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Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways today officially introduced an incredible line-up of globally renowned chefs to their unrivalled 5-star service, with the award-winning Chef Ramzi Choueiri, Chef Vineet Bhatia, Chef Tom Aikens and Chef Nobu Matsuhisa inspiring an entirely new inflight dining experience. Handpicked to set a new standard for dining in the sky while representing the finest international cuisine…
To mark the launch of their new amenity kits, Virgin Atlantic is giving away Swarovski-encrusted eye masks to five passengers. The eyeshades feature stunning sunglasses designs – from the classic Wayfarer to the iconic shutter shade made famous by Kanye West. The eye wear has been designed and created by Saima Anwar who spent around 10 hours on each using some 3,000 Swarovski crystals coloured red,…
Passengers flying with Singapore Airlines (SIA) can now access the internet for a fee, announced the airline Thursday.
Virgin Australia confirmed on Monday that it will be introducing Passbook, a new feature that is part of Apple’s new iOS6 system to be released this Wednesday.
Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would no longer carry unsustainably sourced shark products on its cargo flights, dealing a blow to Hong Kong’s huge shark fin industry. Environmental groups welcomed the move but shark fin merchants said it threatened their livelihoods, even though most of the estimated 10,000 tonnes of fins Hong Kong imports annually comes by ship. “Cathay Pacific has decided to stop…
Qantas Airways announced on Thursday that it was teaming up with Emirates of Dubai after ending a long-term partnership with British Airways. Australian airline Qantas announced on Thursday that it would be teaming up with Dubai-based Emirates from April 2013. Qantas is ending a long-term relationship with British Airways and abandoning Singapore as a Qantas hub. Qantas passengers will have access to…
09 September 2012, Abu Dhabi, UAE – Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Rotana Jet announced today the launch of double daily services to Fujairah, Al Ain, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah from Abu Dhabi International Airport, in an initiative from the airline to extend its domestic route network. This comes just three months after it launched the first domestic scheduled flight in UAE to Sir Bani Yas and Dalma…
Air Arabia, the first and largest low-budget carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced yesterday the launch of its first "City Terminal Check-in" in Dubai. The facility in the Lamcy Plaza shopping mall is Air Arabia's first check-in service outside of an airport and offers increased convenience for passengers travelling from Dubai. The counter of Air Arabia's "City Terminal Check-in" is…
DUBAI, U.A.E., 04th September 2012 Expansion of an efficient civil aviation sector is important for India as it becomes increasingly linked to global commerce and tourism. The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) undertook a study on the economic impact of Emirates Airline’s operations on the Indian economy. The study highlights the inter-linkages between the civil aviation sector with other…
Despite the statistics that show that flying is one of the safest ways to travel, many people have fears associated with airplanes. Starting this fall, UK carrier British Airways is offering a video to help its passengers overcome feelings of anxiety when flying. Starting on September 1, the UK-based airline will be offering a video for nervous flyers as part of its in-flight entertainment system.…
Sharjah: Air Arabia announced on Tuesday the expansion of service to New Delhi, from the carrier’s primary hub in Sharjah. Air Arabia now offers twice-daily flights to the Indian city. From Saturday, the carrier will offer flights 14 times per week. “The rapidly expanding Aviation sector in India is one of the country’s major economic drivers,” said Adel Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia. “We are…
Singapore Airlines has said it plans to introduce revamped seats and cabin interiors with an upgraded in-flight entertainment in a bid to stay ahead of Asian and Middle East rivals in the premium travel market. SIA is regarded as a trendsetter in aviation and is famous for its cabin service, but rivals like Cathay Pacific in Asia and Etihad, Emirates and Gulf Air from the Middle East have been closing the…
Park Live saw a number of engagement proposals during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Park Live is the parkland area in the Olympic Park where visitors could watch live action on giant LED screens and see athletes interviewed on the stage. British Airways Lawn Hosts managing the area noticed the romantic hotspot when they heard loud cheers from the hill. An estimated 25 proposals took…
Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways today announced further expansion to its European network with the launch of scheduled flights to Serbia and Poland by the end of the year taking the airline’s coverage across the Continent to 32 destinations. Services to the previously announced destination of Belgrade, capital of Serbia, have been confirmed for a November 20 start with a thrice-weekly schedule via Ankara.…
Two passengers who were flying in the First Class cabin on Qantas from Los Angeles to Melbourne were not happy when they boarded the aircraft. The airline had promised them "soft and luxurious pyjamas and slippers" but the airline did not have XL sized PJs. The passengers were not happy to fly in the alternative Peter Morrissey pyjamas which are given to business class pasengers. So the passengers had to…
Royal Brunei Airlines has been appointed the Official Airline of the Royal Trophy - Europe vs Asia Golf Championship. The Royal Trophy is an emotionally-charged and passionate competition played between Europe and Asia in a team match-play format, with the Asian and European golfing elite competing for the pride, honour and glory of their respective continents. The Sixth Edition of the Championship…
Sharjah, UAE; August 7, 2012: Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today its financial results for the three months ending June 30, 2012, demonstrating the continued strength of the airline’s business model. For the three months ending June 30, 2012, Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 66 million, an increase of 31 per cent compared to…
American Airlines announced on August 2 that it will be offering its passengers a delivery service for up to ten bags if they are prepared to pay an additional fee. The luggage will be taken to the passenger’s hotel, home or final destination for an additional cost of $29.95 for one bag, $39.95 for two, and $49.95 for up to 10 bags. Suitcases will be delivered within the first four hours of the…
