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British Airways launches London City services to Rome

British Airways has launched new flights from London City Airport to the capital of Italy, Rome. The year-round service is the fourth Italian city to be served by British Airways direct from the Docklands and will operate every day except Saturday.

A special bust of one of Rome's most famous forefathers, Julius Caesar, was drafted in to greet customers on the first flight. The bust was welcomed on board the Embraer 190 jet by British Airways' in-flight business manager and fellow Italia...

New Chairman appointed for SriLankan Airlines

Secretary to the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation G.S. Vithanage has been appointed as the new Chairman of the SriLankan Airlines. The appointment was made by the Secretary to the Treasury S.R. Attygalle.

This was mentioned in the press release issued by the Director of Information of Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs M. Ali Hassen today (14). Meanwhile, Kapila Chandrasena was appointed as the new chairperson of SriLankan Airlines yesterday (13), however, a new appointme...

Direct Flights Between Georgia and India Coming from February 2019

From February 2019, the largest Indian airline Indigo plans to launch flights between India and Georgia. Daily flights on the route of Delhi-Tbilisi will be performed by Airbus 321 type aircraft.

The company representative held the second in turn business meeting at Tbilisi International Airport with TAV Georgia. The counterparts discussed the operational details regarding the flights. The largest airline of India showed its interest in Georgian aviation market back in the summer of 201...

Air Arabia selects Thales for its fleet Electronic Flight Bag system

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, selected Thales for its new Aviobook Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system that allows pilots to operate efficiently in the cockpit with digital manuals and charts. The signing happened at the side-lines of Bahrain International Airshow taking place this week in Bahrain.

Air Arabia had already implemented the Aviobook Electronic Flight Bag system years back that helped the airline reduces the amou...

Etihad Airways launches Choose Well a new brand platform

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched a new brand platform: 'Choose Well'. The airline's new customer proposition is an invitation for all to make choices about how they travel and to journey on their own terms. It is also a validation that Etihad's customers, partners, guests and employees are at the heart of every good choice it makes. The launch is timed to coincide with the airline's birthday celebrations of fifteen years since its fi...

Etihad Airways signs partnership with Gulf Air

Gulf Air and Etihad Airways are set to explore deeper cooperation following the signing of a memorandum of understanding at the Bahrain International Airshow.

The wide-ranging deal covers scope to introduce joint codeshare operations between Abu Dhabi and Manama, as well as on the global flight networks beyond the two carriers' GCC hubs.

The memorandum also contains plans for greater commercial cooperation in the fields of cargo, engineering, guest experience and the optimisa...

Emirates Game Changer First Class Suite to debut on Vienna route

Emirates’ latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer' First Class product will operate between Dubai and Vienna on a daily basis from 1 December 2018. Austria will be one of the first few countries in the world to be served by Emirates’ Boeing 777 aircraft with fully enclosed private suites inspired by Mercedes-Benz.

Emirates flies to Vienna twice daily and both flights will be operated by its flagship products – the iconic A380 and Game Changer Boeing 777 product – ...

Emirates delivers a few sweet surprises in time for Diwali

Emirates celebrated the festive Diwali spirit by bringing together UAE residents with the simple joy of special treats aboard its Mithai truck to mark the start of the festival of lights. The special Emirates Mithai sweets truck surprised City Walk and Bollywood Parks Dubai visitors, and Emirates Cabin Crew distributed traditional Indian treats.

Visitors of all ages, particularly children, also enjoyed creating a mini Rangoli, a spectacular Diwali pattern with colourful sand.

Qatar Airways Hosts Tours On Board the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in Doha

The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital, in collaboration with Qatar Airways, is hosting public and private tours inside the one-of-a-kind aircraft, as well as holding on board workshops, including Nursing and Ophthalmology sessions, in support of Doha Healthcare Week and to celebrate the Qatar Creating Vision Initiative, funded by the Qatar Fund for Development and led by Orbis.

The Flying Eye Hospital, operated by global eye health charity Orbis, is a fully-equipped MD-10 cargo aircraft with ...

Emirates gears up for its largest presence ever at Bahrain International Airshow

Emirates is set for its largest participation yet at the 2018 edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA) taking place from 14-16 November. This is the first time the airline will showcase its 100th A380, which is emblazoned with the HH Sheikh Zayed decal as a tribute to the late founding father of the UAE.

The aircraft on display will allow both trade visitors and the general public to explore all the features on this latest generation double-decker, including Emirates’ refreshe...

Emirates gives travellers a taste of home this Thanksgiving

Emirates is firing up its ovens for Thanksgiving celebrations on board and on the ground. The airline will offer customers special holiday menus across all classes on flights between Dubai and the US and in the respective airport lounges.

The Thanksgiving menu will be available to customers travelling between Dubai and the US from November 22 to 25. First and Business Class passengers can choose from appetisers including: a smoked duck salad, served with poached fig, pickled beetroot, g...

Turkish Airlines to launch new London Ankara connections

Turkish Airlines will be operating the only direct flight from London Gatwick to Ankara, Turkey, from January 9th. Flights will depart from London Gatwick and will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Celal Baykal, Turkish Airlines general manager, London, said: “We’ve introduced this new Turkish Airlines route in direct response to the rise in passengers looking to travel to this destination. “This is the first time we have operated a direct flight out of London Gatwick to...

Turkish Airlines Embarks on a New Journey From Istanbul New Airport

Turkish Airlines welcomes a new era of Turkish Aviation with the opening of Istanbul New Airport. The world’s largest international hub will be home to Turkey’s national flag carrier and establishes Istanbul’s place as the centre of the globe for aviation and travel. The smart airport, thanks to its strategic location at the crossroads of east and west, has great potential for Turkish Airlines and the global aviation industry and will welcome 200 million passengers per year upon final completion...

AirAsia suspends New Zealand service

AirAsia has announced it's stopping its Auckland-Gold Coast route from February 11, 2019. Around 2000 Kiwis are said to be affected by the Malaysia-based airline's move, with full refunds among the solutions offered.

The cancelled flights are the result of a "periodic network review aimed at improving operational efficiency", says AirAsia. Between January 29 and February 11, AirAsia flights to and from Auckland will be reduced from daily to four times per week, before they're completely...

Etihad Airways to roll out Economy Space seating on Airbus A380

Etihad Airways introducing Economy Space, a new seating option across its wide-body fleet. By December, Etihad Airways will have retrofitted its ten Airbus A380s with the new seats, which feature an increased pitch of up to 36 inches.

The redesign increases the number of extra legroom seats in economy from 20 to 80 on this aircraft type. Jamal Ahmed Al Awadhi, Etihad Airways head of guest experience, said: “We recognise that no two travellers are alike, and today’s customers demand more...

2nd three class Dreamliner joins Oman Air fleet

Oman Air has taken delivery of its second three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that it has on order, with the third expected to be delivered in December. The airline also expects to receive a total of nine more 737 MAX 8s within the next year.
The three-class Dreamliner features eight First Class Private Suite, 24 Business Class seats and 232 Economy seats. Guests travelling aboard this aircraft in First Class can enjoy unparalleled levels of comfort with one of the longest 180 degrees flat-b...

Jet Airways to start direct Mumbai Manchester flights from November 5

Jet Airways on Tuesday said it would start direct flights between Mumbai and Manchester from November 5, making it the 21st international destination for the airline. The full-service carrier said it would introduce two new international routes besides reinforcing two existing routes with additional frequencies.

Besides Mumbai-Manchester, the airline would operate flights on the Pune-Singapore route starting from December 1. "Manchester will become the 21st international addition to ...

Etihad Airways celebrates fifteen years of flying

The milestone is being marked with a series of events and initiatives in Abu Dhabi and around the world, beginning with the unveiling of an exclusive collaboration with iconic New York fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg.

Etihad Airways commenced flying on 5 November 2003, with a single Airbus A330-200 aircraft, which performed a symbolic flight to the emirate of Abu Dhabi's historic city of Al Ain. Regular commercial flights were launched on 12 November of the same year from Abu Dh...

Emirates Airlines inaugurates first integrated biometric path

As part of its continued investment to offer an industry-leading customer experience, the World's largest airline, Emirates Airline will be inaugurating the World's first Integrated 'Biometric Path' soon, which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline's hub in Dubai International airport.

The biometric technology allows for a mix of facial and iris recognition, hence Emirates passengers can check in for their flight, complete immigration formal...

Singapore Airlines To Fly Non Stop To Seattle

Seattle will become the fifth US city in Singapore Airlines' route network - and the fourth to be served non-stop from Singapore - when new flights are introduced next year.

The non-stop Singapore-Seattle flights are due to be launched on 3 September 2019 and will initially be operated three times per week before increasing to four times per week in October 2019. Airbus A350-900 aircraft will be used on the route, fitted with 42 Business Class, 24 Premium Economy Class and 187 Economy C...

Gulf Air and Thai Airways expand codeshare deal

Gulf Air and Thai Airways International have signed an expansion to an existing codeshare agreement.

The expanded codeshare agreement will extend the travel opportunities for Gulf Air passengers to fly beyond Bangkok on Thai to Hong Kong with immediate effect and to Singapore, Tokyo and Melbourne in the coming months and broaden the commercial partnership between the two companies.
Gulf Air chief executive, Kresimir Kucko, said: "Gulf Air has a longstanding commercial partnership w...

Air India to begin direct flight from Mumbai to New York from December 7

State-owned airline Air India is set to expand its international routes with the introduction of direct flights from Mumbai to New York (JFK) in the United States from December 7, 2018.

The new flight AI 105 will leave from Mumbai at 0100 hours and arrive at New York at 0655 hours local time. The return flight AI 106 will leave from New York at 1105 hours local time and arrive in Mumbai at 1210 hours. According to the airline, the flight will be operated by B777 aircraft on Wednesday, F...

Oman Air launches new daily flight to Moscow Russia

Oman Air has commenced its new daily direct service between Russia and Oman, with its first flight departing Muscat International Airport to Moscow Domodedovo Airport on October 30.

The inaugural flight, WY 181 departed Muscat International Airport at 14:55 after a cake cutting ceremony. The flight arrived in Moscow at 19:55. With a flight time of 5 hours and 35 minutes, WY182 departs Moscow Domodedovo Airport at 00.20, arriving into the award-winning new passenger terminal at Muscat ...

Flydubai inaugural flight lands in Helsinki in new codeshare deal

flydubai has inaugurated its new daily service to Helsinki becoming the first national carrier for the UAE to offer direct flights from Dubai. The inaugural flight departed yesterday (25th Oct, 18) from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) and landed at Helsinki Airport (HEL) just before midnight.

On board the flight was a delegation led by Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai and was joined by Thierry Aucoc, Senior Vice President, Comm...

Turkish Airlines signed a Frequent Flyer Program FFP Agreement with the Brazilian based Azul Brazilian Airlines.

One of the most prominent airline loyalty programs as on 25th Oct,18 with 10 million members, Turkish Airlines frequent-flyer program, Miles&Smiles offers its members mileage accrual and redemption opportunities on flights with Turkish Airlines and partner airline flights. In addition to its existing partnerships with 27 Star Alliance member airlines, Miles&Smiles has launched a Frequent Flyer Program (FFP) Partnership with Brazilian carrier Azul Brazilian Airlines by signing an agreement.
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Etihad Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines Announce Codeshare Partnership and Further Cooperation

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi national flag carrier, Saudia, have announced a new codeshare partnership, providing customers with access to more than 40 leisure and business destinations in the home markets and across the world. In addition to the codeshare agreement, the two carriers also announced plans for greater commercial cooperation in other fields, including frequent flyer programme benefits, cargo, and engineering and maintenance.

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New airport in Istanbul is ready to open

Turkey’s Istanbul New Airport will have a “soft opening” on October 29, with a “big bang” launch at the end of December when Turkish Airlines and other carriers begin passenger services. The new hub, which will be renamed at the grand ceremony on Monday, Turkey’s Day of the Republic celebrations, will launch with just five flights per day, three domestic and two international services.

While running two months behind schedule for a full opening, the current plan is part of a steady buil...

Qatar Airways goes triple daily on Maldives departures

Qatar Airways has added a third daily flight to the Maldives. The new service to Malé Velana International Airport, which is set to launch on October 28th, is part of the airline’s continued expansion in Asia, following its move last year to be the first airline to fly the state-of-the-art A350 aircraft to the Maldives.

Located in the Indian Ocean, and just a five-hour flight from Doha, the picturesque islands are renowned for their immaculate white sandy beaches, magnificent diving sp...

Qatar Airways eyes direct flight from Doha to Langkawi

Qatar Airways is studying the possibility of adding Langkawi to its list of direct flights from Doha, Qatar, said Group Country Manager for Malaysia and Brunei Datuk Muzamil Mohamad. However, he said the airlines was yet to set a target date to introduce the inaugural flight from Doha to Langkawi.

“There are a lot of beautiful places in Malaysia and being a network carrier of Qatar Airways with good connectivity via Doha, we hope to bring a lot more tourists to Malaysia with spending po...

Etihad Airways to Introduce Boeing 787 on Services to Kuala Lumpur and Brussels

Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 on its daily scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, effective 20 December this year, and to Brussels, effective 3 January 2019. The new two-class 787 Dreamliner service features Etihad Airways’ next-generation Business and Economy Class cabins, configured with 299 seats - 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats.

Robin Kamark, Etihad Aviation Group Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Kuala Lumpur and Brussels are two very im...

Kempegowda International Airport offering seven new route

The Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), operated by Bangalore International Airport Ltd, will expand its flight offerings with the launch of seven new routes and addition of two airlines in the winter schedule, beginning from Sunday (28/10/18). The five-month schedule will be in effect till March 30, 2019.

According to an official press release, Phuket is the new international destination, with GoAir offering a direct connection to the southern Thai province. With this, Bengaluru wi...

8 more cities to be connected to Kochi by air

Air Italy on Thursday announced its entry into the Indian market, offering services from New Delhi and Mumbai to Milan, effective from December 7 and December 14 respectively.

Connecting Italy to two of the main business destinations in Asia, India will be the 4th international addition to the Air Italy network after the launch of its operations to New York (JFK), Miami (MIA) and Bangkok (BKK) from its new hub in Milan-Malpensa (MXP).

Air Italy’s Chief Operating Officer, Rossen...

SalamAir celebrates its one millionth passenger

SalamAir, Oman’s first budget airline, marked a major milestone this month as it welcomed its one millionth passenger at Muscat International Airport, said a report. The airline, which has completed 18 months of operation, held a surprise ceremony for its one millionth passenger. The passenger received a free ticket and a collection of Salam Air memorabilia. The airline has enjoyed a steady rise in passenger footfall powered by its expanding route network, competitive price offers, as well as a ...

Air Arabia launches flights to new Iraqi destination

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's largest low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of a non-stop service to the city of Sulaymaniyah in the north of Iraq.
The new service from the carrier’s primary hub in Sharjah marks Air Arabia’s fourth destination in Iraq and 152nd worldwide. From November 6, Air Arabia will offer two weekly flights to Sulaimaniyah, making it convenient for passengers travelling between both cities.
Offering convenient timings, the three-hour flight wil...

IndiGo to start operating daily flights from Kerala to Abu Dhabi

India’s largest domestic low budget carrier IndiGo announced on Sunday (14th Oct, 2018) that it will start operating daily flights from Kochi and Kozhikode to Abu Dhabi, marking the company’s first operations to the UAE’s capital.

The carrier already operates 13 daily flights to Dubai and another four to Sharjah, with Abu Dhabi becoming the airline’s 11th international destination. As part of its new operations, the airline will service a daily flight from Kochi-Abu Dhabi starting Octob...

Kuwait Airways Operates Muscat Flights From New Terminal 4

Kuwait Airways has got the new terminal 4 and said that all GCC and Middle East flights have started operation from Kuwait Airport's newly constructed Terminal 4. The Terminal 4, a newly constructed US$176.3mn passenger terminal was officially inaugurated on August 8, 2018 as a stopgap to ease congestion at Kuwait International Airport. The new Terminal 4, spanning 55,000sq m, has a capacity of 4.5mn passengers a year and can accommodate up to 6mn, according to officials. Further, the terminal h...

Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Mogadishu next month

Ethiopian Airlines will start flying to the Somali capital Mogadishu on Nov. 2 for the first time in four decades, the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting reported on Tuesday (16/10/18).

“Our flights will quickly grow to multiple daily flights given the huge volume of traffic between the two sisterly countries and the significant traffic between Somalia and the rest of the world,” the airline’s CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam stated.

Qatar Airways offers limited edition amenity kits to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Limited edition pink amenity kits are being offered to Qatar Airways’ passengers throughout the month of October to mark the airline’s continuing support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Passengers travelling on ultra-long-haul or long-haul flights in First Class and Business Class will receive a luxurious BRIC’S amenity bag created exclusively for Qatar Airways by the stylish Italian luggage brand, in a carefully chosen shade of pink called ‘Rose Pompadour’. This year’s amenity kits ...

Turkish Airlines to resume Ankara_Rome direct flights after 60 years

Turkish Airlines will resume its round-trip Ankara-Rome direct flights next January, the airlines announced yesterday. The Turkish flag carrier first flew to the Italian capital in 1959. The new flights will now connect the two capitals after six decades, the airlines said in a statement. Initially, there will be two flights per week, on Mondays and Thursdays, as of Jan. 7, 2019.

"Within the summer schedule, Turkish Airlines currently operates 131 flights per week through eight destina...

Kuwait Airways orders eight widebody Airbus A330 800s

Kuwait Airways placed a preliminary order for eight Airbus A330-800s in a much needed deal for the struggling widebody program. The national carrier of Kuwait signed a purchase agreement for the smaller version of the A330neo program, which currently has no firm orders even though it is scheduled to enter commercial service in 2019.

The order comes at cost for Airbus, however, as the state-owned carrier reduced its firm commitment for the A350-900 from 10 aircraft to five. Airbus’ re-en...

Dubai Airports takes to the Microsoft Azure Cloud

Dubai Airports announced today that it has migrated to the Microsoft Azure Cloud platform as part of an ongoing strategy to drive digital transformation across the organisation – engaging customers, empowering employees, optimising operations and reinventing products and services.

As a regional and global hub for leisure and business travellers, Dubai airports have received some 90 million passengers each year, expected to increase to 120 million by 2025. Dubai Airports, in a renewed e...

Etihad Airways rebranded lounges to open in Sydney

Etihad Airways said on Wednesday it will roll out its new lounges, now called The House, in Sydney and Melbourne following a deal with No1 Lounges, which will take over operations of Etihad lounges. In early October, Etihad said it will begin the rebranding of its airport lounges at London Heathrow. Starting October 23, the new lounges will also be rolled out in Sydney, and then in Melbourne from October 27

Etihad said the introduction of the rebranding to Sydney and Melbourne “undersco...

Air Asia flight from Bangkok to Bhubaneswar from December 7

Malaysian low-cost airline Air Asia is set to introduce a new flight between Bhubaneswar and Bangkok from December 7. The flight will fly three times a week on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

“Air passengers can book between October 10 to 21 for travel from December 7 to March 30, 2019. The flight addition comes alongside Visakhapatnam-Bangkok, which will fly four times a week starting from December 8”

KLM and Qantas sign code sharing agreement

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Qantas, Australia's national carrier, have signed a code-sharing agreement, allowing both airlines to expand their networks substantially. For KLM passengers, this means they can fly from anywhere in the world, on a single ticket, with full baggage transfers, via Singapore to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth.

The code-share begins on 31 October 2018. KLM will attach its flight number to daily flights between Singapore and the four key Australian destinat...

Air India Express to use Terminal 1 at Abu Dhabi airport

Air India Express flights arriving in Abu Dhabi and leaving from the UAE capital will now use Terminal 1 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), an announcement said. Originally the airline departed from Terminal 1, and arrived at Terminal 2.

The transition from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 for the arrivals occurred on September 30 and is in line with Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to ensuring quality service and a seamless passenger experience, said an Abu Dhabi Airports statement.

Singapore Airlines Launches Longest Flight in the world

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has launched the world’s longest commercial flight, between Singapore and New York. The first new non-stop flight between Singapore and New York departed Changi International Airport on 11 October 2018 at 2337hrs (SIN time) and arrived at Newark Liberty International Airport a day later, at 0529hrs (US Eastern time). The flight duration was 17 hours 52 minutes.

Operated by the all-new Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range), the route will initially be served thr...

AirAsia to begin direct flights to Tianjin China in December

AirAsia is expanding its footprint in China with an exclusive direct service between Kuala Lum­pur and the coastal city of Tianjin. Beginning Dec 2, the 4X weekly new route will connect more than 15 million people in Tianjin with South-East Asia and beyond.

AirAsia’s long haul affiliate, AirAsia X will not only provide the only direct service between the cities but also stimulate regional demand through competitive fares. The airline will also double the number of seats on the route bet...

SpiceJet inducts its first Boeing 737 MAX airplane

Budget airlines SpiceJet 12th Oct, 2018 said it has inducted its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft that forms part of a $22 billion purchase deal signed with the American aircraft manufacturer. "SpiceJet had signed a $22 billion deal with Boeing for up to 205 aircraft in 2017 and this is the first aircraft delivery from that order," a company statement said.

"These new airplanes will enable us to open new routes, and will dramatically reduce noise pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. P...

Gulf Air Introduces New Baggage Policy

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will launch a new and simplified baggage policy providing more choice and clarity to its customers. The current weight concept will be replaced by a harmonized piece concept worldwide, effective for all tickets issued on or after 28 October 2018.

The new policy has been introduced to respond to individual customer needs with greater flexibility. The changes will provide greater benefits for Falconflyer loyalty program members. Cu...

Oman air to receive nine more 737 max 8s in 2019

MUSCAT - Oman Air has celebrated the delivery of its fifth of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order. This comes at a time when the airline is continuing its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion. The airline is expected to receive nine more 737 Max 8s next year. According to a press release, by the end of this year, Oman Air will be receiving two more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, one of which will feature the new First Class product which boasts eight private suites, 24 Business Class seats and 23...

flydubai recognized at the Aviation Business Awards

Dubai-based airline flydubai was recognised in the aviation category at this year’s Aviation Business Awards. Voted by industry experts, the achievement marks the airline’s third industry recognition within a few weeks and the third time that flydubai has won the award.

The award reflects flydubai’s achievements in the past twelve months, including the start of an extensive partnership with Emirates, the introduction of the new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to its fleet and the launch of it...

British Airways to go daily on Nashville flight next summer

British Airways is set to increase its flights to Nashville next summer, operating a daily flight between Tennessee and Heathrow. The addition of two extra weekly services means Nashville is British Airways fastest new route to move to a daily service in ten years.

The daily service will be operated by the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. The aircraft accommodates 214 customers across three cabins, with 154 seats in World Traveller (economy), 25 seats in World Traveller Plus (premium economy) a...

Qatar Airways reaching out further

QATAR AIRWAYS and Malaysia Airlines have expanded their codeshare partnership, allowing passengers to travel to more destinations in Malaysia, Qatar, Indonesia, Australia and the US. Sale and travel under the expanded agreement commenced on Sept 18.

Qatar Airways Asia Pacific senior vice president Marwan Koleilat said: “Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines have been codeshare partners since 2001. This latest enhancement opens up access to new gateways, making it easier for our global tra...

flybmi signs codeshare deal with Turkish Airlines

flybmi customers will be able to enjoy flying on routes from the UK and Ireland to Istanbul thanks to a new codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines.

The partnership will provide business and leisure travellers an opportunity to book via flybmi.com and enjoy travel from Manchester, London Heathrow and Dublin to the Turkish metropole.

Furthermore, the codeshare will also open up routes within Europe for flybmi as customers will be able to fly on from Istanbul to Brussels, Pa...

Etihad Airways adds extra flights to London during festive period

Effective 15 December 2018 - 13 January 2019, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, from three to four daily services, to meet peak demand this festive season. The flights will be operated by a two-class Boeing 787-9, featuring 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats.

James Harrison, General Manager for Etihad Airways in the United Kingdom and Ireland, said: “We are thrilled to announce more flights to London over the festive period. This is...

SriLankan Airlines named most punctual

Sri Lanka's national air carrier, SriLankan Airlines, has been named the "World's Most Punctual Airline" by global flight data analysis company Flightstats, a statement from the Airline said on Friday ( 5/10/18). According to data analysed by Flightstats, SriLankan airlines was selected under the key categories of "Global Airlines" and "Major Airlines", Xinhua news agency reported.

The data showed that 91.37 per cent of SriLankan Airlines flights in September were on time. The statement...

Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines extend alliance for another five years

The government has extended a partnership between Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines for another five years, saying it creates stronger bonds with South East Asia.

Transport Minister Phil Twyford said the strategic alliance has been reauthorised until March 2024, when the airlines will have to show the partnership hasn't weighed on competition.

The airlines sought to have it extended to March 2026, saying the alliance had proved its value so far and to provide them with eno...

Air India & Air Seychelles sign codeshare pact

Air India and Air Seychelles have signed a codeshare agreement, which will offer enhanced connectivity to travellers on their respective networks. Air India will place its AI code on Air Seychelles’ regional services between Mumbai and Seychelles and Johannesburg.

Air Seychelles will place its “HM” code on AI domestic services to eight cities including Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Kolkata, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Trivandrum and also on its international services between Mumbai and Ba...

Qatar Airways expands A350 1000 fleet

Qatar Airways has upsized five A350-900s currently on order to the bigger A350-1000 version. This latest endorsement for the largest member of Airbus’ A350 XWB family reflects the airline’s need for growth at the best comfort and efficiency levels available.
The amended order reinforces Qatar Airways’ position as the largest A350-1000 customer with a fleet of 42 aircraft. The A350-1000’s fuselage is seven metres longer than its smaller brethren, providing greater capacity (44 more seats in Q...

Etihad Airways builds on partnership with Born Free and revamps popular child packs

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways is reinforcing its partnership with leading wildlife charity, Born Free, by refreshing its popular ‘Etihad Explorers’ children’s packs, which now include an activity booklet developed with Born Free. The aim is to provide the airline’s younger guests with a greater understanding of animal welfare and how they can play a part in reducing man’s impact on fragile natural habitats, wildlife conservation and wild animal welfare. First launched in Septe...

Emirates thrills film buffs with over 10000 movies on board

Film fans travelling on Emirates can now look forward to even more choice as ice, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system, reaches a new milestone by offering over 1,000 movies - more than any other airline. The films are in addition to TV box sets and music giving customers over 3,500 channels of on demand entertainment.

The expanded film catalogue offers over 2,000 hours of entertainment that would take 119 trips on the world’s longest A380 flight from Dubai to Auckland ...

SpiceJet announces Delhi Hong Kong flight

Private airline SpiceJet on Thursday ( 27/9/18) announced a daily non-stop flight between Delhi and Hong Kong starting from November 22.

The airline would deploy Boeing 737 MAX on the route, SpiceJet said in a statement. The SpiceJet flight will depart from Delhi at 10.45 p.m. and will arrive in Hong Kong at 6.40 a.m. the following day. The return flight will depart at 7.40 a.m. and reach Delhi at 10.50 a.m.

Etihad Airways Concludes Five Day Celebration for Saudi National Day

Etihad Airways marked this year’s Saudi National Day with a special Year of Zayed A380 flight between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah. The aircraft was deployed on flight EY311 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah yesterday ( 24th Sept) as the lead highlight in the airline’s five-day Saudi National Day celebrations.

The A380 was welcomed by a traditional water cannon salute followed by a customary display of the Saudi and UAE flags from the cockpit windows. In a fitting tribute to the special bond between the...

Air France launches Inflight wifi passes

Air France has launched a range of wifi passes for its connected aircraft, as it moves towards equipping its entire fleet by the end of 2020.

The Air France Connect service is available in three passes:

A free messaging pass allowing passengers to send and receive Whatsapp, Facebook Messenger, iMessage and WeChat messages on their smartphone or tablet.
A Surf pass enabling customers to browse the internet and send emails, starting from €3 for short-haul flights, €5 for medi...

Qatar Airways Meets with Vietnamese VIP Delegation Ahead of Launch of Inaugural Flights to Da Nang Vietnam

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, met with a Vietnamese VIP delegation led by Deputy Secretary of the Da Nang Municipal Party Committee, Mr. Vo Cong Tri, and accompanied by Vietnam’s Ambassador to Qatar, His Excellency Mr. Nguyen Dinh Thao, on 24 September 2018 for further talks on bolstering tourism between the two countries. The delegation included senior government officials representing Da Nang, Qatar Airways’ upcoming third Vietnamese destination on the...

Emirates A380 lands in Riyadh for 88th National Day with one off flight

Emirates in Sunday ( 23/9/18) operated a special one-off A380 service to Riyadh in celebration of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 88th National Day. Upon landing at 1550hrs at King Khalid International Airport, the aircraft was met with a ceremonial water cannon salute.

The A380 one-off service, which operated as a full flight of 519 passengers, was proudly operated by UAE National Captain Talal Johar, First Officer Richard Markey and First Officer Alessandro Anselmi.

British Airways Adds Japanese City to Global Network

British Airways customers are set to soak up Osaka next summer as the airline is launching direct flights to Japan’s second largest city. The four-per-week service takes off from March 31, 2019 with flights departing from Heathrow Terminal 5 and landing into Osaka’s Kansai International Airport.

The new route takes the number of daily flights between London and Japan offered as part of British Airways’ joint business with Japan Airlines up to 32 per week. The airline’s Siberian Joint Bu...

Air Arabia Launches New Route to Kabul

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the introduction of its new flight to Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan, direct from Sharjah, UAE. Air Arabia’s introductory flight to the city will commence on October 4, 2018.

The 2 hour 30-minute flight will operate four times per week, on Mondays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The outbound flight from UAE will depart from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) at 06:40 hours...

Air India to fly Boeing 747 plane on domestic routes during Dusshera

New Delhi: To meet rising demand during Dusshera season, Air India will operate Boeing 747 Jumbo aircraft on two main domestic routes from October 16 to 21. The aircraft would be operated on Delhi-Kolkata-Delhi and Delhi-Mumbai-Delhi routes, an airline spokesperson said.
The plane would have 423 seats. There would be 12 first class, 26 business class and 385 economy class seats, he said. Generally, these planes are operated on international routes as well as for ferrying VVIPs.

IndiGo announced non stop Kuala Lumpur Bangalore flight from 15 November 2018

Budget carrier IndiGo has announced new non-stop flights to Kuala Lumpur from Bangalore and New Delhi and vice versa. The airline will operate daily non-stop flights between Kuala Lumpur-Bangalore and Kuala Lumpur-Delhi, effective from November 15. The Malaysia’s capital city will be IndiGo’s twelfth

Oman Air to receive fourth new Boeing 737 MAX 8

National carrier Oman Air is set to take delivery of the fourth of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it has on order. By the end of 2018, Oman Air will have taken delivery of five new MAX aircraft and three 787-9s. The Boeing 737 MAX is at the forefront of aviation technology and amongst the most efficient planes in the sky today.
The 737 MAX family has been designed to offer customers exceptional performance, flexibility and efficiency, with lower per-seat costs and an extended range that will open up n...

Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways Expand Codeshare Agreement

Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, allowing passengers to travel to more destinations in Malaysia, Qatar, Indonesia, Australia and the United States of America. Qatar Airways Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific, Mr. Marwan Koleilat, said:

“Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines have been codeshare partners since 2001. This latest enhancement opens up access to new gateways, making it easier for our global travellers to visit Mala...

Etihad Airways lands A380 in Maldives to celebrate new Malé runway

Etihad Airways has marked the opening of the new runway at Velana International Airport in the Maldives by operating one of its Airbus A380 aircraft to the island nation. The new 3,400 metre-long and 60-metre-wide runway is the first in the Maldives capable of supporting an A380.

The special Etihad operation was piloted by first officer, Ali Ahuson, who is from the Maldives. Etihad Airways' A380 features a total capacity of 496 seats - up to two guests in the Residence, nine first apart...

Singapore Airlines to welcome first A350 900 ultra long range to fleet

The first A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range), which has an extended range of up to 9,700 nautical miles, was delivered to launch customer Singapore Airlines in September 2018.

KLM to Add Las Vegas to Its Route Network from June 2019

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will soon be expanding its global network to include Las Vegas, Nevada. As of summer 2019, the entertainment city of the United States will be accessible up to three times a week with a direct KLM flight from Amsterdam. The flights will be operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft, with capacity for 294 passengers.

Pieter Elbers, KLM President and CEO, said: "Las Vegas will become KLM's 18th North Atlantic destination to be served directly. Including Las Vegas as KL...

Duqm Airport New Passenger Terminal Operations commenced

The new passenger terminal at Duqm Airport opened on Monday (17th Sept, 2018) with a grand launch ceremony by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC).

Operations in the old terminal ended after the last flight, operated by Oman Air, took off for Muscat at 10am on Sunday (16th Sept, 2018). The new terminal received its first flight - Oman Air WY935 - from Muscat at 2:25 pm on Monday (17th Sept, 2018).

The old terminal started operations on Renaissance Day 2014 - ...

Shanghai Airlines receives its 1st Boeing 787 Dreamliner

U.S. aircraft giant Boeing Company delivered its first 787-9 Dreamliner passenger jet to Shanghai Airlines late Friday as the Chinese carrier looks to upgrade its regional and long-range service from its base in China's largest city. The first 787-9 Dreamliner, bearing a the number "100" on its fuselage, is the 100th airplane for Shanghai Airlines, a subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines.

According to Boeing, the Chinese carrier will receive additional 787-9 passenger jets in the coming ...

Thai Lion Air enters Dhaka from next month October 2018

Thai Lion Air, a low-cost private airline of Thailand, announced to start flights from Dhaka from the beginning of next month. Tune Aviation, the general sales agent in Bangladesh for Thai Lion Air, made the announcement at a programme at Lakeshore Hotel in the capital.

From October 1, the airline's Boeing 737-800 aircraft will start operating on the Bangkok Don Mueang-Dhaka route with a daily flight. The fare for a Dhaka-Bangkok-Dhaka trip starts from Tk 16,083 with a free baggage allo...

Jet Airways to end free meal service under new economy fares

Jet Airways to end free meal service under new economy fares

Jet Airways will stop serving free meals to customers who book flights under its 'economy light' and 'economy deal' options from September 28. However, complimentary beverage service including tea and coffee will continue for all passengers.

The Naresh Goyal-owned full service carrier is facing financial headwinds due to rise in fuel prices and cut-throat competition from budget carriers. Guests on-board Jet Airways ...

Jet Airways in talks to lease A330s and Boeing 737s to Oman Air

Jet Airways is in talks with Muscat-based Oman Air to wet-lease three of its Airbus A330s, and some Boeing 737s.

A wet lease is a leasing arrangement whereby one airline (lessor) provides an aircraft, complete crew, maintenance, and insurance to another airline (lessee), and gets paid on per hour basis multiplied by the number of hours that aircraft is flown by the lessee airline. The move comes as the airline seeks to reduce costs and mop up additional revenues amid cash drought.

Etihad Airways wins Simplifying award for Best Airline in Social Care

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been named 'Best Airline in Social Care' at the SimpliFlying Awards 2018. The airline was also commended in the 'Best Use of Influencers' category.

The awards recognise excellence and innovation in social media and marketing campaigns in the aviation industry. Winners were announced last week at a special ceremony held in London during the Aviation Festival - the world's leading aviation business and technology congr...

Vistara rolls out complimentary inflight entertainment across its flight network

Tata-SIA-run full service carrier Air Vistara Friday ( 14th Sep, 18) announced the launch of complimentary wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) services -- Vistara World--across its flight network, which can be accessed on a customer's smart devices or laptops.

The Delhi-based airline currently operates 120 flights per day to 22 destinations with a fleet of 22 Airbus A320 planes, including eight A320Neos.

Vistara's IFE comes with a content-rich multimedia library of over 70...

Turkish Airlines to Fly Lusaka

Turkish Airlines has announced that it will start two weekly flights between Lusaka and Istanbul on December 13, 2018.
Turkish Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Bilal Eksi says the Turkish flag carrier will service the Lusaka route via Dar-es -Salaam with flight arrivals on Mondays and Thursdays while departures from Lusaka will be on Tuesdays and Fridays.

This came to light during a meeting between Zambia's Ambassador to Turkey, Joseph Chilengi and Mr. Eksi in Istanbul. Mr. Eksi ...

Qatar Airways to launch flights to Mombasa in Kenya from 11 December 2018

Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Kenya's second city, Mombasa, opening up the country's beautiful coasts to international holidaymakers. The new four-times weekly service will be Qatar Airways' second Kenyan destination, in addition to existing flights to Nairobi.

The flights will be operated with an Airbus A320 from December 11th, with a flight time of just over six hours.

Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: "Qatar Airways sees Kenya as an i...

flydubai to operate double daily flights from Kyiv Boryspil

Flydubai on September 6 announced that it would move its existing operations from Kyiv Sikorsky International Airport to Boryspil International Airport with effect from October 28, 2018.

"Ukraine remains an important market for the airline. From October 2, double daily flights will be available between Kyiv and Dubai," the company said in a statement on its website.

flydubai launched its operations to Ukraine in 2013 and offers 17 weekly flights from Kyiv and Odesa to Dubai.

Ethiopian Airlines introduces Lido Flight 4D into its System

Ethiopian Airlines Group and Lufthansa Systems have announced the introduction of Lufthansa's Lido/Flight 4D solution in Ethiopian's flight planning system.

This new generation of the proven flight planning solution from Lufthansa Systems offers extensive automation and optimization functions for flight planning and control processes, the airlines said in a statement issued by its corporate communications office in Addis Ababa.

Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Da Nang

Doha: Qatar Airways will start flying to Da Nang, Vietnam, from December 19, 2018 onwards. The beautiful coastal city will be the third Vietnamese destination on the airline's global network. The four-times weekly flights will be served with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in business class and 232 seats in economy class.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker, said: "We are delighted to announce the launch of our newest gateway to Vietnam, the beautiful city of...

British Airways and Vistara Announce Codeshare Agreement

British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, have announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India than ever before.

As part of the new agreement customers can book seats on Vistara flights to destinations across India from Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi.

British Airways operates two direct flights a day from Heathrow to Mumbai, a double daily service to Delhi and a daily flight to Chennai. The airline also flies direct to Hyderabad and Ba...

Singapore Airlines to Debut New A350 900 Medium Haul Aircraft on Singapore Adelaide Route

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced Adelaide as the launch destination for its new Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft. Slated to commence daily operations on 17 December 2018, the new A350-900 will operate as SQ279 from Singapore to Adelaide, and return as SQ278, from Adelaide to Singapore, subject to regulatory approval.

The new A350-900 medium-haul aircraft will be fitted with 303 seats across two classes, with 40 seats in Business Class and 263 seats in Economy Class. Equipped ...

A lighter way to travel in Etihad Airways

Guests can now enjoy a lighter way to travel in Economy Class with Etihad Airways hand baggage only Deal Fare, available for travel between Muscat and Abu Dhabi from 2 September 2018.

Guests can now choose Etihad Airways hand baggage only Deal Fare through the travel agent. The fare is only available for point-to-point travel and is not available to guests connecting through Abu Dhabi to worldwide destinations.

Guests travelling on a hand baggage only Deal Fare can take advant...

Saudia expands codeshare deal with Indonesian airline

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia), the national flag carrier of the kingdom, and Garuda Indonesia airlines have expanded their existing bilateral codeshare agreement. Under the deal, Saudia's code - SV will be added to GA flights between Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and beyond.

This follows from the existing partnership on Saudia flights operated between the kingdom and Indonesia. The expanded agreement will now include flights sold and operated by both airlines to points within both countries...

Sri Lankan Airlines launches new initiative Ready to Fly

Colombo: Sri Lanka's national carrier, SriLankan Airlines has announced the launch of its new 'Ready to Fly!' program to enhance its world-renowned customer service by providing increased punctuality levels of its flights around the world, and requests co-operation from its valued passengers by boarding flights promptly.

SriLankan Airlines asks all our customers to 'help us to help you' and be 'Ready to Fly' by arriving at the departure gate at least 40 minutes prior to the scheduled ti...

SpiceJet to operate eight new flights from October

New Delhi, Aug 31 Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Friday announced the launch of eight new domestic flights effective from October 8. "SpiceJet will connect Kanpur with Mumbai with a daily direct flight and will be the first and only airline operating on the route," the airline said in a statement.

"SpiceJet is offering an exciting all-inclusive introductory promotional fare starting at Rs 4,099 for travel to Mumbai from Kanpur and Rs 4,198 for travel to Kanpur from Mumbai for a li...

Gulf Air RCO launch passenger donations project

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has launched a key initiative in co-operation with the Royal Charity Organisation that permits all passengers to donate coins or notes of any currency onboard its flights for the RCO.

The project was launched by Zayed R. Alzayani, Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism and Chairman of Gulf Air's Board of Directors and Dr Mustafa Al Sayed, Secretary-General of the RCO on board its flight from Bahrain International Airport to London Heathr...

Qatar Airways to bring A350 1000 to Asia routes from November

Qatar Airways will launch the A350-1000 - equipped with the airline's Qsuite - on flights to and from Singapore's Changi Airport from November. The aircraft will also be introduced daily to Tokyo's Haneda Airport from January next year.

The two cities will be the first of Qatar Airways' growing Far East network to welcome the ultramodern A350-1000 equipped with Qsuite. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: "We are tremendously excited to bring the world's most techn...

SriLankan Airlines increases capacity between Colombo and Singapore

Aug 29, 2018 (LBO) - SriLankan Airlines said it is expanding the capacity on the Colombo-Singapore-Colombo route with the introduction of wide-bodied Airbus A330 aircraft that are equipped with the latest in-flight entertainment systems, luxurious seating and onboard cuisine.

Effective 29th October 2018, SriLankan Airlines will increase frequencies to 21 flights per week from the planned schedule of 17 flights per week. Of this, 7 flights will be operated by A 330-300 aircraft, while th...

Air India to connect Mumbai with New York and resume Frankfurt services

MUMBAI, AUG 29 : National carrier Air India will start flight services to New York from here, besides resuming services to Frankfurt, which it discontinued in 2010, from winters this year. At present, the government-run airline flies to New York, Washington, San Francisco from New Delhi; Chicago from Hyderabad through New Delhi and to Newark from Mumbai.

Among European cities, Air India flies directly to destinations such as Stockholm, Madrid, Vienna, Paris, London, Rome, Birmingham an...

Emirates to add a fourth daily flight to Riyadh

DUBAI, UAE: 27 August 2018 - Emirates will boost its services to Riyadh with the addition of a fourth daily flight to the Saudi capital from 1 September 2018. The addition of the fourth daily service will take the total number of weekly Emirates flights serving Riyadh to 28.

Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East & Iran said: "Emirates' expanded schedule to Riyadh will offer more travel options and choice for business travellers and families ali...

Loganair sign partnership agreement with Turkish Airlines

Loganair has signed a partnership agreement with international operator Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier airline of Turkey.

Turkish Airlines operates scheduled services to 304 destinations in 122 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, making it the largest carrier in the world by number of destinations.

The interline agreement allows customers in the Loganair Highlands and Islands network to book one ticket, via their travel agent, to multi-long haul d...

New passenger terminal building at Duqm Airport to open on 17 September 2018

Muscat: The new passenger terminal building at Duqm Airport will begin operations on September 17, the Ministry of Transport and Communications announced on Monday.

In a statement online, the ministry said, "The operation of the passenger terminal at Duqm Airport comes in line with the qualitative change witnessed by the civil aviation sector in the Sultanate. It is also an important addition to the Economic Zone of Duqm and the state of Al-Wusta Governorate in general, for its contribu...

Turkish Airlines brings smiles to orphans

In its bid to put smiles on the faces of orphans in Nigeria, a non governmental organisation, Orphanage Care and Support Foundation in collaboration with Turkish Airlines organised an elaborate Sallah party for more than 300 orphans in Kaduna.

The Sallah party which was sponsored by Turkish Airlines had dignitaries including Nafisat Mohammed, a representative from Turkish Airlines and Jamila Thompson Abdulkadri, the Executive Director of Orphanage Care and Support Foundation.

Oman Air announces the extension of airport closure

Muscat - August 23, 2018: Oman Air has announced that the temporary closure of Kochi International Airport is to be extended. The airport is due to remain closed until August 29.

This will mean that all Oman Air flights operating through the airport will continue to operate via Trivandrum International Airport.

The airline made an announcement saying "Kochi International Airport will remain closed until 29th August 2018. As a result, all Oman Air flights scheduled to operate fr...

British Airways and Air France to stop flights to Iran next month

British Airways and Air France have announced that they will stop flying to Iran next month. Both airlines said that the route was "not commercially viable."

BA restarted the service to Tehran two years ago after a four-year gap. The last flight will be on 22 September, returning the next day. The airline apologised to travellers planning to travel to Iran and said it was offering refunds for affected customers or a possible rerouting through other airlines.

Air France, which...

Two US airlines drop flights to China due to low demand

August 23, 2018 : American Airlines is dropping money-losing flights between Chicago and Shanghai, and Hawaiian Airlines will suspend its only route to China because of low demand.

American Airlines, the world's largest carrier, said it will end Chicago-Shanghai service in October. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline recently decided to cut flights between Chicago and Beijing, also in October. Hawaiian Airlines said it will suspend its three flights a week between Honolulu and Beijing i...

American Airlines adding direct flight from Charlotte to Munich

AUG 21, 2018 : American Airlines announced Tuesday it will add a direct flight between Charlotte Douglas International Airport and Munich Airport in Germany beginning March 31, 2019, according to a company press release.

"American Airlines' plan to add a non-stop flight to Munich, Germany, from Charlotte will offer TRI passengers additional options for one-stop connections to the world," Tri-Cities Airport spokeswoman Kristi Haulsee said in a statement

SpiceJet to test first Indian plane powered by biofuel on Monday

August 25, 2018 : In a first in Indian aviation, SpiceJet will operate a demonstration flight powered by biofuel on Monday morning. The airline's Q400 plane will conduct a flight at Dehradun. If the test passes off successfully, the aircraft - powered by a mix of conventional air turbine fuel and biofuel - will operate a flight to Delhi.

The biofuel for the SpiceJet flight has been developed by Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun. The fuel has been analysed by the Directorate Genera...

United Airlines will charge an extra fee for economy seats near the front of the plane

AUG 25, 2018 : Starting later this year, United Airlines plans to charge an extra fee for economy seats that are near the front of the plane but otherwise look and feel like any other coach seat. United Airlines President Scott Kirby discussed the new fee last week with reporters at the International Aviation Forecast Summit in Denver.

Economy Plus seats offer up to 5 more inches of legroom than regular economy seats. Behind those seats are a row of seats that the airline will call "sel...

New Ryanair rules mean only the smallest bags fly free

August 24, 2018 : The budget airline said that customers will be allowed to bring only one small piece of luggage into the cabin starting in November. The bag must be small enough to fit under a seat.

Passengers will be required to pay to bring additional luggage into the cabin, or have it stowed. Up to 95 customers per flight can pay £6 ($7.70) when they book for priority boarding and the ability to bring a 10 kilogram (22 pound) bag into the cabin. Another option is paying £8 pounds (...

Vietnam Airlines to arrange more flights to Jakarta to serve football

Vietnam Airlines will conduct additional flights to Jakarta, Indonesia to serve Vietnamese football fans as the country's Olympic team is making history by entering the quarter finals at the ongoing ASIAD 2018, the national flag carrier has announced. Accordingly, the carrier will launch two direct flights from Hanoi to Jakarta and add one more HCM City - Jakarta round trip on the day.

Qatar Airways Marks One Year of Direct Services to Sohar

MUSCAT - August 15, 2018 : Qatar Airways celebrated its one-year anniversary of operating direct flights to Sohar, the airline's third and newest destination in the sultanate. The coastal city is known for its safe and clean seafront, offering a wide variety of water sports for visitors to enjoy, including diving, snorkeling and kite boarding. Additionally, Sohar is home to many traditional markets featuring Omani handicrafts, offering tourists a taste of authentic Omani culture. Sohar is also k...

Oman Air reaffirms support for Social Ministry initiatives

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate, has introduced a range of projects to ensure providing optimum support to families under social insurance families and those with special needs. Working in close coordination with the Ministry of Social Development, (MoSD), Oman Air aims to assist the eligible citizens in achieving their full potential.

"Oman Air supports a wide range of educational, cultural and sporting schemes which not only help to improve the lives of individ...

Gulf Air receives first Airbus A320neo

19 August 2018 : Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, is significantly accelerating its expansion in 2018 with the delivery of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft at the Bahrain International Airport today. Flying in from the Airbus factory in France, the aircraft landed at 4pm local time with Gulf Air CEO Kresimir Kucko and other airline executives on board.

The aircraft received a water canon salute as it taxied to the terminal and was welcomed at Bahrain International Airport by...

Air India to carry rescue operations from Kochi Naval Base

August 19, 2018 : As the Kochi airport is closed due to floods in Kerala, National Carrier Air India has planned to operate from Kochi Naval Base to evacuate stranded people from flood-affected areas. Air India in its statement said, "As an exemplary initiative to fly out stranded people, AI's subsidiary Alliance Air operated a non-commercial "proving flight" on an ATR (turboprop) to Kochi's naval base with a team of DGCA, AAI and Flight Safety officials. Flight 9I 105 landed at Kochi at 1240 hr...

Oman Air introduces range of inflight amenities

Flag carrier Oman Air has made premium comfort amenities available for all on selected flights in time for Eid Al Adha. Effective from August 15, Oman Air will launch the sale of sleepwear, an exclusive amenities kit, and other Oman Air branded merchandise at attractive prices on a selected number of routes to mark the festive season.

The airline is committed to maintaining its award-winning standards and continues to offer an enjoyable onboard experience. The new amenities, which have ...

Jet Airways Waiver extended till 26th Aug 2018 due to bad weather in Kochi

Due to closure of airport in Kochi (COK), date/flight change, refund, no-show penalties and fare difference if any are waived off on all the confirmed tickets issued for flights into/out of Cochin (COK) for travel date until 26th August, 2018. The free change is applicable only for the first time, any subsequent changes will attract charges as per fare rules.

Etihad Airways puts on extra Saudi flights for Hajj pilgrims

Etihad Airways said on Tuesday it is operating additional flights between Abu Dhabi and its destinations in Saudi Arabia to facilitate the movement of thousands of pilgrims for Hajj.

Until August 28, Etihad said it will operate special charters to carry pilgrims on its additional flights to Jeddah and Madinah Airport. All flights will operate alongside regular scheduled services.

The top inbound destinations for the Hajj Etihad flights are the United Kingdom, the United States,...

Air Arabia Introduces New Route to Prague in Czech Republic

MUSCAT - Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has announced the introduction of its new European destination, Prague in Czech Republic, direct from Sharjah, UAE. Air Arabia's inaugural flight to the city will commence on December 11.The 6 hour 50 minute flight will operate five times per week, every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. On Tuesdays and Sundays, the flight will depart Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) at 8am and a...

Oman Air announces new codeshare agreement with Lufthansa

Oman Air, the National carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is continuing its expansion across Europe by extending its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa. Under the expanded code share agreement, passengers can now travel on Oman Air flights from Muscat International Airport and connect to Madrid, Brussels, Vienna and Prague from Lufthansa's Frankfurt and Munich hubs.

The agreement offers travellers even better connectivity and an extended range of services between Muscat and Europe. Gues...

SalamAir announces direct flights to these new routes

Muscat - August 11, 2018: Oman's budget airline, SalamAir, has announced new direct flights to Khartoum in Sudan, Kathmandu in Nepal, Najaf in Iraq and Dhaka in Bangladesh. This decision was part of the airline's expansion move.

While Khartoum is the airline's first African destination and first direct flight from the Sultanate to Sudan's capital, Kathmandu is the airline's fifth Indian sub-continent destination. SalamAir will be flying four times a week to Iraq for the first time with ...

Kuwait Airways launches first flight on Terminal 4 to Bahrain

KUWAIT - 8/08/2018: Kuwait Airways yesterday launched its new Terminal Four (T4) in a flight to Bahrain. The flight marked the official operation of T4, which would be fully operational by end of August. The flight carried a high-level Kuwaiti delegation featuring ministers and media representatives, who met with Bahrain's prime minister Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa. T4, inaugurated by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on July 4, is part of the Directorate Gen...

Etihad Airways and Carriage of Infants

For travel effective 1 August 2018, guests travelling with more than one Infant will require an additional adult to accompany each travelling infant. Each infant carried on board must be accompanied by an adult, or in other words one adult is permitted to accompany only one infant. This is a GCAA safety requirement.

For any additional infant, the guardian must arrange for an additional adult to accompany each infant. The adult can buy an additional seat at the child fare for the second...

Saudi Airlines and Waiving all tickets restrictions issued From To Canada

As per VP Passenger Sales directives for Saudi Airline, it has been decided to waive all tickets restrictions i.e. (Rebooking / Rerouting / Refund and No-show) for passengers holding tickets with confirmed reservations on flights departing from/to Canada effective 06 AUG 2018 until further notice.

Note : The above information is as per the mail circular received dated 7th Aug, 2018

Operations resume at Cochin International Airport

August 09, 2018 : Flight operations have resumed at the Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) on Thursday after arrivals were halted for a brief period on Thursday. A spokesperson from the Kochi airport confirmed that all services have resumed by 3:15 pm on Thursday. It has been learnt that passengers had voiced their protests following the halting of services at Kochi airport.

The airport authorities said there was no reason for panic and the suspension of operations was only a 'pre...

Qatar Airways is Official Airline of Asian Games 2018

Qatar Airways announced yesterday that Official Airline of the 18th Asian Games to be held in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia from August 18th to September 2nd. The highly-anticipated sporting event will bring athletes from 45 participating nations to compete for Asian glory.

To mark the occasion, a high-level signing ceremony took place in Jakarta, Indonesia yesterday, in the presence of the Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla, Qatar's ambassador to Indonesia Ahmed bin Jassim al-...

GoAir to start international operations in October

Aug 09, 2018 : GoAir is set to launch its international operations in October, making it the fifth Indian carrier to fly overseas, the Centre said today. At present, the Air India group, IndiGo, Jet Airways and SpiceJet fly abroad. The Air India group comprises Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express.

GoAir has been given permission to start international operations from the new Kannur international airport to Dammam in Saudi Arabia, Civil Aviation secretary R N Choube...

Emirates launches destination sale to over 70 global destinations

Dubai, UAE - 12 August, 2018: Emirates has launched one of its biggest sales yet with special fares to over 70 global destinations within its network. Passengers can still plan a short getaway before the summer season ends to destinations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and the Far East. The offer applies to bookings made today until 20th August 2018 for travel between 1st September 2018 and 31st March 2019.

Passengers on Emirates flight can enjoy the airline's award winning in-f...

Air Arabia to Open New Route from Agadir to Basel

August 6, 2018 - Air Arabia Morocco has announced it will expand its network from Agadir with a new direct flight to Basel, Switzerland.

Air Arabia, Morocco's leading low-budget airline, has collaborated with the Moroccan National Office of Tourism (ONMT) to operate the new flight weekly on Mondays, beginning October 29, said the company in a statement. The new service will be the second flight operated by the airline from Basel to Morocco.

Air Arabia rolls out new flight safety video

Air Arabia has rolled out a new vibrant and creative flight safety video across its 53-strong fleet featuring people from multiple cultures and ethnicities performing safety instructions. The video was conceived and developed by the airline's communications team.

The theme of the safety video reflects the strong diversity of travellers onboard Air Arabia flights across the world. Bringing passengers together, the video demonstrates fun interaction among multicultural travellers and pr...

Oman Air signed in as the official carrier of Ironman

Muscat - August 4, 2018 : The iconic and internationally acclaimed sporting event Ironman 70.3 will be held in the Sultanate of Oman, supported by the Ministry of Tourism (MoT). The triathlon competition will be held in the capital city of Muscat, which will create a perfect backdrop for Ironman 70.3, offering guests an opportunity to visit Muscat and enjoy the hospitality of the city and the people of Oman. In the run up to the Ironman 70.3, Oman will also host its first ever 5i50 triathlon on ...

Emirates adds frequencies to the Netherlands

DUBAI, U.A.E., 2 AUGUST 2018 - Emirates today announced that due to strong market demand, it will introduce five additional flights per week from Dubai to Amsterdam. These additional flights will complement its existing double daily services, offer an earlier departure option from Amsterdam that is convenient for visitors to Dubai, and provide enhanced connectivity to destinations on Emirates' global network.

Four additional weekly services will be started effective 1 December 2018 and...

Indigo starts Kolkata to Dhaka flight

August 1, 2018 - IndiGo airline on Wednesday launched its Kolkata-Dhaka service from the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport here, a company statement said.

Flight 6E 1858 departed from here around 4.40 p.m. with 163 passengers on board for the Bangladesh capital.

NSCBI Airport Director Atul Dikshit along with senior officials from the Airport Authority of India and Indigo lit the ceremonial lamp to mark the occasion. IndiGo will operate one to and from flight dail...

Singapore airlines first A350 900ULR painted

Singapore Airlines' (SIA) is a step closer reclaiming the title of having the world's longest nonstop passenger flight after the first of its seven Airbus A350-900ULR (Ultra Long Range) aircraft on order emerged from the manufacturer's Toulouse paintshop.

The aircraft, MSN220, has been painted in the airline's livery and will undergo some further testing before being delivered to the airline "in the coming months", Airbus said on Monday (European time). SIA has said previously the first...

Qatar Airways to Bring its State of the Art Airbus A350 1000 to New York JFK

DOHA, Qatar - Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that its ultra-modern Airbus A350-1000 will join the airline's New York JFK route starting 28 October 2018, the airline's first commercial route to the U.S. operated with this state-of-the-art aircraft.

Qatar Airways is the global launch customer for the world's most advanced passenger aircraft, the latest member of the Airbus wide-body aircraft portfolio, which currently operates daily non-stop service between Doha and London.
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Lufthansa Group sees passenger numbers hit record highs in early 2018

Lufthansa Group increased its total first half-year revenues by 5.2 per cent in 2018,
excluding the impact of the first-time application of the IFRS 15 accounting standard. Reported total first half-year revenues amounted to €16.9 billion, broadly in line with the prior-year level.

Traffic revenue for the first six months totalled €13.2 billion, which, excluding the first-time impact of IFRS 15, represents an increase of seven per cent. Adjusted EBIT - the key profit metric of Luf...

GoAir announces offers up to 1 mn tickets in discount scheme

New Delhi, Aug 4 : Budget passenger carrier GoAir on Saturday offered up to 1 million air tickets starting at Rs 1,099 (all-inclusive) across all routes in its sales scheme. According to the airline, the sales offer on air tickets with prices starting at Rs 1,099 for travel from August 4 to December 31.

The company said that bookings under the offer can be made between August 4, Saturday, and August 9. The scheme offers "up to one million seats starting at Rs 1,099 (all inclusive) acros...

Air India Ethiopian Airlines to expand codeshare pact

New Delhi, Aug 2 National passenger carrier Air India will enhance a codeshare agreement with Ethiopian Airlines, the company said in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, the expanded codeshare agreement will allow its passengers to access Ethiopian Airlines' network in Africa.

On the other hand, Ethiopian Airlines' passengers will be able to access Air India's network in Australia and Hong Kong, in addition to the Indian domestic destinations. The expanded codeshare agr...

Oman air climbs nine places to be ranked 44th in 2018 skytrax world airline awards

MUSCAT - July 24, 2018 - Oman Air has been ranked 44th in the 2018 Skytrax World Airline Awards, jumping nine places from 53rd position it got in 2017.Singapore Airlines was voted the World's Best Airline 2018 by travellers, with Qatar Airways in second place and All Nippon Airways (ANA) in third position.

Referred to by the media as the 'Oscars of the aviation industry', the World Airline Awards are held in high esteem for the clarity of process and independence, with no external infl...

Lufthansa to Launch New Edinburgh Munich Route

A new route between Edinburgh and the German city of Munich will take-off this winter. The Lufthansa service will fly twice a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the winter season with the first flight departing on December 1st. It will operate on an A319 which offers 28 business class seats, the only business class product between the cities. It adds to the existing routes to Munich operated by Eurowings and easyJet, further strengthening Edinburgh's links to Germany and beyond thanks to the ...

Etihad Airways Network and Aircraft Changes

Dear Trade Partner,

As part of an ongoing review of our network performance we have made some aircraft and capacity changes across our network.

Along with our travel agency partners, we will work closely with impacted guests to notify them of the changes to their itineraries and re-accommodate them on alternative flights.

Aircraft Changes:

Rabat
Effective from 3 October 2018, EY615 & EY616 will operate a 3-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

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Flydubai to temporarily take over Emirates Zagreb service

Dubai: Budget carrier flydubai will operate flights between Dubai and Zagreb in Croatia, taking over the operations temporarily from its partner Emirates airline. Emirates said on Monday that flights between the two cities from December 2 to March 30, 2019 will be operated by flydubai, after which they will be operated by Emirates again. The carrier said the move will ensure maximising frequencies in the winter.

"The move will ensure that capacity is deployed to best serve customer dema...

SIA Named Worlds Best Airline In 2018 Skytrax Awards

Singapore Airlines has been named this year's 'World's Best Airline' in Skytrax's World Airline Awards. SIAalso took the top spot in the 'World's Best First Class', 'Best Airline in Asia' and 'Best First Class Airline Seat' categories in the 2018 rankings.

This is the fourth time SIA has been named 'World's Best Airline'. The awards are based on surveys of more than 20 million travellers, who rated more than 335 airlines between August 2017 and May 2018.

"Singapore Airlines i...

Oman Air boosts flights to Salalah

Oman Air has increased its frequency of flights to Salalah to cater to the increase in demand from holidaymakers looking to experience the Khareef season which brings in its wake lovely weather conditions and natural beauty.

From July 1 to September 15, the airline has increased uplift for its summer/autumn schedule, offering an additional 92,874 seats on the Muscat- Salalah route; an increase of 28 frequencies offering 4,222 extra seats per week in each direction.

Oman Air i...

Qatar Airways A350 1000 touches down on US soil for the first time

The aircraft touched down in Philadelphia on 23 July 2018, transporting the German national football team, FC Bayern München, to the U.S. for the 2018 Audi Summer Tour.

Following the aircraft's arrival in Philadelphia, the A350-1000 will fly to Miami, where the star-studded football team's second and final match during the pre-season U.S. tour will take place.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: "The arrival of our state-of-the-art A350-1000 in the U.S....

Qatar Airways to launch direct 5 times weekly flights to Gothenburg Sweden

DOHA, QATAR - 24 Jul 2018 - Qatar Airways announced that it will launch direct five-times weekly flights to Gothenburg, Sweden starting 12 December, making it the airline's second Swedish gateway after Stockholm. Five weekly flights to Gothenburg will be served with a Boeing 787-8 aircraft, featuring 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: "It is with great pleasure that we announce the laun...

SalamAir to launch Dhaka flights in August

SalamAir, Oman's first budget airline, will be adding Dhaka to its destination network in August with the launch of a four-times-weekly service to the Bangladeshi capital, said a report.

Flights from Muscat to Dhaka will commence on August 28 and will be operated on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, while flights from Dhaka will be operated on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The airline is looking to increase connectivity in the region with plans to start flights to Iran, ...

Gulf Air Updated Checked In Baggage Policy

Effective Sunday 15th July 2018, all Gulf Air passengers flying to/from India, Pakistan or Bangladesh are permitted to check-in a maximum of two pieces of baggage, with a maximum combined weight as per ticketed baggage weight allowance. Gulf Air Falconflyer members' additional baggage weight allowance is not impacted.

These revisions apply to all tickets, irrespective of issuance dates for travel from Sunday 15th July 2018 onwards.

Emirates adds flights to France

July 19, 2018 - Emirates today announced that it will introduce two additional flights to Lyon and one to Paris per week, complementing its existing schedule. The increase in frequency from five to seven between Lyon and Dubai will see the route become a daily service, while the extra flight to Paris brings to 21 the number of flights per week to the French capital, offering travellers three flights per day.

The Lyon flights will start on 2nd August, 2018, and will operate on Tuesday an...

Chat and smiley with Etihad Airways on Whatsapp

The new service, which is the latest element of Etihad Airways' digital strategy, will provide an enhanced offering to premium guests when they are at Abu Dhabi International Airport, allowing them to chat with the airline's agents about their flights in a fast, personal, and efficient way.

In addition to communicating with customer service agents, the WhatsApp Business solution will be expanded in the future to enable guests to receive important messages like flight reminders by opting...

Bahrain airport adds 12 new destinations

Manama: Twelve new routes have been added by various airlines operating out of Bahrain International Airport (BIA). This brings the airport's total number of destinations to 53, operator and managing body, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), announced.

BIA also recently welcomed the arrival of Azerbaijan's flag carrier, Azerbaijan Airlines, following the commencement of its direct service between Baku and Bahrain. The airline now operates twice a week between Heydar Aliyev International Airp...

Jet Airways Places an Order for an Additional 75 737 MAX 8 Airplanes

Boeing and Jet Airways confirmed that the Indian carrier placed an order for an additional 75 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony at the 2018 Farnborough International Airshow. The order, valued at $8.8 billion at current list prices, was previously posted as unidentified on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website.

This order for an additional 75 MAX airplanes helps the Indian carrier expand its network to meet surging demand in the fastest-growing aviation market in the world...

Emirates and Etihad among top airlines in 2018

UAE-based airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways, one again found a place for themselves in the list of top airlines in the world. While Emirates took up the fourth position on the list, Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways figures on the 15th position.

Emirates has won World's Best Inflight Entertainment award for the 14th year in a row at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2018. The airline also secured a service excellence award for best airline staff service in the Middle East t...

Qatar Airways increasing frequency of Manchester flights

Qatar Airways has announced it will be increasing the frequency of its flights between Manchester and Doha to triple daily from May 2019. The carrier currently operates 16 flights per week between the two cities - double daily on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays with triple daily flights already operating on Mondays and Saturdays. From September 18 2018 they will add the third daily flights on Tuesdays and Thursdays and from May 22 2019, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays will ...

Etihad Airways adds a new range of buy on board products including premium local snacks

ABU DHABI, 15th July, 2018 (WAM) -- In addition to its complimentary inflight service and recently launched menu of 'Buy on Board' products, Etihad Airways has introduced additional food and beverage items available for purchase to provide more choice for guests in Economy Class and further enhance their travel experience.

New snack options now include locally sourced brands Munchbox and Freakin' Healthy, who promise to deliver healthier food options using natural ingredients, no added ...

Qatar Airways received Business Excellence audience award

Business Traveller Hungary was giving its Business Excellence awards for the eighth time. The prizes are presented in nine categories, with three candidates in each category, a press release sent to Budapest Business Journal says. The readers of Business Traveller Hungary were also able to recommend their own candidates; the one with the highest number of votes received the audience award.

The "Business Excellence Best Airline Audience Award" was handled over to Qatar Airwaysʼ Tamás Tam...

SalamAir to add six A320neo aircraft to its fleet

Salam Air, Oman's first budget airline, has announced the addition of six brand new Airbus A320neo aircraft to its growing fleet.

The airline is expecting the delivery of one purchased Airbus A320neo by Q4 2018, and five leased Airbus A320neo by Q1 2019. The new A320neos are specifically customised for SalamAir to seat 180 guests, allowing more space and boosting comfort levels. With the expansion, the airline will expand its network of 12 destinations, and meet the growing demand for b...

Etihad Airways introduces seat selection fees

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways has introduced seat selection fees on economy class flights, the airline announced on Sunday. As a part of the new policy - which comes into effect today (July 15) - customers will be able to reserve standard seats for a small fee up to 24 hours prior to their departure on Etihad's Economy Deal, Saver and Classic fare types.

"Between 24 hours and the time of departure, seats can be booked as usual at no additional cost during the on-line check-in process," an ...

Salam Air to add extra flight due to high passenger demand

Budget airline SalamAir has announced that it is set to add a third flight between Muscat and Shiraz. The airline said in an announcement "In response to our guests' demand, we are adding a 3rd flight to our Muscat-Shiraz route."

The additional flight will be on Sundays, with SalamAir presently operating the route on Tuesdays and Fridays. Flights depart Muscat at 1:15 pm, arriving in Shiraz at 3:15pm. The flight from Shiraz leaves at 4pm, arriving in Muscat at 5:05pm.

Qatar Airways to Fly to 220 Destinations by 2022

Qatar Airways (QA) on Monday said it plans to increase the number of destinations it serves to 220 by 2022 from the current 164, effectively shutting up mutterings in some quarters that the national carrier is fumbling under a Saudi-led siege of Qatar.

Etihad Airways Adds More Benefits to the Extraordinary Abu Dhabi Pass

Etihad Airways has added more options to its Extraordinary Abu Dhabi Pass including restaurants, leisure attractions and a five-star hotel, to provide visitors arriving in Abu Dhabi with more exclusive discounts and special offers.

British Airways launched new app to Executive Club members

British Airways has launched a brand-new app for members of its Executive Club. Members can use the app to discover new ways to collect and spend Avios, find new offers and see personalised ways to spend Avios based on the member's Avios balance.

The Executive Club Reward app will complement the current British Airways app, which is designed to help all British Airways customers book and service pre- and post-travel needs.

The app has a simple, intuitive design, to help members...

Oman Air targets Africa for its potential network expansion

Oman Air, the national carrier for the sultanate, is reviewing its route network with a view to further expanding its destinations in Africa.

The airline already flies to Cairo in Egypt, Nairobi in Kenya, Zanzibar, Dar Es Salaam in Tanzania and recently on July 1 launched its four times weekly service to Casablanca in Morocco. The Network and Planning team is working hard to assess the viability of other new routes and Khartoum in Sudan is being investigated thoroughly as a potential ad...

SriLankan Airlines launches new Arabic website

To further build up its presence in the region, and underline its world-class services available across its network, SriLankan Airlines has developed a dedicated, interactive Arabic language website in order to better inform and engage with potential Middle Eastern travellers.

Select Flydubai flights to operate from Dubai International Terminal 3

From 02 December flights to the following 10 destinations will operate from Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB).

Belgrade, Bishkek, Bucharest, Catania, Dushanbe, Helsinki, Krakow, Prague, Rostov-on-Don, Salalah.

If you're travelling to one of these destinations from 02 December we'll be in touch soon with more information about your journey. If you're travelling before this date there is no change to your itinerary and your flight will operate from Terminal 2 (DXB).

Qatar Airways introduces QSuite on Mumbai and Bengaluru routes

MUMBAI:Qatar Airways' Qsuite, that have one of the best business class seats in the industry, is now available on flights to and from Mumbai and Bengaluru.

The Qsuite features the industry's first-ever double bed available in business class, as well as private cabins for up to four people with privacy panels that stow away, allowing passengers in adjoining seats to create their own private room, a first of its kind in the industry, said a release issued by the airline.

Singapore Airlines to fly non stop to Los Angeles

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Los Angeles using the new Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range) aircraft in November. In addition, SIA will step up existing daily non-stop Singapore-San Francisco services to 10 times per week.

Turkish Airlines carries over 6m passengers in June 2018

State carrier Turkish Airlines said on Tuesday that its passenger numbers for the month of June rose 10.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2017, reaching 6.3 million passengers.

Surf and drive with flydubai this summer

Flydubai has launched a special "Surf and drive" promotion, offering passengers unlimited connectivity for only $8 per flight and a chance to win one of two new Toyota Rush SUVs.

The promotion is available on all flydubai wi-fi enabled aircraft until September 30. To enter the draw, passengers can simply purchase a wi-fi package on board a flydubai flight and provide their details to be automatically enrolled. - TradeArabia News Service

Oman Air to resume its service to the Maldives this October

Oman Air, the national carrier of the sultanate, will resume its service between Muscat and Malé in the Maldives this October. Flights to the Maldives with Oman Air will recommence for the 2018-19 winter season from October 28 . The service will be operated by the new Boeing 737 aircraft.

Qatar Airways raises Dhaka Doha flights to 4

Qatar Airways recently announced increasing flights on the Dhaka-Doha route from three to four from August 1.

An Airbus A330-200 will be used for the additional flight, having 24 seats in business class and 236 in economy, said a statement yesterday of the airline which connects over 150 destinations with Dhaka.

Etihad Airways launches dedicated inflight guest medical services

Etihad Airways has launched two specialised services for air travellers with pre-existing medical conditions, ensuring continuity of care and in-flight safety.

The one-stop-shop services - the first in the region to be offered by an airline - will be carried out by members of the Etihad medical team, all of whom are qualified in aviation and transport medicine.

KLM airport robot that scans boarding pass and carries luggage to gate and even stops off for duty free

The robot, called Care-E, is a bright blue 'self-driving trolley'. It has been developed by Dutch-based airline KLM and will roll out in the US first. Care-E travels at 3mph and interacts with passengers using a variety of sounds

Navigating an airport while trying to find your boarding gate and carrying heavy carry-on luggage can be stressful - even for frequent travellers.

It's something that Dutch airline KLM recognises and hopes it can help with - by deploying a robot that c...

Airbus delivers first A321 neo in Cabin Flex configuration to Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of the first A321neo in Cabin Flex configuration. By applying modifications to the fuselage, it enables flexible cabin configurations for up to 240 passengers. Turkish Airlines will operate the aircraft in a configuration with 20 seats in Business Class and 162 in Economy Class.

Compared to the previous A321 variant, the most visible modifications are a new rear section and a modified passenger door configuration, where the door located forward of the...

14000 Turkish Airlines passengers discover Istanbul with free stopover service

Turkey's national flag carrier Turkish Airlines announced on Friday that to date some 14,000 transfer passengers from 18 countries have had a chance to discover Istanbul thanks to its free stopover accommodation service which was launched last year.

Pakistan, Russia, and South Africa were the top three countries using the service, Turkish Airlines said in a statement.

Turkish Airlines three times safer than its European counterparts

Turkish Airlines (THY) was deemed three times safer than various European airlines in a year-long inspection carried out by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), THY General Manager Bilal Eksi announced on Twitter Wednesday.

The Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) program inspects the maintenance status and airworthiness of airlines' aircrafts. The program also checks whether cabin crews and pilots follow the necessary safety rules both in the cockpit and cabin.

Flydubai announces the alignment of its frequent flyer programme to Emirates Skywards

Flydubai has announced that the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates airline, Emirates Skywards will become the loyalty programme for both airlines.

The strategic move builds on the success of the initial phase of the extensive partnership which sets out how the two Dubai-based airlines have been able to offer customers unmatched travel options.

New leader for South African Airways

South African Airways (SAA) has announced the appointment of Siza Mzimela as its new CEO.

Mzimela's is effective immediately as of March. She's the airline's first female in this position. Mzimela, was previously CEO of SAA's domestic partner airline, SA Express (SAX).

As the new CEO of SAA she brings extensive airline experience to the company and previously filled senior positions in key areas at South African Airways.

Dubai International sees 37m passengers in early 2018

Dubai International welcomed 36.9 million passengers during the first five months of 2018, according to the monthly traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports.

DXB welcomed a total of 36,943,613 passengers during the first five months of 2018 compared to 36,969,594 passengers recorded during the same period last year, a marginal contraction of 0.1 per cent, largely due to the impact of Ramadan which fell in May this year.

Emirates operates special A380 one off flight to Islamabad

Emirates' special one-off A380 Dubai-Islamabad flight takes off from Dubai on Sunday morning with celebrities, officials and journalists on board. The airline's iconic double-decker will make its inaugural arrival in Islamabad on a special flight EK2524/EK2525. It will be the first time that an A380 lands in Pakistan

Emirates Lands in Santiago De Chile via Sao Paulo

Emirates has today launched a new, five times-a-week service from Dubai (DXB) to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo (GRU), marking the airline's first arrival in Chile.

On board the inaugural Boeing 777-200LR flight, which was welcomed at both Sao Paulo and Santiago airports with a water cannon salute, was a group of special guests and media.

Qatar Airways A350 arrives in Edinburgh

Qatar Airways has upgraded its capacity to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh to the Airbus A350-900. The daily service between Doha and Edinburgh was previously operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Lufthansa offers chance to dine like an astronaut

Lufthansa will be offering its Business Class passengers on long-haul flights departing from Germany in July and August the opportunity to experience what life is like in outer space - at least in culinary terms.

Passengers will have the chance to enjoy one of the menus that Alexander Gerst and his crew will also be receiving onboard ISS as special highlights, Chicken Ragout with Mushrooms.

Oman Air begins service to Casablanca in Morocco

July 03, 2018 : Oman Air, the national carrier of the sultanate, commenced its new service from Muscat to the Moroccan city of Casablanca on July 1.

The inaugural flight WY171 departed Muscat International Airport at 1.20am after a cake cutting ceremony. The flight arrived in Casablanca at 7.10am. This new service to Casablanca is operated by Dreamliner (787-800) and is scheduled to depart Muscat four times per week flying to Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca.

Team majan arranged shoot to the goal challenge

As a part of Celebrating and extending the spirit of FIFA WORLD CUP Russia 2018, Team majan arranged "shoot to the goal " challenge in our office premise.

Qatar Airways launches Oryx Kids Club On Board Programme for Children

Qatar Airways has launched its Oryx Kids Club On-Board Children's Programme, offering an enhanced experience for its youngest travellers by providing them with specially designed plush toys, activity packs, and special meal boxes featuring their favourite super heroes from the Oryx Kids Club.

Children travelling on ultra long-haul routes are now able to enjoy their flight with their favourite super heroes from Oryx Kids Club: "Orry" and "Orah" the Oryx and their friends Kamil the camel...

Turkish Airlines launches Bodrum London service

Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of direct flights between popular tourist destination Bodrum and London.

The flights have been introduced as part of efforts to make Turkey the top holiday destination for Brits seeking sun, sea and sand.

Etihad Airways Chef Brings Fine Dining to Mount Everest breaking Guinness World Record

Etihad Airways Inflight Chef, Sanjay Thakur, has broken the world record for creating and serving dinner to guests at the highest pop-up restaurant in the world, located at Everest Advanced High Camp.
Accompanied by fellow chef Soundararajan Palaniappan, Mr. Thakur completed the grueling mission earlier this month, reaching the high camp and serving the meal at an altitude of 5,585 metres above sea level.

Oman Air receives 787 featuring new first class suites

Oman Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9, with a brand-new three-class interior.

The Middle Eastern carrier already has four 787-8s and three -9s in service, all configured with two classes, the airline's website indicates.

Salam Air enters Georgian market by launching direct flights

Salam Air, a low-cost airline from Oman, has entered the Georgian market, announces the Georgian Civil Aviation Agency.

Tbilisi is a popular destination for our passengers. We offer competitive prices to our customers that encourage them to spend the summer in Tbilisi. There is a liberal visa regime in Georgia. We started operations with three flights a week, but hope to increase flight frequency", said Chief Executive Officer of Salam Air Mohamed Ahmed.

British Airways owner to launch new budget airline serving Europe

A PRICE war could break out on flights between London and Vienna after British Airways' parent company launched a new budget airline.

IAG announced that a new Austrian subsidiary named Level will launch in less than three weeks.

Jet Airways to charge passenger for checking in 2nd bag in economy class

Jet Airways will charge economy class passengers on domestic flights Rs 3,999 for checking in a second bag from July 15 onwards.

The levy comes into effect as the airline changes luggage policy restricting the number of bags passengers can check in. Jet Airways is the first domestic airline to move to single bag policy for economy class.

Flydubai launches flights to Sicily

Budget carrier Flydubai launched its first service to the Italian city of Catania, marking the start of direct flights between Dubai and Sicily.


Emirates will code-share on the route, as part of the airline's partnership with flydubai.

Sri Lanka national carrier invites Middle East travelers to explore wildlife attractions

June 26, Colombo: Sri Lanka's flag carrier SriLankan Airlines is offering travelers from the Middle East the opportunity to explore the wide variety of Sri Lanka's abundant wildlife and natural beauty.

With 68 weekly flights to the Sri Lankan capital from the cities of the Gulf countries, SriLankan Airlines is rolling out the red carpet for Middle Eastern travelers looking for a brief stopover on their onward journey or for a more comprehensive island getaway this summer.

Emirates Airlines introduces Home Check in in Dubai

Emirates has introduced Home Check-in, a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai.
The service is available for customers across all classes travelling on Emirates flights.

The new service enables Emirates passengers to complete the security check and check-in from the comfort of their home, hotel or office and have their luggage transported to the airport prior to their flight.

An Emirates check-in agent will arrive at the pre...

New luxury Qsuite Inside Qatar Airways complete with double beds private cabins and romantic mood lighting

Qatar Airways is soon to give a new meaning to the mile high club with the launch of a new luxury suite perfectly suited for couples at 40,000 feet in the air.
The Qsuite, arriving in July, will be the first ever Business Class suite available on international flights going in and out of Canberra for the very first time.The comfortable cabin features double beds in private cabins, mood lighting, widescreen monitors, plush sleepwear and an a-la-carte menu.

KLM to launch new Economy Class service

Tue Jun 26th, 2018 : KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer a new Economy Class service concept aboard its intercontinental flights. At the start of an intercontinental flight, Economy Class passengers will receive a bottle of water, a refreshing towel and earphones, which means they can immediately get set for their journey. After this welcome service, passengers will be offered an extended choice of meals on flights out of Amsterdam.

The first flydubai plane lands in Thessaloniki

flydubai has inaugurated its flights to Thessaloniki becoming the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights from Dubai. Today's flight from Terminal 2, Dubai International landed at Thessaloniki Airport "Makedonia" and was greeted by a water cannon salute.

Turkish Airlines introduces new wireless IFE system

Turkish Airlines has introduced a new wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system onboard its flights, developed entirely by Turkish engineers, in cooperation with Turkish Technic and Havelsan.

Passengers will be able to connect to this in-flight entertainment system, which will be installed on the carrier's flights that do not have a seatback screen, via their personal electronic devices by downloading an application named "Wi-Fi Entertainment" onto their smartphones.

Oman Air to launch new Casablanca flights next week

Oman Air will commence its new flight from Muscat to the Moroccan city of Casablanca on July 1.

The new route comes after Oman Air's most recent service inaugurated to Istanbul on June 1 and ahead of its winter launch to Moscow planned to take place in October

Gulf Air launches double daily Bahrain London connection

Gulf Air has launched its double daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service connecting Bahrain International Airport and London, Heathrow.

Onboard the airline's inaugural double daily Dreamliner service to London Heathrow were members of the airline's executive management team.

Jet Airways announces induction of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

Full-service carrier Jet Airways on Thursday announced the induction of the latest variant of the Boeing 737 single-aisle aircraft, the 737 MAX 8, with the first flight scheduled to take off from Mumbai and fly to Hyderabad on July 1.

The Naresh Goyal-promoted airline, the second largest in the domestic market, last week announced a new order for the Boeing 737MAX aircraft, taking its total to 225 such aircraft. It is believed that the airline will have a mix of 737MAX variants- 9 and 1...

SpiceJet to add 14 flights from 1 July

Mumbai: Low-fare airline SpiceJet Ltd on Monday said it will add 14 domestic flights from 1 July, including new routes and new flights in existing routes.

The new direct flights are in sectors like Pune-Patna, Chennai-Rajahmundry, Hyderabad-Calicut and Bengaluru-Tuticorin, the airline said. It will also start additional direct flights on the Delhi-Patna, Bengaluru-Rajahmundry and Mumbai-Bengaluru sectors.

Virgin Atlantic Names New CEO as Richard Branson Gives Up Control

Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd. said commercial head Shai Weiss will take over as chief executive officer as billionaire founder Richard Branson prepares to cede majority control of the U.K. carrier.

Craig Kreeger will stand down as chief at the end of this year, with Weiss taking the helm on Jan. 1, 2019, the Crawley, England-based company said in a statement Thursday.

Japan Airlines debuts jet featuring Disney characters

Japan Airlines Co. on Friday kicked off flights of a passenger jet featuring Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters to mark the 35th anniversary of the opening of Tokyo Disney Resort.

In addition to on-board items like Disney paper cups, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck feature on the exterior of the 252-seat Boeing 767-300ER.

The special aircraft will only fly on domestic routes. The first flight, bound for Fukuoka, took off from Tokyo's Haneda airport shortly after noon. It is ...

First 737 MAX in India Delivered to Jet Airways

Jet Airways took delivery of the firsts of 150 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes, setting it up to be the first Indian airline to fly the jet.

"The new 737 MAX is a critical element to our future growth strategy," said Naresh Goyal, chairman of Jet Airways. "The 737 has been the backbone of our dynamic fleet for many years, and we are excited to leverage the superior capabilities of the new 737 MAX."

Gulf Air double daily Bahrain London 787 9 Dreamliner service takes off

21 June 2018 : Gulf Air has launched its double daily Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service connecting Bahrain International Airport and London, Heathrow.

Onboard the airline's inaugural double daily Dreamliner service to London Heathrow were members of the airline's executive management team including Gulf Air Deputy Chief Executive Officer Captain Waleed Abdulhameed Al Alawi who was welcomed upon landing into Heathrow by Bahrain's Ambassador to the United Kingdom H.E. Sheikh Fawaz bin Moha...

Muscat to serve as link between Asia and Africa

June 19, 2018 : MUSCAT - Oman Air is keen to promote Muscat as linkage for flights between Africa and East Asia. It is working on offering more flights to countries in both continents.

Currently we have four flights per week to China, mainly to Guangzhou. But, we want to increase the frequency to daily. At the same time we are talking to Chinese authorities to provide air connectivity to other cities in China such as Beijing and Shanghai. We have also plans to increase flights to other ...

Turkish Airlines brings number of its destinations to 304

Turkish Airlines flying to the most countries in the world, has added Moroni which is the biggest city and the capital of Comoros Union to its network. Moroni flights of the flag carrier will be operated three times per week and it will be in connection with Seychelles flights.

Comoros Union is consist of three big island which named The Big Comoros, Anjuan and Moholi. Following the addition of Moroni, Turkish Airlines now reaches 122 countries with 304 destinations worldwide; 53 of whi...

Air India to launch Maharaja business class seats

Jun 22, 2018 - NEW DELHI: State-run carrier Air India will introduce 'Maharaja' business class seats on its international flights, starting Friday. "The airline would launch a revamped Maharaja business class," minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha said earlier this week.

IndiGo announces Jorhat_Dhaka as new destinations_ adds 16 new flights

MUMBAI: IndiGo on Tuesday announced the launch of Jorhat and Dhaka as its new destinations. Under the UDAN scheme, Jorhat will be the 54th and Dhaka, the 55th destination on IndiGo network, said a press statement issued by the airline. Both new services will start from August 1, 2018.

Oman Air Receives third Boeing 737 MAX 8; Five by September

June 21, 2018 : MUSCAT - Oman Air has taken delivery of the third of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s recently. The 737 Max family has been designed to offer customers exceptional performance, flexibility and efficiency, with lower per-seat costs and an extended range that will open up new destinations in the single-aisle market.

Oman Air expects to receive a total of five 737 Max by September, stated a press release.

Etihad Airways to introduce Boeing 787 on Cairo route

Jun 20, 2018 - Effective 28 October 2018, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will introduce a 299-seat next-generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily mid-morning EY653 / EY654 schedule from Abu Dhabi to Cairo.

Etihad Airways will operate four daily services, the most frequent number of flights operated by any UAE airline to the Egyptian capital, offering greater choice and optimised timings to benefit business and leisure customers travelling point-to-point between t...

Singapore Airlines to launch longest commercial flight in the world

Singapore Airlines has announced it will launch the world's longest non-stop flight route in October, using an aircraft that offers no economy class. The airline will begin a once-daily journey in both directions between Singapore's Changi Airport and Newark Liberty Airport, which serves New York City.

The first flight takes off on October 11 and will travel more than 10,000 miles to New York, according to the airline's press release. Singapore said the journey should take just shy of 1...

Pegasus Airlines adds Muscat to its Middle East Network.

Pegasus Airlines, the second largest airline in Turkey continues to rapidly expand its network in the GCC.

Effective 4th July 2018, Pegasus Airlines shall commence 3x/weekly flight operations from Muscat (MCT), Sultanate of Oman to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) v.v., offering convenient flight connections to over 38 Domestic Turkey and 72 International destinations including Europe, Russia and CIS.

Qatar Airways to launch Qsuite on Canberra and Sydney route from July 2018

Qatar Airways has announced that its Business Class experience, Qsuite, will be available on flights to and from Canberra, its newest Australian destination, via Sydney, from 1 July 2018. The announcement comes less than six months after the airline launched its Canberra route in February 2018. The Doha to Canberra flight makes one stop in Sydney, bringing Sydney residents a second daily service to and from the Qatari hub.

The route will be initially be served by Qsuite up to four time...

Oman Air Sees 24 percentrage Jump in Revenue in First Four Months

June 12, 2018 MUSCAT - Oman Air witnessed a whopping 24 per cent increase in revenue in the first four months of this year, announced Oman Aviation Group, the government-owned umbrella organisation dedicated to developing the aviation sector.

Mustafa al Hinai, chief executive officer at Oman Aviation Group announced this while addressing the media at the Public Authority for Civil Aviation premises on Monday.

The group announced a slew of measures taken by them for boosting the...

Gulf Air launches non stop Bahrain Kozhikode service

KOZHIKODE, JUNE 16 : Gulf Air today launched its daily non-stop service to Bahrain from Kozhikkkode.

The inaugural flight was flagged off by director of Calicut International Airport K Srinivasa Rai, a press release here said. The other destinations are Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Kochi, it added.

Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Malaga Spain

DOHA 14 June 2018 : The first Qatar Airways direct non-stop flight from Doha to Málaga touched down at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, where it was welcomed by a celebratory water cannon salute. The flight was greeted by Qatar Airways Country Manager Iberian Peninsula, Marimar Laveda, and Málaga Airport Director, Salvador Merino.

Norwegian Announces First Entry into Canada

European low-cost airline Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced it is expanding its overseas and long-haul operations to Canada. Already serving numerous cities throughout the United States under its Norwegian Long Haul, Norwegian Air UK and Norwegian Air International subsidiaries, the airline announced that the cities of Hamilton and Montreal in Canada will be the newest recipient of its ultra-low-cost flights to Europe and the French Caribbean in March 2019.

Turkish Airlines Reached the Highest Load Factor in the First Five Months in 2018

Turkish Airlines, who has recently announced the results of passenger and cargo traffic in May, achieved the highest first five-month load factor (LF) in its history with 80.7%. The national flag carrier maintains its position on the global aviation agenda with the high LF performances it has reached especially in recent periods.

Etihad Airways to Introduce Boeing 787 on Cairo Route

June 11th, 2018 :Effective 28 October 2018, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will introduce a 299-seat next-generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily mid-morning EY653 / EY654 schedule from Abu Dhabi to Cairo. Etihad Airways will operate four daily services, the most frequent number of flights operated by any UAE airline to the Egyptian capital, offering greater choice and optimised timings to benefit business and leisure customers travelling point-to-point between the two ...

Air Canada begins offering satellite connectivity on international flights

11 Jun 2018 : MONTREAL - Air Canada said it has begun offering next-generation, satellite connectivity on its wide-body international fleet with the introduction of Air Canada Wi-Fi provided by Gogo. Starting with flights operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the new service will be the fastest available on any Canadian airline and makes Air Canada the first Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to stream TV and movies in-flight through the internet.

"Air Canada customers on ...

Qatar Airways launches non stop services to Bodrum in Turkey

DOHA: Qatar Airways' first non-stop flight from Doha to Bodrum landed yesterday at Milas-Bodrum Airport, marking the airline's sixth gateway in Turkey and third new Turkish route in just nine months. Qatar Airways flight QR 317, operated by an Airbus A320, departed Hamad International Airport at 7:15am and arrived at Milas-Bodrum Airport at 11:55am, where it was welcomed by a traditional water canon salute.

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Etihad Airways to operate Airbus A380 on its second daily to Paris

6 June 2018 - Effective 1 October, 2018, Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its second daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Paris Charles de Gaulle.

This will transform the airline's operation between the UAE and French capitals into a year-round all-A380 service, joining London Heathrow as the second European destination enjoying daily multiple visits by Etihad's award-winning double-decker aircraft.

The introduction of the aircraft on the second daily service wil...

British Airways launches codeshare deal with Fiji Airways

6-6-18: British Airways and Fiji Airways have today announced a new partnership which will open up more routes between London and the South Pacific than ever before.

With its idyllic beaches, world-famous dive sites and lush green forests, Fiji and its extremely popular island destinations are more accessible than ever before as customers in the UK will be able to travel from gateways in the US and Asia to destinations that have previously been more difficult to access from the UK.
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Qatar Airways will soon apply for launch of an Indian airline

Qatar Airways will soon move an application to launch a full-service airline in India for domestic operations, according to its chief Akbar Al Baker. He said the proposed airline would be fully financed by Qatar's sovereign fund. It would have Indians heading the board and as most of its members.

Baker, who has been Qatar Airways' Group Chief Executive for over two decades, was elected as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tu...

Jet Airways Charges for carriage of Televisions

Jet airways will be introducing a charge of OMR 10 for the carriage of LED/LCD Televisions from Muscat Airport. This will be applicable for sizes 40 - 48 inches only, for travel effective 12th of June 2018. As per the circular sent by Jet airways, 48 inches is the maximum size that the airline can accommodate. This should be part of the permissible free baggage allowance.

Gatwick airport celebrates 60th anniversary

9 Jun 2018 : Gatwick airport is celebrating what it is referring to as its 60th anniversary this weekend.

Commercial flights have in fact operated from the airport since the 1930s (with an aerodrome dating back as far as the 1920s), but the facility underwent a two-and-a-half-year, £7.8 million construction project in the 1950s, before being officially reopened by Queen Elizabeth II on June 9, 1958.

The works included a single pier terminal with 11 gates (the beginning of what ...

South African Airways Is the 5th Best Airline in the World

South African Airways (SAA), took the fifth slot in this year's 2018 AirHelp Score report, a company that help air passengers around the world secure compensation in cases of delays or cancellations. This comes at a time when South Africa's loss-making state carrier has been undertaking a number of structural changes to ensure profitability.

The rankings, which are based on factors like on-time performance, quality of service (gleaned from public reviews on an array of reliable website...

Flynas to launch direct flights between Jeddah and Beirut

Saudi Arabia's budget carrier flynas has announced plans to launch a direct flight between Jeddah and Beirut as a part of its global expansion plan and to meet the high demand for flights between the kingdom and Lebanon.

Flights between Jeddah and Beirut will be launched on June 14, with three flights weekly, and are now available for booking through all flynas booking platforms, including sales agents, the airline's website, mobile application or by calling the 24\7 call centre.
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New rules for minors travelling to UAE

"General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs-Dubai (Immigration) has notified the implementation of the following procedure effective from June 1, 2018, with regard to travel of children and minors traveling to UAE," the national carrier of India said in a travel advisory issued on their website.

"All minors (18 years and below) would need to have an authorisation form filled by their parents with relevant details of their address abroad and in the UAE and information about...

Lufthansa upgrades airline check in service app

The AirlineCheckins check-in service, developed by the Lufthansa Innovation Hub is now more transparent and easier to use, and forms the basis for further travel services related to passengers' flights.

As of now, the solution is also available as an iOS and Android app in the respective app stores.

AirlineCheckins will continue to check users in automatically for their flights, taking into account their individual seating preferences. The service works for every airline that o...

Air Canada Air China sign deal to expand cooperation

JUNE 6, 2018 : Air Canada and Air China Ltd entered a joint venture on Wednesday, with the Canadian carrier saying the deal would significantly increase its presence in the Chinese market which is set to be the world's largest by 2022.

The two airlines said the joint venture, which they have been discussing since 2014, would allow them to increase commercial cooperation on flights. It is also Air China's first such deal with a North American airline.

Emirates launches new daily flight

June 6, 2018 - KARACHI / DUBAI: Emirates launched a new daily service from the Newark Liberty International Airport to the Dubai International Airport, adding to its existing daily flight which operates with a stop in Athens, Greece. The new, non-stop flight operates with Emirates Boeing 777-300ER.

Flight EK223 will depart Dubai at 3:00 am and arrive in Newark at 9:00 am. Return flight, EK224, will depart Newark at 11:50 am and arrive in Dubai at 8:20 am. This new timing complements th...

Singapore Airlines to offer non stop flights to Los Angeles soon

June 4, 2018 : Singapore Airlines (SIA) intends to launch non-stop services to Los Angeles "quite soon", said its chief executive officer Goh Choon Phong on Monday. The airline earlier said that it plans to start flying non-stop to Newark - near New York --in October.

Travelers can also expect more non-stop flights to other United States destinations, Mr Goh said. SIA will operate the non-stop flights to Newark Liberty International Airport and LA with its new Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-l...

Air India to hike excess baggage charge from June 11

NEW DELHI - Jun 6, 2018 : Air India will hike excess baggage rate (EBR) on its domestic flights from Rs 400 per kg to Rs 500 per kg from next Monday (June 11). Among Indian carriers, AI offers the highest free baggage allowance- 25 kg and 35 kg in economy and business class, respectively, of its domestic flights.

"It has been decided to revise the applicable EBR on domestic sectors to Rs 500 per kg (GST additional) on all commencing on or after June 11, 2018, from Rs 400 (GST additional...

Singapore Airlines new Boeing 787 10 to fly Singapore Bali route

Singapore Airlines is set to fly from Singapore to Bali using its latest Boeing 787-10 aircraft starting July 2. Flight SQ942 is scheduled to depart every day from Changi Airport in Singapore at 9:15 a.m. local time and arrive in Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali at 11:55 a.m. Meanwhile the daily return flight SQ943 will take off from Bali at 1:05 p.m. and land in Singapore at 3:45 p.m.

The new Boeing plane boasts the latest regional cabin amenities with 337 seats divided into tw...

Singapore Airlines to launch the longest commercial flight in October

Singapore Airlines Ltd said it would launch the world's longest commercial flight in October, a near-19 hour non-stop journey from Singapore to the New York area

The 8,277 nautical mile (15,329 kilometer) flight from Singapore to Newark, New Jersey with 161 business class and premium economy seats will eclipse the 7,843 nautical mile Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Auckland as the world's longest, according to airline data provider OAG.

Airlines including Singapore Airlines...

International passengers need not pay GST at airport duty free shops

New Delhi, Jun 3 () International passengers buying goods at airport 'duty-free' shops will not be subject to GST and the revenue department will soon clarify on this exemption, an official said. Following an order passed in March by the New Delhi bench of the Authority for Advance Ruling (AAR) stating that GST would be leviable on sale of goods from 'duty-free' shops at airports, the revenue department had received a number of representations seeking clarification on the issue.

"The po...

18 smart gates fully operational at Dubai airport

DUBAI: Eighteen new smart gates are now fully operational at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport which will complete the immigration process within seven to 10 seconds. This was announced by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA) in a statement.

The GDRFA said the smart gates will ensure that travelers no longer had to stop at the passport control in Dubai, home to one of the busiest airports in the world.

Ten of the gates have been...

Air India marks 70 years since 1st India UK flight

Jun 3, 2018 - Air India is marking 70 years since its first flight took off from Mumbai to London in June 1948, which laid the foundations of the India-UK relationship. The national carrier is inviting members of the Indian diaspora in Britain to share their memories of the airline in its early days.

The iconic first flight, on a Super Constellation aircraft, took off from Mumbai on June 8 and landed in London via Cairo and Geneva on June 10, 1948, with just 42 passengers on board, incl...

First flight of new China London air link touches down

01-06-2018 : A new direct air link between Heathrow Airport and China has been inaugurated after the first flight between the central Chinese city of Wuhan and London landed, with 195 passengers on board.

The new route, operated by China Southern Airlines, runs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Flights will depart from Wuhan at 14:25 and arrive in London at 18:45 on the same day. The return flights leave Heathrow at 22:10 and arrive in Wuhan the following day at 15:35.

This i...

Oman Air inaugural flight to Istanbul on June 1

May 31, 2018 - Oman Air, will commence its new daily flight from Muscat to the Turkish city of Istanbul on June 1, 2018. The inaugural flight WY 163 departs Muscat International Airport at 8.10pm. Oman Air delegation led by their Chief Commercial Officer Paul Starrs will be received by key officials at the Istanbul Ataturk International Airport.

The new route will be operated by a Boeing 737-800 with a flight time of five hours and 25 minutes. Flight WY163 will depart Muscat Internation...

Qatar Airways touches down for the first time at Mykonos International Airport in Greece

DOHA, QATAR - Qatar Airways celebrated the start of its new direct non-stop service from Doha to Mykonos at Mykonos International Airport. The newly-launched seasonal service to Greece's most popular island will operate a four-times-weekly service from Doha.

Mykonos is a world-renowned cosmopolitan island and a paradise in the heart of the Cyclades. The small island is known for its picturesque views and beautiful sandy beaches. There are many things to do in Mykonos such as walking al...

Lufthansa Group orders six further Airbus A320neo planes

Lufthansa Group has firmed-up a previous option for six further Airbus A320neo, following a decision by the company's supervisory board at the beginning of May. The latest agreement brings Lufthansa Group's total order for the A320neo to 122 (77 A320neo and 45 A321neo).

In addition, the airline signed an order for three more A320ceo, bringing the group's A320ceo orders to 273. With a total of 395 A320 Family aircraft on order, the Lufthansa Group is also Airbus' biggest A320 operator w...

Etihad Airways launches new route to Barcelona

June 03, 2018 - Etihad Airways has announced the introduction of a new scheduled service linking Abu Dhabi, and Barcelona, effective 21st November, 2018. The route will initially be operated five times a week by a two-class Airbus A330-200 before becoming a daily operation from 31st March 2019.

Barcelona will become the second city in Spain served by Etihad Airways, complementing the airline's existing daily service to the capital Madrid. The new link will provide business and leisure ...

Emirates launches non stop flight to Newark

Emirates has launched a new non-stop service between Newark and Dubai, adding to an existing daily flight which operates through Athens, the airline announced on Saturday. The new flight, which was introduced on Friday, June 1, is operated with a Boeing 777-300ER, which includes eight first class suites, 42 business class and 306 economy class seats, in addition to 19 tonnes of belly-hold cargo capacity.

The flight, EK223, departs Dubai at 3:00 AM and arrives in Newark at 9 AM. The retu...

UAE and Canada discuss increasing direct flights between two countries

2nd June, 2018 -- The UAE Minister of Economy, Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, has met with the Canadian Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, and discussed ways to develop joint cooperation in the air transport field and reviewed the offer made by the Canadian side to increase the number of direct flights between the two countries.

During the meeting, which was held at the Canadian ministry headquarters, Al Mansouri said that the UAE and Canada enjoy growing bilateral relations, especiall...

SpiceJet Announces 10 New Domestic Flights Routes

May 23, 2018 16:08 IST : SpiceJet on Wednesday announced the launch of 10 new flights on domestic routes. The airline is all set to introduce daily direct flights on the Chennai-Mangaluru-Chennai sector starting June 16, 2018. SpiceJet will enhance its operations on the Hyderabad-Rajahmundry, Chennai-Kozhikode, Bengaluru-Kozhikode with an additional evening flight on each of these sectors and introduce its third flight on the Chennai-Hyderabad route, it said. Domestic airlines are vying for a bi...

British Airways trials First off First initiatives at Heathrow

British Airways is currently trialing two new priority services for its first class passengers arriving into London Heathrow. Business Traveller was alerted to the initiatives on this forum thread, and has now been provided with more information by the carrier. Dubbed "First off First", the two services include the use of dedicated coaches for First customers on flights arriving at remote stands at Heathrow.

BA says that the buses aim to get passengers en route to the terminal "within ...

flydubai showcases flatbed business class seats

MAY 17 - Dubai-based airline flydubai showcased its new flatbed business-class seat configuration at the Arabian Travel Market held in Dubai. This customised offering will be available on all the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft in the airline's fleet. flydubai buys aircraft from Boeing with empty cabins.

The planes are then flown to a modification site, where the seats are installed. Daniel Kerrison, Vice-President, Inflight Product, flydubai, explains: "This gives us the flexibility and oppo...

Turkish Airlines Free Hotel Service Stopover

Turkish Airlines Muscat passengers are offered to have free of charge
accommodation at 4 & 5 stars Hotels in İstanbul. The product which is called Stopover is the hotel service given to Economy Class for 1 night and Business Class for 2 nights in Istanbul with a voucher that will be arranged in departure airport only for international transfer passengers voluntarily.

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Stopovers apply for the passenger departing from Muscat to Europe & UK, North & South A...

Operations Resume at Salalah Airport

MUSCAT - Salalah Airport reopened for traffic movement from midnight on Saturday, according to the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA).

In a statement issued on Twitter, PACA said, "Due to drop in the impact of the tropical system, we are allowing resumption of air operations. This is in accordance with the safety requirements and in coordination with the operators." PACA said that regular international traffic via the Omani airspace too is back after disruptions for few days.

Qantas and Air France reestablish codeshare links

Qantas and Air France have re-established a codeshare agreement that will offer connections between Australia and Paris Charles de Gaulle over Singapore and Hong Kong.

From 20 July, Qantas will place its code on Air France-operated flights from Paris to Singapore and Hong Kong. In return, Air France will codeshare on Qantas flights from Hong Kong to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, and from Singapore to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.

In addition, Air France will place ...

Turkish Airlines Started Operating Direct Flights from Istanbul to Krasnodar

Turkish Airlines started operating direct flights from Istanbul to Krasnodar airport. "The flight Istanbul - Krasnodar - Istanbul was opened on May 7, the flights will be carried out five times a week," the airport representative said. Flights will be operated by A319 aircraft with a capacity of 132 passengers on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

As it was previously reported to Interfax in BasEl Aero, scheduled flights to Istanbul from Krasnodar airport are curren...

Lufthansa launches new inflight menus in collaboration with The Leela Palaces Hotels and Resorts

Lufthansa has introduced new inflight menus in collaboration with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts. Curated by Chef Vinod Saini, the revamped menu are served across the first, business, premium economy and economy classes onboard Lufthansa flights to and from India.

The inflight recipes are a blend of traditional Indian ingredients with a contemporary twist. This includes nutritious appetisers like roasted chicken with sunflower seeds, carrots, honey, sesame oil and mint leaf and r...

Qatar Airways launches Gatwick Airport connection

Qatar Airways' inaugural flight from Doha touched down today at London Gatwick Airport, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water salute.

The new double daily service, operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, makes London Gatwick the award-winning airline's sixth gateway into the United Kingdom and second gateway to London.

The new route will provide even more flexibility and convenience to passengers travelling to London and will offer enhanced connectivity for pas...

IndiGo_Air India Express among top 5 cheapest airlines in the world

New Delhi, May 27 () Low-cost carriers IndiGo and Air India Express have been ranked among the top five cheapest airlines in the world in providing international connectivity. Air India Express, the wholly-owned subsidiary of state-run carrier Air India has been ranked second and the budget carrier IndiGo placed at fifth position in a Global Flight Pricing Report prepared by Melbourne-based Rome2rio -- a multimodal travel planning site.

Two other Indian carriers also figured in the li...

Delta also to launch US Mumbai non stop flights after United and Air India

NEW DELHI: Direct connectivity between India and the US is all set to improve from next year with Delta Air Lines going to begin nonstops flights America and Mumbai. Currently, Air India- which stares at an uncertain future - flies from Delhi and Mumbai nonstop to American destinations like New York, Newark, Chicago, San Francisco and Washington. United in the only American carrier which has daily direct flights from its Newark hub to Delhi and Mumbai. Delta will announce schedule details later ...

Lufthansa announces Light Fare for North American destinations

As of summer 2018, Lufthansa Group passengers will be able to book a so-called Economy "Light" fare on routes to North America served by Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels Airlines and Austrian Airlines. As the basic rate, the new fare is the least expensive option for price-conscious passengers only travelling with carry-on luggage and who do not require any ticket flexibility. For an additional fee, passengers will be allowed to add one piece of luggage or request a seat reservation on an individual b...

Disney Reveals Opening Seasons For Star Wars Theme Park Lands

Disney's "Star Wars"-themed lands at its California and Florida resorts now have opening seasons. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will open first at Disneyland in Anaheim in the summer of 2019, followed by a late autumn opening for the one at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.

The 14-acre themed areas will represent a location on a planet called Batuu, which the company previously called "a remote outpost on the galaxy's edge that was once a busy crossroads...

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Saudi airport operator signs deals to improve services

Dammam Airports Company (DACO) has signed two agreements with Vanderlande and Serco Middle East to improve operations at King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia. DACO's agreement with Vanderlande will see the two entities work on introducing a state-of-the-art baggage handling system, a statement said.

It added that the deal with Serco has been agreed to install cutting-edge fire and rescue services at the airport. "Our top priority at Dammam Airports Company is to contribute to...

Manchester Airport secures flights to Addis Ababa with Ethiopian Airlines

Manchester Airport has secured a landmark route into the heart of Africa, underlining its role in connecting the North to the world's most important markets. Ethiopian Airlines has confirmed it will operate a four-times-a-week service to Addis Ababa, the East African nation's capital. The route will unlock connections to more than 58 countries across the African continent.
Ethiopian, which flies to more destinations in Africa than any other carrier, will operate the ultramodern B-787 on the ...

Jet Airways to fly non stop on Mumbai Manchester route four times a week

NEW DELHI: Jet Airways will start a non-stop on Mumbai-Manchester route from November 5, 2018. The flight will operate four days a week - Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - using Jet's 254-seater Airbus A-330.

Jet Airways' flight 9W 130 will depart Mumbai 2.30 am (local time) and will arrive in Manchester's Terminal 2 at 7.55 am (local time). The return flight, 9W 129 will depart from Manchester at 9.35 pm (local time) and arrive in Mumbai's Terminal 2 at 12.40 am (local time).

Garuda Indonesia and Sriwijaya Group announce codeshare agreement

Garuda Indonesia Group and Sriwijaya Group are set to sign a codeshare commercial cooperation agreement in a bid to strengthen their network cooperation in Indonesia.

Following the agreement, both companies seek to expand their own service by providing more flight options to customers of their airlines, which include Garuda Indonesia, Citilink, Sriwijaya Air and NAM Air. Such codeshare cooperation is a first for both groups, and serves as the first step for them to conduct other strateg...

WOW air introduces its first ever flight to India

TORONTO - WOW air, Iceland's only low-fare airline, will soon connect Canadians to the hustling and bustling of colourful Delhi at the lowest price on the market with a new route to India lifting off December 6, 2018.

"We are very excited to count New Delhi among our list of growing destinations outside of Europe," said Skuli Mogensen, CEO and founder of WOW air. "This addition expands on WOW air's promise to connect more travellers to as many diverse and exciting cities at the best-po...

Qatar Airways celebrates five years of service to Salalah Oman

DOHA, QATAR - Qatar Airways celebrates its five-year anniversary of operating direct flights from Doha to Salalah, Oman. On 15 May, the award-winning airline commemorated this milestone with a celebratory water cannon salute at Salalah International Airport.

Salalah is a unique destination in the region, offering fruit plantations, beautiful beaches, traditional souqs and archaeological sites, all scattered across a landscape that fuses the tropical with the desert. Salalah is especiall...

New Muscat International Airport Car Park Tariffs

Lufthansa increases sleeping comfort in Business Class

The FINANCIAL -- From now on, Lufthansa Business Class passengers on long-haul flights to and from South Africa, Latin and South America and the West Coast of the USA can enjoy an even more relaxed night's sleep.

The Lufthansa Dream Collection makes it possible! In addition to a new pillowcase and a large, warm blanket, a comfortable mattress topper makes for beautiful dreams. In addition, our passengers can make themselves comfortable on night flights with the new sleep shirt from Van...

SpiceJet to fly daily from Muscat to Ahmedabad

Muscat: SpiceJet, one of the largest low-cost airlines from India, will operate daily flights from Muscat to Ahmedabad from June 7 to August 31. Flight no. SG 62 will depart from Muscat at 12:10am and arrive in Ahmedabad at 4.00am local time. SG 61 will depart from Ahmedabad at 10.00pm local time and will arrive in Muscat at 11.00pm.

"The service will be direct with one flight per day. Since June is a vacation period, the fares are a little more because of the demand, while the fares wi...

SilkAir to be merged with parent Singapore Airlines

NEW DELHI - May 18, 2018 : Singapore Airlines' (SIA) regional wing, SilkAir, will undergo over $100-million cabin upgrade program and eventually merge with the parent SIA. The Singapore-based mega airline on Friday said SilkAir will undergo the multi-year "significant investment programme" to upgrade to new lie-flat seats in business class, and get seat-back in-flight entertainment systems in both business and economy sections. The idea: service consistency across the SIA Group's full-service ne...

Qatar Airways offers nutritious Iftar boxes on selected routes during Ramadan

DOHA, QATAR - Passengers flying on board Qatar Airways who are fasting during the Holy Month of Ramadan will be offered a nutritious Iftar meal box filled with healthy options to break their fast. Specially designed "Ramadan Kareem" Iftar boxes will be offered in-flight on selected routes across the Middle East, Pakistan, Bangladesh, as well as selected stations in India and Africa.

Customers in all travel classes can enjoy a selection consisting of dates, laban, sandwich wraps, Arabic...

Scoot to start Pekanbaru Singapore route in June

Singapore Airlines's low-cost, long-haul airline Scoot is set to operate a new route from Pekanbaru in Riau to Singapore starting June 4. Using an Airbus A320, the new service will be available four times a week: every Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

"Indonesia is home to many breathtaking destinations and Pekanbaru is one of them. As the capital of Riau province and the economic center of the eastern part of Sumatra, the city will strengthen our network in Indonesia, either for bu...

Singapore Airlines debuts new regional business class on Perth flights

Singapore Airlines has launched its new regional business class seats on a daily Boeing 787-10 flight from Perth, and expects other Australian flights to follow suit as the airline upgrades its medium-range fleet.

This includes not only the Boeing 787-10 but a tranche of Airbus A350 jets due from the second half of 2019 and featuring the same business class and economy seats as the Dreamliner, although these will lack the premium economy cabin of the first wave of A350-900s.

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British Airways launches direct flight between Durban and London

British Airways is launching direct flights between Durban and London three times a week from October 29. The new route adds to the airline's existing twice-daily flights between Johannesburg and London and daily flights between Cape Town and London. The Durban route expansion was part of British Airways' £4.5bn, five-year customer investment plan, it said in a media release on Tuesday.

"The service will be the only non-stop link between Europe and Durban and will be operated by the air...

Emirates to launch a daily service to Edinburgh

DUBAI, U.A.E, 8 MAY 2018 - Emirates, the largest international airline in the world, today announced it will start a daily service between Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, and Dubai, from 1 October 2018.

Edinburgh will become Emirates' second destination in Scotland after Glasgow and its 8th in the United Kingdom after the airline starts its daily service to London Stansted in June. The new service will be operated by an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER in a three class cabin configurati...

Jazeera Airways commences direct flights between Mumbai and Kuwait from CSIA

Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is set to welcome another international airline, Kuwait's Jazeera Airways, which will commence operations between the Middle Eastern country and India's financial capital, Mumbai from May 10, 2018. The airline has started operations to Mumbai with 7 flights a week onboard its dual-class Airbus A320 aircraft.

By commencing operations to the CSIA, Jazeera has become one of the largest carriers into India from Kuwait. It will now be able t...

National Bank of Oman Opens Branch at Muscat International Airport

The National Bank of Oman (NBO) opened its fully-fledged airport branch within the new Muscat International Airport. Operating 24/7, the new location, was inaugurated under the patronage of Sheikh Ayman Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Hosni, CEO of Oman Airports, presents an easy and convenient banking experience around the clock. The Branch, which is streamlined within the new state-of-the-art airport, is one more way NBO is catering to its customers' banking needs. In addition to businesses within the...

British Airways expands African network

British Airways is expanding its African network by starting three weekly flights directly from London Heathrow to Durban, South Africa. The service will be the only non-stop link between Europe and Durban and will be operated by the airline's newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Durban is the second new African route British Airways will start this year. In March it began flying twice weekly to Seychelles from Heathrow. It also expanded its three Gatwick/ Mauritius services to five a w...

The Cockpit Virtual Reality Studio to your dream destination

It is with great excitement, we Team Majan looking forward to having you with us to experience our latest service offering, the Virtual studio- the signature studio of Majan travel.

We take pride of this latest virtual service as we are the First Ever Travel Company in Oman to provide virtual reality experience to our esteemed clients. As always our exclusive Holiday dept, The Palm Holidays will provide the Best-In-Class service and extend tailor-made Holiday Packages.

Transfo...

Etihad Airways offers free one-night stopovers in Abu Dhabi hotels

Etihad Airways is offering one night's free accommodation in Abu Dhabi to all guests travelling in Economy Class from destinations in the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, and stopping over in the UAE capital. The offer is valid until September 15 and the travel period is until September 30, the airline said, adding that the hotels included in the offer are the Radisson Blu on Yas Island and the Yas Island Rotana.

Mohammad Al Bulooki, Etihad Airways' executive vice president commercial,...

Turkish Airlines and Belavia have signed a codeshare agreement

Belavia - Belarusian Airlines, the flag carrier airline in Belarus, and Turkish Airlines, national flag carrier of Turkey, announced the signature of a codeshare agreement, effective as of 1 May 2018. Through this codeshare partnership, Turkish Airlines and Belavia will reciprocally add their flight codes on Istanbul - Minsk v.v. flights operated by both parties.

"As Turkish Airlines, we are glad to be a codeshare partner with Belavia. We believe that, this agreement will improve our re...

Turkish Airlines discusses possible flights to Australia

National flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) discussed possible flights to Australia during Australian Ambassador to Turkey Marc Innes Brown's visit to THY General Manager Bilal Eksi. Commenting on the meeting via his social media account, Brown said: "I was very happy to discuss the possible flights to Australia with Turkish Airlines General Manager Bilal Eksi. I hope THY's flights to Australia will take place as soon as possible."

THY, which leads the way in the number of flights aro...

Emirates celebrates 25 years in Dammam

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, is celebrating its 25th anniversary to Dammam. Originally operating two flights a week, Emirates now flies four times daily between Dammam and Emirates' hub in Dubai. Since the start of the Dammam service in 1993, the airline has carried more than 3.8 million passengers.

Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President, Gulf Middle East and Iran for Emirates said: "We are embarking on a real milestone as we celebrate 25 years of service to Damm...

Qatar Airways touches down in Wales for first time

The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, touched down earlier at Cardiff Airport, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute and greeted by the mayor of the Vale of Glamorgan, Janice Charles. The new service will connect Cardiff to more than 150 business and leisure destinations worldwide.

On-board the inaugural flight to Cardiff, Qatar Airways chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, was joined by secretary of state for Wales, Alun Cairn...

Oman Air debuts new premier lounge facilities in Muscat

Oman Air has debuted its new and exclusive premium lounge at Muscat International Airport. The new stylish premium lounge offers Oman Air guests a further unrivalled service as they travel. Oman Air passengers travelling in First Class and Business Class can now take advantage of the airline's new premium class lounge offering a pre-flight oasis of calm.

The beautiful interiors of the lounge have been influenced by the truly unique terrain found in Oman and designed to reflect the un-s...

Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Marks the Launch of Year of Zayed themed A380 Aircraft from Etihad Airways

H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Department of Transport, has inspected the specially-designed Etihad Airways' "Year of Zayed" A380 at Etihad Airways Engineering's facilities in Abu Dhabi.

H.H. Sheikh Theyab was joined by H.E. Mohamed Mubarak Fadhel Al Mazrouei, Chairman of Etihad Aviation Group, and Tony Douglas, Group Chief Executive Officer, Etihad Aviation Group, as well as members of the Etihad senior leadership team.

The A380 in "Y...

Gulf Air Dreamliner operates Jeddah route

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, today (May 1) launched its new, state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the airline's Jeddah route. Gulf Air's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will service a number of regional routes over the coming weeks including Jeddah and Dubai before it takes on the Bahrain - London, Heathrow route on June 15.

Gulf Air chief executive officer Kresimir Kucko said: "Gulf Air's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service to and from Jeddah over the coming weeks will give ou...

Etihad Airways introduces 787 9 Dreamliner on Casablanca route

Etihad Airways has introduced the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily service from Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Casablanca, Morocco's largest city and commercial hub. On arrival in Casablanca, the aircraft was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute.

Mohammad Al Bulooki, executive vice president, commercial, Etihad Airways, said: "The introduction of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi to Casablanca route demonstrates our clear commitment to the ver...

Qatar Airways first in MENA to provide high speed WiFi to its passengers

DOHA: Qatar Airways passengers can now experience 'Super Wi-Fi' high-speed broadband connectivity using Inmarsat's GX Aviation technology. The broadband service is being progressively rolled out on all Boeing 777 aircraft and Airbus A350 aircraft in Qatar Airways' young fleet. Qatar Airways is the first airline in the MENA region to have invested in the technology to provide this quality of service for passengers.

The progressive fit-out will equip its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 aircraf...

Gulf Air new Boeing 787 9 Dreamliner flies Jeddah route

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, yesterday launched its new, state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the airline's Jeddah route. Gulf Air's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will service a number of regional routes over the coming weeks including Jeddah and Dubai before it takes on the Bahrain - London, Heathrow route on June 15.

Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Kresimir Kucko commented, "Gulf Air's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner service to and from Jeddah over the...

SriLankan Airlines offers Colombo Hyderabad daily services

SriLankan Airlines has added two more flights per week to Hyderabad and now offers a daily flight to Colombo and onward connectivity to other destinations. Currently, it operates 145 flights per week to India across 14 destinations. Chammika Iddagodage, Manager for SriLankan Airlines, in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, said, "India is SriLankan Airlines largest market for holidaying, conferences and even onward connectivity to various locations in Middle East, Far East and lately to Melbourne, whi...

Lufthansa voted Best European Airline serving the Middle East

Lufthansa was named Best European Airline serving the Middle East at the Business Traveller Awards 2018 held in Dubai. The award underlines the airline's strong commitment in the region and long-lasting presence in the UAE market. This achievement follows a historic year for the airline, as Lufthansa became the only European five-star airline, after receiving the prestigious accolade from Skytrax in December 2017.

"This award simply proves that our customers in the Middle East appreciat...

Flydubai to operate to five points in Iraq with the restart of flights to Sulaimaniyah

Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced today that flights to Sulaimaniyah will resume from 10 May 2018. The carrier now operates to five points in Iraq including Baghdad, Basra, Erbil and Najaf. The decision to relaunch the flights was taken following the Iraqi authorities' announcement that that the airport reopened in March 2018.

Flydubai is the first carrier from the UAE to operate direct flights to the Kurdish city with a twice a week service from i...

Jet Airways signs codeshare agreement with Aeromexico

Mumbai: Naresh Goyal-promoted full service carrier Jet Airways on Monday said that it will enable a code-share with Aeromexico for travel commencing 1 May, 2018 between Delhi and Mumbai in India and Mexico City via Heathrow airport in London.

Jet Airways will put its '9W' code on flights operated by Aeromexico from London to Mexico's capital city, Jet Airways said in a statement adding, "in turn, Aeromexico will put its 'AM' code on direct flights offered by Jet Airways from London to c...

Turkish Airlines rolls out new Troia themed aircraft

Turkish Airlines has rolled out a specially designed A321 aircraft with a livery of the 'Trojan Horse' after the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Turkey announced 2018 as "The Year of Troia".

This aircraft, which will contribute to the promotion of "The Year of Troia" through its worldwide flights, was introduced to the press today at a special event in the new hangar of Turkish Technic Inc.. Present at the event was M. İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines chairman of the board and the execu...

Qatar Airways to expand operations in Turkey thanks to solid bilateral relations

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar al-Baker recently announced that they will expand their operations in Turkey thanks to solid bilateral relations between Turkey and Qatar. "Turkey has become a major destination for people in my country, and we will open two more destinations to Turkey in June," al-Baker told a group of journalists at the Eurasia Airshow, Turkey's largest aviation event currently taking place in the southern province of Antalya. "We currently fly to five destinations in Turkey and this fi...

Emirates Airlines introduces Home CheckIn in Dubai

Emirates has introduced Home Check-in, a new service which allows customers to check in for their flights from anywhere in Dubai. The service is available for customers across all classes travelling on Emirates flights. The new service enables Emirates passengers to complete the security check and check-in from the comfort of their home, hotel or office and have their luggage transported to the airport prior to their flight.

An Emirates check-in agent will arrive at the preferred locati...

More than 45000 electronic visas issued from Muscat airport

Muscat: More than 45,000 electronic visas were issued from March 21, 2018 to April 16, 2018, the Ministry of Tourism announced on Sunday at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) at Dubai. The Ministry of Tourism is taking part in the ATM that started on April 22 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

The Sultanate's delegation is led by Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Tourism. Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi stated: "The Sultanate is witnessing progress and prosperity within the stra...

Qatar Airways to introduce Qsuite on flights to Shanghai from May 15

DOHA: Qatar Airways announce yesterday that its award-winning Business Class seat, Qsuite, will make its China debut on flights to Shanghai from May 15, 2018.

Long known for pioneering industry firsts, Qsuite continues to redefine premium travel with its patented quad seating configuration, and is pleased to shortly be able provide Shanghai-bound travellers the opportunity to experience this new standard of luxury.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: "...

Gulf Air Welcomes First Boeing 787 9 Dreamliner

Manama - Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today welcomed the airline's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The aircraft, which landed in Bahrain International Airport at approximately 1500 local time, following its delivery from the Boeing factory in the United States, will service a number of regional routes before it takes on the Bahrain - London, Heathrow route on June 15. With Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Kresimir Kucko and other airline executives on board, the...

Oman Air unveils First Class suite at Arabian Travel Market

Muscat - Oman Air unveiled the new First Class Mini Suite of its Dreamliner 787-9 fleet, on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market, a key travel and tourism event under way at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event concludes on April 25. H E Maitha al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary, Ministry of Tourism unveiled the Mini Suite at the Oman Air stand on Sunday, stated a press release.

Media and invited trade guests present at the ceremony witnessed some of the indu...

Qatar Airways to add three more weekly flights to Jordan

DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced that it will add three additional weekly frequencies to Amman, the capital city of Jordan, commencing from May 2 and 3 2018.

The additional frequencies, which arrive just in time for the summer holiday season, will increase the airline's weekly services to Amman to 12.

Known for its unique blend of old and new, this bustling city is filled with restaurants, art galleries, traditional coffee shops and historic landmarks, catering to both busin...

Wataniya Airways to operate regular flights to Yerevan

YEREVAN, April 27. /ARKA/. Kuwait's national air carrier Wataniya Airways will start operating regular flights from Kuwait to Yerevan from June 9. Armenia's Central Civil Aviation Administration said the flights will be carried out twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

It said the flights will have a positive impact on Armenian economy contributing to the development of tourism.

In November 2014, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the aviation authorities of ...

Oman Air to get eight Boeing aircraft by the end of this year

Muscat - In line with its strategic expansion plans and the launch of new routes worldwide, Oman Air will get delivery of eight new aircraft by the end of 2018. The new deliveries will include five Boeing 737 Max and three brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the airline stated in a press release. Oman Air announced that it will be exhibiting next week at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) a key travel and tourism event held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from April 22 t...

Etihad Airways and EgyptAir expand codeshare deal

April 16, 2018 - Dubai: Etihad Airways and EgyptAir announced on Monday they are expanding their codeshare partnership, widening their networks to cover more destinations in Africa, North Asia, and Australia. The initial phase of the agreement was launched in March 2017 and saw both airlines place their codes on each other's flights operating between Abu Dhabi and Cairo.

The second phase will see Etihad share its EY code on EgyptAir flights to a number of African destinations. Meanwhile...

Flydubai launches flights to Kinshasa

Dubai: Flydubai's inaugural flight to Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of Congo touched down at the city's airport on Sunday, as the carrier launched flights to N'djili Airport with an enroute stop in Entebbe in Uganda. The launch makes flydubai the first UAE-based carrier to create direct air links to Kinshasa, and will bring flydubai's network in Africa to 13 destinations in 10 countries.

The budget carrier said it will codeshare this route with Emirates, offering passengers benefi...

Singapore Airlines and SilkAir to codeshare with Fiji Airways

SIA and SilkAir can access Fiji Airways' flights between Singapore and Nadi. Singapore Airlines (SIA), SilkAir, and Fiji Airways signed a codeshare agreement that will provide more connections for customers travelling to Fiji from 10 destinations in Asia and Europe through the Singapore hub.

Under the agreement, Singapore Airlines and SilkAir customers can access Fiji Airways' non-stop flights between Singapore and Nadi, including the airline's third weekly seasonal service that was la...

Air Asia opens Cebu to China routes

AirAsia Philippines is set to open direct flights from Cebu to three points in mainland China within this year. The first route to open will be Cebu to Shenzen which will have daily flights starting next month.

"The addition of our first China route from Cebu hub enables us to further strengthen our network outside Metro Manila and open up new and exciting places to visit this summer," said AirAsia Philippines CEO Dexter Comendador in a media briefing at Marco Polo Plaza Cebu on Wednes...

Turkish Airlines celebrates 10th Anniversary of its Star Alliance Membership

The flag carrier of Turkey celebrated its membership anniversary at Turkish Airlines Headquarters with the participation of Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, M. İlker Aycı, and Star Alliance CEO, Jeffrey Goh. "Today we are delighted to be together both with Star Alliance CEO, Jeffrey Goh, and you, all distinguished guests to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Star Alliance membership. Like yesterday and today, Turkish Airlines will continue to be a valuable p...

Air India Express adds new flights to Kerala

Budget carrier Air India Express is on an expansion mode and is introducing new flights on Kerala's Kochi sector. Air India Express operates daily flights to Kochi and from April 18 to May 30 will add services on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. With the addition of three services, Express will be connecting Abu Dhabi with Kochi 10 times a week.

The carrier will fly at 4 pm from Abu Dhabi International Airport to land at Cochin International Airport by 9.35 pm. The return flight is at 12.3...

Qatar Airways wins Best In Flight Duty Free Program

DOHA: Qatar Airways was awarded the PAX International Readership Award for 'Best In-Flight Duty Free Program' for the Middle East and Africa at an awards ceremony that took place at the Radisson Blu hotel in Hamburg on April 11. This is the second time that Qatar Airways has been given this distinguished award, and has been acknowledged as an industry leader for its outstanding in-flight duty free service, which is operated by Qatar Duty Free

KLM reveals new business class seat

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has contracted Japan-based Jamco Group to supply its new World Business Class seats. The seats will feature in eight of KLM's new 787-10 Dreamliners, which are due to be delivered from June next year.

The 'Venture' seats are lighter than previous models, which KLM says will reduce fuel consumption. They will be configured in a fishbone layout to make "more effective utilisation of the available space", according to the airline.

All 38 World Business C...

Kuwait Airways to resume Beirut flights

DUBAI, April 14 - Middle East carrier Kuwait Airways said on Saturday it would resume all flights to Beirut on Sunday after a three-day suspension. In a statement carried by the state news agency KUNA, the company said "the reasons that caused the suspension have removed.

Air Arabia Egypt flies direct between Sohag and Kuwait

As part of its route expansion strategy, AirArabia Egypt has launched a new route linking Sohag to Kuwait. The new flights operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, departing from Sohag International Airport (HMB) at 2340 hours and arriving in Kuwait International Airport (KWI) at 0305 hours the following day. The return flight will depart Kuwait at 0345 hours and land in Sohag at 0535 hours local time - operating Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Adel Al Ali, ...

Discover Dubrovnik this summer with Fly Dubai

Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - Dubai-based flydubai's first flight touched down today in Dubrovnik (DBV). On board the flight there was a delegation of representatives from the airline together with members of the media and social media. The delegation was met by the State Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism of Mr. Tonči Glavina, the Managing Director of Dubrovnik Airport, Frano Luetić, the airlines' representative in Croatia, Predrag Popovic and the Country Manager, Austria and Croatia for Emirates...

Etihad Airways boosts services to Morocco

Dubai: Etihad Airways is boosting its services to Morocco to meet increased demand to and from the North African kingdom. Effective May 1, a three-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will be introduced on the daily service from Abu Dhabi to Casablanca.

Etihad Airways will maintain an early morning arrival into Casablanca and operate a revised mid-morning return service. The company has reportedly introduced a third weekly service to the Moroccan capital, Rabat. The extra flight will operate ...

Qatar Airways to start two additional daily flights to Muscat from April 10 and June 15

Muscat - Qatar Airways announced that it will add two additional daily frequencies to Muscat, commencing April 10 and June 15. The additional frequencies will take the airline's daily services to Muscat to seven, and will meet the increased demand of tourists visiting Oman. It will also help transit travellers flying via Doha to the Far East. A high in-demand destination for both tourists and business travellers alike, Muscat is known as a cultural treasure trove, with many lively souqs of...

Qatar Airways to debut A350 900 on Doha Cardiff route launch

DOHA: Qatar Airways announced yesterday that the inaugural flight for its soon-to-launch Doha to Cardiff route will be flown using the ultra-modern Airbus A350-900 on the day of inauguration, in recognition of the aircraft's links to Wales. From May 1, Qatar Airways will be the first airline to offer daily flights between Doha and Cardiff, providing the Welsh capital with links to the rest of the world via Qatar Airways' extensive global route network.

The A350-900, of which Qatar Airw...

Shaheen Air starts Faisalabad Muscat flights

KARACHI: Shaheen Air International (SAI) will start non-stop flights between Faisalabad and Muscat, launching its first weekly flight from Sunday, April 15, 2018,a statement said on Saturday.

Flight NL758 will depart Faisalabad every Sunday at 7pm and arrive in Muscat at 9pm, whereas the flight NL759 will depart from Muscat every Sunday at 10pm and arrive at Faisalabad at 2am on Monday, it added. The airline will be the first to operate direct flight on this route with an Airbus A320.

Bangkok Airways and Oman Air announce a new codeshare partnership

Recently, Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited (PG) led by Mr. Pakorn Rattanarod, Director- Route Profitability and Alliance and Oman Air (WY) led by Mr. Aboudy Nasser, Senior Vice President - Network Planning & Revenue Management signed codeshare agreement, which will provide customers with an enhanced network to travel between Oman and cities in Thailand, commencing on 1st April, 2018.

Under the agreement, Oman Air puts its "WY" designator code on Bangkok Airways flights, serving 8...

Revised Baggage allowance for Child on Air India Express

Air India Express advised that the Free Baggage Allowance for Child Fare Passengers has been revised to 20 Kgs. for all tickets purchased effective 2nd April 2018.

Passengers purchased tickets earlier are eligible for the Baggage Allowance mentioned in the tickets.

( Note : The above detail is as per the mail circular received dated 5th April, 2018)

SalamAir to start Tbilisi Baku flights from Eid

Muscat - Oman's budget airline SalamAir will be flying to Tbilisi in Georgia and Baku in Azerbaijan starting June 14 directly from Muscat.The airline tweeted on Monday that people looking to travel during the Eid holidays should look no further as 'SalamAir will be flying Tbilisi three times a week and Baku twice a week directly from Muscat'.

Turkish Airlines launches direct flights to Aqaba

Turkish Airlines has launched direct flights from Istanbul to Aqaba, the carrier's second destination in Jordan after Amman.

Aqaba flights will be operated three times a week. Additionally, there is a special offer for Miles & Smiles members that can be used for trips departing from Turkey and completed by June 11, and trips departing from Aqaba and completed by June 12. The airline is offering a 25 percent reduction in the miles needed to redeem either award tickets or upgrades. Establ...

Ethiopian Airlines launches three new flights to DRC and Madagascar

Ethiopian Airlines has launched three new flights to Kisangani and Mbuji Mayi in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Nosy-Be in Madagascar.

The launch of the flights was announced by Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, at an inaugural ceremony attended by H.E. Prof. Alain Tehindrazanarivelo, Ambassador of the Republic of Madagascar, H.E. Mr. Victor Mwania, First Secretary of the Democratic Republic of Congo and other invited dignitaries.

Jet Airways signs order for additional 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft

Mumbai: Jet Airways on Wednesday said it has signed a new order for 75 more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, taking the total order for such aircraft to 150.
Jet, which has 120 aircraft-comprising of Boeing 777-300 ERs, Airbus A330-300, Boeing 737s and ATR 72-500/600s-had in 2015 placed order for 75 Boeing 737 MAX airplanes.

"Our new order for the additional 75 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will allow us to deliver a differentiated and world class customer experience to our guests," Jet Airway's ...

Air India Express adds new flights to Kerala

Budget carrier Air India Express is on an expansion mode and is introducing new flights on Kerala's Kochi sector. Air India Express operates daily flights to Kochi and from April 18 to May 30 will add services on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. With the addition of three services, Express will be connecting Abu Dhabi with Kochi 10 times a week.

The carrier will fly at 4 pm from Abu Dhabi International Airport to land at Cochin International Airport by 9.35 pm. The return flight is at 12....

National airline of Pakistan revamps fleet with new livery

Karachi: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has introduced a new livery with its logo and design to include a painting of the Markhor, the national animal which inhabits the mountainous regions of the country. The Markhor will be visible on the aircraft tail, while the cockpit area of all PIA planes integrates Pakistan's flag, accompanied by PIA - written in English and Urdu.

Sardar Mahtab Ahmed Khan, Adviser to the Prime Minister of Pakistan on Aviation, inaugurated the new livery o...

Gulf Air Dreamliner to fly London in June

Manama : Gulf Air's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will be delivered on 27th April and will serve its double daily London Heathrow service, offering increased capacity and enhanced, superior onboard products and services, from 15th of June 2018. The carrier, in a statement to BNA, also revealed it will be operating two kinds of new fleets, which are Boeing787-9 Dreamliner and Airbus A320neo aircraft.

Gulf Air's Boeing 787 Dreamliners will offer 282 seats in a two-class configuration, w...

Qatar Airways to fly 12 flights per week to Jordan

A memorandum of understanding was signed between Qatar and Jordan, which will allow Qatar Airways to increase its passenger flights between Doha and Amman to 12 per week and the cargo flights to seven. A round of talks took place over two days between Qatar, represented by Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and Jordan, represented by the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC), touching on enhancing air transport between the two countries and means of boosting mutual cooperation in the field of...

Etihad Airways launches Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Geneva route

Etihad Airways has launched its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi - Geneva route on 25th March, beginning with the summer schedule. Geneva is the second Swiss destination after Zurich served by Etihad Airways' next generation aircraft which is fast becoming the backbone of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier's long-haul fleet. The three-class aircraft, featuring eight First Suites, 28 Business Studios and 199 Economy Smart Seats, replaces the Airbus A330s previously operating daily on the ...

Vistara Posts Over 95 percentage Passenger Load Factor In February

Vistara airline records over 95 per cent occupancy in its economy class during February 2018, said a press release issued by the carrier. Vistara also logged its highest-ever passenger load factor (PLF or occupancy) of 91.2% in the month, as per the DGCA monthly report. The carrier registered the highest on-time performance of 73.8% in the month among full-service carriers (FSCs). Additionally, Vistara registered only 0.1 complaints per 10,000 per 10,000 passengers, the lowest of all major India...

RJ expands codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways

Royal Jordanian expanded its codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, giving its guests access to Dhaka, Bangladesh, on Qatar Airways flights. Royal Jordanian will start to market Qatar Airways route to Dhaka International Airport (DAC) as of April 1, 2018. The route will be sold in connection with RJ's Amman-Doha sector. Royal Jordanian's codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways took effect on August 6, 2015; since then, RJ has been giving its customers access to various global destinations incl...

Etihad Airways celebrates ten years of successful operations in China

This week, Etihad Airways celebrates the 10th anniversary of the airlines' operations in the China market after it launched an Abu Dhabi to Beijing service in 2008, followed by Chengdu in 2011, Shanghai in 2012 and Hong Kong in 2015.

To-date, nearly four million travelers have flown the routes which Etihad Airways operates to and from China. There are currently 28 flights per week with easy connectivity via Etihad's Abu Dhabi hub to more than 40 business and leisure destinations across...

Jet Airways strengthens North East presence with Guwahati as regional gateway

Jet Airways, India's premier full-service international airline, today announced its plans to expand its presence in the North East and make Guwahati its regional gateway to / from the region. The initiative forms a part of Jet Airways' strategy to further strengthen its domestic footprint of 45 cities in the country, complementing its three hubs at Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru.

As part of the endeavour beginning this summer, Jet Airways will deepen its presence in select Indian cities i...

SriLankan Airlines in partnership with Air Seychelles

Mar 29, Colombo: Sri Lanka's national carrier, SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles have entered into a Special Prorate Agreement that will enhance their respective route networks and provide greater travel options in a seamless manner to passengers of both airlines with effect from 1st April 2018.

Capt. Suren Ratwatte, CEO of SriLankan Airlines, said: "We are indeed happy to embark upon this partnership with Air Seychelles, which we are confident will be a win-win situation for both a...