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SpiceJet announces flights to Bangladesh, Myanmar

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Budget airline SpiceJet has announced intentions to start flights from India’s North East region to Bangladesh and Myanmar by the end of June in an effort to improve its global connections.

The airline also plans to restart four grounded aircraft, including two Boeing 737 aircraft, by June 15. SpiceJet, which celebrated its 18th anniversary on May 23, launched a “restructuring exercise” to lessen its financial burden and reduce liabilities.

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Two international UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik) flights will be launched by the end of the next month on the Agartala-Chattogram-Agartala (India-Bangladesh) and Imphal-Mandalay-Imphal (India-Myanmar) routes.

The airline also intends to relaunch UDAN flights from Jammu to Gwalior and from Kolkata to Gwalior to Jammu. It would also introduce a new UDAN service on the Kolkata-Tezpur-Kolkata sector. In addition, SpiceJet would restore flights on the Kolkata-Chattogram-Kolkata sector and start new ones on the Kolkata-Agartala-Kolkata and Kolkata-Imphal-Kolkata sectors, the company announced.

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SpiceJet has started a special deal with domestic one-way flights starting at Rs 1,818 on a few routes to celebrate the airline’s 18th anniversary. Bookings reserved between May 23 and May 28 for travel between July 1 and March 30, 2024, will be eligible for the promotion.

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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.