuffling at how I look at things for now.
What’s in my wallet: Q3 2025?
Flash Sale: Marriott offering 2X points to Bonvoy members for Homes & Villas Stay through September 2025
Marriott’s Home-sharing website, Homes and Villas, is offering double points to everyone who books a 2-night stay or longer by July 20, 2025, for stays between now and September 7, 2025.
HSBC launches RuPay Credit Cards
HSBC has launched a couple of new credit cards in India on the RuPay network. This is the first time the bank has issued cards on the RuPay network.
Air India’s will start to restore international network gradually from August 1, 2025
Air India will start the process of resuming the flights it had cancelled earlier on in June 2025, and will resume the full network by September 2025.
First Impressions: IndiGo’s Long Haul flight to Manchester
IndiGo’s recently launched long-haul international flights have an interesting crossover product in their Stretch cabin. Here is why I was impressed.
Bad Fuel, Bird Strikes are some of the theories now ruled out for Air India 171 Fatal Incident
In the wake of the AI 171 incident, a lot of theories came about. Some of those have been put to rest. Here is what we know so far.
India’s Air Crash Investigator releases AI 171 Incident’s Preliminary Report; Fuel Switch movement at the centre of the incident
The AAIB has put out the Preliminary Report for the AI171 incident, which puts the focus on the move of two fuel control switches. The how remains unexplained.
Axis Bank Atlas Cardmembers can now avail international lounge access via Priority Pass
Axis Bank Atlas now offers International Lounge Access using the Collinson app, switching away from the inbuilt app via Dreamfolks.
Airbus to get new Lars Wagner as CEO for Commercial Aircraft Business in January 2026
Airbus Commercial Aircraft will see a leadership change, with Lars Wagner set to take charge of the division in 2026. Here are the details of the appointment.
Air India to consolidate London operations at Heathrow
Air India will continue the shrunk schedule operating to London (with cutbacks to flights from Goa, Kochi and Amritsar), and will consolidate its operations from London at London Heathrow, leaving Gatwick for a few months.
Virgin Atlantic to upgrade Boeing 787 aircraft, get Starlink on board, and more…
Virgin Atlantic will undergo a significant passenger Experience Upgrade, affecting everything from the lounges to the interior of the Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Here are the details of what is next at Virgin Atlantic.
