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British Airways to ditch distance-based formula to award Avios on the basis of money spent
British Airways Executive Club will move to a revenue-based formula for rewarding customer loyalty effective October 2023. Here are the details. The post British Airways to ditch distance-based formula to award Avios on the basis of money spent appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Air India rolls out new fare families for domestic routes; cuts domestic economy class baggage on some tickets
Jet Airways will be moving to a new concept called Fare Choices in August 2016. Going forward, you will be able to select various fares and there will be facilities and privileges associated with the fare, apart from your loyalty tier. Here are all the details. The post Air India rolls...
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American Express offering INR 15,000 vouchers on Travel Bookings
A new American Express promotion is offering INR 15,000 worth of vouchers (once a year) for those who make bookings worth INR 100K in a single transaction with Amex Travel. The post American Express offering INR 15,000 vouchers on Travel Bookings appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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MGM lets go Hyatt partnership, will join Marriott for a wider partnership
Marriott and MGM Resorts has signed up a new partnership which will be implemented in Q4 2023, and will allow Marriott Bonvoy members to get benefits at MGM Casinos and other properties. The post MGM lets go Hyatt partnership, will join Marriott for a wider partnership appeared first on Live...
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30% Discount for Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Spontaneous Escapes July 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 July 2023 appeared first on...
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The Millionth Mile Journey: A Trip Report
I recently flew a pretty long trip around the world, with stops all over the US. Here is a trip report for the trip. The post The Millionth Mile Journey: A Trip Report appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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United Airlines drops Bengaluru flight ambitions, goes double daily to Delhi
United has slotted a new flight between Newark and New Delhi, making it the second daily flight on offer from the carrier on the route. Also, the Bengaluru flight plans are knocked off for now. Here are the details The post United Airlines drops Bengaluru flight ambitions, goes double daily to...
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Delhi Airport puts to use the fourth runway and an elevated taxiway, adding to capacity
Delhi Airport has inaugurated its fourth runway and an additional new taxiway that allows for the addition of aircraft movement capacity at the airport. Here are the details. The post Delhi Airport puts to use the fourth runway and an elevated taxiway, adding to capacity appeared first on Live from...
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Priority Pass accepted at Plaza Premium Lounges again
Plaza Premium Lounges and the Collinson Group, which offer the Priority Pass and Lounge Key products, have joined hands again. As a part of them getting together, 63 lounges have been started to be offered to Priority Pass members again during Summers 2023. The post Priority Pass accepted at Plaza...
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Axis Bank Credit Cards puts caps on mileage conversion and changes transfer ratios effective August 13, 2023
When it comes to mileage transfer, credit card issuers in India have been pretty saucy about how they go about the changes. About a decade ago, Citibank overnight killed their golden goose, the Jet Airways co-brand card, and then a few months later, devalued the PremierMiles Card. A few years...
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IDFC First Bank launches new Club Vistara co-brand credit card
Club Vistara and IDFC First Bank have launched a new co-branded credit card which offers more benefits and rewards than your typical mid-tier CV credit card. Here are the details. The post IDFC First Bank launches new Club Vistara co-brand credit card appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Airbus inaugurates A320family assembly line in Toulouse
Airbus has placed another new Final Assembly Line for its best-seller, the A320 Family of aircraft. Here are the details! The post Airbus inaugurates A320family assembly line in Toulouse appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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IndusInd Bank launches the IndusInd Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card
IndusInd Bank announced a co-branded credit card with Avios, Qatar Airways and British Airways earlier this year. The card is out now. We take a look at the card features. The post IndusInd Bank launches the IndusInd Avios Visa Infinite Credit Card appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Club ITC offering 10% Bonus on conversion from Axis Bank reward points
A new Club ITC / Axis Bank Promotion is offering a 10% Bonus on converting your EDGE Rewards/MILES to Club ITC. Here are the details. The post Club ITC offering 10% Bonus on conversion from Axis Bank reward points appeared first on Live from a Lounge.
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Government of India postpones implementation of 20% Withholding Taxes to October 2023
The Government of India has decided that Credit Cards spending, when abroad, will not count against the LRS limits, and hence no tax will be levied on it. However, when you spend in International Currency while being in India, there will be implications. Details inside. The post Government of India...
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IndiGo announces African Debut: to launch flights between Mumbai and Nairobi in August 2023
IndiGo is all set to launch flights to Kenya from Mumbai, which will be a daily operation for the airline from August 2023 onwards. The post IndiGo announces African Debut: to launch flights between Mumbai and Nairobi in August 2023 appeared first on Live from a Lounge.