ITC Hotels has opened its second ever Mementos hotel, this time in Jaipur. While the first property in Udaipur is more expansive, this new offering from the brand is equally impressive. Let’s take a look in detail. A “Private Jaipur” Located near the Kukas area in Jaipur, Mementos by ITC Hotels “makes you feel like you are the only one there”. It is located at a distance of 28 kilometres from Jaipur International Airport while Jaipur Junction Railway Station is 22 kilometres away. CourtyardCourtyardBaradari Spread over 12 acres, the resort’s design is an ode to Jaipur’s rich heritage of art an ..read more

Recently, one of my friends travelled to Europe for holidays and loved the time he spent there. This is a first-hand account of his trip and his experience with Thrillophilia. “I was planning a surprise trip for my wife’s birthday. My wife had told me about her wish to visit Europe once in her lifetime. After hours of scrolling through various travel websites, I came across Thrillophilia’s site. I was really impressed by how well each activity was explained and how easy it was to access the website. I could easily browse through detailed descriptions of all the packages. Then, I checked the re ..read more

Vistara has announced that it will deploy Boeing B787 Dreamliners on flights to Bali, Indonesia. This comes after just four months of operation on the route. The airline says that it has been encouraged to take this decision by seeing strong demand for this route and anticipated increase in demand during the summer months. B787 to Bali Starting 31st March 2024, Vistara will operate its daily service between Delhi and Bali with the Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners instead of the Airbus A321LRs (Long Range). The flights operate with the following schedule: Delhi-Bali Departure time: 22:40 Arrival time ..read more

Ultra luxury hotel brand Aman is all set to make its debut in the United Arab Emirates with Aman Dubai. Designed by KHA (Kerry Hill Architects), Aman Dubai will have a prime coastal position directly on Jumeirah Beach with unobstructed panoramic views of the azure water and Dubai’s skyline. With nine acres of verdant gardens, Aman Dubai will showcase the brand’s much-loved minimal and contemporary design aesthetic, making use of natural materials and clean lines to frame the cityscape and waterfront views. A distinct resort experience blending the tranquillity of Aman with Arabian hospitality ..read more

First nonstop flight service between India and Cambodia has been announced. Cambodia Angkor Air will operate nonstop flights between both the countries’ capitals. Phnom Penh-Delhi Starting 16th June 2024, Cambodia Angkor Air will operate 4-flights-a-week between Phnom Penh and Delhi with the following schedule: Phnom Penh-Delhi Departure time: 16:45 Arrival time: 19:50 Flight time: 4 hours and 35 minutes Flight number: K6760 Frequency: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays Delhi-Phnom Penh Departure time: 20:50 Arrival time: 02:50 (the next day) Flight time: 4 hours and 30 minutes Flight ..read more

Malaysia Airlines will start taking delivery of Airbus A330neo aircraft in the third quarter of 2024. We now have an idea as to what the interior of these upcoming aircraft will be like. Let’s take a look. Business Class Malaysia Airlines says that the new A330neo cabin will feature many ‘firsts’ for the airline and historically in its fleet. Among those is the introduction of the Collins Aerospace Elevation Business Class seats, featuring an all-suite cabin with individual privacy doors, as well as wireless charging pods available at all 28 of the Business Class seats. Malaysia Airlines is th ..read more

United Airlines has announced a new miles pooling feature, enabling you to pool your miles with friends and family. It has become the first major U.S. airline to do so. Miles pooling United has launched MileagePlus miles pooling – a new way for MileagePlus members to contribute and combine their miles into a joint account. Available on United.com, groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account. United allows any MileagePlus member – whether relatives or close friends – to be in a pool with other members. We’re always looking for new ways to provide the most ..read more

Earlier, IH Aviation and Travel shared that Oberoi Group has announced plans to expand with new resorts in Goa, Tirupati amongst others. Now, Oberoi Group, which consists of the flagship Oberoi Hotels and Resorts and the more affordable Trident Hotels and Resorts, has announced plans to open 50 new hotels by 2030. Let’s find out more. Growth plans Vikram Oberoi, CEO and Managing Director of EIH Hospitality (parent company of Oberoi Hotels), announced that the group aims to open 50 new hotels by 2030. Speaking at the Skift India Summit in Delhi, he said that the group’s focus for 2030 is now on ..read more

Seoul Incheon-based Korean Air has announced an order for 33 Airbus A350s. This will help the airline expand internationally while renewing its fleet. A350s coming Korean Air has placed an order for 33 Airbus A350s. Specifically, the order includes 27 Airbus A350-1000s and 6 Airbus A350-900s. The deal is valued at $13.7 billion. The order will supplement the airline’s long-term fleet operations as it gradually retires its older aircraft. The airline says the “procurement of the next-generation, eco-friendly A350 is not only aligned with the airlines’ sustainability efforts, but also is seen as ..read more

Japan Airlines has announced an order for 42 Airbus and Boeing aircraft. This mainly includes expanding the fleet for international routes to North America and Asia. New order Japan Airlines has placed an order for the following aircraft: 21 Airbus A350-900s 11 Airbus A321neos 10 Boeing B787-9s This is the first time that the airline has placed an order for Airbus’ narrow body aircraft. The carrier currently operates its fleet of A350-900s on domestic routes but once these new A350-900s come in, 20 of them will be used for international operations. Along with the A350-900s, the Boeing B787-9 ..read more