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India Gazette
05-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Air India scales up Kathmandu, Colombo, Bangkok routes
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Air India announced on Thursday that it has added more flights to Bangkok, Colombo, and Kathmandu to meet the growing passenger demand. Effective July 7, 2025, Air India will add a sixth daily flight between Delhi and Kathmandu, increasing frequency from 35x weekly to 42x weekly. Air India will add a second daily flight between Delhi and Colombo, doubling the route's frequency from 7x weekly to 14x weekly. The Tata Group airline will add a third daily flight between Mumbai and Bangkok, increasing frequency from 13x weekly to 18x weekly. Air India said in a statement that the expansion will add over 7,000 seats deployed to and from Bangkok, Colombo, and Kathmandu. The additional flights to Kathmandu and Bangkok will be operated by Air India's best narrow-body aircraft in three-class cabin configuration, including Premium Economy Class, offering a premium full-service flying experience to travellers on the routes. 'Air India's flights to Colombo, Kathmandu, and Bangkok provide seamless one-stop connectivity to and from destinations in North America, Europe, and the Far East,' the airline said. With the added frequency, Air India will operate 42x weekly flights to Kathmandu, 28x weekly flights to Colombo, and 46x weekly flights to Bangkok. Bookings for the additional flights are now open on all channels, including Air India's website, mobile app, airport ticketing offices, contact centres, and through all travel agents. Air India group employs more than 30,000 people, operates over 300 aircraft and carries customers to 55 domestic and 48 international destinations across five continents. Returning to the Tata Sons in 2022 following 70 years under Government ownership, Air India group is in the midst of a five-year transformation program, As part of the transformation, Air India has placed an order for 570 new aircraft. In 2024, sister airlines Air Asia India and Vistara were successfully merged into Air India Express and Air India, respectively, and the Airline opened South Asia's largest aviation training academy. A new flying school is scheduled to open in 2025, and construction of a greenfield maintenance base, to be operational in 2026, is underway. In addition to receiving new aircraft, all existing aircraft are progressively undergoing a full interior refit. (ANI)
Daily Mirror
01-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Ryanair warning to anyone who doesn't pay to reserve a seat with one exception
Ryanair cautions passengers that they are unlikely to sit with their travel party unless they pay for seat selection. Though the airline provides accommodations for families with young children. If sitting next to your partner, friends or family on a plane is important then you'll need to pay for the privilege. It's not uncommon for airlines - particularly budget carriers - to force passengers to pay additional fees for seat selection. While not a mandatory fee, failing to opt in for seat selection means you are subject to being planted next to a complete stranger. Ryanair confirms that random selection means you are unlikely to be seated beside your travel companions or family members. That's why the airline recommends reserving your seat when booking your flight or when checking in to ensure you sit with the rest of your party. That said, Ryanair has a Family Seat Policy to ensure children are accompanied by adults onboard. According to Ryanair's official website, children under the age of 12 must sit beside an accompanying adult for safety reasons. The policy also requires that infants (aged eight days to 23 months inclusive) sit on an accompanying adult's lap. For this reason, it is mandatory for an adult travelling with children under 12 (excl. infants) to reserve a seat. To accommodate this, the airline grants a reserved seat free of charge for a maximum of four children for every one adult on the same booking. This ensures parents of young children sit together during the flight. The policy also enables families to check-in 60 days before departure. It is not mandatory for any other adults or teenagers in the booking to reserve a seat. The budget airline easyJet also attempts to seat families together and grants them priority during boarding. This is not guaranteed however, so easyJet encourages families to check in as early as possible to ensure parents/guardians and children are close together. If you are not travelling with young children but still want to avoid the extra cost of seat selection, there are a few airlines that offer complementary seat selection with economy fares. British Airways passengers who have bought Fully Flexible fares can choose their seat for free from 24 hours before departure. Though Basic fare ticketholders will need to pay for seat selection. Qatar Airways offers complimentary standard seat selection for Economy Comfort or Economy Convenience fares. While seat selection is available to Japan Airways passengers travelling on Premium Economy Class or Economy Class. Keep in mind though that complementary seat selection often do not include coveted seats near exit rows that provide extra legroom. You may need to pay extra for this premium tier of seats. As well, not all passengers are eligible to sit in exit rows as these are reserved for able-bodied passengers that are able and willing to assist in the unlikely event of an emergency.
Trade Arabia
30-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Emirates wins four Business Traveller Mideast awards
Emirates won four awards at the Business Traveller Middle East 2025 awards, including 'Best Airline Worldwide' for the 12th year in a row, as well as 'Best First Class', 'Best Premium Economy Class', and 'Best Airport Lounge in the Middle East'. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Centre, and Dr Nejib Ben Khedher, Divisional Senior Vice President, Skywards, received the awards on Emirates' behalf. The awards honour excellence across the business travel ecosystem, underpinned by a transparent public voting process to recognise top-level work and innovations helping to shape the future of the travel industry. The wins represent the airline's continuous investment to evolve what is already an exceptional experience onboard and on the ground across all classes. Since 2022, Emirates' retrofit programme, which will see 219 aircraft completely receive a nose-to-tail refresh has picked up its momentum, and today, 51 aircraft have been fully upgraded. The airline also took delivery of its first A350, equipped with its next generation products and latest technologies. Existing upgraded aircraft and new A350s continue to be deployed to new cities, offering customers more opportunities to enjoy a seamless and consistent experience, whether they are travelling to or through Dubai. By the end of this year, the airline will serve over 70 cities worldwide with refurbished Boeing 777s and Airbus A380s, and new A350s. The airline's First-Class experience continues to be the gold standard for luxury commercial travel, and customers can look forward to the ultimate in comfort with fully enclosed private suites, unlimited caviar and Dom Pérignon champagne, luxurious hydra-active pyjamas, Byredo skincare and sustainable Voya shower products, as well as Bulgari amenity kits to stay refreshed throughout long haul flights. Emirates Premium Economy Class has been widely hailed, already winning multiple awards worldwide since its introduction in 2022. Along with 219 Boeing 777s and A380s, 65 Emirates A350s feature Premium Economy Class, making luxury travel more accessible to a wider audience. Premium Economy offers a travel experience similar to Business Class on many airlines, with spacious leather reclining seats, complimentary amenity kits on select flights and premium culinary experiences, finished off by its exclusive sparkling wine - Chandon Vintage Brut 2017.
Zawya
10-02-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Singapore Airlines to reintroduce Premium Economy on Dubai flights
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its First Class and Premium Economy Class experience on flights between Singapore and Dubai from March 30. Operating seven times weekly, the flights will be operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, which features a four-class cabin configuration – First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS The SIA Premium Economy Class offers customers a contemporary and stylish travel experience, designed to provide heightened comfort throughout their journey. Each Premium Economy seat boasts a width ranging from 18.5 to 19.5 inches, an 8-inch recline, and a seat pitch of 38 inches. Customers can look forward to an enhanced in-flight entertainment experience with active noise-cancelling headphones and a sleek 13.3-inch full HD touchscreen monitor. Premium Economy Class customers enjoy priority check-in at dedicated counters, as well as priority boarding. Checked baggage have priority tags, ensuring smooth and efficient travel. Customers can also enjoy a dining experience with an improved and expanded selection of food and beverage options. They have the option to pre-select and reserve their main course from the Premium Economy Class Book the Cook2 menu up to 24 hours before flight departure. FIRST CLASS First Class customers can indulge in the ultimate comfort with ergonomically sculpted headrests and plush seat back cushions designed to cradle your body. Each First Class seat is made with luxurious leather even to the footrest, and diamond-stitched so you can sit comfortably in any position, SIA said. First Class customers can look forward to an added privacy as each seat features a fixed-back shell design with curved side panels to provide a clear demarcation of personal space. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Trade Arabia
10-02-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Singapore Airlines to reintroduce Premium Economy on Dubai flights
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its First Class and Premium Economy Class experience on flights between Singapore and Dubai from March 30. Operating seven times weekly, the flights will be operated by the Boeing 777-300ER, which features a four-class cabin configuration – First, Business, Premium Economy, and Economy Class. PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS The SIA Premium Economy Class offers customers a contemporary and stylish travel experience, designed to provide heightened comfort throughout their journey. Each Premium Economy seat boasts a width ranging from 18.5 to 19.5 inches, an 8-inch recline, and a seat pitch of 38 inches. Customers can look forward to an enhanced in-flight entertainment experience with active noise-cancelling headphones and a sleek 13.3-inch full HD touchscreen monitor. Premium Economy Class customers enjoy priority check-in at dedicated counters, as well as priority boarding. Checked baggage have priority tags, ensuring smooth and efficient travel. Customers can also enjoy a dining experience with an improved and expanded selection of food and beverage options. They have the option to pre-select and reserve their main course from the Premium Economy Class Book the Cook2 menu up to 24 hours before flight departure. First Class customers can indulge in the ultimate comfort with ergonomically sculpted headrests and plush seat back cushions designed to cradle your body. Each First Class seat is made with luxurious leather even to the footrest, and diamond-stitched so you can sit comfortably in any position, SIA said.
