Mumbai Airport’s Primary Runway will be shut down for 8 hours a day for 3 months coming February 2017. Here is how this impacts your plans.
Mumbai Airport runway closure February through April 2017
Emirates offering paid First Class Lounge Access in Dubai
If you are an economy passenger travelling via Dubai, you will now be able to access the Emirates Lounges at the airport by paying cold cash. You can even get into the First Class Lounge if you are feeling really celebratory! Find out how!
Bizarre! Air India to launch women-only seating
Air India will offer women-only seating on their flights. This is a new facility they intend to offer next week onwards, and one that they say will enhance the safety of women passengers in the air. Uh Oh!
What does the IHG Accelerate in 2017 offer you?
IHG is back with its Accelerate promotion in 2017. Here is your chance to earn some easy bonus IHG Rewards Club points between now and April15, 2017. Find out all the information you need about this promotion here.
New Years Fireworks in Sydney, Australia #itwasbeautiful
If you were wondering where the hell was I over the past 21 days, I was actually in heaven. The wife and moi were over to Australia to meet the Koalas, eat some nice seafood, drive and watch the Sydney Fireworks over New Years. How was your NYE?
Hong Kong scraps Visa-on-Arrival for Indians
The country that sends half-a-million visitors to Hong Kong will no longer have people just arrive at their doors. Instead, you will need to do some paperwork before arriving. Read more about Hong Kong’s pre-arrival formalities for Indians valid 23 January 2017.
The Quirks of getting a UAE Transit Visa from Etihad
Most of us have no trouble getting a UAE visa issued as long as we are flying one of the two UAE based airlines. However, this time my situation was slightly unique and that led to a bit of an anxiety pang I must admit!
Flight Review: EY 203 Mumbai – Abu Dhabi, Etihad, First Apartment (A380)
Two days ago, I flew Etihad’s short A380 route from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi in First Apartment. Here’s review of my experience and all that Etihad has to offer during this short 2hr 30mins flight.
Off we go…to #KatchTheKoala in Etihad First Apartments
When it comes to flying to Australia from India, Etihad is a wonderful option if you are willing to back-track a bit and fly via Abu Dhabi. Shipra and myself arrived at Abu Dhabi last night, and we are on our way to Australia shortly. Find out what is in store!
Jet Airways and Delta firm up frequent flyer partnership
Jet Airways’ JetPrivilege and Delta have tied up for a frequent flyer partnership which allows one’s members to earn and burn on the other airline as well. Here are the details of the announcement.
Baggage screening tags go away at 6 major Indian airports
If you are passing through the 6 metro airports in India, you will notice the queues move faster here on. This is because there will be a simplified security process going forward at these airports. How does that sound??
