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American Express notifies changes to Lounge Access Policy for Mumbai and Delhi Centurion Lounges
American Express will be reducing the number of eligible lounge access cards on September 1. Here are the details of the changes to the Lounge Access policy. The post American Express notifies changes to Lounge Access Policy for Mumbai and Delhi Centurion Lounges appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Book Your Tickets for the Mileage Mentor MasterClass (Online) August 2023
As travel picks up again, use this time on the ground to learn at the Lounge and get set for the mileage-earning and burning opportunities after. Sign up at the link inside. We also talk about some things to do with your EDGE Rewards. The post Book Your Tickets for the...
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AirAsia India gets permission to operate flights under brand Air India Express
AirAsia India has received permission to operate as Air India Express, which means the brand that had to be stopped use of, can now officially cease to exist. The post AirAsia India gets permission to operate flights under brand Air India Express appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Vistara lets go off its last 737; becomes all-Airbus on the narrow bodies again
Vistara has bid adieu to its last 737 aircraft and finally has an all-Airbus narrow-body fleet again, effective immediately. The post Vistara lets go off its last 737; becomes all-Airbus on the narrow bodies again appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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As Go First prepares to resume operations, NCLT grants them rights to use leased aircraft and engines
Go First is working to resume operations and seems to have the full support of some legal bodies in India. Here is how close they are so far to resuming operations. The post As Go First prepares to resume operations, NCLT grants them rights to use leased aircraft and engines...
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Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 Business Class Review: New Delhi to Singapore Changi
I recently flew between Delhi and Singapore on board Singapore Airlines' workhorse, the Boeing 777-300ER. Here is a detailed review of the Business Class product and service to be expected on this flight. The post Singapore Airlines Boeing 777 Business Class Review: New Delhi to Singapore Changi appeared first...
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American Express offering 30% Reward Points back on Travel Bookings
American Express has launched a new promotion, where if you use the Membership Rewards points to use for travel bookings, you will be able to receive 30% of your points back at a later date. The post American Express offering 30% Reward Points back on Travel Bookings appeared first on...
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Air India to get 14 leased 777-300ERs in fleet by March 2024
Air India is planning to induct three Boeing 777 aircraft, which were earlier with Singapore Airlines, into its own fleet. That means, Air India will have aircraft which were previously with Delta, Etihad and also Singapore Airlines in its fleet. The post Air India to get 14 leased 777-300ERs in...
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Which Loyalty Programmes should you move your Axis Bank EDGE Rewards before September 2023?
With Axis Bank's EDGE Rewards headed for a massive dip in valuation in about five weeks time, I share some thoughts about what are the programmes I like and which ones I don't. Would love to hear your take as well. The post Which Loyalty Programmes should you move your...
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Axis Bank Reserve Credit Card set to change effective September 2023
Axis Bank has rolled out the much-anticipated changes to Reserve, and you will see a 90% reduction on the rewards earned going forward. Here are the details. The post Axis Bank Reserve Credit Card set to change effective September 2023 appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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The Great Reset on Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card; 25K Monthly Points going away effective September 1, 2023
Axis Bank has rolled out the much anticipated changes to Magnus, and you will see a 90% reduction on the rewards earned going forward. Here are the details. The post The Great Reset on Axis Bank Magnus Credit Card; 25K Monthly Points going away effective September 1, 2023 appeared first...
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Axis Bank goes after “non-personal spends” on Credit Cards; blocks rewards accounts
Axis Bank has gone after manufactured spending, and other "non-personal spend" in a big way last night, blocking access for various customers to their accounts and requiring them to present proof that their spend was not against the T&C of the credit card issued to them. The post Axis Bank...
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Air India finalises order for 800 engines with CFM International for their A320/A321 and 737-8 aircraft order
Air India has gone with CFM's LEAP engines for their narrow body fleet which they will start building with the induction of A320/321neo and 737 MAX aircraft in the coming years. The post Air India finalises order for 800 engines with CFM International for their A320/A321 and 737-8 aircraft order...
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Air India prepares to induct the first A350-900 by November 2023
Earlier this year, Air India confirmed an order for 470 jets with Airbus and Boeing. As a part of the order, Airbus will be delivering six A350-900 aircraft to Air India, which were initially designated for Aeroflot, along with the original product selected. Air India will also receive 34 A350-1000...
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Random Testing for International Arrivals at Indian airports Repealed for good
India is going to repeal random Covid-19 testing, which was instituted in December 2022. 2% of all foreign arrivals were subjected to testing, which will now no longer be required. The post Random Testing for International Arrivals at Indian airports Repealed for good appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Delhi Airport gets new lounge at T3 International for Business Class Travellers
Delhi Airport has initialised a new lounge for Business Class passengers at Delhi Airport T3 International. Here are some pictures of the new lounge. The post Delhi Airport gets new lounge at T3 International for Business Class Travellers appeared first on Live from a Lounge.