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Dear Nikhil Greetings from UNIGLOBE Odyssey Travel!
As the government has allowed domestic airlines to operate at 60% of their capacity, new flights are being introduced almost daily. In addition, India is also getting connected to more countries under the ‘Air Bubble’ arrangement. In this edition of ‘Insight’, we bring you the latest travel updates starting with the new state wise quarantine regulations for travel within India updated as on 8th Sep
Please check with our team on the eligibility of flying abroad under the ‘Air Travel Bubble Arrangement’ which is in force till 30th Sep.
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Air Canada now flying direct from Delhi to Toronto and Vancouver:
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Air Canada has reintroduced its direct flights from Delhi to Toronto and Vancouver under the new travel guidelines and the ‘Air Travel Bubble Arrangement’ with government of India with effect from 1st September 2020 as per the below schedule:
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Flight No |
From |
To |
Departure |
Days of op. |
AC 43 |
Delhi |
Toronto |
0030 |
1,2,4,6 |
AC 45 |
Delhi |
Vancouver |
0940 |
5 |
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Lufthansa announces flights from Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai to Frankfurt:
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In line with the Air Travel Bubble Arrangement offered by GOI, Lufthansa has announced 5 times a week flights between Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai and Frankfurt as per the below schedule: |
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Flight No. |
From |
To |
Departure |
Arrival |
Days of Op. |
LH 761 |
Delhi |
Frankfurt |
0250 |
0525 |
2,4,5,6,7 |
LH 763 |
Delhi |
Munich |
0055 |
0525 |
1,3,4,5,7 |
LH 757 |
Mumbai |
Frankfurt |
0250 |
0925 |
1,3,4,5,7 |
LH 755 |
Bengaluru |
Frankfurt |
0305 |
0925 |
1,2,4,6,7 |
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Air India to add more flights to Canada and Germany:
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Air India will soon be operating 24 additional flights between India and Canada, 27 additional flights between India and Germany and non-stop flights between India and United Kingdom in the month of October.
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Origin & Destination |
Travel Period |
Operational Days |
Delhi -Toronto -Delhi |
01st October -20th October 2020 |
Tuesday | Thursday | Saturday | Sunday |
Delhi -Vancouver - Delhi |
01st October -20th October 2020 |
Wednesday | Friday | Sunday |
Delhi- Frankfurt |
01st October -24th October 2020 |
Monday | Tuesday | Thursday| Friday | Saturday |
Frankfurt- Delhi |
01st October -25th October 2020 |
Monday | Tuesday | Thursday| Saturday | Sunday |
Bengaluru to Frankfurt |
04th October -25th October 2020 |
Sunday |
Frankfurt to Bengaluru |
02nd October -23rd October 2020 |
Friday |
Kochi - London |
28th August -27th September 2020 |
Friday | Saturday |
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Emirates updates its schedule Ex. India to Dubai:
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Emirates has announced an updated schedule from various cities in India to Dubai:
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Flight No |
From |
To |
Date of Operation |
Dep |
Arr |
EK 565 |
BLR |
DXB |
03,04,06,08,13,15,20,22,27,29 Sep 2020 |
10:25 |
12:45 |
EK 523 |
TRV |
DXB |
02,03,06, 08,12,13,15,19,20,22,26,27,29 Sep 2020 |
04:35 |
07:05 |
EK 533 |
COK |
DXB |
02-09,11,15,16,18, 22,23,25,29,30 Sep 2020 |
04:30 |
06:50 |
EK 505 |
BOM |
DXB |
02-30 Sep 2020 |
10:10 |
11:40 |
EK 511 |
DEL |
DXB |
02-30 Sep 2020 |
11:00 |
13:00 |
EK 545 |
MAA |
DXB |
09,11,16,18,23,25,30 Sep 2020 |
09:50 |
12:25 |
EK 539 |
AMD |
DXB |
13,20,27 Sep 2020 |
04:25 |
05:55 |
EK 527 |
HYD |
DXB |
10,13,17,20,24,27 Sep 2020 |
10:00 |
12:10 |
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United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines permanently eliminates most changes fees:
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United led the charge with an announcement that it was “permanently getting rid of change fees, effective immediately.”
United’s CEO Scott Kirby said in a video statement the changes come in response to the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. Under the new rules, United fliers holding tickets, except basic economy, can change domestic flights as many times as they like without penalty. The airline also is waiving change fees for passengers holding domestic or international tickets for new tickets through the end of the year. The same goes for tickets issued after 3rd March.
Also, starting next year, passengers who want to change their flights on the day of travel can sign up for free same-day standby and take an earlier or later flight, if space is available. The only condition is that you have to fly to and from the same airports as your original ticket.
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Indigo increasing frequency on the Pune - Bengaluru route.
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Indigo introduces a new frequency on the Pune – Bengaluru route w.e.f. 22nd Sep ’20:
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FLIGHTS* |
DEP. |
ARR. |
FREQUENCY |
EFFECTIVE (2020) |
Pune – Bengaluru |
14:10 |
15:40 |
Daily |
22nd September |
Bengaluru - Pune |
12:10 |
13:35 |
Daily |
22nd September |
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SpiceJet introduces additional frequency on Pune – Bengaluru and Delhi route:
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SpiceJet introduces additional flights on the Pune – Bengaluru and Delhi route as per the below schedule:
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FLIGHTS* |
DEP. |
ARR. |
FREQUENCY |
EFFECTIVE (2020) |
Pune – Bengaluru |
11:30 |
13:00 |
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operational |
Pune – Delhi |
11:30 |
13:15 |
Tuesdays |
Operational |
Bengaluru – Pune |
14:20 |
15:40 |
Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
Operational |
Delhi – Pune |
13:50 |
15:40 |
Tuesdays |
Operational |
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Air Asia India updates its flight schedule Pune to Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur:
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Here is the updated flight schedule announced by Air Asia for travel from Pune to Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur:
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Flight No |
Origin |
Destination |
Departure |
Arrival |
Days of Operation |
Remark |
I5 732 |
PNQ |
DEL |
1:50 |
3:50 |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Operational |
I5 0817 |
PNQ |
DEL |
16:50 |
19:10 |
1,3,5,7 |
Effective 21/09/20 |
I5 1427 |
PNQ |
BLR |
19:45 |
21:15 |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Operational |
I5 1426 |
PNQ |
JAI |
14:55 |
16:40 |
1,3,4,5,7 |
Operational |
I5 731 |
DEL |
PNQ |
22:55 |
0:50 |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Operational |
I5 0816 |
DEL |
PNQ |
13:55 |
16:15 |
1,3,5,7 |
Effective 21/09/20 |
I5 1426 |
BLR |
PNQ |
12:40 |
14:10 |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7 |
Operational |
15 1427 |
JAI |
PNQ |
17:20 |
18:55 |
1,3,4,5,7 |
Operational |
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Alliance air has started daily flights on Pune Belgaum route:
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Alliance Air, the regional arm of national carrier Air India will start flight operations from Belgaum to Pune and Bengaluru with daily flights effective 27th August 2020
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Flight No |
From |
To |
Departure |
Arrival |
Days of Op. |
9I 514 |
Pune |
Belgaum |
1745 |
1900 |
1,3,4,5,6,7 |
9I 513 |
Belgaum |
Belgaum |
1605 |
1720 |
1,3,4,5,6,7 |
9I 513 |
Belgaum |
Pune |
1730 |
1845 |
2 |
9I 514 |
Pune |
Belgaum |
1915 |
2030 |
2 |
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Govt allows airlines to serve pre-packed meals in domestic flights:
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In an order issued on 28th August, the Civil Aviation Ministry has allowed airlines to serve pre-packed snacks/meals/pre-packed beverages on domestic flights depending on the duration of flight. Meals can only be pre-booked and cannot be purchased on board.
Meals can only be pre-booked and cannot be purchased on board.
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SpiceJet Introduces Zero Cancellation with Liberty Insurance:
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Available at an affordable premium starting just Rs.399, customers can avail this insurance for all their domestic flights with travel date between 36 hours to 90 days from the date of booking. Contact us for more information.
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VFS Visa Application Centre in Pune has a new address.
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From 31st August 2020, visa applications for the following countries will need to be submitted at the new Visa Application Centre in Pune.
Australia | Austria | Belgium | Bulgaria | Cyprus | Czech Republic | Denmark | DVPC | Estonia | France | Georgia | Germany | Greece | Hungary | Iceland | Ireland | Italy | Japan | Latvia | Lebanon | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malaysia | Malta | Norway | Portugal | Slovenia | South Africa | Sweden | Switzerland | Thailand | Turkey | United Kingdom | US | Vietnam
The new VFS Centre address is:
93 Avenue Mall, 4th Floor, Kalubai Chowk, Near Fatima Nagar Junction, Wanowarie, Pune- 411022
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