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Emirates Airlines has announced that it is set to launch flights to Bamako, the capital of Mali, from October 25, 2015 – its 28th destination in Africa. Bamako will be linked to Emirates’ current four times a week service to Dakar, Senegal, by an Airbus A340-300 in a three-class configuration. “Mali has a growing economy and huge tourism potential, and we expect that linking Bamako to our Dakar…
Emirates is offering selected ADCB, Citibank*, Emirates NBD, HSBC and NBAD credit card holders the chance to pay for their ticket at 0% interest over 3 monthly instalments. To take advantage of this payment option, simply book and purchase your ticket at emirates.ae with your ADCB, Citibank*, Emirates NBD, HSBC or NBAD credit card and immediately apply for our Emirates Advantage payment option once your…
Air Arabia recently announced the launch of regular services to Tabuk, which marks the airline’s 13th destination in Saudi Arabia and 114th globally. Starting July 30, 2015, the leading low-cost carrier will operate services on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights will leave Sharjah International Airport at 09:20 and reach Tabuk Regional Airport at 11:20. Return flights will take off from Tabuk on the…
Turkish Airlines is to return its direct service to Miami from Istanbul on the 25th of October, 2015. The daily flights will depart Istanbul at 1:30pm local time and arrive in Miami at 7:30pm local time. The return flight will depart Miami at 9:30pm and arrive in Istanbul the next day at 4:30pm local time. October 25 will be the first time in 14 years that Turkish Airlines has operated out of Miami, after…
Virgin Atlantic recently announced their new Detroit to London service, and will be the only British airline flying direct from the Motor City. Detroit has always been a hub of industry, and it's also one of the busiest US airport hubs, connecting passengers from a across the US with Virgin’s partner airline Delta. With two direct flights daily between Virgin Atlantic and Delta, its never been easier for you to…
Qatar Airways has been honoured with three of the top aviation accolades at the annual Skytrax World Airline Awards, winning Airline of the Year for a third time – a major accomplishment for an airline to reach multiple times. The highest ranking in the annual Skytrax awards category, Airline of the Year is a testament to the commitment and dedication to service excellence and a high-quality travel…
Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad Airways has started daily services to Hong Kong to cater to increasing demand on the route. The daily flights will be operated using a two-class Airbus A330 aircraft, offering a total of 3,620 seats per week between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi. Codeshare partners on the route include airberlin, Air Seychelles, Alitalia, NIKIand Hong Kong Airlines. James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ President…
Beginning September 1, 2015, Emirates will fly non-stop daily from Orlando to Dubai and beyond, connecting to over 140 destinations worldwide. Fly from Orlando and enjoy Emirates Airline’s limited-time companion fares starting at USD 1,399* in Economy Class and USD 7,999* in Business Class. Book by June 18 for travel from September 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016.
British Airways used the services of celebrity Malaysian shoe designer Jimmy Choo to launch their non-stop service from London to Kuala Lumpur. Fashion designer Datuk Choo and Hollywood actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh - a resident of Ipoh, north of Kuala Lumpur - alongside supermodel Georgia May Jagger were photographed beside a British Airways Club class seat with the iconic Petronas Tower in the background.…
Air Arabia Jordan, the Kingdom’s new low cost carrier (LCC) recently announced that it will commence operations from its Amman Queen Alia International Airport base mid-May this year. Beginning with direct flights to four countries in the region, Air Arabia Jordan will greatly strengthen connectivity between Jordan and the Levant, Middle East, Europe and North Africa. Starting Monday May 18 2015, Air…
Etihad Airways announced its launch of new services between Abu Dhabi and Entebbe, in central Uganda, on Saturday. The inaugural flight, EY645, departed Abu Dhabi at 7:50am and arrived at Entebbe International Airport on schedule at 12:50pm, where it was welcomed by a delegation consisting of senior representatives from the airport, government officials and local dignitaries. Operated by a two-class…
Emirates is enhancing the entertainment experience for Economy Class travellers by introducing new, redesigned headsets for its award-winning ice entertainment system in Economy Class. Starting from the end of June, all Emirates A380 aircrafts will be equipped with new headsets, as well as the Boeing 777 fleet later in the year. These headsets have been completely redesigned with a view to improving sound…
Emirates Airline is adding capacity on its flights to the Lebanese capital Beirut by upgrading both of its aircrafts serving Beirut to an all Boeing 777 operation. The Airbus 330-200 currently active on one of Beirut’s two daily flights, EK 953/954, will be upgraded to a larger Boeing 777-200LR from June 1, giving a 12 per cent boost to seat capacity. The second daily flight, A330-200 supporting EK…
Following Etihad Airways’ 49 per cent stake in the company, Alitalia marked its first new route to the UAE on 29 March. The flight departed Venice Marco Polo Airport at 9:55pm and landed at Abu Dhabi International at 5:55am today. The return flight departed Abu Dhabi at 9:05am and arrived in Venice at 1:35pm. Venice is now connected to three points in the Gulf, joining flights from Doha on Qatar Airways and…
Starting 30 March 2015 Biman Bangladesh Airlines, the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, will be offering daily flights from Jeddah to Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet. The additional flights (BG 036) will be on Sundays and Mondays, which will complement Biman’s existing five weekly flights (B777-300ER) from Jeddah. Mr Mohammed M.S. Binmahfouz (Vice President Elaf Aviation), said, “We are proud to announce…
From 15 April 2015, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will increase its flights between Abu Dhabi and Tehran, the capital of Iran, from three flights a week to a daily service. The Airbus A320 Tehran service, which started in December 2006, provides 136 seats each way in a two cabin configuration, with 16 business class seats and 120 economy class seats. The…
Summer is approaching and airlines are launching their marketing campaigns to inspire travelers. Air France recently launched its "France is in the air" TV commercial which has been seen over 20 million times on YouTube in less than a week. Now it is the turn of Etihad. A TV commercial featuring Academy Award winning actress Nicole Kidman has just been released by Etihad Airways. Titled, "Flying Reimagined"…
Starting 30 March, Etihad Airways will fly four times a week to Madrid, the capital city of Spain. Strategically located in the geographic centre of the Iberian Peninsula at an altitude of 646 m above sea level, Madrid is one of the most important historic centers of all the great European cities. Experience the vibrant city with intense culture and artistic heritage with Etihad’s great launch fares and…
