News NEWS: Turkish flash sale, Qatar resumes Saudi service, Vistara adds Sharjah flights Turkish Airlines has launched a flash sale, with discounts of 40% in both business class and economy, but you need to book fast.
Airlines Air India ladies lead the way on 17-hour flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru Air India's inaugural flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru will arrive early on Monday morning. It will take around 17 hours and fly over the North Pole.
Airlines Vistara launches Frankfurt route, birthday sale Covid or no covid, Vistara needs to keep its Boeing 787 Dreamliners busy, and the airline has just announced a new route to Europe.
Airlines Cool: All-female crew to fly Air India’s inaugural San Francisco-Bengaluru service Air India is gearing up for its first flight from the US West Coast to Bengaluru, and it looks like the national carrier is planning to mark the occasion.
Travel Hello, 2021! Time to take off again? As we say goodbye (good riddance?) to 2020, we thought we’d look back at a strange year for world travel, and forward to the plans we’ve got for the year ahead.
Airlines Emirates reveals premium economy (plus refreshed A380 cabins) Premium economy has finally arrived at Emirates - but it might be a while before many of us get to fly it.
Airlines Qatar Airways’ generous policies for 2021 travel Qatar Airways is trying hard to win your travel business next year and has published some generous new policies, including hassle-free refunds.
Airlines British Airways trims long haul network, cuts first class to India British Airways is adjusting its network in response to reduced demand and worldwide coronavirus travel restrictions, and there’s bad news for those who fly in BA’s top cabin on flights to India.
Airlines United’s first flight from Delhi to Chicago takes off There have been a bunch of announcements about new flights between India and the US in recent weeks. This weekend, a new United Airlines service was launched.
News NEWS: Jet revival, a home for BA’s Queen of the Skies, Vistara and Singapore Airlines get closer A new consortium is hoping to revive the famous Jet Airways brand and says flights could take off as early as next summer.
Great Deals Good deal: Emirates offering free 5* hotel stay for all passengers Dubai is already open for tourism, and Emirates passengers can claim a free stay at the JW Marriott Marquis.
Airlines Hmmm… Could employees really take over Air India? Air India staff are urging the government to look closer to home before it agrees to sell the cash-strapped national airline.
Hotel Reviews The Mitre Hotel Hampton Court, London - Review A visit to the antiques market at Kempton Park Racecourse in London always calls for an early start, so I decided to head up the day before. A stay at the nearby Mitre Hotel Hampton Court - which I’d seen a few times on Instagram - looked a good bet.
Airlines Vistara adds Mumbai-London service Vistara is launching non-stop flights from Mumbai to London as part of the ‘transport bubble’ agreement between India and the UK.
News NEWS: Air India’s new US services, Emirates free hotel offer, Vistara adds Cash + Points option Air India is gearing up to fly from Hyderabad to Chicago on January 9, before adding a Bengaluru to San Francisco link two days later.
Food and drink Cool: IHCL opens first Qmin shop, at the President in Mumbai After the launch of an in-home dining service earlier this year, the owners of the Taj brand have rolled out their first shop under the ‘Qmin’ banner.
News NEWS: Qatar unbundles business class, Vistara launches Doha and Dhaka In Qatar Airways business class, the cheapest “Classic” fares will no longer offer lounge access, nor free seat selection at the time of booking.
Travel Tips How you could make huge savings when travelling from India to the US in business class This is definitely one to save for when global travel is running smoothly again, but bear with me as it may save you a fortune the next time you need business class tickets to the United States...
Airlines Emirates: The bling is back Emirates is reopening its lounges and shower spas and reinstating its ‘Signature’ dining service. New spa products come from Irish organics brand VOYA.
Airlines Virgin Atlantic and Vistara add India-U.K. flights Virgin Atlantic is launching services from Manchester to New Delhi and Mumbai, while Vistara is adding flights on the Delhi-London route.
News NEWS: Qatar Airways goes vegan, Air India launches Vancouver, super cheap stays at Taj Palace Mumbai Qatar Airways has introduced its first range of fully vegan dishes for business class passengers, designed to cater to an increasing demand for plant-based food.
Miles & Points Vistara teams up with Axis Bank to launch new forex card India’s Vistara and Axis Bank have teamed up to launch their own co-branded forex card - a pre-paid travel card that can be loaded with a foreign currency of your choice.
Avgeek How airlines hope to capture our cash while many flights remain grounded The collapse in demand for air travel means airlines around the world are having to think outside the box in order to keep some revenue coming in.
News NEWS: LOT to launch Bengaluru flights? Vistara and ITC tie up, Air India considers flights to nowhere Polish airline LOT, a member of the Star Alliance, is said to be considering a new service to Bengaluru.
Hotel Reviews Novotel London Heathrow Airport T1,2&3 - Review I spent a night at the Novotel London Heathrow Airport T1,2&3, where AvGeeks can watch the traffic at Britain’s busiest airport from the hotel's viewing deck.
