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

Airbus Plans Cockpit Toilet to Make Single-Pilot Operations a Reality

In a bold move aimed at cutting costs, Airbus is exploring the possibility of installing a potty-style toilet right behind the Captain’s seat on its A350 long-haul aircraft. According to the reports from paddleyourownkanoo.com

This proposal is part of the ongoing effort to implement Extended Minimum Crew Operations (eMCO), a concept that could revolutionize the aviation industry by reducing the number of pilots required on ultra-long-haul flights.

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Currently, on long flights, two pilots stay in the cockpit while the others rest in a separate compartment. However, under eMCO, one pilot could be alone in the cockpit for up to three hours while the other sleeps. The goal is to reduce crew costs and improve airline efficiency, as fewer pilots would be needed for these flights.

But this proposal has raised concerns from pilot unions, who worry about safety and the challenges of single-pilot operations. To address the issue of bathroom breaks, Airbus suggests installing a radio-equipped toilet in the cockpit, allowing the pilot to use it without leaving their seat.

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If the pilot needs to use the toilet, the second pilot would have to be woken up, terminating the eMCO process temporarily.

If successful, Airbus plans to begin testing this system on its A350 aircraft as soon as 2027, with single-pilot operations possibly being introduced on freighter Airbus A320s within the next five years.