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Emirates has been welcomed in Russia's 'Northern Capital' yesterday after the airline's inaugural flight arrived from Dubai. At Pulkovo Airport, EK 137 was met by state and airport representatives, headed by Alexei Bakirey, Chairman of the Committee for St Petersburg Transport-Transit Policy and Sergey Emdin, General Director of Northern Capital Gateway. "We made significant efforts to ensure the successful…
Cathay Pacific is to introduce meals from some of Hong Kong’s top restaurants on board its flights. Although airlines regularly draft in celebrity chefs to create in-flight menus, recreating cuisine served at ground level is a trickier business not least because of the logistics of preparing food in an aircraft galley and the different way it tastes at 35,000 feet. But bravely, Cathay Pacific has decided to…
Comlux, a charter company based in Zurich, unveiled its latest custom-fitted ultra-luxury jet, an Airbus A320 Prestige suitable for up to 19 passengers. Top-quality, exclusive materials were used throughout, with a natural color palette that echoes the sand and sky of the desert. The main room offers a VIP lounge with L shaped divan, two club seats and a large dining table for 6 guests. A fully private…
The following is a statement from Qantas CEO Alan Joyce in relation to the Fair Work Australia decision: "This decision provides certainty for Qantas passengers. "We will be getting our aircraft back up in the air as soon as we possibly can. It could be as early as Monday afternoon on a limited schedule with the approval of the regulator. "I apologise to all Qantas passengers that have been…
Australian airline Qantas Airways has grounded all its domestic and international flights in response to a worsening labor strike over pay and conditions, in a move that will see flights suspended until Sunday at the earliest. Unions representing engineers, baggage handlers and pilots have engaged in protracted industrial action over the Australian flag carrier's plan to establish new Asia-based carriers to…
Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch scheduled flights to Libya’s second largest city of Benghazi on November 1. Operating four-times-a-week non-stop from Doha, the newest route will take the number of destination launches by the airline to 15 during 2011. As part of the airline’s aggressive route expansion strategy to fly to diverse cities, Benghazi is yet another destination which…
Swiss International Air Lines is adjusting its range of service to comply with demand during the 2011/2012 winter timetable period. The reduction of selected frequencies and withdrawal of service to some destinations is being offset by an increase in frequencies on other routes. As of February 2012 SWISSwill introduce a new Zurich-Beijing and a new Geneva-Nice service. Services from Zurich and Geneva to London,…
October 2011 - Cristal Hotels and Resorts is proud to announce the opening of its exciting new hotel, Cristal Salam Hotel, Abu Dhabi in the 3rd quarter of 2011. Aiming to be the premier business and leisure hotel operator in the MENA region with the opening of the new property Cristal Hotels and Resorts further illustrates the brand’s steady strategic growth across the region, as well as the company’s strong…
Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways will once again be the Official Airline of Qatar’s premier film event, the third annual Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF). The highly anticipated five-day festival, organised by the Doha Film Institute (DFI), starts on October 25, and promises to provide yet another enriching and entertaining experience for film fans from the Middle East and around the world. A myriad of events…
Air Canada has been named ‘Best North American Airline’ by readers of Business Traveller magazine in its annual readership survey. “Air Canada is delighted to have earned this recognition from readers of Business Traveller magazine, who are experienced and knowledgeable travellers,” said Robert Atkinson, Air Canada General Manager - Sales, UK, Ireland and Northern Europe. “Our customers have shown their…
Abu Dhabi flag-carrier Etihad has announced plans to roll out onboard wireless connectivity for its long-haul routes. The carrier confirmed September 28 that two aircrafts flying between Abu Dhabi and Europe would be kitted out by the end of the year. Further aircraft will be added by March 2012, the airline said, and it is preparing to decide on a ‘fleet-wide’ system which will allow customers to surf the…
Royal Jet - the international luxury executive flight services company based in Abu Dhabi and chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan - announced that MBC Group is the latest company to recognise the business benefits of private air travel. Shane O'Hare, Royal Jet President and CEO signed an agreement with Sam Barnett, MBC Group's Chief Operating Officer, whereby MBC will have a…
Johannesburg welcomed its first scheduled Emirates A380 service yesterday, as flight EK761 from Dubai arrived at O R Tambo International Airport. Johannesburg, the economic powerhouse of South Africa, is the first destination for the double-decker in Africa and the sixteenth destination on the Emirates A380 network. "The demand for Emirates' services in and out of Johannesburg has always been high, with…
Sharjah, UAE: Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it has won the top award in the category of ‘Innovation in Operations - Low-Cost Carrier Airline’ at the recent Express TravelWorld Awards 2010-2011 held in New Delhi. Air Arabia was recognised for its innovation in business at the annual awards, now in their eighth year. The awards…
Muscat - Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has continued its run of prestigious awards successes, having collected the Airline of the Year award at France’s Laurier d’Or du Voyage d’Affaires. The Gold award was presented at the International French Travel Market IFTM-Top Resa, France’s leading international travel and tourism trade fair. The awards, hosted by IFTM-Top Resa in…
Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, unveiled major new expansion plans for the United States today, with the launch of daily services to Seattle and Dallas. Dallas-Fort Worth and Seattle-Tacoma International Airports will both be served by non-stop flights from 2nd February and 1st March 2012 respectively. "These new services emphasise Emirates' confidence in, and long-term commitment to,…
Emirates has sent its first scheduled A380 into Hamburg Airport as part of the airport's 100th anniversary celebrations. The 489-seat flagship of the Emirates' fleet touched down in Hamburg yesterday, replacing EK flight 59 and under the command of Captain Fritz Wildt from the German city of Munich and Hauke Smid from Hamburg. Thousands of spectators joined the weekend of celebrations in Hamburg, lining…
United Continental Holdings (NYSE: UAL) today announced the details of its MileagePlus loyalty program for 2012, including new benefits and services for United’s and Continental’s most-frequent flyers, more options for members to redeem their miles and additional recognition for customers who purchase tickets in premium cabins or at premium economy fare classes. “With MileagePlus, we are building the world’s…
