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At Vistara, operations totter back to normal; Air India Unions back the grouse of Vistara pilots
The affairs at Vistara regarding cancellations are not as bad anymore, but cancellations continue to happen daily. Here is the latest update on the face-off between the airline and the management. The post At Vistara, operations totter back to normal; Air India Unions back the grouse of Vistara pilots appeared...
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Flash Sale: Qatar Airways Buy Avios with 50% Bonus (only three more days!)
Qatar Airways has a new Purchase Miles Promotion going through April 7, 2024. You can get Qatar Airways miles with a 50% Bonus. Here are the details. The post Flash Sale: Qatar Airways Buy Avios with 50% Bonus (only three more days!) appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Virgin Atlantic launches London – Bengaluru flights; plans to launch second London – Mumbai flight in Winter 2024
Virgin Atlantic has just launched flights between Bengaluru and London Heathrow and will also launch a second flight between Mumbai and London Heathrow in October 2024. Here are the details. The post Virgin Atlantic launches London – Bengaluru flights; plans to launch second London – Mumbai flight in Winter 2024...
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Air India launches “Reimagined” Flying Returns programme: Rewards cheaper; Status earning easier; Turns Revenue based
Air India has launched the revamped Flying Returns programme. Here is a first look at its changes. A lot for the better, I'd say. The post Air India launches “Reimagined” Flying Returns programme: Rewards cheaper; Status earning easier; Turns Revenue based appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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American Express adds Accor Plus Traveller membership to Platinum Reserve Credit Card
American Express is adding new benefits to the Platinum Reserve Credit Card soon. Here is what is coming your way. The post American Express adds Accor Plus Traveller membership to Platinum Reserve Credit Card appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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IDFC First Bank Credit Cards to devalue cards effective May 1, 2024
IDFC First Bank has put card members on notice about upcoming changes and devaluations on their credit cards. Here are the details. The post IDFC First Bank Credit Cards to devalue cards effective May 1, 2024 appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Vistara cancels 50 flights due to crew unavailability
Vistara is witnessing a major meltdown of operations, with the airline having to cancel 50 flights on Monday itself! The post Vistara cancels 50 flights due to crew unavailability appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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IndiGo launches flight between Bengaluru and Bali
IndiGo has launched daily flights between Bengaluru and Bali, making it their longest flight to be operated with their own aircraft (the A320neo) family The post IndiGo launches flight between Bengaluru and Bali appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Two More Days: Buy Marriott Points with a 40% Bonus
Marriott is running a new sale on Marriott Bonvoy points, where they are offering a 40% bonus on buying points. Here are the details of this limited-period offer. The post Two More Days: Buy Marriott Points with a 40% Bonus appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Vistara takes delivery of its last Boeing 787-9; culminating fleet expansion at the airline
Vistara received delivery of its last 787-9 aircraft, which is also the last aircraft on order for the airline. Now, the airline with all these aircraft will head to Air India with its aircraft in the coming months. The post Vistara takes delivery of its last Boeing 787-9; culminating fleet...
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Akasa launches international operations with flights to Doha
Akasa launches flights between Mumbai and Doha and debuts on their international operations within two years of their launch in India. Here are the details. The post Akasa launches international operations with flights to Doha appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Numerous Axis Bank Credit Cards under siege from fraudsters
Axis Bank Credit Card members have been reporting a widescale attempt for fraudulent charges on their credit cards since yesterday. Here is how to fix it if you are one of the affected parties. The post Numerous Axis Bank Credit Cards under siege from fraudsters appeared first on Live from a...
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Air India receives third A350; to operate it on Delhi – Mumbai corridor effective April 1, 2024.
Air India operates the A350-900 aircraft for crew familiarisation purposes on domestic flights. Here is how you can get a seat on this aircraft while it operates domestic flights, now on the Mumbai - Delhi and Delhi - Mumbai routes. The post Air India receives third A350; to operate it...
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Changes at the top at Boeing; CEO Dave Calehoun and Commercial Airplanes head Stan Deal to exit company
Boeing has seen a mass restructuring of the top-deck of the airline. CEO Dave Calhoun will exit the company, and so will the CEO of the Airplanes Division. The post Changes at the top at Boeing; CEO Dave Calehoun and Commercial Airplanes head Stan Deal to exit company appeared first...
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Last Day to book at old reward rates before World of Hyatt Changes Categories at 180+ Hotels
In a move announced recently, World of Hyatt is changing its award chart for 183 properties, making some of its most aspirational properties excessively expensive in terms of required points. The good news, however, is that you still have a day to lock the stays in at the old rates! The...
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United MileagePlus launches Mileage Pooling
United's loyalty programme, MileagePlus, has launched a new feature where up to five people (friends, family, random strangers) are going to be enabled to pool their miles into a singular pool. The post United MileagePlus launches Mileage Pooling appeared first on Live from a Lounge.