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Jet Airways now asking for Aadhar during bookings

January 23, 2017 by Ajay 9 Comments

I’m slightly chaffed with Jet Airways this morning given my flight is 1.15 hours delayed, but still want to report on this nice enhancement they have made to their booking engine, something I envisage all other airlines in India will start emulating sooner or later. The other day, when I was booking up some travel on Jet Airways, I found a new optional field asking for my Aadhar number to be input as well. Why would anyone now need Aadhar you may ask? From what I know, the intention is to move to a fully biometric system at some point in time, where the airport entry would be granted to Indian residents only on their ability to clear the access…

Deal: 15% Discount on Jet Airways through March 2017

January 22, 2017 by Ajay Leave A Comment

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Jet Airways is running an upto 15% discount on flights domestically and international flights across their network which may be of interest to you if you have plans of travel over the next couple of months. Here is how to get those discounts

How to get Vistara Platinum with a Status Match

January 22, 2017 by Ajay 9 Comments

Vistara is offering an option to status match and earn their highest tier which is Platinum. Comes with a nice list of upgrades, lounge access and even a Meet & Greet service. Here is how to go Platinum with minimal effort.

This Week At The Lounge : January 21, 2017

January 21, 2017 by Shipra Leave A Comment

The week has ended and a lot has changed. Here is a recap of all the updates from the week behind us in case you missed out something. Hope to bring you another week full of content in the days ahead.

Deal: Make your travel 20% cheaper with Cleartrip gift cards

January 21, 2017 by Ajay 6 Comments

You can pick up Cleartrip travel cards usable on flights and hotels for a 20% discount. Here is how to go about getting these discounts from two prominent portals in India.

Air India is making their First Class great again

January 21, 2017 by Ajay 1 Comment

Air India is getting started with a betterment of their premium cabin product. Will this make First Class great again?

Earn Double Points with SPG on Your First 3 stays

January 20, 2017 by Shipra Leave A Comment

Registrations are now for SPG’s Double Take promotion where you can earn 2x points for your first 3 stays. Here are all the details you need to know about this offer along with the registration link

Deal: 20% Discount on Jet Airways for Amex holders

January 20, 2017 by Ajay 1 Comment

Jet Airways and American Express are offering a fantastic deal this week, where you can get 20% off your flight price domestic or international by using your Amex Card. Here is how to go about it!

British Airways offering Triple Avios Globally

January 19, 2017 by Ajay Leave A Comment

British Airways is currently offering 3x the usual base Avios on flights travelled through this quarter. Maybe this is a good time to get up to 600% Avios per flight flown. Here is all we know.

Free Uber rides with MasterCard

January 19, 2017 by Ajay 1 Comment

Uber and MasterCard are offering a 4th ride free promotion till the end of February 2017. This could be of interest to those who hold a MasterCard and use Uber.