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GoAir Lends Support to #BreakTheChain, Reiterates Air Travel is the Safest Mode

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Maharashtra, :  GoAir , India’s most trusted airline has extended its full support to various state governments including the Government of Maharashtra’s efforts to impose stricter protocols in order to  #BreakTheChain . Air travel has been classified as essential services wherein passengers are allowed to travel to-and-from the airport upon showing valid tickets and boarding passes.   “Let me assure everyone that Air travel is the fastest and safest mode and we at GoAir will continue to adhere to the regulatory and state directives while operating with the highest health safety protocols. Nothing is more important to us at GoAir than the safety and well-being of our staff, crew and passengers. In the view of the second wave, it is all the more prudent to strictly follow the COVID norms laid down by the Ministries of Home Affairs, Health, Civil Aviation and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),”  said  Mr. Kaushik Khona, CEO, GoAir.   GoAir has been carrying out the enhance

DB Schenker leads the first-ever Flight Operations offering to Germany and the US routed via Chennai Airport • One freighter flight a week

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DB Schenker, the global leading logistics service provider that is 100% owned by Deutsche Bahn Group (Euro 44.43 Billion), today commenced its one-of-a-kind Flight Operations in the Indian logistics industry, providing a direct flight connecting Chennai to Munich and Chicago (wheels up-wheels down in less than 23 hours). The weekly flight operations initiative is the second offering under DB Schenker in India, part of the Global Flight Operations Program which further marks the company’s leadership in Air Freight services in India.  This would not have been possible without the support from Airport Authority of India Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (AAICLAS). Speaking on this, Mr. Keku Bomi Gazdar, CEO of AAICLAS said, “It is a proud moment for us that today at Chennai airport we have added one of the largest global freight forwarders as our customer in India by connecting India to the Europe and the US.” To keep the Air Freight supply chain stable durin

More space and privacy for Emirates Economy Class customers with new option to purchase empty adjoining seats

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Airline also introduces generous discounts on excess baggage rates to support demand from customers flying on essential trips Emirates’ Economy Class customers can now enjoy even more personal space and privacy onboard with the ability to purchase up to three empty adjoining seats on their flight. These seats will be offered to all Economy Class customers holding a confirmed booking. Customers will not be able to pre-book empty seats, as these are subject to availability. Empty seats will only be offered for purchase at the airport check-in counter prior to flight departure, and costs range from AED 200 to AED 600 (US$ 55 to US$ 165) per empty seat, plus applicable taxes depending on flight sector. Emirates has introduced this new seat product on the back of customer feedback, addressing the needs of a range of customers seeking extra privacy and space while still flying in Economy Class. This includes couples who wish to have the entire row to themselves (maximum of three seats in sam

Emirates takes A380 experience to new heights, unveils Premium Economy plus enhancements across all cabins

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Emirates is taking its signature A380 experience to the next level with the unveil of a brand new Premium Economy cabin product, together with enhancements and a refreshed look across all cabins onboard its newest A380 aircraft. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline  said: “The Emirates A380 is already one of the most sought-after travel experiences in the skies, and now we’ve made it even better. While others cut back, Emirates is working hard to restore the products and services that we’ve had to suspend or adjust due to pandemic precautions, and introduce new offerings and enhancements. True to our fly better promise, Emirates continues to invest to offer our customers the best possible experience.” The airline received its newest A380 aircraft from Airbus’ Hamburg facility last week, and its remaining order of 5 A380s will also be delivered with premium economy cabins over 2021 and 2022. Emirates’ premium economy seats will also be installed on some of its Boeing 77

SpiceJet launches 62 new domestic & international flights To connect Delhi & Ahmedabad with Muscat

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Flights to Muscat will operate under the India-Oman air bubble agreement  To connect Delhi with Kandla Bookings open October 20, 2020:  SpiceJet, the country’s favourite airline, today announced the launch of 62 new domestic and international flights. The airline will operate non-stop flights on the Ahmedabad-Muscat-Ahmedabad and Delhi-Muscat-Delhi sectors from October 21, 2020 under the air bubble agreement with Oman. SpiceJet also announced the launch of 58 new domestic flights thereby further strengthening its domestic network. SpiceJet will be first and only Indian carrier to launch flights on Delhi-Kandla-Delhi sector. The airline is also introducing flight services on Ahmedabad-Goa-Ahmedabad, Goa-Hyderabad-Goa, Mumbai-Guwahati-Mumbai, Ahmedabad-Kolkata-Ahmedabad, Delhi-Durgapur-Delhi, Hyderabad-Mumbai-Hyderabad, Kochi-Kolkata–Kochi, Pune-Chennai-Pune, Madurai-Delhi-Madurai and Mangalore-Delhi-Mangalore sectors. SpiceJet will enhance its operations with additional frequencies on t