Airlines

Vistara Announces Daily Direct Flights Between Mumbai And Muscat From 12 December 2022

Starting on December 12, 2022, Vistara, the best full-service airline in India and a joint venture between the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will offer nonstop service between Mumbai and Muscat, the capital of Oman. The airline, which will exclusively operate premium economy class on this route in addition to business and economy class, will run daily flights between the two cities using its A320neo aircraft. Bookings for the flights are gradually becoming available through all available channels, including the Vistara website, mobile app, and travel agencies.

Vistara inaugurates daily non-stop flight between Mumbai and Abu Dhabi(Opens in a new browser tab)

Introductory all-inclusive, round-trip fares are as follows:

Sector	Economy	Premium Economy	Business
Mumbai – Muscat – Mumbai	INR 15,999	INR 21,999	INR 49,999
Muscat – Mumbai – Muscat	OMR 99	OMR 199	OMR 349

Schedule of flights to/from Muscat, Oman effective 12 December 2022:

Sector	Flight No.	Days of Operation	Departure	Arrival
Mumbai – Muscat	UK 0233	Daily	20:00 Hrs	21:35 Hrs
Muscat – Mumbai	UK 0234	Daily	22:55 Hrs	3:10 Hrs (+1)

All eligible customers who meet the visa and entry requirements for both countries as set forth by the relevant government organisations will be accepted by Vistara. Before making any reservations, Vistara highly advises all of its clients to thoroughly comprehend these policies.

Vistara Wins Big at 2022 World Airline Awards by Skytrax(Opens in a new browser tab)

Vistara is the top-rated airline in India according to Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has won numerous ‘Best Airline’ awards. It is also praised for maintaining high safety standards and providing world-class cabin cleanliness. In addition to being named the “Best Airline in India and Southern Asia” for the second consecutive year, “Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia” for the fourth consecutive year, “Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia” for the second consecutive year, and “Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia” at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022, the airline has recently been listed among the top 20 airlines in the world.

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Qantas Engineers Stage Walkout Over Cost of Living Concerns

Tensions at Qantas reached new heights as base maintenance workers in Brisbane walked out of a hangar meeting hosted by the airline’s CEO, Vanessa Hudson.

The walkout was a clear display of displeasure and aimed to send a strong message to the company’s management about the growing frustrations within the workforce. The workers, represented by the Qantas Engineers Alliance, have been pushing for wage increases that reflect the rising cost of living.

In an open display of displeasure, Qantas Base maintenance workers walked out of a hangar meet hosted by the CEO Vanessa Hudson in Brisbane, also aimed to send a message to the management.

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Despite ongoing discussions, the employees feel that their concerns have been overlooked, leading to this public show of dissent. The hangar meeting, meant to foster dialogue and address employee concerns, instead became the stage for a visible demonstration of dissatisfaction as the workers exited in unison.

For some time, the engineers and maintenance staff have expressed frustration over wage stagnation amid increasing inflation and living costs. Their demand is simple: a decent and fair wage adjustment that keeps pace with economic realities. The walkout underscores the workers’ determination to stand firm on their request for better pay and fair treatment.

As Qantas navigates its recovery post-pandemic, this incident highlights the growing internal challenges the airline faces, especially concerning its workforce. The maintenance staff’s actions have put additional pressure on the company’s leadership to address the wage concerns and avoid further escalation.