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According to a survey, Paris Charles de Gaulle, the second busiest airport in Europe, is the rudest in the region, while Copenhagen Airport features as the friendliest. Paris CDG, which hosts more than 60 million passengers a year, is the rudest airport in Europe with a score of 4.86 out of ten. The survey rates airports according to the friendliness of their staff. The experience of using Paris…
DUBAI, UAE - A pledge of continued support to Sri Lanka's tourism industry through award-winning air services was one of the highlights of the high-profile formal opening of the Emirates Lounge at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayaka. Tim Clark, President of Emirates airline, and Mohammed Mattar, Divisional Senior Vice President Airport Services, joined H.E. Mahmood Mohammed Al-Mahmood,…
Zurich (Switzerland), 30 April 2012—A Chinese name and logo, a new Shanghai executive team, a website in Mandarin, three new hotels under development and a record number of Chinese consumers embracing Swiss products are paving the way for success in China for Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts. In China Mövenpick will be known as Rui Xiang (瑞享), which means “brings you enjoyment and luck with Swiss quality”. This name…
The luxurious 700 sq. m. lounge offers arriving passengers a wide range of services including facilities for working, relaxation and freshening up. Located in the public area of Arrivals 2 at Zurich Airport, the lounge is readily accessible within a few minutes of landing and particularly appealing for passengers coming off long-haul flights. The lounge is fitted with state-of-the-art equipment and features…
Doha, QATAR – Qatar Masters champion Paul Lawrie has given one lucky traveller flying through Doha International Airport a New Year cheer after picking him as the winner of a luxury car in Qatar Duty Free’s popular raffle draw. The Scotsman took time out of his celebrations after victory in the premier golf tournament in Doha to perform the draw at Qatar Airways’ exclusive Premium Terminal at Doha…
From 6th February 2012 until 18th March 2012, Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, is putting 60 flight tickets to 30 incredible destinations up for auction, giving you the chance to: Get 2 return flights at below cost price Travel in comfort and style on Etihad Ariways, recently named the World’s Leading Airline for the 3rd consecutive year Win the grand cash prize of half…
Luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz is to play a major role in Germany’s forthcoming air hub, Berlin Brandenburg International, when it opens in June. A partnership between Mercedes and Berlin Brandenburg will leave passengers in no doubt that they have landed in the home of luxury cars when they land at the new airport, with Mercedes-Benz featuring prominently across the new airport. Airport authorities said…
Global sales of duty-free products reached $46 billion in 2011, up a staggering 17.9 percent, calculated duty free analyst Generation Research. Although the results are still preliminary and currency fluctuations may bring the growth figure down, 2011 may turn out to have been a record-breaking year. Unsurprisingly, Asia Pacific was the star growth region, with sales rising 22.9 percent and buyers helping…
Since Sunday, December 2, 2011, Beijing's Capital International Airport has canceled several hundred domestic and some international flights due to poor visibility. A severe smog has gripped the Chinese capital and its huge airport - yes, it is the largest airport in the world - is having to deal with air pollution related issues. The buring of fossil fuel - coal powered energy consumption is very high in…
Dubai: With the exception of Gulf Air, all other major Gulf carriers cancelled flights to the UK on Wednesday as a result of the 24-hour industrial strike across the country by UK Border Control Authority affecting all UK airports. While Emirates cancelled has cancelled its flight EK029, Dubai to London Heathrow and the returning EK030, Etihad Airways said it has had to cancel three flights - EY019 from Abu…
Dubai Airports, Dubai Duty Free and MasterCard Worldwide today announced the launch of DXB Connect, the world's first airport prepaid MasterCard card aimed primarily at airport clientele. Operated on the MasterCard network and issued by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) in conjunction with Jade Payments and Global Processing Services, the DXB Connect card offers over 50 million passengers annually travelling…
Doha, QATAR – Qatar Duty Free, a subsidiary of Qatar Airways, flew in Greek national Mr Dimitrious Katsampekis for a whistle-stop shopping trip to Doha to pick up and spend his US$20,000 won in the operator’s July Mega Prize draw at Doha International Airport. Mr Katsampekis, who won his prize during a stopover in Doha, flew back on Qatar Airways, courtesy of Qatar Duty Free, to claim his winnings. The Mega…
Louis Vuitton has made a spectacular airport debut in association with The Shilla Duty Free at South Korea’s Incheon International Airport. The 550sq m Incheon store is dedicated to Louis Vuitton’s passion for travel. It features leathergoods, women’s and men’s shoes, belts, ties, textiles, fashion, jewellery, sunglasses, watches and other accessories. Sales in year one are expected to hit US$100…
Get picked up and dropped off right on the airplane runway! The VIP suites at Heathrow, which were previously the preserve of royalty, heads of state and visiting diplomats, are now open to the public for the first time. The Heathrow by Invitation (HBI) service offers exclusive VIP suites away from the gaze of the media and members of the public. Departing or arriving VIP passengers will be able to enjoy…
In the first six months of 2011, Deutsche Lufthansa AG carried 50.2 million passengers. This represents an increase year over year of 10.1 per cent in the number of passengers opting to fly with carriers in the Lufthansa Passenger Airline Group. The Group raised ca-pacity in the term by 11.9 per cent, while sales rose by 9.1 per cent. The seat load factor fell by 1.9 percentage points on the prior-year…
Celebrate the Holy Month of Ramadan in the luxurious and indulging hospitality of Armani Hotel Dubai. Experience the splendour of Iftar and Suhour with sweeping vistas of Dubai from Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. ARMANI/MEDITERRANEO From awe-inspiring views of The Dubai Fountain to exemplary cuisine of the Mediterranean region, Armani/Mediterraneo’s Iftar buffet is the ideal way to break your…
The opening of Novotel Dammam Business Park comes hot on the heels of Accor’s recent signing of two new hotels in Jeddah and two hotels under construction in Riyadh and Yanbu. It is part of the group’s fast-paced development platform for Saudi Arabia. Located at the heart of the Dammam Business Park, an integrated business complex, close to the capital of the Kingdom’s Eastern Province, the hotel has direct…
From the beginning of May, Hamburg took the leading role in international air traffic. With its “Knuffingen Airport”, situated in Miniatur Wunderland, the European Green Capital 2011 showcased the world’s first CO2-free airport. Very soon, climate-neutral airplanes will arrive in and depart from the Hanseatic City, thereby living up to its title of European Green Capital. After six years of planning and…
