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Etihad Airways has raised the bar in luxury travel with the launch of a new three-room apartment that comes with an en-suite shower, double bed and personal butler. Visitors to this years ATM in Dubai can see the new suites first-hand. Called ‘The Residence,’ Etihad has transformed part of its A380 upper deck into a luxurious flying hotel suite that offers a trio of compartments including a living room…
Swiss International Air Lines has announced that it’s become the world’s first certified “allergy-friendly” airline. Beginning next month, the carrier says it will begin rolling out new products and services to improve the flying experience for allergy sufferers, ranging from the in-flight menu to cabin modifications. While most commercial airlines already offer gluten-free and lactose-free meal…
Emirates Airline has appealed against a ban on its daily Boeing 777-300ER flights from Milan to New York. The Italian carriers association, Assaereo, had lodged a complaint to prevent Emirates, a non-European carrier to pick up passengers from Milan to a destination which is not the carrier's home country. The regional court had granted the request for a ban but the Council of State, a superior body, has granted…
Etihad Airways will begin flying daily to Perth from the 15th of July, 2014. Celebrate the launch of Etihad Airways’ new destination to Perth by flying Coral Economy class from Abu Dhabi to Perth return for just AED 5,575 inclusive of taxes. Fares are only valid for booking before and up until April 30, 2014 for travel between July 15 and August 31, 2014.
Airlines like to pamper their front of the bus passengers with little gifts. A small amenity kit with a toothbrush, tooth paste, cologne and comb is usually what most airlines give. But Etihad went a step further. Being the National Airline of the UAE, they took upon themselves to promote Emirati culture by introducing an amenity bag which features patterns of Sadou, a colourful, intricate and centuries-old Abu…
Philadelphia, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA – Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight to Philadelphia touched down at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) this morning marking the airline’s fifth gateway in the United States. With the launch of the daily service between Philadelphia and Qatar Airways’ hub in Doha, capital of the State of Qatar, the city becomes destination number 137 in the airline’s expanding…
For those who wish to visit India's literary capital - home of the world's biggest Literature Festival - Etihad Airways has made life easier with daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Jaipur. Besides being home to a world famous literature festival, Jaipur has several other claims to fame. The pink colored historical buildings; the Hawa Mahal - which was built with the "original intention to allow royal ladies to…
Emirates Airline has just announced that football legends Pele and Ronaldo will be the airline's Global Ambassadors. Announcing the news with a YouTube video link sent to all Skywards members, Emirates has succeeded in creating a lot of buzz ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil. The video is also featured on the main page of the airline's website. Emirates has daily non-stop flights from Dubai to both Rio de…
EDINBURGH, Scotland – At a press conference in Edinburgh, ahead of Qatar Airways new route to Scotland, the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, announced further details of the new scheduled service from Edinburgh to Doha, which launches on 28th May 2014. The new addition to its route map is set to significantly reduce journey times for those travelling from Edinburgh to…
Japan Airlines has emerged as the most reliable carrier in the world, posting the best on-time performance. After collecting real-time flight status information of the top 200 airlines in the world, Flightstats.com came up with a ranking that puts the Japanese carrier at the top of the heap: of the 129,300 flights tracked, in 2013, Japan Airlines posted a 93% on-time departure rate and an 89% on-time…
British Airways took center stage at Taste of Dubai, the United Arab Emirates most prestigious and high profile food and drink festival, 13-15 March. Former Pussycat Dolls lead singer and multi-platinum selling solo artist Nicole Scherzinger flew into Dubai as British Airways very special guest, to join the airline in their exclusive VIP Lounge. The singer met with British Airways…
Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines have agreed a major expansion of codeshare ties, covering destinations beyond both Istanbul and Singapore. The Star Alliance partners have been codesharing on each other’s flights on the route Istanbul-Singapore-and vice versa since February 2009. Singapore Airlines currently operates four weekly flights on the mentioned route, increasing frequency on a seasonal basis…
Cathay Pacific Airways and Qatar Airways, members of the oneworld alliance, have announced a strategic agreement on services operated by both airlines between Hong Kong and Doha, effective March 30th 2014. The agreement between the two airlines is expected to generate a wide range of benefits for customers. Under the new agreement, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways will each operate one flight between Hong…
Qatar Airways unveiled the cabin interior of its Airbus A380s at the ITB trade fair in Berlin on Wednesday, which features a new first-class product. With a customised interior, the new A380s will enter service this year. Thirteen such aircraft have been ordered by the airline. The new First Class A380 seat features a 90-inch seat pitch, transforming into a fully flat bed, together with entertainment…
Qatar Airways has launched a free Doha city tour for passengers who are transiting through Doha. This joint initiative, between Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism Authority, will provide passengers with a unique transit experience. Passengers travelling with Qatar Airways who have between five and twelve hours transit time in Doha can take advantage of the free city tour by visiting the Doha City Tour…
Sharjah, UAE – Qatar Airways has continued its aggressive expansion plans with the launch today of two new regional routes, thereby growing its strong connections within the Middle East. The new routes, to Sharjah and Dubai World Central Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), will both operate daily from the airline’s hub in Doha and add to the existing Qatar Airways network of flights to Dubai (DXB) and…
Passengers at Heathrow can now enjoy some plane spotting as they wait for their own flight to depart. The new ‘View Heathrow’ platform at Terminal 4 is the first of its kind at Heathrow since the old Terminal 2’s viewing platform was closed along with the building itself. The new 270 degree observation deck has a view of the southern runway, the control tower and British Airways’ Concorde. Fixed…
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will expand its network in South East Asia with the launch of a non-stop daily service between Abu Dhabi and Phuket. Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and has emerged as one of the world’s most popular destinations for both holidays and retirement. Located in the Andaman Sea, tourists flock to the island for its pristine natural…
