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Etihad has come a long way from being a small start-up airline in 2003 to become one of the leading airlines of the world today. And this journey has been accomplished in just ten years. With over 10 million passengers in 2012, Etihad now defines quality travel. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, an Etihad Airbus 340-500 flew just 600ft above the Abu Dhabi Corniche and wowed an audience of over 500 people…
Starting next week, passengers on the Belgian airline will be able to savor a meal created by one of the top names in contemporary Belgian gastronomy: triple Michelin-starred chef Geert Van Hecke. The chef, who has presided over his Bruges restaurant De Karmeliet for over 30 years, has prepared a starter with smoked Damme eel, tarragon yogurt sauce and mashed fennel. This first course will be…
Etihad Airways, who are the title sponsors of the Formula 1 race in Abu Dhabi, have dressed up their cabin crew in checkered flags in the spirit of the event that is taking place this weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. The Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is not just about car racing. The event has become a major tourist attraction for Abu Dhabi as there are free concerts, fireworks and a…
Starting December 4 2013, Emirates Airlines will be starting their daily service from Dubai to Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan. For those who wish to indulge, you can enjoy the comfort of First Class sleeper seats on the Airbus 345 that will take you to Kabul in just under three hours, while those seeking less expensive options can fly Business or Economy - still enjoying the Emirates gourmet menu and hundreds…
Air Arabia, the first and largest low cost carrier in the Middle East, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with new aircraft livery. The new "10 Years" design was painted in Sharjah on the fuselage of an Airbus A320 aircraft that will shuttle between the original destinations served by Air Arabia when it began operations in October 2003: Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat, Beirut, and Air Arabia’s primary hub in Sharjah.
The Sydney Opera House celebrated its 40th birthday on October 20 2013 and an Etihad Airways Airbus A340-600 performed a low-altitude aerial salute to celebrate the event. An Etihad Airways Airbus A340-600 flew at approximately 2000 feet over the World Heritage-listed venue and along the Sydney Harbour. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President and Chief Executive Officer said: “We are immensely proud to be…
Qatar Airways has just launched a worldwide sale on flights to almost all destinations in the world. Ticket prices range from Dh 2,285 for a round trip from Dubai to London or SR 3,260 for a roundtrip from Jeddah to New York. All tickets have to be purchased before October 24 2013 while all travel must be completed by June 19 2014. The peak winter travel periods from 18th - 23rd December 2013 and 2nd - 12th…
The Latvian airline airBaltic has signed a codeshare agreement with Etihad and has announced the commencement of 4 times weekly service to Abu Dhabi starting on December 16, 2013. To mark this agreement airBaltic is offering flights from the Latvian capital Riga to Abu Dhabi for just Euro 140. airBaltic will operate the new four weekly return flights using a 116 seat Airbus A319 aircraft. Etihad Airways will…
Crunchy fresh green papya or mango julienne sprinkled with tangy fish sauce and wok fried jumbo prawns are just starters aboard the Etihad flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Abu Dhabi. Fresh vegetables are the key ingredient of Vietnamese cuisine and celebrity chef, Luke Nguyen, has designed a menu exclusively for Etihad guests to savour some of his delicious delights on board flights to and from Ho Chi Minh City…
If you are planning a winter vacation in North America, Lufthansa has great fares on offer from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For only Dh 4,150 you can get a round-trip ticket to Washington DC. And for just $30 more you could fly to Toronto or Montreal. Round-trip tickets to Europe are also available for a bargain. Tickets to Munich start from as low as Dh 2,105. All prices include taxes and other extras. Flights have…
Formula 1 fever is hitting Abu Dhabi as the race comes near. It is just over 5 weeks away. And if you have not yet bought tickets for the event you are in luck. Etihad Airways is giving away tickets to five lucky winners who will win two South Grandstand tickets each. This grandstand offers one of the greatest panoramas in motorsport with sweeping views of the circuit whilst looking out over Yas Viceroy Hotel,…
Mr. Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO of Dubai's low cost carrier, flydubai, landed in Kiev's Zhulyany International Airport on September 18 and was welcomed with a water cannon salute. This was a soft launch for the second daily flight to Kiev which will commence regular daily flights from October 27. flydubai's daily service from Kiev's Boryspil International Airport to Dubai has experienced robust growth because of…
For just Dh 500 you will soon be able to fly from Dubai to the eastern European city of Budapest. Hungary's low cost carrier Wizz Air is slated to start service next month to Dubai's brand new Al Maktoum Airport at Dubai World Central from. The airport has just received certification from the UAE avaition authority and passenger service will start from October 27 2013. While several low cost carriers such as…
British Airways have upgraded 18 of their 46 Boeing 777-200 aircraft fleet with more comfortable seating and latest entertainment systems. These aircraft frequently serve the GCC. Paolo De Renzis, Area Commercial Manager Middle East & Central Asia, said: “Our GCC customers are very important to us and we are pleased that they will be able to enjoy the very best travel experience British Airways has to offer.”…
Want to fly with a green conscience? Fly United Airlines, airberlin, Qantas or Air Canada. Because according to the 2013 Eco-Aviation Awards hosted by Air Transport World, these are the greenest airlines in the world, whether it be for building a fuel-efficient fleet, making concerted efforts to reduce fuel burn or exploring sustainable fuels. At the top of the heap is US carrier United Airlines,…
John Travolta, who besides being a Hollywood celebrity is also a certified 747 and 707 pilot, will be flying in to Dubai aboard a Qantas A380 from London this week in his role as the brand ambasador of the Australian airline Qantas. This will be his first trip to the UAE. He said: “I’m really excited, I’ve been wanting to experience Dubai for many years now." Qantas entered into a codeshare agreement with…
Passengers traveling Etihad Airways will have a fleet of Mary Poppins at their disposal to calm irritable children — and irritated passengers. The UAE-based carrier announced the launch of their new Flying Nanny service this week, an in-flight nursery that will be staffed by flight attendant nannies trained out of Norland in England, a childcare nursing college that churns out real-life Mary Poppins —…
Dubai-based airline Emirates has partnered with global search engine Google to launch the world’s first ‘Street View’ of the double decker A380, the world’s largest commercial jet aircraft. ‘Street View’ is a technology featured in Google apps and Google Earth that provides panoramic views from positions along many streets in the world. “Users can explore online the Emirates A380′s luxurious first…
