Vistara is going to launch flights to Tokyo Haneda in June 2021. Initially, one flight a week will be operated under the air bubble agreement with Japan.
Vistara to launch weekly flight to Tokyo Haneda on their Boeing 787
Today only: Buy Emirates Skywards Miles with 100% Bonus
Emirates is offering a massive 50% off when you buy miles (by doubling the number of miles you buy). This is a great opportunity to stock up on those Emirates miles in preparation for your next trip on the airline.
Club Vistara CoVid 19 impact: Extends status by 12 months; Postpones new tier assessment policy to 2023
Club Vistara has taken a call to give members another 12 months of status tier and points extension while extending their voucher validity by 12 months as well.
Air Ambulance makes belly landing at Mumbai Airport after losing wheel on take-off
In an unfortunate turn of events, an aircraft carrying a patient on board arrived in Mumbai with one of its wheel missing. What followed was heroic, and eventually, all on board survived, and even the aircraft looks like it won’t be a write off after all.
Book Tickets for Mileage Mentor MasterClass (Online) May 2021
Use the time on the ground to learn at the Lounge and get set for the mileage earning and burning opportunities after. Sign up at the link inside. All proceeds from this event go to Covid-19 Relief efforts in India.
Vistara offering free air travel to doctors and nurses on official duty
If you are a healthcare worker, you could get free tickets from Vistara if you are travelling on work during the pandemic. Here is how to approach the Vistara National Relief Fund.
Sri Lanka bans arrivals from India with immediate effect
Sri Lanka has become the latest country to bar arrivals from India. The ban is with immediate effect, and Sri Lanka won’t be accepting travellers from India any more, regardless of nationality or passport.
American Express renews 100% cashback on Google Play Store / Apple App Store
A new American Express promotion is offering INR 2,500 statement credit on digital products purchased on the App Store and the Google Play store. Here is how you can collect these benefits on your Amex.
ICMR recommends removing tests for healthy travellers; I disagree
The Indian Council for Medical Research recommends no more testing for travel, but I disagree with them. Keen to hear what do you think.
European Union plans to open up for non-essential travel for fully vaccinated travellers
Europe has started putting plans in place for opening up fully vaccinated travellers. Here is how they intend to roll this plan out so that people could get back to travelling to Europe again.
Air India to vaccinate all employees after pilots threaten to stop work
Air India pilots took a hard stance against the airline and demanded to be vaccinated, lest they stop work. The airline will now vaccinate everyone in May 2021.
