Travel Roundup: Michelin-star menu on Air France; Malaysia deploys Airbus A350 to Doha; Air India has a new track; What meals flights offer during Ramzan

Michelin-starred chef Dominique Crenn will design the menu on Air France. (Photo: Airfrance.com)

1. Air France will offer Michelin-starred chef’s menu featuring Californian charbonnier, pico de gallo and more: On flights departing from its stations in the United States, Air France is now offering new menus signed by triple Michelin-starred French chef Dominique Crenn. Read More 
2. From April 3, British Airways to offer free Wi-Fi on board to Executive Club members: British Airways is rolling out 600+ modernisation initiatives as part of the airline’s £7 billion transformation plan. Read More
3. KLM announces 2024 summer schedule beginning on March 31: This summer, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will serve 155 destinations - 92 in Europe and 63 intercontinental. Read More
4. Malaysia Airlines to deploy Airbus A350 to Doha: Effective April 1, Malaysia Airlines will deploy its flagship Airbus A350-900 aircraft on both of its daily nonstop services between Kuala Lumpur and Doha. Read More

6. Emirates Airlines to offer Ramzan meal boxes on board: At the Emirates lounges in Dubai International Airport, traditional Arabic sweets, dates and coffee will be offered during Ramzan. Read More

7. Etihad Airways’ special offerings during the month of Ramzan: Etihad Airways has announced that during Ramzan, passengers across all cabin classes to selected Etihad destinations can expect a variety of amenities as well as specially curated iftar meals. Read More

8. Las Vegas airport to be first airport to test TSA’s self-service screening: In mid-March, Las Vegas will become the first airport to test TSA’s self-service screening, aiming to enhance passenger experience. Read More

9. Direct Chandigarh to Dharamshala IndiGo flights from April 2: IndiGo has announced new direct flights between Chandigarh-Dharamshala from April 2, 2024. Read More

10. American Express opened its largest lounge in Atlanta: American Express (AmEx) has opened its largest-ever Centurion Lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the busiest airport in the world. Read More

11. Indigo to start direct flights to Bali on March 29: Starting March 29, 2024, IndiGo will commence operations from Denpasar in Bali, Indonesia. Read More

12. Club Vistara Points Fest 2024 open till March 31: Club Vistara, the loyalty program of Vistara, is holding one of its biggest annual campaigns - Points Fest 2024, across its Bank/Hotel Point Transfer Partners. Read More

13. Air India to equip aircraft with Thales’s Avant Up inflight entertainment: Air India will equip 51 of its airliners with Thales’s Avant Up inflight entertainment (IFE) system. Read More

14. Hate seeing kids on planes? Fly on a Sunday: If you hate flying with bawling, grumpy kids on your flight, flying on a Sunday might be the best for you, especially if you are planning a holiday during Fall. Read More

15. New way to complete your global entry interview at Washington Dulles International Airport: Washington Dulles International Airport now has a pre-departure interview facility. Read More

16. Akasa Air expands operations in Gwalior, connects Mumbai and Bengaluru after Ahmedabad: Akasa Air has launched nonstop weekly flights between Gwalior and Mumbai and one-stop weekly connecting flights between Gwalior and Bengaluru via Mumbai. Read More

17. Air India unveils ‘India Takes Flight’ track: Air India has unveiled its new sonic identity, a signature track titled ‘India Takes Flight’, a jugalbandi between Grammy winner Shankar Mahadevan, percussionist Taufiq Qureshi, lyricist Prasoon Joshi and London’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Read More

18. IATA Annual Safety Report: 2023 was one of the safest years to travel: Last year was one of the safest years to travel with the lowest fatality risk and ‘all accident’ rate on record, according to 2023 Annual Safety Report released by the International Air Transport Association. Read More

19. IndiGo announces 6 additional domestic routes: Starting from March 31, IndiGo will introduce six new domestic route additions to the forthcoming summer schedule. Read More

20. Qatar Airways to move Goa operations from Dabolim to North Goa airport: Effective June 20, 2024, Qatar Airways will cease operations at Dabolim Airport (GOI) and move its operations to North Goa’s Manohar International Airport (GOX) Read More