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Analysis: Why Indian Banks are brutally cutting down airport lounge access?
At last count, six banks had made changes in 2023 to their lounge access offerings, and we are not done yet. More Banks are expected to change their lounge access offerings in the coming months. Here is the how and why of it. The post Analysis: Why Indian Banks are...
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Abu Dhabi Airport operations to transition to Terminal A effective November 1, 2023
Abu Dhabi's new Terminal will launch operations on November 1, 2023, and all the airlines will transition to this new airport in the coming two weeks. Here is what to expect when the airport goes live. The post Abu Dhabi Airport operations to transition to Terminal A effective November 1,...
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HDFC Bank Credit Cards revamps lounge access on Regalia and Millenia Credit Cards
HDFC Bank has cut down Lounge Access on some of their mass-issued credit cards and introduced new milestone-based guidelines for other cards in their portfolio. All these guidelines are effective December 1, 2023. The post HDFC Bank Credit Cards revamps lounge access on Regalia and Millenia Credit Cards appeared first...
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Air India announces launch of Mumbai – Melbourne non-stop flights in December 2023
Air India has announced that it will launch flights between Mumbai and Melbourne, using a Boeing 787-8 in December 2023. This will become the third Australian operation for Air India. The post Air India announces launch of Mumbai – Melbourne non-stop flights in December 2023 appeared first on Live from a...
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InterMiles shuts the tap on redemptions; renders programme useless
InterMiles, in a non-announced move, has shut the tap on all sorts of redemption options. Here are the details. The post InterMiles shuts the tap on redemptions; renders programme useless appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Hotel Review: Aurika Mumbai Skycity near Mumbai Airport Terminal 2
Aurika is the newest opening to add to the list of hotels coming up around the Mumbai Airport Terminal 2. I tried out the hotel for a short stay earlier this month, and here is how it worked out. The post Hotel Review: Aurika Mumbai Skycity near Mumbai Airport Terminal...
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Air India revamps travel experience for flyers between Mumbai and San Francisco / New York
Air India has announced that it has transitioned the Boeing 777 operations from Mumbai to the US from its own jets to leased 777s which were earlier operated for Delta/Etihad. That has provided a significant product upgrade on these routes. The post Air India revamps travel experience for flyers between...
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Vistara sends the A321neo/LR on international missions; Makes Mumbai – London daily as Winter Schedule rolls out.
Vistara will be flying its A321 equipment on long haul routes in the coming days, removing it from the current short-haul flights in India. The post Vistara sends the A321neo/LR on international missions; Makes Mumbai – London daily as Winter Schedule rolls out. appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Air India appoints Capt Klaus Goersch as COO in a management reshuffle
Air India has conducted an extensive management reshuffle at the top and brought in a new COO to lead operations at the airline. There have also been other senior appointments made at the airline. The post Air India appoints Capt Klaus Goersch as COO in a management reshuffle appeared first...
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Review: Air India Express Boeing 737-8 Economy Class
I flew the first flight of Air India Express' 737-8. Here is a full review of the amenities to expect on board. The post Review: Air India Express Boeing 737-8 Economy Class appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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British Airways launches double Avios promotion for winter travel
British Airways is offering double Avios on flights through January 15, 2023. Here is how you can register and earn these double rewards. The post British Airways launches double Avios promotion for winter travel appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Air India enhances flight frequencies between Delhi and San Francisco / New York Newark / Washington DC
Air India is adding three new frequencies to the US operations in November 2023, taking its overall operations to the US up to 50 flights daily. The post Air India enhances flight frequencies between Delhi and San Francisco / New York Newark / Washington DC appeared first on Live from...
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Buy Flying Blue Miles with up to a 100% Bonus
KLM and Air France's loyalty programme Flying Blue is offering a promotion on buying miles, which is their best yet. You get a 100% bonus on the miles bought through November 7, 2023. The post Buy Flying Blue Miles with up to a 100% Bonus appeared first on Live from...
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Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker steps down after 27 years at the helm.
Qatar Airways GCEO Akbar Al Baker has resigned from the airline in a surprise move, and will hang up his boots at the airline on November 5, 2023. The post Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker steps down after 27 years at the helm. appeared first on Live from a...
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HDFC Bank to discontinue Lifetime Free Credit Cards under Alumni offer on October 27, 2023
HDFC Bank's long-running offer for students/alumni of various prestigious institutions is coming to an end shortly. Here is how you can still make an application if you'd like an LTF Card, and you qualify. The post HDFC Bank to discontinue Lifetime Free Credit Cards under Alumni offer on October 27,...
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30% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes October 2023
Singapore Airlines is offering a great opportunity to redeem some sectors on their global network at a discounted price of 30% when you book with Krisflyer miles. Hurry because these won't last long. Book now. The post 30% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes October 2023 appeared first on...