Aviation

Changi Delights: Special SGD 20 Offer for Indian Travelers in 2024!

Are you planning to travel from India to Singapore or transit through Singapore to other destinations in 2024? If so, here’s an exclusive offer for you! From January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, or until stocks last, travelers can receive up to $20 worth of Changi e-Vouchers and other enticing shopping deals.

To avail of this exciting offer, passengers must submit the e-voucher collection form online at least 3 days before they depart from India. The form requires essential details, and it’s crucial to attach your booking itinerary or e-tickets for validation. Once prepared, hit the submission button to secure your rewards!

Eligibility Conditions

To be eligible for this promotion, passengers must meet the following criteria:

Booking itineraries must have India as the point-of-origin.
Flights between Singapore (SIN) and India must be direct flights.
Complete the journey between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2024 (both dates inclusive).
For transit passengers, at least one transit flight must be a layover of no more than 24 hours.
Passengers with flights issued over two or more booking reference numbers should submit just one form for the entire trip.
Only passengers above 2 years old are eligible.

Ways to Earn e-Vouchers

Passengers Traveling via Changi Airport

Transiting through Singapore? Receive a S$10 Changi e-Voucher for each one-way transit through Changi Airport, provided that the itinerary has India as the point-of-origin.

Passengers Visiting Singapore

Planning to visit Singapore? Get a S$10 Changi e-Voucher for your round-trip to Singapore, with India as the point-of-origin.

Changi Airport Shop & Dine Privileges

To sweeten the deal, Changi Airport Group (CAG) is offering Shop & Dine Privileges. Passengers must adhere to the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions specified by CAG for these additional benefits.

How to Collect Your e-Vouchers

Eligible passengers can collect their Changi e-Vouchers online at least 3 days before their departure from India. The collection process involves providing necessary details, uploading flight itineraries or e-tickets, and creating a Changi Rewards Account to receive the e-vouchers.

Important Dates and Details

It’s crucial to note that the e-vouchers must be collected by December 28, 2024, while stocks last. Any attempts to collect the e-vouchers within 3 days of flight departure or for past trips will not be accepted.

General Terms and Conditions:

No commitment for future offers.
Acceptance of terms and conditions by availing the offer.
Airlines not responsible for passenger actions.
CAG not liable for acts related to the offer.
The offer governed by the laws of the Republic of Singapore.

Changi Airport invites eligible passengers to take advantage of this exclusive promotion, making their travel experience even more rewarding. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to receive up to SGD 20 in Changi e-Vouchers and enjoy a memorable journey through Singapore’s renowned airport.

Aviation

Aeroflot Buys Used Planes for Spare Parts Amid Sanctions

In the face of ongoing Western sanctions that have severely impacted Russia’s aviation industry, Aeroflot, the country’s largest airline, has devised a strategic plan to bolster its fleet’s spare parts inventory.

The airline is set to acquire five Boeing 737-800BCF freighters from Atran Airlines, a move that will allow it to dismantle the aircraft for critical components. The planes, which will be transferred to Aeroflot’s low-cost subsidiary Pobeda, will not be converted into passenger jets but instead will be stripped for valuable parts to support existing operations.

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Aeroflot’s plan to purchase these Boeing 737-800BCF freighters comes as part of a broader strategy to mitigate the effects of Western sanctions, which have crippled the Russian aviation sector. With the sanctions restricting access to essential aircraft parts and spare components, Aeroflot is exploring alternative ways to maintain and repair its fleet.

Instead of converting the freighters from cargo to passenger planes, a process deemed “unreasonably expensive” under current sanctions, the airline intends to focus on extracting high-value components such as engines, landing gear, avionics, and other essential systems.

The deal will be structured in a way that allows Aeroflot to indirectly purchase the freighters through an insurance settlement with the aircraft’s lessor, AerCap.

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The Russian government’s insurance company will reimburse the aircraft’s value, and the planes will then be leased back to local operators. This method circumvents some of the restrictions imposed by international sanctions while ensuring that the airline gains access to the necessary components to support its fleet.

By dismantling the aircraft for spare parts, Aeroflot aims to secure critical resources for the ongoing maintenance of its existing fleet. Components from the Boeing 737-800BCF freighters, such as engines and avionics, are expected to be reused in other aircraft within Aeroflot’s network, ensuring that the airline can keep its operations running smoothly