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Air India announces special sale fares on Singapore & Bangkok routes

Air India has announced a fantastic deal for tourists interested in traveling till March 2024 on its India-Singapore and India-Bangkok flights. The deal includes incredible rates in both Economy and Business Class.

All-inclusive Economy round-trip tickets on some India-Singapore routes start at INR 13330, while on some India-Bangkok routes, they start at INR 17045, for reservations made from India.

Business Class round-trip tickets begin at INR 49120 for India-Bangkok routes and INR 70290 for India-Singapore routes. With all-inclusive Economy round-trip flights on select Singapore-India routes starting at SGD 279 and on select Bangkok-India routes starting at THB 9700, the special sale pricing are also available for reservations made from Singapore or Thailand.

Business Class round-trip tickets begin at SGD 1579 for Singapore to India flights and at THB 25960 for Bangkok to India flights. Reservations made under the offer are available for travel until March 31, 2024, for a period of just 96 hours, from 0001 hours on October 18, 2023, to 2359 hours on October 21, 2023. Both one-way and return flights are eligible for the promotion.

Airlines

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.