Corporate Newsletter September 2020
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:

Air Canada

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:

Flight No From To Departure Days of op.
AC 43 Delhi Toronto 0030 1,2,4,6
AC 45 Delhi Vancouver 0940 5

Lufthansa announces flights from Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai to Frankfurt:

Lufthansa
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:
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

Air India to add more flights to Canada and Germany:

Air India

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.

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

Emirates updates its schedule Ex. India to Dubai:

Emirates

Emirates has announced an updated schedule from various cities in India to Dubai:

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

United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines permanently eliminates most changes fees:

United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines

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.

Indigo increasing frequency on the Pune - Bengaluru route.

Indigo

Indigo introduces a new frequency on the Pune – Bengaluru route w.e.f. 22nd Sep ’20:

FLIGHTS* DEP. ARR. FREQUENCY EFFECTIVE (2020)
Pune – Bengaluru 14:10 15:40 Daily 22nd September
Bengaluru - Pune 12:10 13:35 Daily 22nd September

SpiceJet introduces additional frequency on Pune – Bengaluru and Delhi route:

SpiceJet
SpiceJet introduces additional flights on the Pune – Bengaluru and Delhi route as per the below schedule:
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

Air Asia India updates its flight schedule Pune to Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur:

Air Asia India

Here is the updated flight schedule announced by Air Asia for travel from Pune to Delhi, Bengaluru and Jaipur:

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

Alliance air has started daily flights on Pune Belgaum route:

Alliance Air

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

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

Govt allows airlines to serve pre-packed meals in domestic flights:

Meals

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.

SpiceJet Introduces Zero Cancellation with Liberty Insurance:

Liberty Insurance

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.

VFS Visa Application Centre in Pune has a new address.

VFS

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

Call:020-66442929
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