I’ve taken around 220+ flights till date, sharing my learnings around Pricing, Time, Best Hacks & Practices to make your travel smoother
Read this Thread before taking your Next Flight this Festive Season 🧵
Read this Thread before taking your Next Flight this Festive Season 🧵
Pricing 💰
Always check and compare the pricing on SkyScanner and Airline directly
If there’s a minor difference in fare, book directly with the Airline
Always check and compare the pricing on SkyScanner and Airline directly
If there’s a minor difference in fare, book directly with the Airline
Avoid using third party (OTAs - Online Travel Agents) apps for flight bookings unless there’s a specific promotion going on
Saying this after making bookings with almost every major platform e.g. MakMyTrip, Goibibo, Ixigo, Cleartrip etc
Sky Scanner always have cheaper fares
Saying this after making bookings with almost every major platform e.g. MakMyTrip, Goibibo, Ixigo, Cleartrip etc
Sky Scanner always have cheaper fares
They earn a Commission, pitch couple of VAS products such as Insurance, Free Cancellation/Rescheduling, Cabs, Priority Support etc
Many times there are hidden T&Cs, relevancy and benefits are subjected to your travel needs
For me, I’ve always preferred the first approach.
Many times there are hidden T&Cs, relevancy and benefits are subjected to your travel needs
For me, I’ve always preferred the first approach.
Airline ✈️
Pick a Favourite Airline
For me it’s Vistara in Domestic
Love the Service, Hospitality and Frequent Flyer benefits. Good Airlines rewards your Loyalty and business with Membership Benefits
Pick a Favourite Airline
For me it’s Vistara in Domestic
Love the Service, Hospitality and Frequent Flyer benefits. Good Airlines rewards your Loyalty and business with Membership Benefits
The Airline Frequent Flyer Program assign you a Tier, Such as Silver, Gold, Platinum.
Based on your Tier you could get
• Extra Baggage Allowance
• Priority Check-In at the Counter
• Priority Baggage Collect/Support
• Free Reschedule & Cancellations
• Lounge Access, Meals
Based on your Tier you could get
• Extra Baggage Allowance
• Priority Check-In at the Counter
• Priority Baggage Collect/Support
• Free Reschedule & Cancellations
• Lounge Access, Meals
You can also get such memberships with a few Bank Co-Branded Credit Cards in India
Vistara - Axis, SBI and IndusInd
Indigo - HDFC and Kotak
Spice Jet - Axis Bank
Air India - SBI Card
I’m a @airvistara Gold Member and in my experience Vistara has the best FF programs in India
Vistara - Axis, SBI and IndusInd
Indigo - HDFC and Kotak
Spice Jet - Axis Bank
Air India - SBI Card
I’m a @airvistara Gold Member and in my experience Vistara has the best FF programs in India
PS - I’m writing this Thread at around 20,000-25,000 ft. currently in the Air
This is not a Sponsored Post but I don’t mind @airvistara Team sending any goodies or surprises this Diwali xD
This is not a Sponsored Post but I don’t mind @airvistara Team sending any goodies or surprises this Diwali xD
Planning & Rush 🏃⏳
Major Metro Airports in India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru witness extremely high passenger traffic during Morning and evening time
Vacation, Festivals etc could be a nightmare if you don’t plan in advance.
Major Metro Airports in India such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru witness extremely high passenger traffic during Morning and evening time
Vacation, Festivals etc could be a nightmare if you don’t plan in advance.
Traffic and Commute 🚦🚊
Always account for unexpected traffic jams, and keep a buffer of at least an hour during peak time
Prefer public transport such as Metro and Local as per your convenience if travelling solo
Always account for unexpected traffic jams, and keep a buffer of at least an hour during peak time
Prefer public transport such as Metro and Local as per your convenience if travelling solo
Check-In and No Show 🎫
If you’re rushing for a last minute flight or final call
• Inform an Airline Staff as soon as you reach the Airport so that they can communicate with the Gate Staff(s)
• Keep your mobile in general mode for calls
• Keep luggage with you if rushing
If you’re rushing for a last minute flight or final call
• Inform an Airline Staff as soon as you reach the Airport so that they can communicate with the Gate Staff(s)
• Keep your mobile in general mode for calls
• Keep luggage with you if rushing
Last Minute Cancellations ❌😭
Due to festive season and increased demand, Your flight might get cancelled
Don’t settle easily, ask for an alternate or full refund with a compensation, nothing less
Tip - Social Media works faster than email than calls
Due to festive season and increased demand, Your flight might get cancelled
Don’t settle easily, ask for an alternate or full refund with a compensation, nothing less
Tip - Social Media works faster than email than calls
In case you missed your Flight 😱
Insist and request the staff for help with the alternate/next flight, if nothing works file a request for Airport Tax Refund
Yes, you could still get some money back for the missed fights. Don’t forget to take a note on your boarding pass
Insist and request the staff for help with the alternate/next flight, if nothing works file a request for Airport Tax Refund
Yes, you could still get some money back for the missed fights. Don’t forget to take a note on your boarding pass
Security Check 👮♀️🧳
Always keep boarding pass and ID card handy. Get a separate small bag for Documents, Card, Money etc
Use another handbag bag for all your electronic devices, Power banks etc
Pack and segregate well in advance so you don’t repeat the mistakes and waste time
Always keep boarding pass and ID card handy. Get a separate small bag for Documents, Card, Money etc
Use another handbag bag for all your electronic devices, Power banks etc
Pack and segregate well in advance so you don’t repeat the mistakes and waste time
Avoid families, group travellers, senior citizens if you are running out of the time
Request the fellow passengers and security personnel if they can help you with faster assistance
If you’ve time, be considerate for others and people who need help
PS- Greet CISF and Staff
Request the fellow passengers and security personnel if they can help you with faster assistance
If you’ve time, be considerate for others and people who need help
PS- Greet CISF and Staff
Wheelchair & Kids ♿️👶🐱
Travelling with kids, senior citizens, pets etc comes with its own set of challenges
Do notify the Airline in advance if you need any special assistance
Ensure the journey is smooth for you and your fellow passengers.
Travelling with kids, senior citizens, pets etc comes with its own set of challenges
Do notify the Airline in advance if you need any special assistance
Ensure the journey is smooth for you and your fellow passengers.
Meet & Greet 🤝
My Axis Magnus Credit Card comes with 8 Meet & Greet facility
That means An Agent would wait for my arrival at the airport and help me with faster check-in, security, custom/immigration and boarding
This becomes extremely beneficial for International Travels
My Axis Magnus Credit Card comes with 8 Meet & Greet facility
That means An Agent would wait for my arrival at the airport and help me with faster check-in, security, custom/immigration and boarding
This becomes extremely beneficial for International Travels
Lounge Access 🍱
Keep 2-3 different variant Credit or Debit Card that offers lounge access, You can take companions with you as well
You get comfortable seating area, restroom, shower and free meals
Ask for a takeaway if you’re in hurry, so you don’t need to pay on the flight.
Keep 2-3 different variant Credit or Debit Card that offers lounge access, You can take companions with you as well
You get comfortable seating area, restroom, shower and free meals
Ask for a takeaway if you’re in hurry, so you don’t need to pay on the flight.
In-Flight Meals 🍚💲
Always pre-book meals instead of buying onboard, saves money and time
I usually avoid and prefer to travel light, unless there’s a complimentary meals of my choice
Don’t forget to check the expiry and take invoice for your purchase.
Always pre-book meals instead of buying onboard, saves money and time
I usually avoid and prefer to travel light, unless there’s a complimentary meals of my choice
Don’t forget to check the expiry and take invoice for your purchase.
Ask for an Upgrade/Seat-Change 💺
You can always ask for an upgrade or change to your favourite seat if boarding is completed
Subjected to the crew and Airline policies, as there’s no harm in trying.
Emergency Row comes with more legroom, avoid seats in the last rows.
You can always ask for an upgrade or change to your favourite seat if boarding is completed
Subjected to the crew and Airline policies, as there’s no harm in trying.
Emergency Row comes with more legroom, avoid seats in the last rows.
Arrival Experience 🛬
Since you are not travelling in Indian Railways, wait for the complete landing and SOPs
Once you hear the de-boarding announcement, wait for passengers and your turn. Don’t forget to collect your luggage
You aren’t a Prime Minister, you can wait patiently
Since you are not travelling in Indian Railways, wait for the complete landing and SOPs
Once you hear the de-boarding announcement, wait for passengers and your turn. Don’t forget to collect your luggage
You aren’t a Prime Minister, you can wait patiently
Cabs & Taxi 🚕🚆🚍
Pre-booking is always recommended, check with the hotel and vendors directly
I avoid Ola, Uber, Airport Taxi from Airport
Hack - If travelling solo, walk outside Airport and book auto, take trains/metro or even Ola/Uber would be 20-50% cheaper there
Pre-booking is always recommended, check with the hotel and vendors directly
I avoid Ola, Uber, Airport Taxi from Airport
Hack - If travelling solo, walk outside Airport and book auto, take trains/metro or even Ola/Uber would be 20-50% cheaper there
Final Words - Time is the most precious currency in the world
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