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Qatar Airways has unveiled the launch dates of three new passenger destinations in Pakistan as part of the airline’s continued expansion strategy. Beginning 16th July 2015, the airline will begin four weekly passenger services to Sialkot where it already operates dedicated freighter services three times a week. Sialkot also marks Qatar Airways’ first new passenger route to Pakistan since 2004. On 17th July…
Air Arabia has announced Kathmandu as the latest destination to be served from the recently launched Ras Al Khaimah hub. Starting February 22, 2015; the low-cost carrier will fly twice weekly to Kathmandu, the 10th destination which travellers can now access from the Northern Emirates. Air Arabia will operate its Kathmandu service on Wednesdays and Sundays, departing Ras Al Khaimah at 14.10 and arriving at…
Qatar Airways has announced that it will double the number of movies and TV shows on board over the coming months, increasing the choice of entertainment channels from 950 to 2,000. This comes on top of the already wide selection of more than 200 audio options and 50 games to entertain both children and adults during their journey. Passengers on board Qatar Airways flights in March 2015 will also be able to…
Iraqi Airways is to start two new weekly services from Manchester to Sulaymaniyah and Erbil on 15 March, 2015. From just £383 for a limited time only, the airline will operate flights to Erbil from Manchester every Wednesday, and flights to Sulaymaniyah from Manchester every Sunday. Both routes will be operated by a brand new Boeing 737-800 with a capacity of 162 passengers. Erbil is the largest city and…
Qatar Airways has announced a major expansion in South Africa with flights to its newest destination of Durban, and increasing its weekly flights to Johannesburg and Capetown. Starting on the 17th December 2015, Qatar Airways will be adding four new weekly flights to Durban via Johannesburg, bringing the total number of flights up from 10 to a double-day service. From the 1st of October 2015 Qatar Airways…
Thank God for co-pilots! A door malfunction locked the captain out of the cockpit on Delta Airlines flight 1651 from Minneapolis, before arrival at the intended destination, McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.The first officer alerted the airport to an ‘emergency in-air’ and made an unassisted landing. There were 160 people on board the MD-90 aircraft, which landed at 12:23 p.m. on Thursday with no…
Air Arabia makes history as it becomes the first low-cost airline from the Middle East and North Africa region to enter China. Starting February 10, 2015 the Sharjah-based airline will fly regular non-stop services to Urumqi, the largest city in Western China and capital of the Xinjiang Region. Urumqi is known for being the most inland major city in the world - that is, the furthest away from any ocean. It…
This summer Qatar Airways will be adding yet another city - Amsterdam - to their network. Starting on June 16 2015, Qatar Airways will be launching their service to Amsterdam which is famous for its canals, windmills and tulips. The Doha – Amsterdam route will operate with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, one of the latest next-generation aircraft in the airline’s fleet, offering 254 seats configured in two classes,…
It is not every day that you can buy an airline seat and take it home. But Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) is doing just that. They decommissioned their Boeing 747 aircraft in March 2014 and are now selling seven sets of their premium seats. Asking price - 647,000 Yen ($5,387) for a single seat and 747,000 Yen ($6,220) for a double seat. All electronics have been removed from the seat and the seats do not…
British Airways is getting ready for its biggest Christmas day operations. The airline is expected to have 267 flights on December 25 2014 with 817 pilots and 3,500 cabin crew taking to the skies. The airline will be serving 37,000 dinners on that day. The top British Airways destinations for the holiday period are Dubai, Barbados, New York and Barcelona. Between December 12 to January 5 the airline expects to…
Etihad Airways is introducing new Italian designed uniforms and new aircraft livery from December 27 2014. The change also coincides with the introduction of two new aircraft the Airbus A380 and the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with new aircraft livery inspired by traditional Emirati design patterns. The new A380 features The Residence by Etihad™ which comes with a living room, a separate ensuite shower room, and…
The greenest city in the region is the second largest city of Oman - Salalah. And now Qatar Airways is making it easier to get to. The current 3 flights a week is being increased to daily flights from today and beginning in Februarym there will be 8 flights a week to this popular tourist destination. Salalah is a great place for a weekend getaway or a longer holiday with the family. Rain and forests and…
Air Canada has announced that they will start thrice weekly direct flights from Toronto Pearson airport to Dubai from November 2015. This will be the first direct Air Canada flight to the Middle East. After the introduction of the 787 Dreamliner to its fleet, Air Canada has been expanding its international network. In the last one year it has announced new international service to Delhi, Amsterdam, Rio de…
Are you having a pleasant flight? Now British Airways knows exactly how happy you are flying with them. An experimental new blanket and head-band is being used by BA to test the physical and mental state of passengers during every phase of the flight. How does the new BA menu impact the body, how does the in-flight entertainment affect the passenger's mood and what is the impact of the advanced lighting system…
United Airlines will be equipping their 23,000 flight attendants with the iPhone 6 Plus. The devices will have the ability to handle most onboard retail transactions and will place important safety and service information at flight attendants’ fingertips. In future they will replace the flight attendants’ printed safety manual with an electronic version on their iPhones and provide real-time reporting and…
Qatar Airways is adding significant additional flights on its European routes starting next year. Copenhagen will have 11 weekly flights while Barcelona and Manchester will now be served by two flights a day. Stockholm, which is served by a daily flight will now have 10 flights a week. These changes come into effect in February 2015. So, if you are planning a vacation early next year, this is the best time to…
If you have wanted to fly on the Airbus A380 and have not been able to yet, Emirates Airline is making it possible for you to experience it by adding three more routes which will be served by the wide bodied, double-storied aircraft. Over three consecutive days this week, Emirates will be upgrading to A380s which will take you to San Francisco, Milan and Houston. Emirates has 55 A380s in its fleet and will…
