JetSpeak May 2018
Aviation News
Etihad Flights to Rabat, Morocco:
Etihad Flights to Casablanca, Morocco:
For more details and to book an Etihad Flight, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail t0 enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
The flight pair EK 061/ EK 062 will be operated by an A380; a Boeing 777-300ER will continue to operate the second flight pair - EK 059 / EK 060.
A press release issued by the airline on the subject stated, "Emirates’ Airbus A380 aircraft serving the Dubai-Hamburg route will offer high levels of comfort and high quality service: a total of 516 seats in a three-class configuration, with 426 spacious seats in Economy on the main deck, 76 fully flat bed seats in Business and 14 First Class Private Suites on the upper deck. "
The Emirates A380 is renowned for its First Class Shower Spas, an Onboard Lounge for First and Business Class passengers, free Wi-Fi for all cabins, and great entertainment. First and Business Class passengers also benefit from a complimentary chauffeur drive service as well as access to Emirates’ global network of airport lounges, including a 900 m² lounge facility at Hamburg Airport.
Commenting on the launch of the new service, Michael Eggenschwiler, CEO, Hamburg Airport said, "Emirates has been a fixed component of our operations and a reliable partner for twelve years now. Demand has been high on the direct route to the hub in Dubai, now served with two daily flights, from the very beginning. The fact that Emirates is now also deploying the A380 for scheduled operations at Hamburg Airport is a logical consequence of the consistently high load factor on the Dubai flight. For passengers, this means even more comfort and an even better product offering. The decision is a clear commitment to Hamburg. With the increased seating capacity, Emirates is underlining the attractiveness of the route and of the Hamburg Metropolitan Region as well as the importance of our airport in the airline’s international route network."
Hamburg is the 49th destination to be served by the A380 aircraft and comes on the 10th successful year of Emirates’ A380 operations.
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Effective |
|
EK 061 |
Dubai |
Hamburg |
1500 hrs |
1905 hrs |
30-10-2018 |
|
EK 062 |
Hamburg |
Dubai |
2100 hrs |
0620 hrs (+1) |
30-10-2018 |
|
All timings are local time; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
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The new updated in-flight dining menu will feature regional dishes representing the flight route, new signature warm desserts on selected routes, and a luxurious afternoon tea experience. For example, passengers flying to Italy can expect Italian dishes such as Truffle Risotto and Porcini, while those flying to the Middle East can expect Arabian dishes such as Biryani, Kabsa, and flame-grilled meats.
Fresh crisp salads, woodland berries, warm breakfast oatmeal and healthier drink options such as “cold pressed” juice with great flavour combinations for health-conscious passengers will also be available on selected menus to revitalise during a long flight.
The airline has also improved its indulgent treats, including an enhanced Caviar service for First Class passengers; the Caviar service is accompanied with a Balik-style salmon and presented with flair on a crystal plate.
The experience is exemplified by the minute attention to detail paid throughout the service, right from ensuring the bread baskets are linen-lined to presenting mini-condiment grinders for dispensing Himalayan pink salt and freshly grounded black peppercorns.
Commenting on the launch, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways said, "Qatar Airways is thrilled to introduce a whole new on-board dining experience that will push the boundaries of Premium travel for our esteemed passengers. Every new concept was designed and produced with the highest attention to detail and quality, to meet the exacting standards of our passengers."
"Qatar Airways is collaborating closely with local farms and suppliers to produce products for our specific needs, promoting a ‘farm-to-table’ approach. Our in-flight dining menus are designed to align with the four seasons, better incorporating the use of locally-grown produce and tapping into authentic foods of local provenance delivering the very highest international standards."
The launch of the new dining experience comes close on the heels of the new pre-select dining option launched by the airline. The pre-select dining option encouraged First Class and Business Class passengers to select in advance, a main course from the a-la-carte menu. The selection could be done up to 14 days in advance and at least 24 hours prior to the flight departure time.
To pre-book your menu and to book your Qatar Flights to Europe, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Live TV services on board the THAI airways flights will commence with effect from June 14, 2018.
Commenting on the launch, Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, THAI Acting President, said that "digital era helps viewers to keep abreast of the latest news through various online media. THAI is fully aware that passengers need to keep informed of the latest news while traveling on board and has launched a new “LIVE TV on Board” service that enables passengers to watch broadcast television programs, such as news channels and sports competitions. Available television channels are CNN, BBC, NHK, and Sport 24. Passengers can watch real time news with viewers around the world and enjoy exciting live telecast sport matches just as they did at home. "
To book the Basic Fares on British Airways flights, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
The First Class passengers Amenity Kit will be launched towards the end of May and will include exclusive care products from the La Prairie brand in a sponge bag that can be reused as a practical organizer or cosmetics kit for long after the flight. A detachable carrying strap ensure that it can be easily carried off once the aircraft lands. The reusability of the kits make it an environmentally friendly initiative.
The airline has also announced a new initiative to help Business class passengers sleep better. The initiative named Lufthansa Dream Collection is exclusively for the use of Business Class passengers and includes a new pillowcase, a large warm blanket, a comfortable mattress topper and even a new sleep shirt from Van Laack for night flights.
The Dream Collection will be successively introduced on all long-haul flights.
To book a Lufthansa flight, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Passengers travelling light with just carry-on luggage, no check-in luggage, and no seat preferences will benefit highly from the new basic fares. Passengers can add a check-in baggage or reserve a seat for an additional charge.
According to a press release issued by Lufthansa, stated,"Lufthansa has been testing a Light fare since October 2017 on selected routes between Scandinavia and North America. Passengers can buy a basic rate with carry-on luggage on flights between Sweden, Denmark, Norway and selected North American destinations."
"In 2015, the Lufthansa Group Airlines introduced a Light fare on their European routes. The various air fare options mainly differ with respect to the free baggage allowance, seat reservations as well as the possibilities to cancel or rebook flights. Standard features of all fares include the flight, carry-on luggage weighing up to 8 kg, a snack and drinks on board, a fixed seat assignment at check-in as well as bonus and status miles," the press release continued.
For more details, and to book Lufthansa flights, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44 112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
The 380 sq. m. lounge features a relaxing ambience with seating overlooking a runway, feature walls, marble-topped tables, a granite topped bar, and lots of art. A wide range of food offering will be available throughout the day.
Commenting on the launch, Sarah Klatt-Walsh, Head of Product, British Airways said, "Our new design concept has been created to make better use of the space in our lounges, while still making it feel contemporary and luxurious. We have focused on technology, offering complimentary WiFi and ensuring there is plenty of access to USB and power points, enabling customers to work, surf online and charge personal devices. "
"We have already had really positive feedback from customers who have experienced our new lounge in Rome, and we think those travelling through Aberdeen will love the new look and feel," Sarah continued.
The next launch will be at the New York JFK airport; more lounges are planned for Geneva, Chicago, San Francisco, and Johannesburg.
For more information, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Eligible passengers will not be required to remove shoes, jackets or belts, nor will they have to remove laptops from their hand luggage. They can use fast-track security queues and make it through Airport security easily, often in less than 5 minutes.
To get pre-approval, UK citizens need to sign up to become Global Entry members, involving an interview, background check and fingerprint scan.
Customers can find out more details on TSA Precheck by visiting the TSA website. If a lane is not available for a flight, customers with a TSA Precheck boarding pass may receive expedited screening in a standard lane.
Commenting on the launch, Doug Caines, Vice President of Operations - North America, British Airways said, "We’re really pleased that our customers can now benefit from the expedited services of TSA Precheck. Having the ability to fast track through security will give time back to our customers so they can relax and enjoy more time in our lounges or more time to shop and dine in the airport."
To book a British Airways Flight and for more information, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
The lounge like the cabin will be uniquely United ans will have locally-crafted art works adorning it. The bar draws attention both for its size and its array of cocktails. A-la-carte menu will feature delicacies from across the world in addition to staples such as burgers.
According to a press release issued by the airlines on the opening, some of the other features that make the United Polaris Lounge a great experience include:
Schedule for the new British Airways flights to Toronto, Canada:
- More than 27,000 square feet
- 455 seats
- 15 different types of seating
- 570 power outlets and 450 USB ports
- 4 private phone rooms
- 10 private daybeds outfitted with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding
- 10 luxurious shower suites, featuring rainfall showers and Soho House & Co's Cowshed Spa products
- Personal valet services, including steaming garments
- A private dining area with table service for up to 48 guests featuring a menu that blends global trends with familiar comfort foods, developed by New York Chef John Glowacki. Menu items include: potato latkes, polenta fries, wild mushroom risotto with a balsamic reduction, and the "Brookie," a playful combination of a brownie and cookie served with milk.
- A bistro-like buffet that includes a do-it-yourself bagel bar plus sandwiches and wraps such as a curried salmon salad with cucumber raita and baby spinach on a pumpernickel roll as well as a charcuterie board and chicken parmesan.
- A cocktail menu with signature drinks such as the Fernet About It, a unique version of the Cuba Libre containing the Italian libation, and the United Polaris Star, featuring house-made anise-infused vodka. Other house-made items include oolong-steeped bourbon, lavender syrup, vodkas and vermouth.
The opening of the United Polaris lounge at New York/Newark closely follows the debut of the United Polaris lounge at San Francisco International Airport in April. The United Polaris lounge at George Bush Intercontinental in Houston will open this summer, followed by the lounge at Los Angeles International Airport this fall.
For more details, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
The terminal will also have a United-branded lounge with individual suites, restrooms, a full bar and top-tier food service. Passengers who have purchased access to the terminal will be driven directly to their aircraft after security checks in BMW 7-series sedans. Arriving passengers will be met at the aircraft and escorted to the private terminal for private customs and immigration processing.
A press release issued by the airline on the partnership stated, "Access to The Private Suite will be included in certain business-class fares. United has negotiated a highly preferential rate for use of the exclusive service. The Private Suite experience will initially be available through select corporate travel booking desks and travel agents, and later available for purchase on united.com or through the United app as part of a premium-cabin ticket fare."
"United customers flying to or from New York/Newark; Aspen, Colorado; Hawaii; London Heathrow; Los Cabos, Mexico; Melbourne and Sydney, Australia; Shanghai; Singapore; and Tokyo Narita who purchase this service will have access to the exclusive co-branded lounge at The Private Suite's terminal on the LAX airfield. A Private Suite logistics team of eight people is assigned to each booking, ensuring a seamless airport experience without traffic, lines or wait time," the press release continued.
The Private Suite is owned and operated by Gavin de Becker & Associates, a world-renowned consulting and service firm that handles logistics and protection for many of the world's most prominent people.
For more information and to book the Private Suite experience, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
A press release issued by the airlines on the partnership stated, "Through a single integration with the Points’ Loyalty Commerce Platform, which powers Points Travel services, KrisFlyer’s over 3.5 million members will have the flexibility to fully redeem with miles or make a partial redemption by mixing miles with cash on the krisflyervrooms.com. Members can start redeeming their miles from a minimum of 1,500 KrisFlyer miles."
Mr Tan Kai Ping, Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Singapore Airlines said, "With KrisFlyer vRooms, members have an additional option to use their miles. Hotels and car rentals are a perfect complement to KrisFlyer as a frequent flyer programme, as these redemption options extend through the travel category. We are committed to constantly enhancing the benefits of the KrisFlyer programme, and with this new seamless redemption process, members can enjoy a more rewarding experience with our programme."
To know more about the new feature, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
The airline said that the merger will take place only after a sufficient number of SilkAir aircraft have been upgraded to SIA standards.
A press release issued by Singapore Airlines issued on the subject stated, "Consistent with ongoing efforts to optimise the SIA Group’s network, there will also be transfers of routes and aircraft between the different airlines in the portfolio."
Mr Goh Choon Phong, CEO, SIA said, "Singapore Airlines is one year into our three-year Transformation Programme and today’s announcement is a significant development to provide more growth opportunities and prepare the Group for an even stronger future."
"Importantly, it will be positive for our customers. It is another example of the major investment we are making to ensure that our products and services continue to lead the industry across short-, medium- and long-haul routes," he continued.
SilkAir is the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, operating a fleet of 11 Airbus A320-family aircraft and 22 Boeing 737-800 and 737 MAX 8 aircraft. It is currently transitioning to an all-737 fleet, and serves 49 destinations in 16 countries.
For more information and to book a Singapore Airline flight, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels
Initially, the robot will be at the Vistara Signature Lounge at the Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 3 with effect from July 5, 2018. The robot will assist customers using the lounge, while waiting to board their flights.
At present, the robot RADA can scan boarding passes and provide information on departure gates, terminal, real time flight status, weather conditions of the destination city as well as Vistara products and services. To make it a more personalized experience, the robot greets customers and interacts with them using basic hand movements. It can also engage with kids and adults and play games, songs, and videos while navigating the lounge on pre-defined pathways.
A press release issued by Vistara Airlines stated, "‘RADA’ will be further developed over a period of time in terms of functionality and features for future use cases, after gauging customer feedback."
Commenting on the introduction of ‘RADA’, Mr. LeslieThng, CEO, Vistara said, "Innovation is one of the core values engrained in the DNA of Vistara’s culture, which we have fostered within the organization in many ways. RADA is a manifestation of this endeavour. Vistara has disrupted the market through several innovations with the sole objective of redefining air travel in the country, while making its processes more robust and resources more effective. With RADA, we aim to change the way people interact and fly with an airline. We will be developing ‘RADA’ based on customer feedback and equipping it with the most effective features in the time to come. Our steadfast focus remains to be on delighting customers across all touchpoints, and we’re confident that ‘RADA’ will help us take the ‘new feeling’ to the next level."
Explaining what sparked the idea behind ‘RADA’, Mr. Ravinder Pal Singh, Chief Information & Innovation Officer, Vistara added, "It was a realisation that the talented, young employees engaged in ground services, gain immense customer service experience on the job, but the limited scope of their routine work could challenge their true potential. Some of them spend decades within the walls of an airport, assisting customers. Vistara is an organization that encourages its employees to look beyond boundaries and leverage the talent and skills of such employees. Therefore, we thought of inventing a robot that can help us enhance customer experience by gradually taking over the routine, mundane tasks. The basic premise of the thought was to develop a simple and extremely cost-effective practical robot that can engage in basic human interaction to begin with, and can further be developed to perform more complex tasks, as consumer habits continue to evolve in the technological age where humans and machines will complement and create a evolved harmonious evolution."
A press release issued by IndiGo stated, "Aircraft fuel expenses represent the single largest item of IndiGo’s total expenses, accounting for around 40 percent of the airline's cost of operation."
Mr Sanjay Kumar, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said, "With ATF prices in India having risen around 25% in the current month compared to the same period last year, and at the highest in last three years, the airline is compelled to pass some of the increased cost burden to customers as a fuel surcharge. In the context of the past decade, where airfares in India have reduced by nearly 50 per cent in real terms (i.e. adjusted for inflation), we are confident that this marginal increase in the form of fuel surcharge will not have any significant adverse impact on demand."
Mr Kumar further added, "We are hopeful that the 1.5 lakh plus passengers flying with IndiGo each day will continue giving us support. We assure our customers that this move of reintroduction of fuel surcharges will not much impact the low fares that are being charged, and will not change IndiGo’s positioning as a low cost carrier that is also synonymous with being on-time and providing courteous and hassle free service."
The airline will review the surcharge in the light of oil prices going forward, and endeavours to be in a position to withdraw it once oil prices have moderated.
Edinburgh will be second city in Scotland to be connected by Emirates Airlines' flight services; the airline already operates a flight to Glasgow. An Emirates Boeing 777-300 ER with 8 First Class Private Suites, 42 lie-flat Business Class seats, and 304 Economy Class Seats will operate on the new route.
Commenting on the launch, Hubert Frach, Divisional Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations - West, Emirates Airlines said, "We’re increasing our capacity to Scotland to meet growing demand, and by introducing a daily flight to Edinburgh, it will complement our current double daily flights between Dubai and Glasgow. Edinburgh is a very popular leisure and business destination, and the new service will offer our customers from across our global network, particularly from key inbound markets such as Asia and Australia, a direct option to the city via our Dubai hub."
"It will also be a more convenient point for travellers from the greater Edinburgh area, and beyond, such as Aberdeen and Dundee, to travel with Emirates to Dubai and onward to destinations across our network," he added.
Flight No |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Effective |
EK023 |
Dubai |
Edinburgh |
0955 hrs |
1450 hrs |
01-10-18 |
EK024 |
Edinburgh |
Dubai |
2015 hrs |
0640 hrs (+1) |
01-10-18 |
All Timings are local time; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
The airline has also announced second daily flights from Bengaluru to Varanasi, Chandigarh, Ranchi, and Indore. The airline will also launch additional flights from Tiruchirapalli to Kochi and Bengaluru.
Speaking on the addition of new routes to its services, Mr. Sanjay Kumar, Chief Commercial Officer, IndiGo said, "IndiGo is reinforcing its commitment to on-time performance by announcing new frequencies from Chandigarh, Varanasi, Ranchi, Indore and Tiruchirapalli connecting Bengaluru. Kolkata -Chandigarh, Kolkata – Indore and Chandigarh – Srinagar have also emerged as sectors that have started attracting both leisure and business passengers in the recent past, and hold immense potential for IndiGo. It is our constant endeavour to provide greater flexibility of choice for our customers, and we continue to offer them an on-time, courteous and hassle free service and low fares, always."
Schedule for New IndiGo Flights:
Flight No |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
Effective |
Fares |
6E 7163 |
Kochi |
Tiruchirapalli |
0630 hrs |
0740 hrs |
Daily |
28-06-18 |
|
6E 7161 |
Tiruchirapalli |
Bengaluru |
0800 hrs |
0910 hrs |
Daily |
28-06-18 |
|
6E 7162 |
Bengaluru |
Tiruchirapalli |
1015 hrs |
1125 hrs |
Daily |
28-06-18 |
|
6E 7164 |
Tiruchirapalli |
Kochi |
1145 hrs |
1250 hrs |
Daily |
28-06-18 |
|
6E 0113 |
Bengaluru |
Varanasi |
0535 hrs |
0800 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
1-07-18 |
|
6E 0115 |
Varanasi |
Bengaluru |
0840 hrs |
1110 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
1-07-18 |
|
6E 0661 |
Bengaluru |
Chandigarh |
1150 hrs |
1450 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
1-07-18 |
|
6E 0662 |
Chandigarh |
Bengaluru |
1520 hrs |
1820 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
1-07-18 |
|
6E 0106 |
Bengaluru |
Ranchi |
1920 hrs |
2140 hrs |
Daily |
1-07-18 |
|
6E 0108 |
Ranchi |
Bengaluru |
2210 hrs |
0030 hrs |
Daily |
1-07-18 |
|
6E 0691 |
Bengaluru |
Indore |
1910 hrs |
2105 hrs |
Except Sunday |
2-07-18 |
|
6E 0705 |
Indore |
Bengaluru |
2135 hrs |
2330 hrs |
Except Sunday |
2-07-18 |
|
6E 0691 |
Bengaluru |
Indore |
1925 hrs |
2120 hrs |
Only Sunday |
1-07-18 |
|
6E 0705 |
Indore |
Bengaluru |
2150 hrs |
2345 hrs |
Only Sunday |
1-07-18 |
|
6E 0372 |
Kolkata |
Chandigarh |
0450 hrs |
0720 hrs |
Except Sunday |
16-07-18 |
|
6E 0372 |
Chandigarh |
Srinagar |
0750 hrs |
0900 hrs |
Except Sunday |
16-07-18 |
|
6E 0376 |
Srinagar |
Chandigarh |
0935 hrs |
1050 hrs |
Except Sunday |
16-07-18 |
|
6E 0376 |
Chandigarh |
Kolkata |
1120 hrs |
1350 hrs |
Except Sunday |
16-07-18 |
|
6E 0372 |
Kolkata |
Hyderabad |
0450 hrs |
0645 hrs |
Only Sunday |
15-07-18 |
|
6E 0376 |
Hyderabad |
Kolkata |
1125 hrs |
1340 hrs |
Only Sunday |
15-07-18 |
|
6E 0378 |
Kolkata |
Indore |
1420 hrs |
1625 hrs |
Daily |
15-07-18 |
|
6E 0382 |
Indore |
Nagpur |
1655 hrs |
1755 hrs |
Daily |
15-07-18 |
|
6E 0388 |
Nagpur |
Indore |
1825 hrs |
1920 hrs |
Daily |
15-07-18 |
|
6E 0392 |
Indore |
Kolkata |
1950 hrs |
2200 hrs |
Daily |
15-07-18 |
|
6E 7995 |
Kochi |
Hubli |
1325 hrs |
1535 hrs |
Daily |
28-06-18 |
2599 /- |
6E 7996 |
Hubli |
Kochi |
1825 hrs |
2035 hrs |
Daily |
28-06-18 |
2599 /- |
6E 7998 |
Goa |
Hubli |
1710 hrs |
1805 hrs |
Daily |
28-06-18 |
1299 /- |
6E 7997 |
Hubli |
Goa |
1555 hrs |
1650 hrs |
Daily |
28-06-18 |
1299 /- |
6E 5995 |
Bengaluru |
Hubli |
0800 hrs |
0900 hrs |
Except Sunday |
01-07-18 |
1803 /- |
6E 5995 |
Bengaluru |
Hubli |
0810 hrs |
0910 hrs |
Only Sunday |
01-07-18 |
1803 /- |
6E 5996 |
Hubli |
Bengaluru |
1740 hrs |
1840 hrs |
Except Sunday |
01-07-18 |
1531 /- |
6E 5996 |
Hubli |
Bengaluru |
1750 hrs |
1850 hrs |
Only Sunday |
01-07-18 |
1531 /- |
6E 5993 |
Ahmedabad |
Hubli |
1145 hrs |
1330 hrs |
Except Sunday |
01-07-18 |
3199 /- |
6E 5993 |
Ahmedabad |
Hubli |
1535 hrs |
1720 hrs |
Only Sunday |
01-07-18 |
3199 /- |
6E 5994 |
Hubli |
Ahmedabad |
0930 hrs |
1115 hrs |
Except Sunday |
01-07-18 |
3199 /- |
6E 5994 |
Hubli |
Ahmedabad |
1320 hrs |
1505 hrs |
Only Sunday |
01-07-18 |
3199 /- |
6E 5991 |
Chennai |
Hubli |
1550 hrs |
1710 hrs |
Except Sunday |
01-07-18 |
2599 /- |
6E 5991 |
Chennai |
Hubli |
1130 hrs |
1250 hrs |
Only Sunday |
01-07-18 |
2599 /- |
6E 5992 |
Hubli |
Chennai |
1400 hrs |
1520 hrs |
Except Sunday |
01-07-18 |
2599 /- |
6E 5992 |
Hubli |
Chennai |
0940 hrs |
1100 hrs |
Only Sunday |
01-07-18 |
2599 /- |
All timings are local time |
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Schedule of new SpiceJet flights:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Days of Operation |
Effective Date |
|
SG-1267 |
Hyderabad |
Rajahmundry |
1855 hrs |
2005 hrs |
Except Saturday |
25-04-2018 |
|
SG-1268 |
Rajahmundry |
Hyderabad |
2025 hrs |
2125 hrs |
Except Saturday |
25-04-2018 |
|
SG-3527 |
Chennai |
Kozhikode |
1535 hrs |
1705 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3528 |
Kozhikode |
Chennai |
2040 hrs |
2220 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3525 |
Chennai |
Hyderabad |
1155 hrs |
1325 hrs |
Daily |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3526 |
Hyderabad |
Chennai |
1345 hrs |
1510 hrs |
Daily |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3530 |
Bengaluru |
Kozhikode |
1915 hrs |
2020 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3529 |
Kozhikode |
Bengaluru |
1720 hrs |
1825 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3521 |
Chennai |
Mangaluru |
0805 hrs |
0935 hrs |
Daily |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3522 |
Mangaluru |
Chennai |
0955 hrs |
1125 hrs |
Daily |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-8745 |
Delhi (T2) |
Kanpur |
1210 hrs |
1315 hrs |
Daily |
03-07-2018 |
|
SG-8746 |
Kanpur |
Delhi (T2) |
1335 hrs |
1455 hrs |
Daily |
03-07-2018 |
|
All times are local timings |
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New British Airways Flights from Heathrow to Marrakech, Morocco:
The new flights to Marrakech, Morocco will be a new direct service that will operate four times a week from London Heathrow Terminal 5. The new service will compliment the existing London Gatwick to Marrakech flights operated by the airlines. Services on the new route commence with effect from October 28, 2018. Flights will operate on Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
New British Airways Flights from Heathrow to Moscow, Russia:
The new flights to Moscow, Russia is more of a redirection than a completely new flight. The airline already operates three daily services to Domodevo International Airport (DME) in Moscow; the airline is planning on re-routing one of these existing flights to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) instead.
The new flight to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) will give passengers easy access to North Moscow due to the location of the airport. An Airbus 321 will operate on the route; services will commence with effect from October 28, 2018.
Commenting on the newly re-routed flight, Joerg Tuensmeyer, Head of Sales for Europe, British Airways said, "By changing one of our three daily flights to SVO we are opening up the north of the city for our Russian customers and giving more options to our UK based travellers who need to get to that part of the city when they arrive into the capital. We know how precious time is, especially to our business customers and frequent flyers, so this change allows them to spend more time in the lounge working or relaxing."
New British Airways Flights from Heathrow to Durban, South Africa:
The new flights will be a thrice a week direct service from London Heathrow to Durban, South Africa. A Boeing 787-8 from the airline's newest fleet will operate on the route. The new flights will provide passengers easy access to the famous Golden Mile route of South Africa and complement the existing flights from London Heathrow to Johannesburg and Cape Town.
For more information on these new flights and to book a British Airways flights, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Days of Operation |
Effective Date |
|
SG-1267 |
Hyderabad |
Rajahmundry |
1855 hrs |
2005 hrs |
Except Saturday |
25-04-2018 |
|
SG-1268 |
Rajahmundry |
Hyderabad |
2025 hrs |
2125 hrs |
Except Saturday |
25-04-2018 |
|
SG-3527 |
Chennai |
Kozhikode |
1535 hrs |
1705 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3528 |
Kozhikode |
Chennai |
2040 hrs |
2220 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3525 |
Chennai |
Hyderabad |
1155 hrs |
1325 hrs |
Daily |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3526 |
Hyderabad |
Chennai |
1345 hrs |
1510 hrs |
Daily |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3530 |
Bengaluru |
Kozhikode |
1915 hrs |
2020 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3529 |
Kozhikode |
Bengaluru |
1720 hrs |
1825 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3521 |
Chennai |
Mangaluru |
0805 hrs |
0935 hrs |
Daily |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-3522 |
Mangaluru |
Chennai |
0955 hrs |
1125 hrs |
Daily |
16-06-2018 |
|
SG-8745 |
Delhi (T2) |
Kanpur |
1210 hrs |
1315 hrs |
Daily |
03-07-2018 |
|
SG-8746 |
Kanpur |
Delhi (T2) |
1335 hrs |
1455 hrs |
Daily |
03-07-2018 |
|
All times are local timings |
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The airline has also planned a non-stop seasonal flight service from New York / Newark to Palm Springs, California. The seasonal flight service from New York / Newark to Key West, Florida will also be increased to a year-round service.
According to a press release issued by the airline on the subject, the new flights will be a part of planned schedule adjustments for the East Coast and will result in an increase in non-stop flights on routes popular with New York area flyers. Connecting passenger flights on Short-haul routes will be relocated to Washington-Dulles Airport. "United will transition service between New York/Newark and Chattanooga, Tennessee; Ithaca, New York, and Scranton, Pennsylvania to Washington-Dulles," the press release continued.
Commenting on the schedule changes, Ankit Gupta, Vice President of Domestic Network, United Airlines said, "We approached these schedule adjustments with our customers in mind, knowing that we wanted to create a schedule that offers customers beginning their travel in the New York City area convenient flights to many of the business and leisure destinations they frequent the most. Since more of our customers begin their travel from New York/Newark than any other United hub city, we've created a more customer friendly schedule that removed connection times and provided convenient non-stop service to multiple U.S. destinations."
The airline has increased flight frequencies on the following routes: beginning October 4, 2018.
Schedule of new SpiceJet flights:
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Frequency Increased to |
Aircraft |
New York |
Burlington, VT |
6 flights daily |
Embraer E175 |
New York |
Charleston, SC |
5 flights daily |
Embraer 145 |
New York |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
6 flights daily |
Boeing 737-800 |
New York |
Fort Myers, FL |
3 flights daily |
Boeing 737-800 |
New York |
Greensboro, NC |
5 flights daily |
Embraer 145 |
New York |
Memphis, TN |
4 flights daily |
Embraer 145 |
New York |
Nashville, TN |
7 flights daily |
Embraer 145 |
New York |
New Orleans, LA |
4 flights daily |
Boeing 737-900 |
New York |
Norfolk, VA |
6 flights daily |
Embraer 145 |
New York |
Orlando, FL |
9 flights daily |
Boeing 737-900 |
New York |
Phoenix, AZ |
3 flights daily |
Boeing 737-900 |
New York |
Pittsburgh, PA |
9 flights daily |
Embraer E175 |
New York |
San Antonio, TX |
2 flights daily |
Embraer E175 |
New York |
Sarasota, FL |
2 flights daily |
Airbus 319 |
New York |
West Palm Beach, FL |
5 flights daily |
Boeing 737-800 |
Washington-Dulles |
Chattanooga, TN |
2 flights daily |
CRJ-200 |
Washington-Dulles |
Ithaca, NY |
2 flights daily |
CRJ-200 |
Washington-Dulles |
Scranton, PA |
2 flights daily |
CRJ-200 |
Commenting on the launch, Benjamin Smith, President - Passenger Airlines, Air Canada said, "The tech, innovation and creative industries, together with legendary tourist and outdoor attractions in both Northern California and Northern Alberta make this a prime destination for business and vacation travellers alike, and we are pleased to launch the only non-stop flights linking Alberta's capital to the Bay Area. Our Edmonton-San Francisco route is the latest addition to our strategically expanding network, and is one of 25 new routes being inaugurated this summer."
A press release issued by the airline on the launch stated, "Flights have been timed to connect conveniently with Air Canada's regional flight network in Edmonton and with Star Alliance partner United Airlines in San Francisco, as well as providing for Aeroplan accumulation and redemption, Star Alliance reciprocal benefits, and for eligible customers, priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounge access at Edmonton, priority boarding and other benefits."
Schedule for the new Air Canada Edmonton - San Francisco Flights:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
AC 8743 |
Edmonton |
San Francisco |
1620 hrs |
1820 hrs |
AC 8744 |
San Francisco |
Edmonton |
1200 hrs |
1545 hrs |
All timings are local times |
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The airline stated that the route will initially be a thrice a week service, commencing with effect from October 11, 2018. The frequency will be increased to a daily service after an additional A350-900 ULR is brought into service.
The A350-900ULR will offer customers a more comfortable travelling experience with features such as higher ceilings, larger windows, an extra-wide body and lighting designed to reduce jet-lag. Its carbon composite airframe also allows for improved air quality due to a more optimised cabin altitude and humidity levels. The new flight will cover a distance of approximately 16,700 km in up to 18 hrs 45 minutes.
Commenting on the planned flight, Mr Goh Choon Phong, CEO, Singapore Airlines said, "Singapore Airlines has always taken pride in pushing the boundaries to provide the best possible travel convenience for our customers, and we are pleased to be leading the way with these new non-stop flights using the latest-technology, ultra-long-range Airbus A350-900ULR. The flights will offer our customers the fastest way to travel between the two cities – in great comfort, together with Singapore Airlines’ legendary service - and will help boost connectivity to and through the Singapore hub."
The new non-stop flights will complement the existing service to New York JFK, which has a stop-over at Frankfurt. The airline also offers regular scheduled flights from Singapore to Houston (five times weekly via Manchester), Los Angeles (daily via Seoul and daily via Tokyo), and San Francisco (daily non-stop from Singapore as well as daily via Hong Kong).
Non-stop Singapore-Los Angeles flights are also planned with the A350-900ULR, details of which will be announced at a later date.
Flight Schedule for the new Singapore Airlines Flights to Newark:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
Effective |
SQ 22 |
Singapore |
Newark |
2335 hrs |
0600 hrs (+1) |
Daily |
11-10-2018 to 27-10-2018 |
SQ 21 |
Newark |
Singapore |
1045 hrs |
1730 hrs (+1) |
Daily |
11-10-2018 to 27-10-2018 |
SQ 22 |
Singapore |
Newark |
0040 hrs |
0530 hrs |
Daily |
28-10-2018 to 30-03-2019 |
SQ 21 |
Newark |
Singapore |
0945 hrs |
1715 hrs (+1) |
Daily |
28-10-2018 to 30-03-2019 |
All timings are local time; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
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Services on the new route are expected to commence with effect from November 5, 2018. The new flight is expected to fly four-times-a-week, on Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday with a wide body A330-200 with 254 seating operating on the route.
In addition to UK, Jet Airways operates flights from Bengaluru to Amsterdam , Chennai to Paris, and Mumbai to London as well.
Commenting on the announcement, Vinay Dube, Chief Executive Officer, Jet Airways said, "We are extremely pleased to begin a new chapter in our decade-long relationship with the United Kingdom. The new service will bring Manchester into our global network, reinforcing our footprint as well as expanding the choice of connectivity to / from the United Kingdom for our guests with the 4 days / week, non-stop service. With the new flight, Jet Airways will have over 8,000 seats on offer every week, making it increasingly convenient for both business as well as leisure travellers, travelling between India and the UK, deepening commerce as well as tourism ties between the two countries."
Schedule for New Jet Airways Flights from Mumbai to Manchester:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
Effective |
9W 130 |
Mumbai |
Manchester |
0230 hrs |
0755 hrs |
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
05-11-2018 |
9W 129 |
Manchester |
Mumbai |
0935 hrs |
0040 hrs (+1) |
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
05-11-2018 |
All timings are local times; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
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Visas & Passport
According to a press report by PTI, "the objective of this partnership is to extend passport related services on a larger scale and to ensure wider area coverage."
"In the first two phases, it was decided to open 251 POPSK in the country out of which 192 have become functional as on 14 May, 2018," the press report continued.
The following POPSK are currently functional:
S. No. |
State/UT |
Place |
Total |
1. |
Andhra Pradesh |
Anantpur, Chittoor, Guntur, Kadappa, Kakinada, Krishna-Gudivada, Kurnool, Nellore, Ongole, Rajamundry, Srikakulam |
11 |
2. |
Assam |
Dibrugarh, Kokrajhar, Mangaldoi, Silchar, Sonitpur (Tezpur), Tinsukia |
6 |
3. |
Bihar |
Bettiah, Bhagalpur, Buxar, Chhapra, East Champaran, Gaya, Madhubani, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Navada, Purnea, Samastipur, Siwan |
13 |
4. |
Chattisgarh |
Bilaspur, Durg, Rajnandgaon, Surguja |
4 |
5. |
Dadar & Nagar Haveli |
Silvasa |
1 |
6 . |
Daman |
Daman & Diu |
1 |
7 . |
Delhi |
Janak Puri, Nehru Place, Patparganj, Yamuna Vihar |
4 |
8 . |
Gujarat |
Anand, Bharuch, Bhavnagar, Bhuj, Dahod, Jamnagar, Junagadh, Kheda, Mehsana, Navsari, Palanpur, Valsad, Veraval |
13 |
9 . |
Haryana |
Faridabad, Hisar, Kaithal, Karnal, Panipat, Yamunanagar |
6 |
10 . |
Himachal Pradesh |
Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Palampur, Una |
6 |
11 . |
Jammu & Kashmir |
Anantnag, Baramulla, Kathua, Leh, Rajouri, Udhampur |
6 |
12. |
Jharkhand |
Bokaro, Deoghar, Dhanbad, Dumka, Hazaribagh, Jamshedpur, Medininagar |
7 |
13 . |
Karnataka |
Belagavi, Bellary, Bidar, Davangere, Gadag, Hassan, Mysuru, Raichur, Shivamogga, Tumakuru, Udupi, Vijayapur |
12 |
14 . |
Kerala |
Chengannur, Idukki (Kattappana), Kasargod, Pathanamthitta |
4 |
15 . |
Lakshadweep |
Kavaratti |
1 |
16 . |
Madhya Pradesh |
Balaghat, Chhindwara, Dewas, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Satna, Vidisha |
7 |
17 . |
Maharashtra |
Ahmednagar, Aurangabad, Beed, Ghatkopar/Vikhroli, Jalna, Kolhapur, Nanded, Pimpri Chinchwad, Sangli, Satara, Wardha |
11 |
18 . |
Meghalaya |
Tura |
1 |
19. |
Odisha |
Balasore, Baripada, Berhampur, Bhawanipatna, Koraput, Rourkela, Sambalpur |
7 |
20 . |
Puducherry |
Karaikal |
1 |
21 . |
Punjab |
Bathinda, Moga, Patiala, Phagwara |
4 |
22 . |
Rajasthan |
Ajmer, Alwar, Barmer, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Karauli-Dhaulpur, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Sriganganagar |
15 |
23. |
Tamil Nadu |
Cuddalore, Kanyakumari, Perambalur, Salem, Tiruvannamalai, Vellore, Viluppuram, Virudhunagar |
8 |
24. |
Telangana |
Adilabad, Kammam, Medak, Mehbubnagar, Nalgonda, Siddipet, Warangal (Hanamkonda) |
7 |
25 . |
Uttar Pradesh |
Agra, Allahabad, Amethi, Ayodhya/ Faizabad, Azamgarh, Bahraich, Ballia, Balrampur, Bijnaur, Deoria, Ghazipur, Gonda, Jaunpur, Jhansi, Mau, Meerut, Moradabad, Pilibhit, Pratapgarh, Rae Bareli, Rampur, Sitapur, Sultanpur, Unnao |
24 |
26 . |
Uttarakhand |
Almora, Haldwani (Kathgodam), Nainital, Roorkee, Rudrapur |
5 |
27. |
West Bengal |
Asansol, Bardhman, Barrackpore, Malda, Nadia (Krishnanagar), North Kolkata (Beadon Street), Raiganj (North Dinajpur). |
7 |
Total |
192 |
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In Phase III, 38 more POPSK will be opened in the following places:
S. No. |
State/UT |
Place |
Total |
1 |
Andhra Pradesh |
Amalapuram, Eluru, Vizianagaram |
3 |
2 |
Assam |
Barpeta, Kaliabor, Nawgong |
3 |
3 |
Bihar |
Nalanda, Sheohar, Sitamarhi |
3 |
4 |
Gujarat |
Porbandar |
1 |
5 |
Jharkhand |
Chatra, Giridih, Lohardaga |
3 |
6 |
Kerala |
Palakkad |
1 |
7 |
Madhya Pradesh |
Khajuraho, Rewa, Sagar |
3 |
8 |
Maharashtra |
Akola, Amravati, Chandrapur, Baramati, Madha |
5 |
9 |
Rajasthan |
Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Dausa, Kotputli, Tonk-Sawai Madhopur |
5 |
10 |
Tamil Nadu |
Kallakurichi |
1 |
11 |
Telangana |
Zahirabad |
1 |
12 |
Uttarakhand |
Pithoragarh |
1 |
13 |
Uttar Pradesh |
Farrukhabad, Maharajganj, Misrikh |
3 |
14 |
West Bengal |
Balurghat, Chinsurah , Medinipur, Birbhum, Diamond Harbour |
5 |
Total |
38 |
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