IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced the operation of new daily flights between Abu Dhabi-Hyderabad, Chennai-Muscat, and Abu Dhabi-Chennai, effective March 26, 2023. Operations of these flights will provide more options to customers planning vacations and business trips to and from the Middle East.

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The new connection to Abu Dhabi will improve access to tourist attractions such as the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Ferrari World, the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Yas Island, and others. Furthermore, Abu Dhabi’s cutting-edge architecture and stunning sea views are a sight to behold. Muscat is another Middle Eastern city well-known for its tourist attractions and business opportunities. Muscat’s top tourist attractions include Mutrah Corniche, Grand Mosque Muscat, Royal Opera House Muscat, Yiti Beach, and Bait Al Zubair. Besides that, trade, petroleum, liquefied natural gas, and porting dominate Muscat’s economy. Moreover, Muscat is well-known for its first-grade medical facilities and medical institutions, making it a top destination for medical students.

These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options to access destinations which help in building businesses and are known
for their tourist attractions. Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via official website. The introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline’s international connectivity.

The Passenger Choice Award is the highest honour an airline can win in recognition of its best-in-class improvements in Wi-Fi, Cabin Service, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, and Seat Comfort. The International Flight Services Association and Best Food & Beverage Awards are jointly given out.

According Apex Airline Ratings some of the airlines has been honored as the passenger choice airline award winners 2022.

Global Passenger Choice Awards®

• Best Seat Comfort: Qatar Airways
• Best Cabin Service: Eva Air
• Best Food & Beverage: Qatar Airways
• Best Entertainment: Emirates
• Best Wi-Fi: Delta Air Lines

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North America

• Best Major Airline in North America: Alaska Airlines
• Best Regional Airline in North America: JSX
• Best Low-Cost Carrier in North America: Southwest Airlines
• Best Cabin Service: Hawaiian
• Best Wi-Fi: JetBlue
• Best Seat Comfort: Hawaiian
• Best Food & Beverage: JetBlue
• Best Entertainment: United Airlines

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South America

• Best Overall Airline: Azul
• Best Entertainment: Avianca
• Best Cabin Service: Avianca
• Best Wi-Fi: GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes
• Best Food & Beverage: LATAM
• Best Seat Comfort: LATAM

 

Europe

• Best Overall Airline: Virgin Atlantic
• Best Entertainment: Air France
• Best Cabin Service: SWISS
• Best Wi-Fi: Finnair
• Best Food & Beverage: Turkish Airlines
• Best Seat Comfort: Turkish Airlines

Middle East

• Best Overall Airline: Qatar Airways
• Best Entertainment: Etihad Airways
• Best Cabin Service: Middle East Airlines
• Best Wi-Fi: Emirates
• Best Food & Beverage: Emirates
• Best Seat Comfort: Oman Air

 

Five Australian women who were allegedly forced to undergo “vaginal exams” under pressure in the tiny Gulf island nation have chosen to sue Qatar Airways and the Qatari government. According to reports, the event happened at the airport in Doha two years ago.

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The women are now suing Qatar Airways and the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority for unlawful physical contact, mental trauma, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The Government of Qatar owns Qatar Airways, according to a Huffington Post investigation.

The incident happened in October 2020 as the female complainants were travelling to Sydney on a Qatar Airways flight. The complainants claim that when a baby was discovered abandoned in the airport bathroom, they were made to off the aircraft and subjected to invasive gynecological tests.

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A 33-year-old plaintiff, a nurse, told the New York Times that the encounter fundamentally altered her as a person and that she hasn’t traveled since. It appears they are not sorry for the incident and have simply moved on, while we are still scarred by what happened that day, the woman stated.

Qatari authorities apologized for the incident following the controversy. Authorities also detained the airport official who had directed the above “searches.” Finally, he was taken into custody and handed a term with suspension.

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