Source: freepik 2024 has been phenomenal for Air India passengers. The airline has been introducing new initiatives to further enhance the travel experience. Be it adding new aircraft in the Air India fleet, upgrading its inflight entertainment system, or adding Recaro seats to Air India premium economy and economy class. After starting domestic operations in January, Air India A350 900 is all set to start international flights from May 1.  Air India has announced Dubai as the first international destination for its Airbus A350 aircraft. The airline will operate the iconic A350 daily on t ..read more

Source: freepik Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport has secured a spot among the top 10 busiest airports in the world for 2023. The achievement is made possible by India’s growing air travel demand and connectivity, as well as the effective infrastructure and smooth operations of the airport.  The global air traffic for 2023 is expected to be near 8.5 billion passengers, showing a significant 93.8% bounce back to pre-pandemic figures and a 27.2% increase over the previous year. This increase represents a global trend of recovery, with international travel almost equal to domestic ..read more

Source: freepik Airlines have been introducing premium economy cabins on their aircraft to meet the growing demand of passengers. Premium economy has become quite popular among travelers for being better than economy and cheaper than business class. In order to provide its passengers with an enhanced travel experience, Cathay Pacific has now introduced this premium offering on its Boeing 777 too. The airline has also introduced new inflight offerings along with Boeing 777 premium economy to further satisfy its passengers.  The revamped Cathay Pacific premium economy cabins offer passenger ..read more

Source: Freepik Delta Air Lines unveils the newly renovated and expanded Sky Club at Miami International Airport. With a 50% increase in seating capacity, the Delta Sky Club in Miami is now equipped to provide an exceptional comfort zone for around 300 tourists. It ensures that travel from Miami is more than just a journey, but a wonderful experience from beginning to end. On April 9th, the newly expanded Miami Sky Club Lounge was unveiled. It now has a stunning new design inspired by Miami’s iconic bright colors and peaceful beach scene, as well as a tribute to the city’s famous Art Deco arch ..read more

Source: freepik IndiGo Airlines has become the world’s third most valuable carrier, based on market capitalization. This incredible outcome indicates its successes, including record-breaking quarterly profitability, increased market share, and hopeful future growth plans. IndiGo’s share price improved by 4.73% in a single day before settling at an incredible Rs 3,807. The airline has had a great year, with its stock price doubling and its market value reaching an impressive Rs 1,46,539 crore ($17.605 billion). The rise has enabled IndiGo to reach the market capitalization of the famous US-base ..read more

Source: freepik Delta Air Lines plans to change its boarding process to a numbered system on May 1 in an initiative aimed at making air travel more welcoming to everyone. It is particularly for those who do not understand English as their first language. This enhancement is more than just numbers, it is about making every Delta experience easier and more pleasurable. The airline chooses simplicity by moving to a numbered boarding system. The change aims to simplify the procedure, making it easier for tourists. With eight unique zones, the concept is to speed up boarding and improve the gate ex ..read more

Source: Freepik IndiGo plans to expand internationally with the introduction of the new Airbus A321XLR. It is hoping to double the airline’s size by 2030, with a focus on expanding both domestic and international services. The move goes along with India’s booming economy, providing an exciting opportunity for tourists internationally. With plans to introduce the aircraft by 2025, the IndiGo fleet is likely to extend its reach to major European and Asian destinations, providing enhanced travel connectivity. IndiGo Airlines Fleet Expansion IndiGo’s commitment to doubling its size by 2030 shows t ..read more

Source: Freepik Turkish Airlines is a global leader in aviation. The airline offers flights to almost every major country across the globe, significantly the US. It boasts an extensive network, serving nearly 215 destinations in the USA. The airline offers flights to Atlanta, Chicago, Boston, Dallas, New York, San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles etc. Now Turkish Airlines direct flights to Denver will further boost connectivity between the two countries. Notably, Turkish Airlines is a crucial transfer hub for travelers connecting from different destinations.  Turkish Airlines is expanding ..read more

Source: freepik San Francisco expects to receive a large number of tourists in 2024. During its annual marketing conference, held at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, business leaders highlighted how AI and creative technologies are changing the appearance of travel and tourism. It estimates that San Francisco visitors volume is set to reach 23.7 million this year. This previous year, the Golden City appeared, attracting more than 23.1 million tourists. The city’s unique charm improved the city’s economy by an incredible USD 9.3 billion. Traveler spending increased by 18% to USD 8.8 bill ..read more

Source: freepik Loyalty reimagined by Air India. After hinting at a possible change to its frequent flyer program via social media on 31st March, Air India has revamped its Flying Returns loyalty program. Effective immediately, the program now adopts a spend-based earning system. This allows Air India passengers to earn points based on the amount spent on tickets rather than the distance flown. The initiative aims to offer greater value for money and reward those who choose premium cabins or longer layovers. Air India has made changes to its Flying Returns program after more than a decade. Und ..read more