Newsletter - 01st May 2022

Daily News Updates / 01st May 2022

Aviation
Qantas to launch first nonstop flights between Australia and southern India Qantas has announced plans to launch a new route between Sydney and Bengaluru. The four-times-weekly service will start on September 14 and will be the first nonstop flight bet... READ MORE

Aviation
Jetblue launches $3.6 billion bid for Spirit Airlines Jetblue has launched a surprise bid for ultra-low-cost US carrier Spirit, which it says constitutes a “superior proposal” to the recently announced merger agreement betwe... READ MORE

Aviation
As Customers return to the skies, Virgin Atlantic launches a new brand platform and advertising campaign Virgin Atlantic has today launched a new brand and advertising campaign – the first in more than two years since the Covid-19 pandemic hit. The campaign has been created with... READ MORE

Aviation
Virgin Atlantic to resume pre-select meal service for premium passengers Virgin Atlantic has announced a raft of changes to its inflight dining experience, including the return of the option to pre-select meals for premium customers. From mid-April ... READ MORE

Aviation
VFS Global expects a spike in Thailand eVisa on arrival demand As India’s restrictions on international flights lift, the national carrier for Thailand, Thai Airways, is ready to resume operations between the two countries. A popular destin... READ MORE

International
Emirates introduces mobile check-in desks at Dubai International T3 Emirates has introduced 25 mobile Check-In Ports at its Dubai International Terminal 3 hub, designed to reduce waiting times during peak hours. The manned desks can be wheeled ... READ MORE

Aviation
WITT to hold Conclave “Mission with A Vision” in May 2022 to Celebrate Women Empowerment: TAAI Women have always been an integral part of the tourism domain. Addressing the need of acknowledging the contribution of Women, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) init... READ MORE

Aviation
Insights from American Express’ 2022 Global Travel Trends Report With 93 percent of Indians planning to spend more or the same on travel in 2022 compared to a typical pre-pandemic year and 96 percent agreeing they like to eat and shop at local ... READ MORE

Aviation
Etihad publishes 2020-2021 sustainability report showcasing achievements of Greenliner programme Despite impact of Covid19 on global aviation, Etihad’s Greenliner programme implemented key sustainability initiatives throughout 2020 and 2021 to test and develop long term dec... READ MORE

Aviation
Air France’s US schedules to surpass pre-crisis levels this summer Air France says that its peak summer capacity will reach 90 percent of pre-pandemic levels, with schedules to North America, Africa, the Caribbean, and the Indian Ocean surpassing... READ MORE

Aviation
Etihad Airways unveils new ‘Sustainability50’ Airbus A350 on inaugural flight to Paris Next-generation aircraft will be deployed to key North American and Indian destinations by peak summer season‘Sustainability50’ programme to drive operational efficiencies and... READ MORE

Aviation
Delta Skymiles makes status-earning on award travel a permanent feature Delta has announced two enhancements to its Skymiles loyalty programme, including making status earning on award travel a permanent benefit. The carrier introduced the temporar... READ MORE

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