HDFC Bank’s Diners Club Black Credit Card and HDFC Infinia will be changing the way it issues tickets against points in the coming days. Here are all the details.
HDFC Infinia/Diners Club Black to restructure redemption rules in July 2020
Maldives will re-open for tourists on July 15, 2020
The Maldives is planning to re-open the tourism activities in the country next month and will do so with minimal or no requirements to undergo Quarantine. Also, Visa continues to be free.
British Airways has extended the Executive Club Status by 1-year
British Airways has implemented the extension of one-year gratis status for all members who held Gold, Silver or Bronze status with the airline’s loyalty programme.
US Department of Transport moves to regulate Air India’s US Charter operations
The US Department of Transport will implement a new order regulating the ability of Air India to operate flights to the USA from July 22 onwards if India does not give US-based carriers parity in terms of operating flights between India and the United States which were hampered due to India’s Corona Virus lockdown.
Virgin Atlantic plans to resume services between India and UK in September 2020
Virgin Atlantic has announced a resumption of operations from July 2020 onwards. Virgin Atlantic will also resume flying to India from September 2020 onwards, flying to Mumbai and Delhi daily.
Air India’s new CoVid-19 waiver policy for tickets impacted due to CoVid-19
Air India has further implemented many customer-friendly policies for those who have domestic and international tickets booked with Air India and their flights got cancelled or they were not allowed to board the flight due to various reasons.
Dubai is opening June 22; Will accept tourists July 7 onwards
Dubai will reopen tomorrow and will start accepting stranded Dubai residents tomorrow onwards. July onwards, Dubai will open for tourism and visits for foreigners as well.
Reminder: Book your tickets for the Mileage Mentor MasterClass (Online Edition) on June 20/21
Use the time on the ground to learn at the Lounge and get set for the mileage earning and burning opportunities after. To make it better, there is an early bird pricing valid as well. Sign up at the link inside.
HDFC Bank Credit Cards to cap points earned on Dining July 1, 2020 onwards
HDFC Bank Credit Cards will change the number of points you can earn going forth on July 1, 2020, onwards. This will be done by imposing a cap on the number of points you can earn going forward per day.
Marriott Bonvoy goes off-peak on all hotels & grants 50% elite nights to all elites
Marriott Bonvoy will be providing a 50% on elite nights for everyone who earned Marriott status in 2019 & will offer all Marriott hotels at very cheap redemption prices through July 2020.
Mumbai airport to operate 50 incoming and outgoing flights June 16, 2020 onwards
Maharashtra Government has allowed more flights to operate from June 16, 2020, onwards. Domestic commercial flights in and out of Mumbai have been doubled.
