Airlines

Southwest Airlines Launches a Buy One, Get One 50% Off Base Fares

Southwest Airlines Co. today introduced a promotional deal with buy one, get one 50% off basic rates. Through August 3, 2023, customers can book their forthcoming travel for the months of August and September and even save money on a trip to start the year 2024 with this amazing offer, which is only available for a short period of time.

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To qualify, Rapid Rewards® Members must:¹

Register for the promotion and purchase a Southwest® revenue flight (one round trip or two one-ways), starting today through Aug. 3, 2023; and
Travel by Sept. 30, 2023.

To use the promotion code Members must:²

Book new travel using the 50% off promotion code beginning Oct. 17, 2023, through Nov. 23, 2023; and
Travel Jan. 8 2024, through March 6, 2024. (Travel blacked out Feb. 15, 2024, through Feb. 19, 2024; Feb. 23, 2024, through Feb. 25, 2024; and March 3, 2024.)

Register for this promotion, then book one round trip or two one-way qualifying Southwest flights between 8:00 a.m. CDT on Aug. 1, 2023, and 11:59 p.m. CDT on Aug. 3, 2023, for travel from Aug. 1, 2023. to Sept. 30, 2023. (the “Promotion Period”); and fly during the Promotion Period to earn a 50% off promotion code valid for booking between Oct. 17, 2023. and Nov. 23, 2023, for travel between Jan. 8, 2024, and March 6, 2024, with travel blacked out Feb. 15, 2024, through Feb. 19, 2024; Feb. 23, 2024, through Feb. 25, 2024; and March 3, 2024.

Customers must enter their Southwest Rapid RewardsTM account number while registering for this promotion in order to participate. Customers can sign up to become Members by visiting Southwest.com/rapidrewards online if they do not already have a Rapid Rewards account number. Accounts with Rapid Rewards are free. Members who book a qualified Southwest flight between 8:00 a.m. and 11:59 p.m. CDT on August 1, 2023, for travel during the Promotion Period, and who fly during the Promotion Period, are eligible to participate in this promotion.

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You can find all Rapid Rewards terms and conditions at Southwest.com/rrterms. Southwest reserves the right, at any time and without prior notice, to modify, suspend, or change the Rapid Rewards programme and/or its regulations. The collected points do not become the property of Rapid Rewards Members. The amount of points required for a specific Southwest flight is determined by Southwest and is subject to change at any time until the reservation is confirmed. It varies depending on the location, time, day of travel, demand, fare type, point redemption rate, and other factors.

Travel blacked out Feb. 15, 2024, through Feb. 19, 2024; Feb. 23, 2024, through Feb. 25, 2024; and March 3, 2024.

Airlines

Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.