Hamad International Airport (HIA) welcomed 17.6 million passengers during the first half of 2016, registering a growth of more than 20 per cent compared to the same period last year, setting a new passenger record for the airport. HIA also saw 118,069 aircraft movements from January to June 2016 – a 17 per cent increase […]
To accompany the world’s only 7-star hotel, Dubai has constructed the world’s first 7-star airport terminal. As part of the emirate’s vision as the aviation capital of the world, and the Expo 2020 master-plan, the newly built VIP Terminal at Dubai South saw its first flight take off. The private jet, carrying 13 […]
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, HE Mr. Akbar Al Baker spoke about the importance of art and its influence throughout the development phases of Doha’s Hamad International Airport at the annual New York Times ‘Art for Tomorrow’ conference at the W Hotel in Doha. H.E. Mr. Al Baker shared the creative vision and importance of […]
Doha’s Hamad International Airport (HIA) has launched a bluetooth iBeacon enabled mobile app to provide passengers with an immersive experience and stay connected while they travel through Qatar’s iconic airport. HIA is among a select few airports in the world to have successfully used iBeacons for finding one’s way around the airport and providing customers […]
British Airways has unveiled its prestigious new lounge at the newly built Concourse D in Dubai International Airport. The lounge has been designed to maximise space using architectural elements such as illuminated glass screens giving customers separate spaces to work, relax or dine, creating a calm and relaxing environment. The new premium lounge […]
Dubai International retained its position as the world’s number one hub for international passengers by registering annual traffic of just over 78 million in 2015, according to a traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports. Boosted by the growth of some 100 airlines that connect Dubai International to more than 240 destinations around […]
Qatar Duty Free welcomes the festive season with the installation of a spectacular Dolce&Gabbana display featuring a larger-than-life snow globe at Hamad International Airport (HIA). The snow globe, at four metres high, is the centrepiece of a display showcasing Dolce&Gabbana’s luxurious products, and celebrates the launch of their newest fragrance for men, The One […]
Selected flydubai flights to and from Dubai now operate into and out of Al Maktoum International-Dubai World Central (DWC). The following destinations operate into and out of Al Maktoum International (DWC): Amman Beirut Doha Kathmandu Kuwait Flights to these destinations will also continue to be available to and from Terminal 2 at Dubai […]
Dubai International registered the highest monthly traffic in its 55-year history with 7.2 million passengers in August. According to the latest traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports, traffic at the world’s number one hub for international passengers reached 7,282,256, up 9.5 per cent from 6,648,058 recorded during the same month in 2014. […]
Orlando International Airport will introduce a Muslim prayer room in time for Emirates Airline’s nonstop flights in and out of Orlando. The airport will spend close to $250,000 to build the 4,000 square foot prayer room, which is set to open for Emirates’ inaugural flight on September 1. The room will also feature […]
