FLY91 waives convenience fee amid travel surge
Pure-play regional airline FLY91 has announced a full waiver of convenience fees on all bookings made via its official website throughout December. Valid for tickets booked until December 31, 2025, the initiative comes amid peak festive travel demand and ongoing operational distress in the aviation sector. The waiver applies to any future travel date, enabling passengers to enjoy instant savings and a seamless booking experience.
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“I am at the Operations Control Centre, Sunday, Dec 7, watching colleagues work relentlessly to stabilise operations. Their professionalism and commitment inspire sincerest appreciation. We rebooted systems Friday, reduced operations and ramped to 1,500 flights Saturday from 700 on Friday; today we expect 1,650 flights. OTP is projected 75% vs 30% yesterday. Network now covers 137 of 138 stations. Refunds, luggage and rebooking processes are reducing backlogs. I salute our AOCS, pilots, cabin crew and supporting authorities and customers everywhere. Thank you — we are getting there.”
Pieter Elbers,
CEO, IndiGo
BWH Hotels to open SureStay by Best Western in Kharar
BWH Hotels has signed a new SureStay by Best Western in Kharar, a rapidly growing town in the Chandigarh Tricity region. Expected to open in 2027, the midscale-tier property will feature well-designed guestrooms, an all-day dining restaurant with bar, banquet and meeting spaces, and a modern gym. Positioned to cater to rising residential, educational, and commercial demand, the signing strengthens BWH Hotels’ presence in North India.
Clarks Collection announces new hotel in Jaipur’s Jagatpura
Clarks Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of Clarks Collection Jagatpura, a 100-key property being developed with Virat Group inside the upcoming Virat NRI Avenue commercial complex. Targeting upper-segment business and MICE travellers, the hotel will offer a multi-cuisine restaurant, banquet facilities, and premium amenities. Surrounded by offices, retail spaces, studio apartments, and kiosks, the project reinforces Clarks’ focus on delivering affordable yet upscale accommodation.
Turkish Airlines, South African Airways sign codeshare pact
Turkish Airlines and South African Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement effective 1 March 2026, expanding connectivity between Türkiye, Africa, and key global hubs. The agreement was signed in Geneva by Turkish Airlines Chairman Prof. Ahmet Bolat and SAA CEO Prof. John Lamola. Turkish Airlines will place its TK code on SAA flights across major African cities, while SAA will place its SA code on selected Turkish Airlines flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Frankfurt, Paris, and London.
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