Airlines

IndiGo inducts second Boeing 777 aircraft, to operate on Mumbai-Istanbul route

On Wednesday, IndiGo, India’s largest airline in terms of fleet size and market share, welcomed a Boeing 777 as its second wide-body aircraft. After being accepted on a wet lease, the second Boeing widebody will begin service on the Mumbai-Istanbul route on May 17, 2023.

The Boeing 777 has a seating capacity of 400 passengers and may be configured with 24 business class seats and 376 economy class seats. Since February 1, 2023, IndiGo has begun flying its first wide-body Boeing 777 on the Delhi-Istanbul route. To meet the growing demand for international travel from India, these aircraft have been introduced.

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Customers have the option of ordering hot meals in advance and buying alcohol for in-flight use. They have the option to pre-order Jain meals, vegetarian or non-vegetarian hot meals, blankets and pillows, as well as amenity kits, depending on their preferences. Tomato Cheese Omelette with Potato Wedges and Veggie Cutlet; Aloo Rasmissa with Palak Poori, Corn and Peas Cutlet; Chana masala with Lachha paratha and Stuffed tomato; Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice Saffron and Black Lentils; and other similar options will be available to customers on the Mumbai-Istanbul-Mumbai flight.

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Pieter Elbers, the CEO of IndiGo, commented on this by saying, “We are thrilled to induct our second Boeing 777 aircraft on damp lease, which will operate on the Mumbai-Istanbul route. We are keeping our promise to offer more practical travel options for anyone wishing to travel between India and Europe this summer by adding this.

With our codeshare link, Istanbul, a significant stop, is also connected to 33 cities in Europe. The new aircraft will help keep the fares reasonable in addition to increasing route capacity. By keeping our promise to be on time, reasonable, kind, and to offer hassle-free connectivity throughout an outstanding network, we consistently reassure our customers.

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Airlines

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.