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Air India unveils Manish Malhotra designed new uniforms for cabin crew

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The much-awaited, all-new line of uniforms for cabin and cockpit crew was unveiled by Air India, the top international airline in India, today, ushering in a new era of inflight fashion.

The new uniforms are made in a variety of colors and classic styles by Indian celebrity couturier Manish Malhotra in his Mumbai atelier. The collection reflects an uncommon, well-balanced fusion of sophisticated 21st-century design, comfort, and elegance with rich Indian heritage and aesthetics.

With the first Airbus A350 operated by Air India going into service in a few months, the new uniforms will be phased in. A ready-to-wear ombré saree with elaborate patterns evoking Indian heritage architecture (jharokha) and the Vista (the new Air India logo icon) is the attire for female cabin crew members. It is worn with a comfortable blouse and blazer.

The ready-to-wear sarees can optionally be paired with cozy trousers, giving female cabin crew members more freedom to choose the look that best suits their style and creating a distinctive East meets West aesthetic.

Introducing our new Pilot & Cabin crew uniforms, an ode to Air India’s rich history and a promise of a bright future.

These uniforms, envisioned by India’s leading couturier @ManishMalhotra, features three quintessential Indian colours – red, aubergine and gold, representing the… pic.twitter.com/Pt1YBdJlMN— Air India (@airindia) December 12, 2023

The senior female cabin crew will look sophisticated and authoritative in their aubergine-to-burgundy ombré sarees paired with aubergine blazers. Junior female cabin crew, on the other hand, will represent youth and energy with bright red-to-purple ombré sarees paired with red blazers.

The classic black suit with Vista-inspired print that represents professionalism, timeless style, and the gravity of the flying profession is part of the cockpit crew’s uniform.

To make every stride resonate with the grace and poise inherent in Air India‘s sartorial overhaul, Malhotra has also carefully chosen footwear that strikes a balance between comfort and style. The male and female cabin crew members will be dressed in casual black brogues and dual-tone block heels (black and burgundy). Female cabin crew members wear sling bags and pearl earrings as part of their uniform.

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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.