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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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 world's longest commercial flight

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...

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.

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.

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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.

Terms and Conditions

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

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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.

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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...

Majan Travel Introduced Majan Care a new division in healthcare management services

We have a great pleasure to inform you of our new division in healthcare management services. Majan Care your partner in healthcare in Middle East, South Asia, and Europe.

Majan Care facility allows patients to Pre-book an appointment. We are allied with 5000 + Hospitals around the globe.

Offers low cost, or cost effective, medical treatments with no waiting lists and accessibility of skilled and experienced doctors

A wide range of exceptional medical treatment packa...

Gulf Air announces 2 new routes to Saudi Arabia

Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain's national carrier, will launch direct 5 weekly flights to two new destinations in Saudi Arabia.

From 15th June 2018, Gulf Air will fly to the Saudi Arabian cities of Abha and Tabuk. Taking the total number of cities served by Gulf Air in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to 7, the launch of direct operations to Abha and Tabuk will be in addition to the airline's current operations to Dammam, Riyadh, Madina Al Munawarah, Jeddah and Gassim. The network expansio...

Flydubai launches new holidays division

Dubai-based flydubai has launched a new holidays division, designed to be a one-stop shop for passengers to browse for and book their holiday packages consisting of flights and hotels, with the option to add ancillary services. Commenting on the launch, Hamad Obaidalla, chief commercial officer of flydubai, said: "The launch of flydubai's Holidays division marks yet another milestone in our growth story and our continued investment in providing customers with an enhanced travel experience along ...

Qatar Airways Brings Revolutionary Qsuite Business Class Seat to Chicago

DOHA, Qatar - Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will introduce its revolutionary Business Class seat, Qsuite, on flights from Chicago starting 1 April, allowing even more travellers to experience the new standard of luxury, comfort, and customisation in international travel set by the airline, and strengthening its commitment to its gateway markets in the United States.

The introduction of the globally-acclaimed Business Class seat on Qatar Airways flights from Chicago extend...

New Muscat International Airport commences operations

Operations at the new Muscat International Airport commenced on 20th March, 2018. Dr. Mohammed Nasser Al Zaabi, CEO of the Public Authority of Civil Aviation (PACA), said that the airport, which has an annual capacity of 20 million passengers, has great potential.

The capacity of the new airport will rise to 56 million passengers over subsequent phases. In terms of its facilities, the new airport can accommodate 59 aircraft, compared to 27 at the old airport, in addition to parking spa...

Qatar Airways and Iberia expand codeshare partnership to Latin America,the Middle East and Asia

DOHA, QATAR - Qatar Airways and Iberia announced the expansion of their codeshare partnership, offering Iberia customers increased connectivity to destinations across the Middle East and Asia, as well as providing enhanced accessibility for Qatar Airways passengers to key destinations across Latin America, including Brazil, Colombia, Uruguay and Panama.

Further strengthening the airline's codeshare partnership and enhancing both carriers' oneworld relationship, the new codeshare destin...

Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways expand codeshare to Baku

The FINANCIAL -- Air Seychelles and Etihad Airways have expanded their codeshare agreement to cover flights to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, effective from 25 March 2018. Under the deal, Air Seychelles will place its "HM" code on three weekly flights between Baku and Abu Dhabi, where travellers will be able to connect seamlessly to and from flights to Seychelles, according to Air Seychelles.

SalamAir relaunches Sohar Salalah flights

Muscat: SalamAir, Oman's first low-cost carrier, has announced that it will permanently reinstate its Salalah-Sohar route from March 29, 2018. The new flight schedule was tailor-made to allow guests to travel between the two cities over the weekend at convenient timings.

Flying twice weekly, SalamAir's outbound trips from Salalah International Airport will depart at 3:45 pm on Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving in Sohar at 5:25 pm, while return flights from Sohar depart at 6:15 pm a...

Etihad Airways and Swiss Sign Codeshare Agreement

Etihad Airways and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have launched a new codeshare partnership with bookings effective immediately. Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will have its EY flight code on SWISS services between Geneva and Zurich, two key gateway cities served in Switzerland from Abu Dhabi.

SWISS will market its LX code on Etihad Airways' services between Zurich and Abu Dhabi, offering its passengers codeshare flights to and from the UAE's capital city. The codeshare serv...

Flydubai resumes flights to Erbil following suspension

Flydubai has resumed flights to Erbil in Iraq following a suspension of services last year. The low-cost carrier said it will operate a daily service from March 25, adding that the number of passengers travelling between Erbil and Dubai on flydubai has grown by more than 161 percent since the airline launched its flights in 2010.

"The recommencement of flights underscores flydubai's commitment to providing quality services to passengers between Dubai and Erbil," said Hamad Obaidalla, ch...

EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines to resume Erbil flights

Egypt and Turkey's national carriers will resume flights to the administrative capital of northern Iraq's Kurdish region next month, following an almost six-month ban. In a statement on Saturday, Sherif Ezzat, EgyptAir chairman, said the flagship carrier would fly three flights a week to Erbil as of April 13.

On Friday, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Eksi had announced on Twitter that the country's flag carrier will start regular flights to the Iraqi city on March 26.

SalamAir announces new flight from Muscat for Umrah

Muscat: SalamAir, Oman's first low-cost carrier has announced the introduction of the first ever direct flights from Muscat to Ta'if. The new seasonal flights from Muscat will commence on May 15 to facilitate Umrah during the Holy Month of Ramadan, with return ticket fares starting from OMR99.

Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir, said, "Despite its strategic location, pleasant weather and spiritual importance due to its close proximity to the Holy Mosque, Ta'if as a destination, has ...

New airline Check In rule issued for Muscat airport flights

Muscat: Strict check-in timings for passengers travelling from the new Muscat International Airport have been issued by the Board of Airline Representatives to all travel agents in the Sultanate. Passengers have to report three hours before their flight's scheduled time of departure at the new airport, while those who need to cancel their visas need to report four hours before the time of departure, according to the notice issued. This is applicable for, both, international and domestic flights....

Oman Air introduces new inflight offerings to guests

Muscat - Oman Air, the national carrier of the sultanate, has introduced a range of unique on-board services and products on many of its flights. Oman Air is dedicated to providing only the highest quality of service; the redesigned amenity kits with updated products and new features will further enhance the experience for guests flying with the airline. A great deal of care and in depth research has been undertaken by Oman Air to ensure that the on-board service, including amenities, reflect t...

Advisory note on the occasion of the opening of the New Muscat International Airport on 20th March, 2018

In view of the opening of the New Muscat International Airport on 20th March 2018. As an advisory note, please be at the airport 4 hours prior to the departure to avoid last minute inconvenience.

For more information to understand the terminal building details, please go through http://www.omanair.com/en/new-passenger-terminal-building

We assure you of our best of service and commitment at all times.

Best Regards,
Team Majan

EgyptAir to Resume Moscow Flights Next Month

Egypt's national carrier EgyptAir has said it would resume direct flights between Cairo and Moscow on April 12.

The announcement came three days after Russian flagship carrier Aeroflot said it would restart flights between the two capitals from April 11.

Safwat Musallam, head of EgyptAir Holding, said on Friday the carrier planned to operate three Cairo-Moscow flights a week.

Jet Airways to fly to Amritsar, Patna from Bengaluru

Jet Airways will soon fly to Amritsar, Patna and Indore from Bengaluru, the carrier announced on Friday. "The service will be on five days a week to Amritsar via Delhi, six days a week to Indore and daily to Patna starting from the week of March 25," said Jet in a statement here.

"With the addition of these flights, Bengaluru, the fastest growing metro, will have its position reinforced as Jet's third upcoming domestic hub, after Mumbai and Delhi," it said.

Oman Air takes delivery of second Boeing 737 Max

Oman Air has taken delivery of the second of 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s it has on order. The aircraft will allow the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman to continue its growth. The 737 MAX family offers the greatest flexibility, reliability and efficiency in the single-aisle market, with eight percent lower operating costs than its main competitor.

Oman Air expects to receive a total of five 737 MAX by September 2018. Configured with 162 seats in two class: 12 in business and 150 in eco...

New Airport clinic launched at the Muscat International Airport

Muscat: The Airport Clinic in the passenger terminal of the new Muscat International Airport was launched today, announced Oman Airports.

According to Oman Airports' statement online, "The opening of Airport Clinic in the new passenger terminal of Muscat Airport [took place] before commencing operations on March 20, 2018 Oman Airports."

Turkish Airlines finalises firm order for 25 Dreamliners

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have firmed up an order for 25 of the aircraft manufacturer's 787-9 Dreamliners, with options for a further five. The order was first announced as a commitment last September.

Boeing noted that the twin-aisle B787-9 offers "unmatched" fuel efficiency and range. Turkish Airlines is the 71st customer of the aircraft type. The flag-carrier also ordered three more B777 Freighters in January, following delivery of its first two of that series last year.

Turkish Airlines launches flights to Samarkand

Turkey's national flag carrier Turkish Airlines started flights from Istanbul to the historic Central Asian city of Samarkand in Uzbekistan on March 16, according to a company announcement. "Samarkand, part of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list, has been added to the flight network as the 302nd destination of Turkish Airlines," the flag carrier said.

"Samarkand, founded on the Silk Road and for centuries one of international trade's most important transportation hubs, has become Tu...

Turkish Airlines signs MOU for 25 Airbus A350 900s

On Friday, national flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) signed an agreement to purchase 25 twin-engine, long-range Airbus A350-900 planes.President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and French President Emmanuel Macron also attended the signing ceremony, which was to be held with THY Chairman İlker Aycı and Airbus Chairman Tom Enders.

Referring to the agreement at the joint press conference, Erdoğan he hopes the agreement is lucrative for both sides. French President Macron also said THY's agreement...

Turkish Airlines introduces new inflight toys

Focussed on enhancing its travel experience, Turkish Airlines will completely revamp its selection of in-flight toys introducing new ones made from all-natural materials.

This is in line with the airline's recognition of the possible harmful effects of plastic on both children and the environment. Turkish Airlines is committed to making certain that every aspect of its operation is consistent with its goal of sustainable development and eco-friendly operations.

The new toys, s...

Salam Air to increase flights to Doha

Muscat: Oman's first budget airline - SalamAir - will increase its frequency to Doha starting from Wednesday."Starting from this Wednesday, Salam Air will increase its frequency to Doha to six flights a week," Salam Air announced on Tuesday.

At the end of November, Salam Air launched its first daily direct flights from Muscat International Airport to Hamad International Airport in Doha with five flights a week.Operating six weekly flights from Muscat International Airport to Hamad Inter...

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc Announce Orders for Four 787 Dream liners

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) today announced orders for (4) 787-9 Dreamliners - valued at $1.1 billion at list prices - that will enable Morocco's flag carrier to expand international service.

The orders, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website, include two 787s purchased in December 2016 and two purchased this month.

Royal Air Maroc, which has already taken delivery of five 787-8s, will grow its fleet of fuel-efficient 787s to a total of...

Oman Air offers 50 kg free baggage to Omani students

Muscat - Oman Air is demonstrating its support to Omani students by continuing to offer them an additional 20kg of free baggage on all international flights originating from Oman. The offer is in addition to the existing 30kg free baggage allowance and is available until the end of 2018, stated a press release. The initiative reflects Oman Air's keenness to support Omani students and positively contribute to keeping the costs of travel with the airline to a minimum. The offer will include all i...

IndiGo becomes first Indian carrier to operate 1000 flights in a day

IndiGo has achieved a rare feat becoming the first Indian carrier to operate over 1,000 flights in a day across the country. On Friday, the company, which took the delivery of its 31st Airbus A-320 Neo aircraft, reached the milestone with its Flight from Mumbai to Cochin.

With the addition of the latest aircraft under its wings, IndiGo now boasts a massive fleet of 150 Airbus and an ATR aircraft. Reacting to the development, Aditya Ghosh, President IndiGo said, "We are truly excited to ...

Boeing, flydubai finalise 175 737 MAX airplanes

Muscat: Boeing and flydubai have finalised the purchase of 175 737 MAX airplanes in the largest single-aisle jet order in Middle East history. The deal - which includes options for an additional 50 jets - is valued at up to $27 billion at current list prices, said a press release.

Announced as a commitment at the 2017 Dubai Airshow, the deal allows flydubai to take advantage of the 737 MAX family's flexibility and commonality, while using the unique size and range of the MAX 8, MAX 9, a...

Would like to add more flights to India in future_Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker

ST PETERSBURG - Dec 20, 2017: Qatar Airways today said it would like to add more flights to India in the future as the country is an economic superpower and an important destination for the airline. Addressing a press conference, a day after the launch of its new flight between Doha and Russia's second largest city after Moscow, Qatar Airways group CEO Akbar Al Baker said Indians can take the flight to St Petersburg from Doha as most flight from India arrives at Qatar's capital about two hours ...

First test flight takes off at new Muscat International Airport

Muscat - December 23, 2017 : A water cannon salute casts a rainbow over flight WY2001, the first trial flight at Oman's new airport, destined to be a jewel in the crown of the Sultanate's plans for a bright future.

The flight took off at 11:15am yesterday and was deemed a total success. It carried the hopes of a nation determined to diversify.

The state-of-the-art international airport is inching its way to opening its doors, with public trials on-going and final checks underw...

KLM launches new World Business Class cabin in Airbus 330 300

The FINANCIAL -- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines' first Airbus 330-300 to be fitted with the new World Business Class cabin interior made its first flight over the weekend to Havana (KL723).

The cabin refit for the remaining 20% of KLM's fleet will be completed by the end of 2018. In addition to the new design, there will be full-flat seats and a new inflight entertainment system for all World Business Class passengers to enjoy, according to KLM. The first A330-300 to be fitted with the new W...

Qatar Airways Touches Down at Chiang Mai

Qatar Airways officially launched flights to Thailand's second biggest city of Chiang Mai. The newly-launched seasonal service to the Thai city will operate a four-times-weekly schedule from Doha, with a flight time of just over six hours.

The Qatari Minister of Transport and Communications, His Excellency Mr. Jassim bin Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti traveled on board the inaugural flight with Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, and the Thai Ambassador to the...

Oman Air recognised as one of the safest airlines in the world

Muscat: National carrier Oman Air has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) registration by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Salalah Airport (SLL). Being the first certified company in Oman, the award confirms the safety of Oman Air ground operations making it globally-recognized as one of the safest airlines.

ISAGO is an internationally-recognized audit programme for ground-handling companies. The pr...

Flydubai launches debut flight to Kilimanjaro

Dubai-based low-cost carrier Fly Dubai said it has become the first UAE airline to provide direct air links to the Tanzanian city of Kilimanjaro, thus expanding its network in Africa to 12 destinations with 14 flights a week.

With this launch, the Dubai budget airline is offering six flights a week to the Tanzanian city, three of which are via a stop in the capital, Dar es Salaam.

The inaugural flight of flydubai touched down yesterday (December 15) landed in Kilimanjaro Intern...