Aviation

Air India loyalty members can now earn points on Legoland tickets

WINDSOR/GURUGRAM, 7 AUGUST 2024: Air India, India’s premier global airline, has partnered with Merlin Entertainments, a worldwide leader in family entertainment, to offer a new benefit for Air India Flying Returns loyalty program members.

Starting today, members will earn Reward Points when purchasing tickets to LEGOLAND® theme parks.

Flying Returns members can accumulate up to 10 Reward Points for every INR 100 spent at any of the five participating LEGOLAND® locations: Windsor (UK), New York and California (U.S.), Dubai (UAE), and Malaysia.

To start earning Reward Points, members should book their LEGOLAND® tickets through this link.

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LEGOLAND® is designed for families with children aged 2-12, providing an exciting day out or an ideal short getaway. Each park features interactive rides, live shows, building workshops, and a variety of attractions, including Miniland areas showcasing famous landmarks and attractions from the local area—all constructed with LEGO® bricks

Sunil Suresh, Head of Marketing, Loyalty & E-commerce, Air India, said: “This partnership
enables families to create lasting memories at LEGOLAND® destinations around the world,
while also earning valuable Reward Points towards future flights and travel experiences with
Air India.

Aviation

China Eastern Receives Its Ninth C919 Aircraft, Marking a New Milestone

China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its ninth COMAC C919 aircraft, continuing its lead as the launch customer for China’s domestic narrow-body airliner.

On Thursday, the airline received the latest addition to its fleet, registered as B-657T, marking another step in China’s ambitious efforts to establish itself as a key player in the global aerospace market.

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This delivery is part of a major achievement for COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China), which has now delivered a total of 10 comac c919 in 2024 alone, a remarkable increase from just three jets delivered by the end of 2023.

The C919 program represents China’s entry into the competitive market for commercial aircraft, aiming to rival the dominance of manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing in the narrow-body sector.

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One standout feature of the c919 is its innovative in-flight technology, particularly its Wi-Fi system. Developed by the China Electronics Technology Group Corporation (CETC), this system allows passengers to connect to the “CEAIR-WIFI” wireless hotspot, providing seamless access to in-flight entertainment.

Through the website www.muflyer.com, travelers can enjoy a range of features including “Air Cinema” and “Air Games,” which enhance the flying experience.

Looking ahead, COMAC’s ambitions are not limited to narrow-body aircraft. At the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai, c919 aircraft price made waves with the announcement of over 100 new aircraft orders.

A significant highlight was a high-profile agreement with Air China for the development of the C929, a widebody aircraft set to compete c919 vs a320 and c919 vs 737 with these models.