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(08 Apr 2021)
Tigerair Taiwan, the low cost subsidiary of China
Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A320neo.

The aircraft is not only the
first of 15 A320neo Family aircraft to join the airline’s fleet,
but also the first A320neo to be
introduced in Taiwan.

The aircraft, registration number B-50021,
features a custom-made livery with Tigerair Taiwan’s logo, the
tigerstripe empennage, and AIRBUS A320neo, the official symbol of
the Airbus neo family.

With a range of up to 3,200nm, enabling flights of
up seven hours from Taipei, the aircraft will be the optimal platform for Tigerair Taiwan to increase

(08 Apr 2021)
Mandarin Oriental has confirmed that its luxurious
hotel on the the shores of Lake Como in Italy will reopen on 15
April 2021, for the summer season.

Set in the 18th-century Villa Roccabruna in the
charming village of Blevio on the southeastern shore of Lake Como,
the Mandarin Oriental, Lago di Como is surrounded by majestic
botanic gardens and stunning views in every direction.

Enhancements have been made to the Mandarin
Oriental, Lago di Como’s accommodation and public areas during the seasonal
closure, including a complete makeover of its Panoramic Suite,
which
features an oversized terrace with

(08 Apr 2021)
Thomas Cook (India) has expanded its footprint in
Uttar Pradesh, with the opening of a new Gold Circle Partner
franchise outlet in Varanasi.

This expansion augments Thomas Cook India’s
distribution and reach in Uttar Pradesh to seven consumer access
centres: one owned branch and six Gold Circle Partner (franchise)
outlets – across Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Prayagraj and
Varanasi.

Thomas Cook India’s Holiday Readiness Report
reveals that 67% of respondents are keen to
travel in the next 6 months and 84% prefer reputed
brands.

The new outlet in Varanasi offers
end-to-end travel solutions, including: international & domestic

(07 Apr 2021)
Marriott has expanded its portfolio of Executive
Apartments to Qatar, with the opening of the Marriott Executive
Apartments City Center Doha.

Owned by Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company
(ARTIC), the property is located in West Bay, in close
proximity to the Doha Exhibition & Convention Center and City Center
Mall, and near some of the city’s most famous sites including the
Qatar National Museum, Museum of Islamic Art, Doha Corniche, Souq
Waqif and Katara Cultural Village.

West Bay metro station is a 5-minute walk
from the hotel, while Hamad International Airport is
21 kilometres away.

“We are

(06 Apr 2021)
IATA has welcomed Singapore’s acceptance of
pre-departure COVID19 PCR test results on the IATA Travel Pass.

From 1 May 2021, passengers traveling to Singapore
will be able to use the IATA Travel Pass to share their
pre-departure COVID19 PCR test results upon check-in with their
airline, as well as on-arrival at the immigration checkpoints at
Changi Airport.

This is part of an ongoing collaboration between
the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and IATA to
facilitate seamless and efficient travel through digital
certificates of COVID19 tests.

“Having the confidence of an aviation leader like
Singapore accept IATA