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There is some good news for the frequent flyers of Etihad Airways. The airline has made an abrupt change in its luggage allowances for several of their flights. The weight of allowable check-in luggage has been cut by one-third to half respectively. These new rules mainly apply to Economy Class seats plus to the passengers… Continue reading Etihad Airways Changes The Check-in Baggage Policy

The Airport Authority of India has placed an order with global leader Smiths Detection for hold-baggage scanners. This is done in order to enhance the passenger convenience at airports. The high-speed baggage scanners will save the time for the passengers, standing in long queues. The figure attached to it is worth over USD 50 million.… Continue reading Hi-tech Baggage Scanners To Be Installed At 9 Indian Airports

The Sacramento International Airport is using the solar energy for power consumption at the airport. Talking about the last week’s figures, 7.9 MW solar arrays was commissioned and this supply nearly 30% of the entire airport’s electrical needs. The airport boasts is the largest in California and help them to save a lot. This project… Continue reading Sacramento Airport Has The Largest Solar Array In California

America’s Delta Air Line has introduced a new Investment scheme for their VIP travelers in Atlanta. The airline has opened a new lounge named Asanda Spa Lounge in its club Concourse E at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The airline is expanding its location at John F. Kennedy International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The amenities… Continue reading Delta Expands VIP Spa To Atlanta Airport

To boost spending of its loyalty program miles, Singapore Airlines operator is turning to blockchain technology. It will launch a digital wallet for its frequent-flyer KrisFlyer program in six months. This will be powered by a private blockchain. – The airline announced recently. This facility of blockchain-based wallet will let you spend your air miles… Continue reading Singapore Airlines to Launch Blockchain-Based Loyalty Wallet

There is some good news for the international flyers traveling to the west coast of the United States. The passengers don’t need to go to the national capital Delhi first as the Mumbaiitees will soon is able to fly directly to San Francisco. Yes, the national carrier, Air India has announced its first ever direct… Continue reading Air India Let You Fly Directly To San Francisco From Mumbai Soon!

Due to the maintenance work, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport will now have to face a delay in flight operations. Passengers flying in and out of the airport must know that this will take place until 17th of Feb. Mumbai airport’s main runway has been closed for operations between 10 am to 5 pm from… Continue reading Mumbai Airport Main Runway to be Shut From Feb 1 to 17!

Within a 24-hour period, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport supports 980 flights. After doing so, it has been confirmed as the world’s busiest single-runway airport. The airport beats its own record of handling 974 flights. In terms of total traffic, Mumbai Airport comes at the 2nd place after Delhi’s IGI Airport. The airport serves its… Continue reading Mumbai Airport Sets New Flight Handling World Record!

As per the United Airlines spokesman, the passengers purchasing a basic economy fare will be able to select a seat when they purchase the fare or until 24 hours before their flight departed. Yes, an additional fee is attached to assign a seat to the basic economy passengers. The fee would vary depending on the… Continue reading United Airlines Makes A Big Change In Its Basic Economy Fare

Emirates has some good news for the Indian travelers flying to, from and over India. They may soon be allowed to make calls using their mobile phones, apart from offering onboard internet. The airline stated to TOI that it will seek regulatory approvals to allow “customers to connect using Wi-Fi and mobile phones over India very… Continue reading Emirates May Allow Mobile Calls In India