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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

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.