InterMiles, in a non-announced move, has shut the tap on all sorts of redemption options. Here are the details.
InterMiles shuts the tap on redemptions; renders programme useless
Last Day: Convert Your Hotel Points (esp. Marriott Bonvoy Points) to United MileagePlus Miles with a 30% Bonus
United Mileage Plus is offering an opportunity to earn a 30% bonus on converting from Marriott Bonvoy points through October 31, 2023. This is a good promotion for those who have a lot of Marriott Bonvoy points in their account.
Hotel Review: Aurika Mumbai Skycity near Mumbai Airport Terminal 2
Aurika is the newest opening to add to the list of hotels coming up around the Mumbai Airport Terminal 2. I tried out the hotel for a short stay earlier this month, and here is how it worked out.
Air India revamps travel experience for flyers between Mumbai and San Francisco / New York
Air India has announced that it has transitioned the Boeing 777 operations from Mumbai to the US from its own jets to leased 777s which were earlier operated for Delta/Etihad. That has provided a significant product upgrade on these routes.
Vistara sends the A321neo/LR on international missions; Makes Mumbai – London daily as Winter Schedule rolls out.
Vistara will be flying its A321 equipment on long haul routes in the coming days, removing it from the current short-haul flights in India.
Air India appoints Capt Klaus Goersch as COO in a management reshuffle
Air India has conducted an extensive management reshuffle at the top and brought in a new COO to lead operations at the airline. There have also been other senior appointments made at the airline.
Review: Air India Express Boeing 737-8 Economy Class
I flew the first flight of Air India Express’ 737-8. Here is a full review of the amenities to expect on board.
British Airways launches double Avios promotion for winter travel
British Airways is offering double Avios on flights through January 15, 2023. Here is how you can register and earn these double rewards.
Air India enhances flight frequencies between Delhi and San Francisco / New York Newark / Washington DC
Air India is adding three new frequencies to the US operations in November 2023, taking its overall operations to the US up to 50 flights daily.
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker steps down after 27 years at the helm.
Qatar Airways GCEO Akbar Al Baker has resigned from the airline in a surprise move, and will hang up his boots at the airline on November 5, 2023.
HDFC Bank to discontinue Lifetime Free Credit Cards under Alumni offer on October 27, 2023
HDFC Bank’s long-running offer for students/alumni of various prestigious institutions is coming to an end shortly. Here is how you can still make an application if you’d like an LTF Card, and you qualify.
