Courchevel Prepares for an Exciting Summer Season 2024

Courchevel Prepares for an Exciting Summer Season 2024

By Nithyakala Neelakandan

Published on July 15, 2024

Courchevel is gearing up for an unforgettable summer season in 2024, filled with a wide range of events and activities that promise to entertain and engage visitors. This picturesque Alpine town will host various cultural, performing arts, and sporting events that highlight its rich traditions and beautiful landscapes. The summer festivities will continue until September 2024, ensuring months of excitement.

One of the key highlights of Courchevel's summer season is its celebration of cultural heritage. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the Vanoise National Park, France's first national park, known for its stunning mountain landscapes, lakes, and diverse vegetation. This opportunity allows tourists to connect with the natural beauty and history of the region.

Performing Arts and Entertainment

Courchevel will host an array of concerts and major events to keep visitors entertained. Notable events include:

Ski Jumping World Cup (13th-14th August 2024): This prestigious event has been a summer staple in Courchevel for 30 years, featuring top ski jumping athletes from around the world. Over a hundred competitors from fifteen different countries will compete on the 120-meter ski jump, originally built for the 1992 Winter Olympics. The event also includes acrobatic displays, making it a thrilling spectacle for all ages.

Symphonie Lumière (31st July 2024): A captivating sound and light show set in the natural amphitheatre of Courchevel's summits, offering a magical experience with music and graphic effects. This event combines stunning visual effects with beautiful music, creating an immersive experience that highlights the natural beauty of the Alps.

Amateur Theatre Festival (21st-26th July 2024): Known as 'Les 3 Coups', this festival showcases professional and amateur theatre troupes performing daily. The festival features two shows per day, one in the late afternoon and another in the evening. Troupes compete for the Audience Prize and the Jury’s Favourite, making it an exciting event for theatre lovers.

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Soirée Blanche (23rd August 2024): An all-white party featuring stalls, refreshments, live performances, and a DJ set, starting from 5 PM. Visitors, dressed entirely in white, can enjoy browsing stalls offering make-up, snacks, and other activities before settling in for a concert and DJ performance that continue into the night.

Exciting Sporting Events

For adventure seekers, Courchevel offers a variety of outdoor activities and sporting events. Highlights include:

Triathlon Björka X3 Courchevel (21st July 2024): This unique triathlon includes a 6,000-meter rowing race on outdoor Ergometers in front of the Olympic ski jumps, a 12.2 km cycle race with a 750-meter elevation gain to the Courchevel altiport, and a 9.6 km trail run with a 550-meter elevation gain. The race ends with a sprint on the airstrip, set against the stunning backdrop of Mont Blanc, making it one of the most challenging and scenic triathlons in the world.

The Cycling Event (16th-18th August 2024): A three-day celebration of mountain biking, featuring street biking, endurance races, E-bike 'Renduro' events, and a women-only competition. Enthusiasts can test the best biking spots in Courchevel, participating in various events designed for different skill levels and biking styles.

Additional Activities

Courchevel offers a wide range of activities for all interests. Visitors can participate in guided walks, yoga classes, and giant quizzes. For those looking for adventure, activities like via ferrata, road cycling, downhill biking, tree-top adventure courses, and horseback riding are available.

La Fête De La Madelon (20th-21st July 2024): This iconic village festival in Courchevel Le Praz features artisans and producers selling local products along the lake and in the village's narrow streets. The highlight is the preparation of the traditional Madelon soup in a 600-liter cauldron, simmered for hours in front of the Sainte Marie-Madeleine chapel. This festival offers a glimpse into the customs and traditions of the previous century, making it a must-visit for those interested in cultural heritage.

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Symphony of Light: A spectacular light show set to music, providing an immersive and magical experience in the heart of the Alps. The Symphony of Light combines artistic visuals with musical performances, creating a captivating event that showcases the beauty of Courchevel's natural surroundings.

Courchevel is set to offer a summer filled with diverse and engaging activities. From cultural festivals and performing arts to thrilling sports events, there is something for everyone. Visitors can enjoy the breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and a wide range of entertainment options that make Courchevel a perfect summer destination.


Etihad Leverages Premium Service and Partnerships to Grow in India

Etihad Leverages Premium Service and Partnerships to Grow in India

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on October 14, 2025

Etihad Airways is focusing on premium travel and customer segmentation to boost its business in India, one of its top three global markets, while operating at full capacity under a bilateral seat agreement with the country.

The Abu Dhabi-based airline has been upgrading its services with new aircraft and enhanced cabin experiences to attract high-value travellers. Since relaunching flights to Kolkata in March 2023, Etihad increased its weekly frequency from four to eight flights by 2025. Across India, the airline now operates 185 flights a week to 11 cities.

“We fly all the seats that the bilateral agreement allows us,” said Javier Alija, Etihad Airways Vice President for Global Sales and Distribution. The agreement caps 50,000 weekly seats for Abu Dhabi-based carriers, shared between Etihad and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Until the agreement changes, the airline cannot add more frequencies or destinations.

To overcome these capacity constraints, Etihad is building partnerships, including a tie-up with Akasa Air, connecting four Indian cities to Abu Dhabi. The airline is also enhancing the passenger experience for long-haul travellers, especially to the US, with Abu Dhabi’s new terminal and US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) pre-clearance. This allows passengers to arrive in the US as domestic travellers, saving time at immigration.

Kolkata is the first Indian city to receive Etihad’s new A321 LR aircraft, featuring a redesigned cabin with just 160 seats, two first-class suites, 14 business, and 144 economy seats, offering a widebody-like experience in a narrow-body aircraft. “This reflects Kolkata’s strong premium travel potential,” Alija said.

Etihad’s focus on yield optimisation and operational efficiency has helped the airline achieve record financial results. For the current year, it expects 21–22% growth in seat capacity, 22–23% increase in revenue, and a 30% rise in absolute profit, supported by expansions in other markets. The airline plans to launch 13 new international routes by year-end, aiming to serve nearly 90 destinations worldwide.

Alija added, “Even if our frequencies and destinations remain static, these customer-focused and operational efforts ensure Etihad continues to be the preferred airline for Indian travellers. We are very conscious that our rapid growth should not compromise the financial gains we have achieved.”


Air India Adds Fourth Daily Delhi–London Heathrow Flight for Winter 2025

Air India Adds Fourth Daily Delhi–London Heathrow Flight for Winter 2025

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on October 12, 2025

Air India has announced an expansion of its services to the United Kingdom for the Northern Winter 2025 schedule, introducing a fourth daily flight between Delhi and London Heathrow starting 26 October 2025. With this addition, the airline will now operate 28 weekly flights on the route, increasing capacity by 1,196 seats each way per week.

All flights on the Delhi–London route will be operated by Air India’s Airbus A350-900 and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, both featuring three-class configurations: Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. Travellers can look forward to complimentary WiFi connectivity and over 3,000 hours of inflight entertainment, including one of the largest Indian content libraries available onboard.

Air India remains the largest carrier between India and the UK, operating 61 weekly flights and offering 18,066 seats per week in one direction, translating to nearly 1.7 million seats annually. The airline currently connects Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Amritsar to London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and Birmingham.

“With this addition, we are further strengthening our UK operations, ensuring travellers have more flexibility and access to Air India’s upgraded widebody experience,” an Air India spokesperson said.

Premium travellers and eligible Maharaja Club members will continue to enjoy complimentary lounge access globally, including at London Heathrow’s Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge, Lufthansa Business Lounge, Singapore Airlines SilverKris Lounge, and United Club Lounge. Business Class and Premium Economy guests can also enjoy upgraded amenities, luxury bedding, and fine dining featuring Indian and international cuisine.

As part of its broader UK network optimisation, Air India is also restoring daily services on the Bengaluru–London Heathrow route and resuming thrice-weekly flights on Ahmedabad–London Gatwick, Amritsar–London Gatwick, and Delhi–Birmingham routes. The Mumbai–London Heathrow double daily service will remain unchanged.

This latest expansion underscores Air India’s commitment to enhancing connectivity and passenger experience, reflecting its ongoing transformation and growing international footprint.


SpiceJet Announces Special Diwali Flights to Ayodhya from Key Indian Cities

SpiceJet Announces Special Diwali Flights to Ayodhya from Key Indian Cities

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on October 7, 2025

SpiceJet has announced the launch of daily non-stop flights connecting Ayodhya with Delhi, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, and Hyderabad starting October 8, 2025. The initiative coincides with the Diwali festive season, making travel to the Shri Ram Temple easier for devotees and tourists while reinforcing SpiceJet’s commitment to affordable and accessible travel.

The new services will be introduced in a phased manner to ensure seamless connectivity and reliable operations. SpiceJet also revealed that flights from Mumbai to Ayodhya are under consideration to meet the growing travel demand during the festive and winter seasons.

Debojo Maharshi, Chief Business Officer, SpiceJet, said, “There could be no better occasion than Diwali to visit Ayodhya, the birthplace of Lord Ram. We are delighted to make travel to the holy city easier and more convenient for devotees and tourists alike. Our new daily flights from key metros will ensure smooth and affordable access to Ayodhya during Diwali, allowing passengers to celebrate the festival in its most divine setting.”

The special Diwali flight services are expected to cater to increased passenger traffic, offering greater flexibility for travellers from major Indian cities. This network expansion strengthens SpiceJet’s domestic reach while supporting religious and seasonal tourism.

SpiceJet, an IATA-IOSA certified airline, operates a fleet of Boeing 737s and Q-400s and continues to be among India’s largest regional carriers under the UDAN scheme. The airline remains focused on expanding its network to meet cultural and regional travel needs across the country.

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