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Qantas announces direct Auckland- New York flights and upgrade to lounges.

Qantas currently operates six daily services to Auckland from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne which will increase to 11 daily services when the new flight to New York launches.

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From 14 June of the next year*, Qantas will resume flights to New York, offering a new service that connects Australia and the Big Apple via Auckland.

After a three-year COVID-caused break, the flying kangaroo will make an initial three days per week return to New York with the debut of QF3 and QF4. The airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner will fly the flights, and three additional planes are scheduled for delivery next year.

Qantas Group CEO Alan Joyce said flying via Auckland would provide better connectivity from more destinations in Australia, before an uninterrupted 16 hour flight to New York.

Sydney-Auckland-New York flights are on sale from today. Qantas currently operates six daily services to Auckland from Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne which will increase to 11 daily services when the new flight to New York launches.

Qantas will fly two Points Planes in the first week, with all seats across every cabin available as a Classic Reward flight on QF3 and QF4 on 16 June. Points Plane connections will also be available for Frequent Flyers based in Brisbane and Melbourne to use Classic Rewards for their trans-Tasman flights.

LOUNGE UPGRADE PROGRAM

The airline will upgrade its lounge network, with a multi-million dollar investment to build new lounges in Adelaide, Auckland, Port Hedland and Rockhampton.

“We know how much our customers value being able to relax before their flight, whether they’re flying from a major regional port or an international hub,” said Mr Joyce.

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Air India to Roll Out New Guidelines for Cabin Crew

Air India has announced a revised policy for its cabin crew members operating on domestic and international flights. Under this new policy, certain sections of cabin crew will be required to share rooms during layovers, a move that has drawn attention within the airline.

This updated policy will also apply to Air India Express, following the merger of AIX Connect with Air India. Among the key changes, the allowances for cabin crew on international flights will see an increase, shifting from the USD 75-125 bracket to USD 85-135.

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However, there will be no changes to the allowances for domestic flight cabin crew, who will continue to receive Rs 1,000 per night. Additionally, they will now be eligible for a support allowance of Rs 1,000 per night. does air india have wifi on international flights.

A spokesperson for air india refurbishment emphasized that the revised compensation and benefits remain competitive and aligned with industry standards. They noted that in-flight managers and executives typically have a minimum of 8-9 years of experience.

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While room sharing is already a practice at Air India Express and Vistara, this marks the first implementation of such a policy at Air India itself. The airline aims to balance operational efficiency with crew welfare as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance its operational framework.