Airlines

Air India and Vistara Enter Interline Partnership

A joint venture between Tata and Singapore Airlines, Vistara is a full-service airline that has partnered with Air India, one of the top airlines in India and a Star Alliance member.

Through the partnership, guests of Air India can conveniently access over 80 locations on Vistara’s route network from and to Air India’s extensive domestic and international network.

The implementation of Inter Airline Through Check-in (IATCI), which enables passengers to receive their boarding passes at the first point of departure for all segments of their journeys on a single ticket, as well as having their luggage checked through to their final destinations, is included in the scope of the agreement between the two airlines. The fact that Air India and Vistara operate out of the same terminals at the majority of India’s major airports makes on-ground travel for passengers on interline itineraries easier.

The “Interline Considerations on Irregular Operations (IROPs)” or “disruption transfer” functionality has also been deployed by Air India and Vistara. In the event of operational interruptions like delays, cancellations, diversions, etc., this enables the two airlines to smoothly transfer passengers to one another’s first available alternative flights and minimize the inconvenience to their customers.

Along with the close to 50 check-in agreements and over 100 interline agreements it has with partner airlines around the world, including Lufthansa, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Singapore Airlines, Air India also has an interline partnership with Vistara.

Airlines

Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.