A late update for the last weekend, given Shipra and I were busy over a long weekend in the hills of Mussoorie with work and play. Here is all the update from the week behind us!
This Week At The Lounge: February 26, 2017
Paxex: CISF will no longer stamp hand-baggage after security check at 7 Indian airports
Security Checks at Indian Airports are getting easier. No longer are you required to stamp baggage tags on entering the Secure Holding Area. 7 Airports covered initially. It’s a start!
401 reasons to visit Andaz Delhi, hospitality is not one of them!
I checked into the 60-day old Andaz Delhi hotel today, only to be surprised by the low bar they set for themselves in terms of delivering service and a consistent experience to guests! Here is a report into how NOT to open the first of a new brand in India!
Get 1,000 Bonus Points from IHG Rewards Club on your Birthday
IHG Rewards Club is gifting 1,000 bonus points on your birthday all through this year. All you have to do is ensure you have your birth date updated in your account.
New Weird Rule: Your jacket travels in your cabin on Jet Airways
Weird thing in the paxex world, where an Indian airline is copying the American standard by refusing to move coats in the closet. Just a mindless act or a service degradation, we don’t know yet.
Redeeming Vistara’s Free Tickets is easy!
All Vistara co-branded credit card holders get free tickets on sign-up for the card and then on milestones for spending. Here is how easy it was to redeem those ticket codes.
Jet Airways is giving away A Billion Miles!
If you fly Jet Airways or are planning to fly Jet Airways over the next few weeks, you could be at the receiving end of a big bounty of miles from them. Here is all that we know and how you could lay your stake to a LOT OF MILES!
India offering Free SIM cards for Foreign Tourists on arrival
If you are travelling to India on an e-Visa anytime soon, then here is a piece of good news for you. You can also pick up a free pre-loaded SIM card on arrival and get access to free data.
Free tickets: Just one reason why I still love Jet Airways’ co-branded credit cards.
Jet Airways / JetPrivilege co-branded credit cards offer one great perk every year, a free ticket that comes religiously to your account during the month of renewal. Here is why it continues to be my most favoured perk year after year!
Deal: Malaysia Airlines 40% off sale through February 22, 2017
Malaysia Airlines is offering 40% off on their regular fares, which means you get a great deal for your next vacation outside the country. The sale is valid this week, while the fares are valid through October 2017. Where are you heading to?
Watch: Jet Airways 77W intercepted by German Air Force Planes
Jet Airways’ Mumbai to London flight was intercepted by German Air Force planes earlier this week. Everything was alright and the plane had a safe landing. Here is a video made from the cockpit of another airplane which records this fascinating sequence. Have a look!
