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Indians battle intense heat with 'mad rush' for air conditioners, beer
Demand for beer in India is at a multi-year high, and air conditioner sales are skyrocketing due to the intense, unprecedented heat affecting parts of the country. Temperatures in the Indian capital Delhi and the western state of Rajasthan have soared to almost 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks. Scientists attribute the increasingly severe hot summer to human-driven climate change.
Air India Express announces Splash Sale, offering tickets starting Rs 883
Under the “Biggest Splash Sale Ever” offer, Air India Express is offering two types of tickets. The Xpress Lite fares starts from Rs 883 and are being offered without convenience fee. The Xpress Value fares start from Rs 1096.
'Will take a bullock cart but not your airline': Pune Author slams Air India
Pune-based author Aditya Kondawar criticizes Air India Express for poor service after a delayed and uncomfortable flight. He vowed never to fly with the airline again, citing dirty seats and a foul odor. Air India Express apologized and promised improvements.
Air India Express, Zoomcar partner to allow booking cars directly from airports
Zoomcar Holdings has partnered with Air India Express to offer customers the ability to book self-drive cars directly from the airport through the airline's mobile app and website in 19 cities. The collaboration provides extensive fleet options, including space for baggage with add-on packs, enhancing personalized travel experiences for guests.
IndiGo shifts international operations to terminal 3 at Lucknow airport
IndiGo has announced that starting today, all international flights at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow will operate from the newly constructed terminal 3. The airline has proactively informed passengers through SMS, calls, and emails about this change. IndiGo advises passengers to check their terminal by retrieving their PNR on the airline's website or mobile app to avoid any inconvenience.
IndiGo, Air India upgrade playbooks to keep up with India's rising middle class
India's rising affluence is driving a significant shift in the lifestyle of the middle class, with a growing preference for premium products and experiences, both on the ground and in the sky. Airlines are capitalizing on this trend by offering luxurious amenities to cater to the surging demand, such as roomier seats, gourmet meals served on designer tableware, and lavish vanity kits.
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India a big aviation market; good to have stronger Lufthansa-Air India partnership: Star Alliance CEO
CEO Theo Panagiotoulias highlights the importance of a strong partnership between Air India and Lufthansa within the Star Alliance to offer a unique value proposition for passengers in the Indian aviation market.
Air India introduces Fare Lock option: Comparison of fees, terms and conditions with IndiGo, SpiceJet
Air ticket fare lock: Air India recently introduced the Fare Lock facility, which is a smooth approach to improving the reservation process, according to the airline. Other airlines, too, offer this facility. Let us see their terms and conditions.
Air India introduces new feature, passengers can now lock fares for two days with extra charges
Air India, now under the Tata Group's ownership, has unveiled a new offering called 'Fare Lock' to enhance passenger convenience and flexibility in travel planning. This feature allows customers to reserve a chosen fare for a period of 48 hours, enabling them to solidify their travel plans while retaining the selected fare. With a nominal fee, travelers can now secure their desired fare for two days, streamlining the booking process and providing peace of mind.
Air India's Delhi-Vancouver flight faces long delay on Sunday
Passengers on an Air India flight from New Delhi to Vancouver experienced a frustrating delay of over nine hours on Sunday due to a technical problem. The scheduled departure time for flight AI 185 was 0530 hours, but it was finally able to take off at 1450 hours, as reported by flight tracking websites.
Central govt employees, private employees can't claim LTA if they don't follow these rules; LTA eligibility, other latest updates
LTA for central govt employees: Employers offer Leave Travel Allowance (LTA) to offset travel expenses during leave. It covers airfare, train tickets, or public transport, but reimbursement is capped by employer or tax limits. Confusions arise, especially with air travel. Here's a breakdown: Can you claim LTA with a confirmed flight ticket? Does the booking platform matter? Is family included? What documents are required for flight-based LTA claims?
Frequent flyers of Vistara to get better airport lounge access, increased rewards and more after merger with Air India's programme
Better airport lounge access: All Vistara travellers who have atleast gold tier in Club Vistara program stands to gain due to the merger between Vistara and Air India's Flying Return program. Some of the benefits include better airport lounge access, more routes to redeem rewards and others. However there is also a con in regard to burning of reward points.
Top travel credit cards with most value-back: Airport lounge access, discounts on airfare, business class vouchers, rewards
Top travel credit cards: Here are some of the top banks' travel credit cards providing significant value-back on travel spends. Some of these cards are co-branded with popular travel portals or airlines while others offer general travel benefits.
Emergency declared at Delhi's IGI Airport over suspected AC fire on Air India flight
Air India Flight AI-807 from Delhi to Bangalore was forced to return to Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport due to a suspected fire in the aircraft's air conditioning unit. The flight, carrying 175 passengers, landed safely, and a full emergency was declared at the airport. Alternative arrangements are being made for the passengers to reach Bangalore.
Google Wallet launched in India: Step-by-step guide on how to use it; how it is different from Google Pay explained
Google Wallet: This article is about how to use Google Wallet and how different is it from Google Pay. As per Google, this wallet can be used for various utility functions like storing Air India, Indigo Airlines flight boarding pass, PVR and INOX cinema tickets. Read here to know more.
Air India adds an offering for your Switzerland trip
Air India’s new service will provide travellers in Switzerland, as well as those in southern Germany and western Austria with a non-stop option to travel to Delhi, and onward to destinations across Air India’s growing route network, particularly in the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Air India set to deploy A350 aircraft on Delhi-Dubai route from May 1
Air India has announced the deployment of its recently onboarded A350 aircraft on the Delhi-Dubai route from May 1, 2024. Operating as AI995/996, the aircraft will depart daily from Delhi and arrive at Dubai International Airport at 22.45. The modern A350 features 28 private suites in Business Class, a dedicated Premium Economy section, and 264 seats in Economy Class.
Airline cancellation charges, refund comparison: Air India vs Indigo vs Spicejet vs Akasa Air
Airline cancellation charges: If there's a possibility of needing to cancel a flight, it becomes crucial to carefully review the terms and conditions at the time of booking. Let us take a look at the cancellation and refund policy and charges of Air India, SpiceJet, Akasa Air and Indigo.
Air India Express launches new fare family; Here's what these new tickets include
Air India Express introduces its new fare family, offering enhanced features such as increased baggage allowances, comfortable seating, and priority services. The new fare family includes Xpress Lite, Xpress Value, Xpress Flex, and Xpress Biz, catering to different passenger needs. Passengers booking Xpress Biz fares can enjoy business class seating, complimentary meals, and priority services. The airline aims to provide a superior travel experience and is rapidly expanding its fleet to accommodate the new fare family.
Enough time given to airlines to prepare for new duty period rules for pilots: Government
DGCA has deferred implementation of new flight duty rules to June 1, allowing time for airlines to prepare. The rules extend the night period, limit duty period and landings, and address cumulative fatigue. Airlines suggest implementing their own fatigue monitoring systems. The airlines are particularly worried about the new definition of night period, extending it by an hour - from 12 AM-5 AM to 12 AM- 6AM - and limits the duty period to 10 hours and number of landings a pilot can do to two.
Air India, Vistara boards may not be unified soon
Tata Sons unlikely to integrate Air India and Vistara boards in a hurry; management teams to remain separate for at least a year; merger expected to take place this year or next; Tata wants Air India to achieve consumer trust and operational efficiency similar to Vistara before integration; merging airlines involves network and operational overhaul; merger could stretch through 2024; Air India and Vistara merging to form full-service airline; Singapore Airlines to hold 25.1% stake in post-merger Air India; plan to keep brands separate until Air India reaches Vistara's standard; Tata won't rush to retire Vistara title.
Luxury at 30,000 ft: Flight plan takes a premium turn as airlines pamper the high-flying customer
After two sluggish years due to the pandemic, airlines have not only seen a rousing revival in corporate travel, boosting occupancy in the business class, but also a new class of leisure travellers willing to spend more for extra legroom and other perks. Travel portals are also responding to this change, with the likes of MakeMyTrip setting up a separate funnel on its website for business class tickets where customers can preview visuals of cabin comfort, meals, lounge access and other amenities.
Air India's $200 million tech overhaul to elevate passenger experience
"Our primary focus will be to provide hassle-free booking, real-time updates, multilingual support, and optimized accessibility for people with disabilities," Satya Ramaswamy, chief digital and technology officer, told ET about the airline's website that handles a million visits every month.
Delayed flights, angry passengers: Air travel fraught with uncertainty as fog grips North India
Flight operations in north India have been severely affected due to dense fog conditions, resulting in flight delays and disruptions. On Monday morning, at least 168 flights were delayed and nearly 100 cancelled at the Delhi airport alone. Tempers ran high, with incidents of passengers assaulting pilots and rushing out of aircraft in frustration. The situation has prompted civil aviation authorities to issue show cause notices to airlines and airport operators.
Air India derosters pilot involved in hard landing incident in Dubai; orders probe
The incident didn't go well with the Air India administration, and the pilot who was flying the aircraft has been removed from duties until the completion of the investigation. Meanwhile, the plane will remain grounded in Dubai for a week and undergo extensive checks before it is allowed to fly back to Air India's engineering base in Mumbai. Flight tracking sites show the plane operated to Mumbai on December 27 with its cruising altitude below 10,000 feet, indicating an unpressurised ferry.
Predictions for 2024: A new Air India gets ready to soar high
India's aviation decade is set to be a significant one, with international journeys expected to triple by 2030. Air India is preparing to meet this demand by preparing for this by ordering 470 aircraft every six days throughout 2024. By March 2024, nearly one-third of the widebody fleet will feature world-class cabin products, including Airbus A350s.
Air India Express introduces Vista VIP fares for enhanced in-flight comfort and benefits
Air India Express introduces Vista VIP fares, offering spacious seats with extra legroom on Boeing 737-8 routes. The package includes increased baggage allowances, Gourmair hot meals, and Xpress Ahead priority services. Passengers can book Vista VIP fares on the airline's app, website, and other major channels. Upgrades are also available for passengers on other fares through the call center, at the airport, or on board with an upgrade fee.
We are committed to be world class: Air India CEO Campbell Wilson
This current phase, which you rightly note we're halfway through, is where we're building all of the platforms and capabilities to support very aggressive growth. That includes the 470 aircraft that we announced earlier this year, and putting a lot of the platforms in place.
Air India revamps website in major tech upgrade
Air India expects the new website to improve customer experience across online services, including travel inspiration, flight search, flight bookings, payments, bookings management, loyalty, customer support and digital marketing.
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