21 Jul 2024
Akasa Air Inaugural flight from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi takes off
Air India enhances digital experience
Air India announced roll out an easy-to use baggage tracking feature on its mobile app and website. Leveraging real-time baggage tracking information available from its network airports and a scalable cloud applications infrastructure, this capability will keep our guests in touch with their baggage throughout the journey. The new facility was designed and developed by Air India’s digital technology and design teams, in collaboration with the airline’s airport operations department. Air India Chief Digital and Technology Officer, Dr. Satya Ramaswamy, said “In our sustained efforts to enhance guest experience by embracing innovative digital technology, we can now provide real-time baggage status to our guests. This key-customer centric initiative marks a significant milestone in our transformation journey. Our mobile app serves as the ideal platform for our guests to use this feature as it provides specific information related to baggage as part of ‘My Trips’ segment. Guests can also add baggage tags easily by scanning with the mobile phone’s camera.”
Air India Express launches ‘Xpress Holidays’
Air India Express announced the launch of a new travel platform titled ‘Xpress Holidays’ in collaboration with MakeMyTrip. The platform aims to streamline travel bookings by offering integrated bundle services including airport transfers, curated experiences and sightseeing tours. Air India Express Chief Commercial Officer Ankur Garg, said “We are delighted to extend the services on our website and mobile app to be a one-stop solution for all travel needs. With the launch of the all-encompassing ‘Xpress Holidays’, powered by MakeMyTrip, we are also enabling exclusive curated offers on flights and accommodations across India and our key international destinations, including airport transfers and guided tours.”
Akasa Air Inaugural flight from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi takes off
Akasa Air, commenced operations in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, connecting it to Mumbai with daily direct flights, effective 11th July. Akasa Air Co-Founder and SVP International, Neelu Khatri, said “We are pleased to commence operations from Abu Dhabi, the fourth international destination on our rapidly growing global network. The launch of daily direct flights connecting two prominent cities- Mumbai and Abu Dhabi, will provide affordable and convenient options for air travel on the route, and strengthen the air travel links between India and the UAE.”
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) delivers final Air India A320Neo
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) announced that the Group has finalized the last of nine new Airbus A320NEO deliveries to Air India in Toulouse, France. China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) President and Chief Commercial Officer, Ms. Winnie Liu said “As the aviation market in the region experiences swift growth, we are excited to contribute to enhancing Air India’s fleet, thus reinforcing its position as a premier global airline. We convey our best wishes to Air India and the Tata Group on their future endeavors and look forward to deepening our partnership via CALC’s comprehensive solutions of aircraft services.”
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