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Vistara Announces Direct Daily Flights Between Delhi And Maldives

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A new route has been added to the expanding international network of Vistara, India’s full-service airline and a joint venture of Singapore Airlines and the Tata Group. Beginning on October 1, 2023, the airline will operate direct daily flights to Malé from Delhi.

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As it improves connectivity between India and the island nation of the Maldives, Vistara will fly its A320neo aircraft in a three-class configuration on the route. Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents.

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“We are thrilled to introduce direct connectivity between Delhi and Malé – our second route to the exquisite beach destination, in addition to Mumbai-Malé,” said Vinod Kannan, Chief Executive Officer of Vistara. We will be able to offer our customers improved access to one of the most well-liked vacation spots while also giving the already-existing bilateral collaboration between India and the Republic of the Maldives more momentum with this new route. With our state-of-the-art product and intuitively thoughtful services, we are certain that our customers will appreciate the choice of flying India’s best airline on this new route.”

INTRODUCTORY ALL-INCLUSIVE, ROUND-TRIP FARES BETWEEN DELHI AND MALDIVES

Sector	Economy	Premium Economy	Business
Delhi – Maldives – Delhi	INR 26,999	INR 34,999	INR 82,999
Maldives – Delhi – Maldives	MVR 5,099	MVR 6,599	MVR 14,799

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS BETWEEN DELHI AND MALDIVES

EFFECTIVE 01 OCTOBER 2023

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival
Delhi – Maldives	UK 0273	Daily	1045 hrs	1420 hrs
Maldives – Delhi	UK 0274	Daily	1520 hrs	1955 hrs

Any eligible consumer who satisfies the entry and visa criteria of both countries, as set forth by the relevant government organizations, shall be accepted by Vistara. Before making any reservations, Vistara highly advises all of its clients to thoroughly understand these policies.

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Sanctions & Engine Issues Ground Half of Russia’s A320neo fleet

Russia’s aviation sector, already strained by Western sanctions, faces another setback as nearly half of its Airbus A320neo family aircraft are grounded due to unresolved engine issues.

This development highlights the growing challenges for russia commercial aircraft in maintaining their fleets under the weight of global restrictions and limited access to spare parts.

Out of the 66 Airbus A320neo and A321neo jets in Russia, 34 are now out of service, according to the Kommersant business newspaper. These planes are powered by engines manufactured by Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX Corporation.

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The engines are affected by a previously identified defect in the metal used for certain parts, prompting accelerated inspections and maintenance.

Sanctions have compounded the issue, blocking the supply of essential components from major manufacturers like Boeing and Airbus. Without proper maintenance, experts warn that these aircraft may face decommissioning as early as 2026.

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Airlines like S7, which operates a significant portion of these grounded jets, plan to conserve the engines for future use during peak travel seasons. However, reports suggest that over 20 of S7’s Airbus planes have engines that have already reached the end of their operational lifespan. Recently, russia seeks assistance from kazakhstan’s airlines to bolster its domestic flights.

While some A320neo and A321neo planes in Russia are equipped with French-made LEAP engines, which are seen as less problematic, the challenges remain daunting.

The situation underscores the long-term impact of sanctions on Russia’s aviation sector and the increasing difficulties in keeping its modern fleets operational.