Earlier this week, Emirates launched the shortest Airbus 380 route in the world. On July 1, 2019, Emirates A380 flew from Dubai to Muscat, replacing the B777 that was operated earlier. Emirates acknowledged the quirkiness of this move in a series of … [Read more...] about Should You Sample Emirates A380 First Class on Dubai-Muscat Route?
Review – Ahlan First Class Lounge at Dubai Airport (DXB Concourse D)
I have discovered the Ahlan First Class Lounge. Recently, I made yet another trip from Dubai to Mumbai. I was travelling the newly launched Dreamliner flight from Air India in business class. I will come up with a full review of the flight soon. For this post, it suffices that … [Read more...] about Review – Ahlan First Class Lounge at Dubai Airport (DXB Concourse D)
Half Year Update – I Saved $2,200 Through Credit Cards & Offers
Hello and hope you are having a great 2019. We are at the halfway mark in this year and I felt I should update the readers about my credit card strategy among other things. This post is in continuation to How Did I Save $4,000 (AED 15,000) in 2018? To summarize, I saved / … [Read more...] about Half Year Update – I Saved $2,200 Through Credit Cards & Offers
Sofitel Deal – Get Your Room Rate Back as Dining Credits
Sofitel Dubai Downtown is one of the best located hotels in Dubai. It is right next to the Burj Khalifa / Dubai Mall metro station. Further, it is also at very short distance to a lot of tourist attractions including Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, Dubai Opera, City Walk etc. And the … [Read more...] about Sofitel Deal – Get Your Room Rate Back as Dining Credits
Emirates and the India Problem
With the untimely demise of Jet Airways, there has been a flurry of activity in Indian aviation. While the revival of Jet Airways appears difficult, its competitors are leaving no stone unturned. They are furiously taking multiple steps to shore up their position. This … [Read more...] about Emirates and the India Problem
