Airlines

“IndiGo Takes the Crown: Best Low-Cost Airline in India & South Asia at 2023 World Airline Awards”

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IndiGo, India’s most popular airline, was named Best Low-Cost Airline in India and South Asia at the renowned 2023 World Airline Awards, which were hosted at the Paris Air Show. IndiGo has received this title as the Best Low-Cost Airline in India and South Asia for the thirteenth time.

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“We are honoured and proud to receive this prestigious title of the Best Low-Cost Airline in India and South Asia at the esteemed World Airline Awards,” stated Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo.It is a credit to IndiGo’s unwavering and steadfast dedication to offering on-time performance, courteous and hassle-free service, and low rates throughout an unmatched network that they have won this award for the thirteenth time.

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This acknowledgment motivates us to keep setting higher standards and new standards for low-cost travel. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all of our devoted customers, my amazing coworkers at IndiGo, and our esteemed partners for helping to make IndiGo the preferred airline in the area.

“Indigo continues to be the customers’ favourite low-cost airline in the India & South Asia region, despite the increasing competition from both local and international competition,” said Edward Plaisted, CEO of Skytrax. “We congratulate the management and staff on this thirteenth consecutive victory in this awards category.”

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.