Airlines

Air India Gets DGCA Approval to Introduce Two Airbus A350 Planes This Year

According to officials, Air India will introduce two A350 aircraft this year for which it has received DGCA certification and anticipates having six of these aircraft in its fleet by the end of March 2024. The airline ordered 470 aircraft, including 40 A350-900/1000 aircraft, in February.

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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has granted Air India a Letter of Type Acceptance (LoTA) for the induction of two A350 aircraft, the A350-900 and A350-1000.

Rolls-Royce engines are going to power both aircraft. The airline will introduce the two wide-body planes this year, according to a company executive. Air India anticipates having a total of six A350 aircraft by the end of March next year, the official added.

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The Tata Group acquired Air India from the government in January of last year, and it currently operates a fleet of 126 aircraft. There are 52 wide-body Boeing 787 and 777 planes included in this. A third of Air India’s entire wide-body fleet will have contemporary seats and in-flight entertainment systems by March 2024.

By the end of this financial year, the six new A350s, along with the five leased B-772 LRs and nine additional B-777 ERs also bringing on board, will result in a 30% increase in the size of the wide-body fleet.

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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.