We were blessed with our bundle of joy in the COVID year and TD (The Daughter) is now a school going toddler. With her passport ready in December last year, we wanted to restart country hopping but there were more factors in mind now than we ever had. With most, if not all factors, being … Continue reading Flight Review: Air Mauritius A330neo
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Experiencing the Star Air E175 on its first commercial flight
I was enjoying a holiday when I got a message inviting me for Star Air’s inaugural flight with the E175. I have been a big fan of regional aviation for ages and continue to see scope to operate regional jets in India, profitably. With a few adjustments it was time to head to Bengaluru for … Continue reading Experiencing the Star Air E175 on its first commercial flight
One hour connection at Paris CDG – The Mad rush
0854 hours - the aircraft came to a stop. Six minutes gained, I said to myself. The seat next to me was empty and I requested the passenger sitting on seat 6C to let me stand in the aisle since I have a tight connection. He obliged. The door opened, the business class passengers stepped … Continue reading One hour connection at Paris CDG – The Mad rush
Flying the baby bus and A359
This is part two of the multi part trip report. You can find the first part here. Immigration area was empty and the officer was kind. My passport was stamped without questions and security was a breeze as well. The international terminal wore a deserted look - a good reminder of why there should be … Continue reading Flying the baby bus and A359
Flying the Air France code share flight of IndiGo
I have been away from all the aviation events for a very long time. I had cancelled a visit to Hyderabad for Aero India in 2020 with the onset of Covid and a few days before that I had to cancel a visit to Delhi to be present at the unveiling of B789 of Vistara … Continue reading Flying the Air France code share flight of IndiGo