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Air India Domestic Flight Experience

Was totally mood out, when I saw the name AIR INDIA in my flight tickets. This was the first time I flew on Air India flight. Never heard good reviews about them so far. But what happened later changed my perception greatly, but not fully. Pros 1. The flights departed on time, and arrived on-time. 2. The flights were clean, though not exceptional. 3. Refreshments (Tea Coffee Water Cookies) were served, with acceptable quality. 4. Crew members were efficient. 5. If what I heard is true the captain said "We are 5 mins ahead of our scheduled landing". Really that fast?? Cons 1. Old ladies in the name of crew members is an eye-sore compared to SpiceJet and Others. 2. Saw "Veg Hindu Meal" marked on my ticket, but was not given. Not sure if thats usual practice or some blunder from my travel desk. 3. There were TV screens in each seats, and none of them were working. 4.  The whole ambience looked dull. Contrary to popular belief Air India is not bad, it ...

B1 Visa Interview Experience - Hyderabad US Consulate

General Visa interview is now split into two processes. 1. OFC - On a separate day 2. Consulate Interview - On a separate day OFC This is where you visit the VFS office to scan your fingerprints, confirm your identity to take photos. The OFC office is now moved to GAWRA GRAND building. You can easily locate this building in the GOOGLE MAPS as well. It is in the off lane on the same Consulate road. When entering from the Main road, take left and reach the dead end to get into this building. Procedure 1. Take the following 3 documents only. The DS-160 printout Your Passport  Appointment letter.  Any other documents are unnecessary. Even the default 50mm x 50mm visa photos are not needed. 2. Reach GAWRA GRAND just 30 mins before your scheduled time. It is absolutely unnecessary to reach there hours before. At the gate the security will display the time slot being serviced for your reference. 3. No VISA interview at GAWRA GRAND. So come relaxed. Dressing coul...