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Qantas extends neighbour-free seat trial to international routes

Qantas, the Australian flag carrier, extended its Neighbour-Free trial to a limited number of international flights this week, following the success of the programme on domestic flights earlier in the year.

On 19 international routes, the airline is testing Neighbour-Free seating, which gives select Economy Class passengers the choice to keep the seat next to them free. On trans-Tasman flights, neighbor-free seating will cost A$45; between Australia and Singapore, it will cost A$100 (US$63); and between Australia and the US, it would cost A$225.

In order to purchase a Neighbour-Free seat, customers who have reserved a seat on a flight with extra seats will receive an email 48 hours before to departure. The service is only offered on flights that are promoted and run by Qantas; codeshare services are not included in this.

Not eligible are those who have paid for extras like more legroom or who have asked to be upgraded. During the trial, Neighbour-Free will not be available to passengers who have selected extra products (such as extra legroom), requested an upgrade, are flying with an infant, or have an unaccompanied minor on their reservation. Additionally, customers who book as a group will not be eligible.

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Air India Rolls Out A350s for Delhi-New York JFK and Newark Routes

In a major development for North American travelers, Air India has announced the deployment of its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft on two key routes: Delhi to New York and Delhi to Newark.

The service on the Delhi-New York route will commence on November 1, 2024, while the Delhi-Newark route will see its inaugural flight on January 2, 2025.

The introduction of the air india a350 will bring significant enhancements to Air India’s offerings, particularly with the launch of its Premium Economy class. air india retrofit This new class will feature 24 wide seats arranged in a 2-4-2 configuration, providing passengers with extra legroom and a more comfortable flying experience.

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“We are encouraged by the positive guest feedback we have received from the domestic deployment of our air india a350 interior to offer our hero product on the Delhi-New York JFK and Delhi-Newark routes. This is a significant leap forward for our U.S. operations that also underscores our commitment to continuous improvement,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director of Air India.

The A350’s Business class will set new standards with 28 private suites, each equipped with full-flat beds, direct aisle access, and personal wardrobes. Economy class will be configured to accommodate 264 passengers in a 3-4-3 layout. Across all cabins, passengers will enjoy the latest Panasonic eX3 in-flight entertainment system, offering over 2,200 hours of content.

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This strategic deployment marks a notable enhancement in Air India’s U.S. operations, with 60% of its flights to the U.S. now featuring new or upgraded cabin interiors. The air india new international routes currently operates 51 weekly flights to five U.S. destinations: New York JFK, Newark, Washington DC, Chicago, and San Francisco.

The revamped cabins, advanced in-flight entertainment systems, and improved service standards represent air india wifi commitment to providing a superior travel experience. “We believe this enhanced offering will solidify Air India’s position as a leading carrier and attract travellers seeking a world-class flying experience between India and the United States,” the airline stated.

Seats on these flights are now available for booking on Air India’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents, ensuring that passengers can easily plan their journeys on these newly upgraded routes.