JetSpeak June 2018
Aviation News
The introduction of the A380 aircraft on both services will boost passenger capacity and enable more passengers to experience the latest award-winning cabins, products and services offered by Etihad Airways. The A380 operated by Etihad has 2 The Residence Suites*, 9 First Class Seats**, 70 Business Class seats and 415 Economy Class Seats.
Commenting on the move, Peter Baumgartner, Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Airways said, "Paris has always been a very special destination on the Etihad network and the number of visitors from France to Abu Dhabi, and vice versa has continued to show significant growth. The route has never been more in demand."
"We have seized the opportunity to place our flagship Airbus A380 on our second daily flight, following the great reception the aircraft has received from our guests, and to ensure we offer product consistency on the route. This will also allow us to significantly increase the number of leisure and premium seats available, providing more options for those wanting to travel point-to-point between Abu Dhabi and Paris, two capitals now also united by Louvre museums, or to connect via our Abu Dhabi hub to points all over the Middle East, Asia and Australia."
Etihad Airways’ A380s feature a total capacity of 496 seats - up to two in The Residence, nine in First Class, 70 in Business Class and 415 in the Economy Class cabin. The aircraft replaces the currently deployed on the popular route.
*The Residence is an ultra-private, three-room suite featuring a living room with a 32” LCD monitor, bedroom with a double bed, separate en-suite shower room and dedicated personal butler.
**The nine First Apartments feature a flat-screen television, a chilled mini-bar, personal vanity unit, wardrobe and a fully equipped shower room.
Flight schedule: Abu Dhabi – Paris, effective 1 October 2018:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
EY31 |
Abu Dhabi |
Paris |
02:15 |
07:40 |
Daily |
EY32 |
Paris |
Abu Dhabi |
10:35 |
19:25 |
Daily |
EY37 |
Abu Dhabi |
Paris |
09:05 |
14:20 |
Daily |
EY38 |
Paris |
Abu Dhabi |
21:55 |
06:40 (+1) |
Daily |
All timings are local times; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
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To book an Etihad flight to Paris, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Etihad's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner features 28 Business Studios with fully-flat beds with direct aisle access, in-seat massage and pneumatic cushion control systems, and an 18-inch personal touch-screen TV with noise-cancelling headsets. Passengers flying on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Business Class also enjoy on-board Wi-Fi and mobile
connectivity. In Economy Class, Etihad offers 271 seats with unique fixed wing headrests, adjustable lumbar support and a personal 11.1" TV monitor for each seat.
Commenting on the introduction of the higher-end aircraft, Mohammad Al Bulooki, Executive Vice President - Commercial, Etihad Airways said, "The introduction of the state-of-the-art 787 Dreamliner on the popular morning service from Abu Dhabi will provide guests with the latest innovation and technology, award-winning cabins, genuine hospitality and greater choice."
Hamburg is the 49th destination to be served by the A380 aircraft and comes on the 10th successful year of Emirates’ A380 operations.
Flight schedule: Abu Dhabi – Cairo, effective 28 October 2018 (all times local):
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
Aircraft |
EY651 |
Abu Dhabi |
Cairo |
0310 hrs |
0520 hrs |
Daily |
Airbus A321 |
EY650 |
Cairo |
Abu Dhabi |
0625 hrs |
1145 hrs |
Daily |
Airbus A321 |
EY653 |
Abu Dhabi |
Cairo |
0935 hrs |
1145 hrs |
Daily |
Boeing 787-9 |
EY654 |
Cairo |
Abu Dhabi |
1335 hrs |
1850 hrs |
Daily |
Boeing 787-9 |
EY655 |
Abu Dhabi |
Cairo |
1435 hrs |
1645 hrs |
Daily |
Airbus A320 |
EY656 |
Cairo |
Abu Dhabi |
1750 hrs |
2315 hrs |
Daily |
Airbus A320 |
EY657 |
Abu Dhabi |
Cairo |
2145 hrs |
2350 hrs |
Daily |
Airbus A320 |
EY658 |
Cairo |
Abu Dhabi |
0050 hrs |
0615 hrs |
Daily |
Airbus A320 |
To book an Etihad flight to Cairo, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com |
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With the new features, guests will be easily able to book the chauffeur service up to 12 hours prior to their flight departure time, receive SMS & e-mail confirmations, and connect with their chauffeur. In addition, they can easily manage the service including amend or cancel their booking, directly through the airline's update APP, doing away the need to call Customer Service or their travel agency.
The optimized chauffeur service is provided by a fleet of Mercedes-Benz E-Class luxury sedans and includes timely pick-up and drop-off. First Class guests are transported directly to their aircraft on the tarmac on Mercedes-Benz S-Class vehicles, especially if the aircraft is standing in a remote location, away from the terminal.
The airline is planning to enable Etihad Guest members to use their miles to book their private transfers within UAE in the near future. Guests of all cabins will be able to avail this service.
Commenting on the enhancements, Jamal Ahmad Al Awadhi, Head of Guest Experience - Commercial, Etihad Airways said, "This new service enhancement provides a seamless transportation experience for our guests, and enables them to be in direct contact with their chauffeur at all times. It is important that our renowned Etihad experience exists across the entire customer journey, from home to the airport, from the gate to the aircraft, and then upon arrival at their destination."
To book an Etihad flight or for more information on the Etihad Chauffeur Service, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
Effective |
EK316 |
Dubai |
Osaka |
0305 hrs |
1655 hrs |
Daily |
28-10-2018 |
EK317 |
Osaka |
Dubai |
2335 hrs |
0545 hrs (+1) |
Daily |
28-10-2018 |
All timings are local time; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
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The announcement comes close on the heels of the start of the airline's flight services to Canberra via Sydney.
Commenting on the subject, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways said, "Since its launch, Qsuite has received tremendous attention globally, and we are delighted to introduce this revolutionary product on our Canberra and Sydney routes. With Qsuite, we have truly redefined business and luxury travel, and we are certain that the highly-adaptable and personalised product will be a much-welcome addition for Australian travellers."
To book a Qatar Airways flight, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail toenquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Other planned enhancements include covers depicting brightly coloured artwork and redesigned in-flight menus with new delicious meals for medium and longer-haul routes. The enhancements come close on the heels of a new on-board dining experience for the airline's premium passengers on European routes.
Commenting on the subject, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Group Chief Executive, Qatar Airways said, "Qatar Airways is delighted to launch the latest on-board dining enhancements that will undoubtedly offer our esteemed passengers an even higher level of service and luxury. We have carefully crafted new dishes through collaborating with our global network of caterers to provide our customers with an authentic and indulgent experience in the skies. Crafted with detail and quality, our new concepts will offer our passengers the highest of standards and ensure their journeys with us are second-to-none."
For more details and to book Qatar Airways Flights, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
The Hamad International Airport is the first airport in the region to host a Samsung Experience Zone. The zone is located on Concourse C in the heart of the airport. Visiting guests can experience the latest mobile phones and accessories including the Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, Samsung Note 8 and Samsung Gear VR amongst others.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Thabet Musleh, Head of Qatar Duty Free, said, "Qatar Duty Free is proud to be the first airport retailer to introduce the Samsung Experience Zone in the Gulf region. QDF understands the power of technology, innovation and creativity now and for the future, in alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030. It is a privilege to work with our key partner, Samsung Gulf Electronics, to bring the latest technology to HIA, providing our passengers with even more engaging experiences and making HIA a world-class shopping destination in itself."
A press release issued by Qatar Airways on the subject stated, "One of the largest duty free retailers in the world, QDF boasts more than 90 elegant boutiques and luxury, high-end stores, as well as more than 30 restaurants and cafés covering an area of 40,000 square metres at HIA, providing travellers with a world-class shopping experience under one roof. Luxury brands available at the five-star airport include Gucci, Bulgari, Hermès, Giorgio Armani, Hugo Boss, Moncler, Rolex and Harrods."
To book a flight to Doha or a transit flight via Hamad International Airport, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
To book a British Airways Flight and for more information, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
According to a press release issued by TravelSECURE, even domestic flights departing from International terminals will be subject to the restrictions for liquids, aerosol, gels, and powders. Items packed in checked baggage will not be subject to restrictions.
Powdered baby formula, coffee, sugar, and other organic food powders will not be restricted. Medical prescription medicines and over-the-counter medicinal drugs in powder form will be allowed as far as there is a Doctor's prescription or note as evidence for its requirement. Therapeutic products other than a medical product – used for the treatment or management of a medical condition, will likewise, be allowed with a Doctor's note or prescription.
Duty free products purchased in the airport and still in sealed packets or containers will not face any restrictions. A proof of purchase such as a bill will be required. This applies to international transit passengers as well.
On the other hand, items such as sand, salt, talcum powder etc. can be carried albeit in limited quantities. Like liquids, powders too will have a maximum permissible quantity of 350gm per person.
At the airport screening point, passengers will be required to take out the powders from their carry-on baggage and place them separately in a tray for X-ray examination.
The TravelSECURE website lists the following example of powders.
Inorganic powders |
Organic powders |
All powders must be separately presented for screening. The total volume of inorganic powders must not exceed 350 millilitres (volume), 350 grams (weight) in total container (based on container volume/weight). |
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"Some items may not be obvious, such as snow domes or toys and souvenirs with sand or granular material inside. If you are unsure if an item will pass screening, pack it in your checked baggage," continued the website.
The restrictions will commence with effect from June 30, 2018.
ANA is the first airline in Japan to introduce passport readers to its domestic check-in kiosks that can read the passenger's passport information and print the boarding passes for both the domestic and international flight.
The upgraded kiosks will first be installed at the Hiroshima Airport; services will commence with effect from July. All the kiosks at all the 50 airports serviced by ANA within Japan will be upgraded by the end of October.
The move will result in a significant increase to efficiency and customer convenience at the Japan Domestic Airports.
A press release issued by ANA stated, "Passengers who have bought tickets with fares such as the Experience Japan fare, who for the time being have to check-in for domestic flights at a counter, will also be able to check-in using the enhanced check-in kiosks."
"To help Japan reach 40 million tourists by 2020, ANA is continuing to enhance its airport services and provide a faster travel experience. Its check-in kiosks provide a menu available in five languages; Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean, to ease the check-in process, and from June 28, 2018, ANA introduced automated baggage check-in at Fukuoka Airport. This will be the third airport to have these machines and provide passengers convenient check-in," the press release continued.
The lounge is located on the upper level of Boarding Zone D in Terminal 3 of the Fiumicino Airport and will provide easy access to the departure gates for Star Alliance member flights to European cities falling within the Schengen zone.
Free Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the lounge, a mix of standard and USB power outlets for recharging electronic devices, a private space for making phone calls, and excellent dining establishments are some of the features of this lounge. The lounge has the accommodation capacity of around 130 guests and is available for use daily from 0515 hrs to 2115 hrs.
According to a press release issued by Air Italia, "All Star Alliance branded lounges are designed to provide a unique local experience. In Rome, Italian designer furniture gives an elegant, modern and fashionable look, along with functional spaces to work, relax or socialise in. This goes hand in hand with an exciting Italian inspired culinary experience, ranging from a staffed bar and barista coffee station, to made to order signature dishes."
17 Star Alliance member carriers serve Rome, providing non-stop services to 25 destinations across 20 countries.
According to a press release issued by the airline, the airline has taken this decision after conducting a thorough review of its network and coming to the conclusion that the route is no longer economically viable due to a combination of external factors.
"Until March 31 2019, Virgin Atlantic will continue to operate its daily flights between Dubai and London Heathrow as planned, with new bookings still available until the last flight," the press release stated.
Commenting on the decision, Shai Weiss, Chief Commercial Officer, Virgin Atlantic said, "It‘s never an easy decision to withdraw a route, and we’d like to thank our customers and dedicated team in Dubai for their loyalty over the last 12 years. We’ll continue to offer daily flights between Dubai and London Heathrow until 31 March 2019, and will be sad to say goodbye to this fantastic city."
To book a Virgin Atlantic flight, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail toenquiry@jetwaystravels
Users can update personal information and preferences such as seating preferences, frequent flyer information, travel partners, and even monitor the check-in status of their flights and manage their flights. An alert feature notifies the user about the current flight status and any changes to the boarding gate.
More services including a subscription model that will provide users access to airport lounges and free in-flight Wi-Fi will be added in later upgrades.
Commenting on the launch, Kristian Weymar, AirlineCheckins Project Lead, Lufthansa Innovation Hub said, "Our users are fans of automatic check-ins. With the app, we are now responding to the need for greater transparency and faster access to the service. Moreover, the survey has given us valuable insights into how we can further develop the service for our frequent flyers. On this basis, we are now continually expanding our app with additional travel services."
The app is also available as a corporate solution for businesses. The app can be integrated into corporate travel management systems through a newly developed API; company employees can then be automatically checked-in for business trips.
SWISS Airline is launching the new Economy Light fares in conjunction with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines. The new fares are currently limited to flights to North American destinations.
With the launch of the new airfare, passengers have a wider choice of airfares and experiences in Economy Class itself for all North American Routes - including Economy Light, Economy Saver, Economy Basic and Economy Flex. The main difference between these Economy airfares are only with respect to baggage allowances, rebooking and cancellation policies.
The Economy Light airfares are available for booking with immediate effect.
To book an Economy Light Airfare, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
According to a press release issued by the airline announcing the opening of the lounges, "the new-look lounges have been particularly aligned to the needs of short-haul SWISS premium travellers, with facilities that include separate lounge entrances and digital access control."
Both the Business and Senator Lounges will feature separate entrances with automated entry gates that scan boarding passes to permit entry. Guests can choose their level of privacy from a selection of lounge niches, workstations, individual offices and even relaxation rooms with inviting loungers.
Both lounges also feature showering facilities, separate outdoor areas for smokers, a bar with air-side centre views, and dining areas that include bistro sections and front-cooking zones, and a collection of miniature SWISS Chocolates.
The Business Lounge also features the “SWISS Alpenstübli” in which The Airline of Switzerland will present its home country in all its regional variety on a series of large screens. The room is also decked out with allergy-friendly straw wallpaper, and uses a 3D model to give guests a unique visual impression of SWISS’s national home.
The new Lounge Centre A will be open daily from 05:30 to 22:30.
All Business Class passengers travelling by SWISS Airlines / the Lufthansa Group of Airlines / Star Alliance member airlines and members of Miles & More Frequent Flyer programs will be able to access the Business Lounge.
The Senator Lounge will be exclusively available to Miles & More Senators, Star Alliance Gold Members and First Class travellers on Star Alliance member airlines.
For more information or to book a Business Class flight, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
The partnership comes close on the heels of the signing up of Fiji Airways as the first oneworld connect partner with British Airways as the sponsor. The oneworld connect partner is a new platform that enables airlines to link up to the global alliance.
Commenting on the partnership, Rishi Kapoor, Head of Alliances, British Airways said, "We believe the start of this code-share will make Fiji even more popular with European travellers by offering them a more attractive route network and a comfortable and seamless travel experience. Fijians are known around the globe for giving visitors the warmest of welcomes, so we look forward to giving them an equally warm welcome onboard our flights very soon."
Fiji Airways operates international and domestic services to 12 countries and 31 cities, including Fiji, Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Kiribati, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, the US, Hong Kong and Singapore.
For more information or to book a British Airways flight to Fiji, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
New Flight Launches
The airline has also launched new flights from Lucknow to Pune and Goa, Jaipur to Varanasi and Guwahati, Mumbai to Bagdogra, and Bengaluru to Raipur. Additional frequencies on several other routes have been begun as well.
New IndiGo Flights to Surat:
Schedules for New IndiGo Flights to Surat:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
Effective Date |
Fares |
6E 6065 |
Delhi |
Surat |
0630 hrs |
0820 hrs |
Daily |
16-Aug-18 |
1999 |
6E 2129 |
Surat |
Delhi |
2130 hrs |
2320 hrs |
Daily |
16-Aug-18 |
2109 |
6E 0264 |
Mumbai |
Surat |
1520 hrs |
1650 hrs |
Daily |
16-Aug-18 |
2199 |
6E 0983 |
Surat |
Mumbai |
1720 hrs |
1835 hrs |
Daily |
16-Aug-18 |
2299 |
6E 2065 |
Bengaluru |
Surat |
1110 hrs |
1300 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-Aug-18 |
4299 |
6E 6065 |
Surat |
Bengaluru |
0850 hrs |
1040 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
16-Aug-18 |
4299 |
6E 0723 |
Hyderabad |
Surat |
1620 hrs |
1750 hrs |
Daily |
16-Aug-18 |
3730 |
6E 0722 |
Surat |
Hyderabad |
1820 hrs |
1950 hrs |
Daily |
16-Aug-18 |
3198 |
6E 0941 |
Jaipur |
Surat |
1340 hrs |
1520 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
17-Aug-18 |
4199 |
6E 0942 |
Surat |
Jaipur |
1550 hrs |
1720 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
17-Aug-18 |
3836 |
All times are local timings |
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New IndiGo Flights to Jorhat:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
Effective Date |
6E 5989 |
Kolkata |
Jorhat |
0955 hrs |
1135 hrs |
Daily |
01-Aug-18 |
6E 5988 |
Jorhat |
Kolkata |
1300 hrs |
1445 hrs |
Daily |
01-Aug-18 |
All times are local timings |
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New IndiGo Flights to Tuticorin:
Schedule for IndiGo Flights to Tuticorin
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Effective Date |
Minimum Fares |
6E 7183 |
Chennai |
Tuticorin |
0550 hrs |
0730 hrs |
26-Jul-18 |
2999 |
6E 7184 |
Tuticorin |
Chennai |
0755 hrs |
0930 hrs |
26-Jul-18 |
2999 |
6E 7185 |
Chennai |
Tuticorin |
1025 hrs |
1205 hrs |
26-Jul-18 |
2999 |
6E 7186 |
Tuticorin |
Chennai |
1235 hrs |
1415 hrs |
26-Jul-18 |
2999 |
6E 7187 |
Chennai |
Tuticorin |
1440 hrs |
1620 hrs |
26-Jul-18 |
2999 |
6E 7188 |
Tuticorin |
Chennai |
1640 hrs |
1815 hrs |
26-Jul-18 |
2999 |
All times are local timings |
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New IndiGo Flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Effective Date |
6E 1858 |
Kolkata |
Dhaka |
1640 hrs |
1810 hrs |
Daily |
6E 1859 |
Dhaka |
Kolkata |
1910 hrs |
2000 hrs |
Daily |
All times are local timings |
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Additional Flights on existing routes:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Effective Date |
Minimum Fares |
Flight No. |
6E 654 |
Mumbai |
Bagdogra |
0830 hrs |
1120 hrs |
Daily |
16-Aug-18 |
5346 |
6E 3175 |
Bagdogra |
Mumbai |
1150 hrs |
1500 hrs |
Daily |
16-Aug-18 |
5264 |
6E 952 |
Jaipur |
Varanasi |
1340 hrs |
1515 hrs |
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
16-Aug-18 |
3785 |
6E 953 |
Varanasi |
Jaipur |
1545 hrs |
1720 hrs |
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday |
16-Aug-18 |
3680 |
6E 0588 |
Lucknow |
Goa |
1810 hrs |
2035 hrs |
Daily |
15-Jul-18 |
3999 |
6E 0589 |
Goa |
Lucknow |
2105 hrs |
2350 hrs |
Daily |
15-Jul-18 |
3999 |
6E 0835 |
Lucknow |
Pune |
0115 hrs |
0330 hrs |
Daily |
16-Jul-18 |
4599 |
6E 0836 |
Pune |
Lucknow |
0400 hrs |
0620 hrs |
Daily |
16-Jul-18 |
4899 |
6E 838 |
Bengaluru |
Jaipur |
2105 hrs |
2325 hrs |
Daily |
05-Aug-18 |
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6E 839 |
Jaipur |
Bengaluru |
2355 hrs |
0215 hrs |
Daily |
05-Aug-18 |
|
6E 427 |
Bengaluru |
Nagpur |
1645 hrs |
1825 hrs |
Daily |
05-Aug-18 |
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6E 431 |
Nagpur |
Bengaluru |
1855 hrs |
2035 hrs |
Daily |
05-Aug-18 |
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6E 6405 |
Bengaluru |
Raipur |
0500 hrs |
0650 hrs |
Tuesday |
07-Aug-18 |
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6E 405 |
Bengaluru |
Raipur |
0800 hrs |
0950 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
05-Aug-18 |
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6E 406 |
Raipur |
Bengaluru |
0720 hrs |
0910 hrs |
Tuesday |
07-Aug-18 |
|
6E 406 |
Raipur |
Bengaluru |
1020 hrs |
1210 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
05-Aug-18 |
|
6E 409 |
Bengaluru |
Vizag |
1240 hrs |
1410 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
05-Aug-18 |
|
6E 422 |
Vizag |
Bengaluru |
1440 hrs |
1615 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
05-Aug-18 |
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6E 663 |
Kolkata |
Nagpur |
0455 hrs |
0645 hrs |
Daily |
01-Aug-18 |
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6E 664 |
Nagpur |
Kolkata |
0715 hrs |
0910 hrs |
Daily |
01-Aug-18 |
|
6E 688 |
Kolkata |
Patna |
2100 hrs |
2210 hrs |
Daily |
01-Aug-18 |
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6E 689 |
Patna |
Kolkata |
0310 hrs |
0425 hrs |
Daily |
02-Aug-18 |
|
6E 7189 |
Chennai |
Calicut |
1855 hrs |
2035 hrs |
|
26-Jul-18 |
2100 |
6E 7191 |
Calicut |
Chennai |
2100 hrs |
2240 hrs |
|
26-Jul-18 |
2250 |
All times are local timings |
To book IndiGo Flights, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
A press release issued by the airline stated, "The airline has been pitching for more flights to non- metros and smaller cities from major airports in the country. With the new flights, passengers from the relatively small towns like Rajahmundry, Patna, Tuticorin and Calicut can now also easily travel to a host of other cities both on SpiceJet’s domestic as well as international network via multiple onward connections from key metros like Bengaluru, Delhi, Chennai and Hyderabad."
Schedule for the new SpiceJet flights:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
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SG 8144 |
Delhi |
Patna |
1450 hrs |
1630 hrs |
Daily |
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SG 8145 |
Patna |
Delhi |
1705 hrs |
1845 hrs |
Daily |
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SG 479 |
Mumbai |
Bangalore |
0850 hrs |
1030 hrs |
Daily |
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SG 480 |
Bangalore |
Bangalore |
1105 hrs |
1245 hrs |
Daily |
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SG 376 |
Patna |
Pune |
0955 hrs |
1225 hrs |
Except Saturday |
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SG 375 |
Pune |
Patna |
1310 hrs |
1540 hrs |
Except Saturday |
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SG 3713 |
Chennai |
Rajahmundry |
0915 hrs |
1040 hrs |
Daily |
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SG 3714 |
Rajahmundry |
Chennai |
1100 hrs |
1220 hrs |
Daily |
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SG 1215 |
Hyderabad |
Calicut |
1100 hrs |
1245 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
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SG 1216 |
Calicut |
Hyderabad |
1305 hrs |
1450 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
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SG 3467 |
Bangalore |
Tuticorin |
1415 hrs |
1530 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
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SG 3468 |
Tuticorin |
Bangalore |
1600 hrs |
1715 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
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SG 3465 |
Bangalore |
Rajahmundry |
0930 hrs |
1110 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
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SG 3466 |
Rajahmundry |
Bangalore |
1130 hrs |
1305 hrs |
Except Tuesday |
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All timings are local times |
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New SWISS Flights from Zurich to Germany:
The German North Sea island of Sylt will be served by seasonal flights on Wednesday and Saturday over the Christmas & New Year holiday season.
New SWISS Flights from Geneva:
According to a press release issued by the airline, flights from Zurich to Bordeaux, France will be operated on a 12-times-a-week frequency, while Brindisi in Italy will be connected by a twice-weekly flight service on Friday and Sunday.
"SWISS will also be continuing the four-times-weekly Zurich-Kiev service that was introduced this summer throughout the coming winter timetable period. The Ukrainian capital will be served Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays," the press release continued.
In addition, SWISS airline will be increasing its frequencies on existing routes including flights from Zurich to Madrid, Berlin, Hamburg and Dusseldorf. Flights from Geneva to Porto (Portugal), Moscow (Russia) and Marrakech (Morocco) will also be a seasonal increase in flight services.
Winter timetables at SWISS come into effect on October 28. Flight bookings are open.
To book your SWISS Airline Flight, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Schedule of new SpiceJet flights:
Air Canada Rouge A319, the airline's leisure carrier with features such as high-speed Wi-Fi and two cabins, will operate on the route. All the three flight routes have been timed to ensure convenient connections with the airline's international flights.
A press release issued by Air Canada stated, "All flights are timed to connect conveniently with Air Canada's global schedule, and provide for Aeroplan accumulation and redemption, Star Alliance reciprocal benefits, and for eligible customers, priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounge access at mainline airports, priority boarding and other benefits."
Commenting on the launch, Benjamin Smith, President, Airlines & Chief Operating Officer at Air Canada said, "We are very pleased to launch the only non-stop services from Nanaimo and Kamloops to Toronto, and from Victoria to Montreal in time for the busy summer travel period. The convenience of these new services makes it easier than ever for customers from other parts of our network to travel to beautiful British Columbia's Vancouver Island and Thompson Okanagan areas. Customers from Nanaimo, Victoria and Kamloops now have the convenience of non-stop flights to Toronto and Montreal, where unparalleled connecting options are also available throughout our far-reaching North American and global network."
Schedule for new Air Canada domestic flights:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Frequency |
Effective Date |
AC1977 |
Toronto |
Kamloops |
0940 hrs |
Tuesday, |
21-06-18 to 08-10-18 |
AC1976 |
Kamloops |
Toronto |
1210 hrs |
Tuesday, |
21-06-18 to 08-10-18 |
AC1975 |
Toronto |
Nanaimo |
0930 hrs |
Monday, |
22-06-18 to 09-10-18 |
AC1974 |
Nanaimo |
Toronto |
1215 hrs |
Monday, |
22-06-18 to 09-10-18 |
AC1685 |
Montreal |
Victoria |
0730 hrs |
Tuesday, |
22-06-18 to 09-10-18 |
AC1684 |
Victoria |
Montreal |
1050 hrs |
Tuesday, |
22-06-18 to 09-10-18 |
All timings are local times |
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New Air Canada Seasonal Flights to Lisbon, Portugal:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Days of Week |
Start/End 2018 |
AC1960 |
Montreal |
Lisbon |
2045 hrs |
0810 hrs (+1) |
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday |
15-06-18 to 26-10-18 |
AC1961 |
Lisbon |
Montreal |
0945 hrs |
1210 hrs |
Monday, Thursday, Saturday |
16-06-18 to 27-10-18 |
All timings are local times; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
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New Air Canada Seasonal Flights to Bucharest, Romania:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Days of Week |
Start/End 2018 |
AC1928 |
Montreal |
Bucharest |
1800 hrs |
0955 hrs (+1) |
Monday & Thursday |
07-06-18 to 04-10-18 |
AC1929 |
Bucharest |
Montreal |
1345 hrs |
1620 hrs |
Tuesday & Friday |
08-06-18 to 05-10-18 |
All timings are local times; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
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New Air Canada Seasonal Flights to Dublin, Ireland:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
Effective |
AC818 |
Montreal |
Dublin |
2115 hrs |
0825 hrs (+1) |
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
Until 12-10-18 |
AC819 |
Dublin |
Montreal |
1020 hrs |
1200 hrs |
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday |
Until 12-10-18 |
All timings are local times; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
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The new flights to Tokyo Narita, Japan is the first scheduled service between Montreal and Japan by Air Canada. The new service will be a year-round service, with a daily frequency during peak summer months and a thrice-a-week service in winter.
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner with fully-flat 180 degree seats with direct aisle access in Signature Class, wider seats and more leg room in Premium Economy Class, and slimline seats in Economy Class will operate on the route.
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
|
AC005 |
Montreal |
Tokyo Narita |
1405 hrs |
1550 hrs (+1) |
Daily in Summer; Thrice-a-week in Winter |
|
AC006 |
Tokyo Narita |
Montreal |
1730 hrs |
1630 hrs |
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday |
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All timings are local times; +1 denotes arrival on next day |
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According to a press release issued by Air Canada, "All flights provide for Aeroplan accumulation and redemption, Star Alliance reciprocal benefits and, for eligible customers, priority check-in, Maple Leaf Lounge access at the Montreal hub, priority boarding and other benefits."
To book an Air Canada flight, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
New Jet Airways flights from Allahabad & Nashik:
With the launch of the new Jet Airways flights, Allahabad has become the airline's 46th destination and the latest addition to the airline's UDAN network. The airline will launch flights from Allahabad to Lucknow, Patna, Nagpur, and Indore. The airline will also launch flights from Nashik to Delhi.
All the routes will be serviced by a thrice-a-week service.
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
Frequency |
Effective |
9W 3555 |
Lucknow |
Allahabad |
0650 hrs |
0755 hrs |
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday |
14-06-18 |
9W 3558 |
Allahabad |
Patna |
0820 hrs |
0935 hrs |
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday |
14-06-18 |
9W 3557 |
Patna |
Allahabad |
1010 hrs |
1145 hrs |
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday |
14-06-18 |
9W 3556 |
Allahabad |
Lucknow |
1230 hrs |
1350 hrs |
Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday |
14-06-18 |
9W 3553 |
Nagpur |
Allahabad |
0945 hrs |
1150 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
16-06-18 |
9W 3552 |
Allahabad |
Indore |
1230 hrs |
1440 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
16-06-18 |
9W 3551 |
Indore |
Allahabad |
1510 hrs |
1720 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
16-06-18 |
9W 3554 |
Allahabad |
Nagpur |
1945 hrs |
1720 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
16-06-18 |
9W 3561 |
Lucknow |
Bareilly* |
0630 hrs |
0800 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
** |
9W 3564 |
Bareilly |
Delhi* |
0830 hrs |
0950 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
** |
9W 3563 |
Delhi |
Bareilly* |
1735 hrs |
1855 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
** |
9W 3562 |
Bareilly |
Lucknow* |
1925 hrs |
2055 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday |
** |
9W 3565 |
Delhi |
Nashik (Ozar) |
1200 hrs |
1405 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
15-06-18 |
9W 3566 |
Nashik (Ozar) |
Delhi |
1435 hrs |
1625 hrs |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday |
15-06-18 |
All timings are local times |
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New Jet Airways flights from Delhi to Dhaka:
Flight No. |
City of Departure |
City of Arrival |
Time of Departure |
Time of Arrival |
9W 280 |
Delhi |
Dhaka |
1035 hrs |
1345 hrs |
9W 279 |
Dhaka |
Delhi |
1515 hrs |
1725 hrs |
All timings are local times |
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To book a Jet Airways flight, contact Jetways Travels at 011-44112200 or send an e-mail to enquiry@jetwaystravels.com
Visas & Passport
New Scheme:
According to a press report by PTI, "The Police Verification, if required for a specific passport, would be conducted at the address specified in the application form. The passport will be printed and despatched by the RPO selected for application submission by the applicant."
The new scheme was launched on the occasion of the 6th Passport Seva Divas. Applicants are requested to visit the Passport Portal at www.passportIndia.gov.in for further details on this new scheme.
New App:
The mPassport Seva App will now support enhanced set of passport services such as:
- i. New User Registration
- ii. Sign In to Registered User Account
- iii. Application form filing to apply for Passport and Police Clearance Certificate
- iv. Pay for Passport Services
- v. Appointment Scheduling
- vi. Application Availability Status
- vii. Document Advisor
- viii. Fee Calculator
The Premium Lounge in Kochi offers applicants a world-class service experience with end-to-end personalised service including assistance with all visa-related queries, quicker completion of application submission process, and immediate biometric enrolment.
The UK Premium Lounge in Kochi, Kerala was inaugurated on Friday by Mr. Michael Lutz, Regional Manager, South & South East Asia, Home Office-UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI).
Commenting on the launch of the lounge, Mr Lutz said, "It was my pleasure to help launch the first VFS Global Premium Lounge in Kochi today. This is another step in the shared ambition of UKVI and VFS Global to offer a world class visa service in India that was clear, efficient and customer friendly. Through this latest expansion, together we are doing just that by offering Indian customers even more diversity and choice as they make their visa application. This will make it even easier for Indian customers to visit the UK and experience all the sights and experiences that we have to offer. The new lounge is in addition to the 18 UK Visa Application Centres already offered across India the most in any country and I look forward to further such announcements in the future.''
A press release issued on the subject stated, "In addition to the personal touch and comfort offered, applicants who opt for the Premium Lounge service can also avail several additional benefits to further ease their visa application process, including complimentary photo copying and photo-booth services as per parameters specified by the Embassy and High Commission, and use the in-house equipment to print out of any mandatory documents that may have been forgotten."
"Furthermore, once a decision is made on the visa application, the passport and documents will be delivered to their doorstep by courier. Automatic updates at each stage of the visa application will also be shared via voice calls and SMS," the press release continued.
