AirAsia has launched new PPE Suits, which will be used by cabin crew while operating flights here on. In the airline’s signature touch, this PPE is Red in colour but are fully functional. Have a look!
AirAsia launches new PPE for its cabin crew
Club Vistara pauses issuing ticket vouchers to co-brand card holders
Vistara has paused the issuance of free tickets to its co-brand cardholders due to the CoronaVirus pandemic.
Here is how Mumbai Airport will maintain social distancing when it re-opens for business
While it is all quiet on the flying front at the moment, Mumbai Airport is working towards re-opening in a post-CoVid-19 lockdown world, an era where social distancing will be the norm. Here are some pictures and what to expect the next time you turn up to fly from Mumbai Airport.
Emirates boosts capacity to process a 1/2 million refunds due to CoVid19 related cancellations
Emirates is getting together more resources to process the refunds of over half a million trips which were cancelled due to the CoronaVirus. Even then, refund processing is expected to last till August 2020.
Boeing calls off its joint venture with Embraer; Embraer terms it unfair
Boeing, over the past 24 hours, has cancelled a deal to purchase 80% of Embraer’s commercial aviation business as the timelines to close the deal expired yesterday. Embraer states that it was ready to close the deal but it was wrongfully terminated.
Club Vistara Update: validity of Points and Vouchers extended; tricky one on Status assessment!
A new Club Vistara Update has been rolled out to members, which accounts for the CoronaVirus related grounding. The airline will reinstate expired points and vouchers for four months, and also give SOME leeway on status, but not much.
InterMiles: How to earn sitting at home?
InterMiles is running a couple of promotions which allow you to earn miles for activities at home, including one where you just need to STAY home! Here is the complete lowdown.
Are Credit Card Disputes successful for CoVid19 travel cancellations?
Is Credit Card Dispute your way out of your credit shell with the airline? We try and explore how this could go both ways.
Emirates commercial flights planned resumption in July 2020; new service protocols in place
Emirates Commercial flights are planned to be resumed on July 1 for the moment. However, Emirates has put in place new service protocols which involve strictly no meals except on long-haul flights (repacked) and social distancing measures. No cabin bags allowed as well.
AvioInteriors gives us a peep into the future of economy air travel
Aviointeriors, an Italian seat maker, has filed for a patent on a new radical design of seats (for economy class!) which promises to protect from CoVid-19, and perhaps even making conversation with a pesky neighbour on the plane.
Join us for an exciting #avgeek chat with Nitin Sarin about aviation law and the business of aviation during CoVid19
We bring you the next in our series of industry insiders conversations. where Nitin Sarin, who practices aviation law, tells us stories from his time working with people in the industry, shows off his aviation model collection and perhaps will also talk about how he helped acquire the (in)famous VT-VJM aircraft!
