News Wow: India’s new “algorithm” for international travellers India has published new guidelines around international arrivals. International travellers now need to present a negative Covid-19 test before they fly, plus follow new procedures on the ground.
Airlines Vistara adding Maldives flights from India Vistara is launching a three-times-a-week service from Mumbai to Malé, the capital of the Maldives, next month. Flights on sale now.
News NEWS: Lufthansa sacks Indian cabin crew, Air India Covid deaths, Etihad’s vaccine success German airline Lufthansa is letting go 103 of its Delhi-based flight attendants, blaming the severe financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Airlines The all-new Virgin Atlantic A350 Upper Class is heading to India! India will get its first taste of Virgin Atlantic’s new Upper Class product, as the A350 is scheduled to operate flights between London and Delhi in March.
Food and drink Cooking from the heart: Nicole reboots recipes of gran’s historic Ahmedabad hotel Foodie Nicole Pereira Khurana has launched No Borders by NPK - a home delivery service that gives her grandmother Maria’s creations a new lease of life.
Miles & Points Emirates, Qatar Airways offer status extensions for frequent flyers (but has Emirates got the edge?) Middle East rivals Emirates and Qatar Airways have just announced new status extensions for their loyalty scheme members.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Airlines Emirates cutting capacity to India Airlines around the world are trimming their schedules in response to the ongoing coronavirus crisis and Emirates has announced cuts to its Indian destinations.
News NEWS: Vistara points extension, amazing business class fare to India, charter your own Air India jet! Vistara is extending tier status, CV Points and One-Class Upgrade vouchers for its Club Vistara frequent flyers.
News NEWS: In-flight photos are OK! Great rates at Taj hotels; Delhi airport’s covid tests Good news for avgeeks as the Indian government relaxes its ban on passengers taking photographs on an aircraft.
News Has India taken the fun out of flying with latest ban on in-flight photos? A media scrum onboard an IndiGo flight this week has provoked a fresh warning from the Indian government about taking photos on a plane.
Airlines United will leapfrog American Airlines to launch the first non-stop service between Bangalore and the US United Airlines has announced plans to expand its global route network, with new nonstop services from the US to Africa, India and Hawaii.
