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Marriott’s new global promotion for 2022 is now live, and they are offering double elite nights all the way through May 4, 2022. Here are the details of the new Marriott Global Promotion.
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Delhi Airport to commission new Terminal 1 Arrival Terminal in February 2022
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Delhi Airport will put into service a new Arrival Terminal for domestic flights in February 2022. Here is a look at the new terminal and its amenities.
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Finally: Australia Reopening to visitors on February 21, 2022
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Australia has started the process of opening up. The country has decided to open up to everyone who is vaccinated and they will be allowed into the country as of February 21, 2022 onwards.
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IndiGo ekes out first profitable quarter after long; Indicates the rebound of travel
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IndiGo’s results for October – December 2021 indicated that as soon as travel demand results, the airline can turn in a profit as well. Here are the details!
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5 Things Vistara’s IT Team needs to fix, PRONTO!
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Vistara, India’s Best Airline, Does not have the Best IT Experience. They have huge room for improvement here, and they have just refused to fix things that have been unfixed for years at a go. We deep dive into how Vistara can make their website and a…
The Tata Trilogy: Bengaluru Airport Domestic Lounge Review
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Bengaluru Airport has the BLR Domestic Lounge open for those using the airport for domestic flights out of the airport. We popped inside for a visit to check out the lounge after its reopening.
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Book Tickets for Mileage Mentor MasterClass (Online) February 2022 @ Early Bird Prices
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Use the time on the ground to learn at the Lounge and get set for the mileage earning and burning opportunities after. Sign up at the link inside.
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Is the Tata Group considering appointing Alex Cruz for the turnaround of the airline?
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Rumour has it that Air India is considering Senor Alex Cruz as its CEO? We try and add some colour to this discussion.
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The Tata Trilogy: Air India’s 787-8s really need to be refurbished under the Tata Group!
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I flew Air India’s 787 on a domestic flight the day after the takeover completed. While I did not expect a change in the hard product, and it continues to be in horrible state, there are some changes coming to the soft product.
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Vistara has resumed meal options in Economy class
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Vistara has resumed non-vegetarian meal service in economy class in January 2022. An update!
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4 More Weeks: Singapore Airlines offering 2 Years of Star Alliance Gold Status for transferring points to Krisflyer programme
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Singapore Airlines has been offering a very lucrative promotion for those who are members of the KrisFlyer programme, their loyalty programme. Here is how you can receive Star Alliance status just by transferring miles to SQ KrisFlyer. Only six more we…
IHCL (Taj Hotels) eeks out a profit during the pandemic
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Wow! When people start travelling again, the hospitality industry could make a profit too. IHCL did some solid results in Q3FY22, but there is a lot more insight into their business. Take a look at how the hotel behemoth has survived and thrived during…
The Tata Trilogy: At the Delhi Airport Terminal 3 Air India Lounge, the furniture and the attitude, both getting better
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On the first leg of The Tata Trilogy, I flew out from Delhi on Air India. Before that, I made a trip to their lounge at the Delhi Airport Terminal 3. Here is a report on what the lounge has going for itself right now, and what not.
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Qatar Airways orders the Boeing 737 MAX and 777X Freighter
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Boeing has signed up a massive deal from Qatar Airways, for up to 50 777-8 Freighters and up to 50 737MAX aircraft. Here are the details.
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HDFC Bank rationalises bonus points on Infinia/ Regalia/ Diners Club and other credit cards effective February 1, 2022
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HDFC Bank has rationalised the points you could earn on SmartBuy for Infinia, Diners Club Black, Regalia and Diners Club Privilege Credit Card members effective February 1, 2022.
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West Bengal opens up flight operations from Delhi and Mumbai, Restricts flights from Bangalore to 3 times a week to contain Omicron threat
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West Bengal has announced a slew of opening up of flight operations into the state, effective February 1, 2022. However, Bengaluru flights into the state have been cut down.
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The Tata Trilogy: An Ode to the Air India acquisition
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Over the weekend, I flew three of the four airlines which are owned by the Tata Group to check out what is happening with them as they start the process of merging them and so on. Here is how that trip planned up.
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Alert: Mass cancellations at Vistara in February 2022
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Vistara seems to be cancelling a whole lot of their flights in February 2022, across their domestic network. Here is what you need to know.
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What Service Improvements to expect on board Air India now?
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Air India is raising the bar on their in-flight meals and services from Day 1. Here are some of the things that are changing on Air India flights, even domestic, even back of the plane!
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It’s done. Air India Takeover by Tata Group complete
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Air India’s privatisation is finally completed. The airline has been handed over to the Tata Group, which was the founder of the airline 69 years ago. Here is a timeline of events that completed the transaction.
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