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Qantas boosts rebound, points opportunities with Australia border reopening

22 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Australia is reopening its borders, and Qantas is ready to take advantage of the pent up demand for travel. The airline will accelerate the return of many international routes, as well as larger aircraft, to support consumer demand. It is also adding a frequent flyer twist, with several “points planes” loaded for travelers.

This story is about: A380, awards, frequent flier, frequent flyer, India, Melbourne, points, Qantas, rewards, routes, Sydney Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, Loyalty

SpiceJet online later this year with Inmarsat’s GX Aviation

20 October 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Inmarsat’s GX Aviation in-flight wifi service is expected to come online over India later this year, with SpiceJet as the launch carrier.

This story is about: 737 MAX, AirAsia India, BSNL, Global Xpress, GX, GX Aviation, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, India, inflight connectivity, Inmarsat, SpiceJet, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

Tata retakes Air India in privatization push

8 October 2021 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Air India 787-8 in Charleston (Image courtesy of Boeing)

Nearly 70 years after Air India was nationalized, it will return to (a version of) its prior home. The government announced today that Tata Sons offered the successful bid for the privatization of the airline. The original operation was run by JRD Tata until the government took it over in 1953.

This story is about: Air India, India, Vistara Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Vistara scores tentative DOT approval for US operations

2 June 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Just five weeks after submitting its application the US Department of Transportation, India’s Vistara received tentative approval to begin operations to the United States. Assuming no objections from other carriers a final decision could be delivered by the end of the month.

This story is about: Department of Transportation, DoT, India, routes, Vistara Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Vistara plans US launch in September

28 April 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

The Vistara 787s could be flying to the USA later this year. The carrier applied to the US DOT for permission to operate service as soon as September.

This story is about: Department of Transportation, DoT, India, Vistara Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Flight Report: Vistara’s domestic 787 experience

22 March 2021 By Vinamra Longani 1 Comment

The Stelia Symphony business class seat offers a 76

This is certainly not how Vistara expected its 787s to be flying as it launched the new fleet and expanded its global footprint. Still, the on-board experience offers several bright spots as the company adapts to the COVID-19 era of service.

This story is about: 787, 787-9, business class, dining, Dreamliner, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, India, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Lounge, moving map, PaxEx, Recaro, seating, seats, Stelia, Symphony, trip report, Vistara Filed Under: IFEC, Product Reviews, Seats & Cabin

Vistara extends in-flight WiFi service in India

10 December 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Domestic flights in India can now operate with the inflight internet service active. Vistara is first to market, with its A321neo fleet activating.

This story is about: AeroMobile, IFC, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, India, inflight connectivity, Jio, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Vistara, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

India’s Jio adds inflight connectivity roaming

24 September 2020 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Payment friction remains a significant barrier to getting passengers online with inflight connectivity solutions. One Indian mobile phone provider hopes to ease that burden with new roaming plans focused specifically on the market. Jio announced new plans this week where subscribers can roam on board 22 airlines using a data package tied to their phone bill.

This story is about: 3G, AeroMobile, GSM, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, India, inflight connectivity, Jio, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, roaming Filed Under: IFEC

Air India losing money on 90%+ of its routes

18 September 2020 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Air India 787-8 in Charleston (Image courtesy of Boeing)

Just how bad were things for Air India, even before the market collapsed in early 2020? According to the Minister of Civil Aviation the carrier lost money on 319 of the 340 routes it operated globally. Only 6% of the carrier’s network operations met costs for the twelve months from April 2019 through March 2020.

This story is about: Air India, India, Low Cost Carriers, routes Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

Vistara launches inflight wifi service on Dreamliner fleet

17 September 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

After years of promises and product evolution Vistara’s service from Delhi to London on the 787-9 will deliver a major milestone for the inflight connectivity industry. Inflight wifi service will fly on an Indian airline tonight for the first time, powered by Nelco and Panasonic Avionics

This story is about: eXConnect, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, India, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, Ku, Ku-band, Nelco, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PaxEx, Satellite, Vistara, wifi Filed Under: IFEC

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