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Turkish Airlines and Oman Air extend code share deal

10 March 2019

Turkish Airlines has revised its codeshare agreement with Oman Air, the Turkish flag carrier announced. Under the revised agreement, Turkish Airlines will codeshare on Oman Air operating flights to Salalah, while Oman Air will codeshare on Turkish Airlines operating flights to Rome, Copenhagen and Algiers.
The codeshare agreement allows guests to benefit from the outstanding products and services offered by both carriers on these routes.

Turkish Airlines’ deputy chairman and CEO, B...

Qatar Airways to introduce new Economy Class

10 March 2019

Qatar Airways is participating in ITB Berlin 2019, where it is set to reveal its new and improved Economy Class product on Monday. Qatar's flag carrier was announced to be set to unveiled more information on its initiatives for this year during a news conference.
"It is always a pleasure to come to ITB Berlin, and this year is no different. QA is known by travellers around the world for its continued commitment to innovation and to redefining the customer experience," stated CEO of Qatar Air...

Indian passport services to go online from next week

03 March 2019

Indian citizens in Oman who wish to renew or apply for new passports will only be able to do so online from next month onwards, the Embassy of India here announced.

From March 3, 2019, the Global Passport Seva Programme will come into effect, enabling people to apply for their passports through the portal https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in. The current process of passport renewal will last until March 10.
Initiated by the Ministry of External Affairs at all Indian Embassies and Co...

Etihad Airways Announces New Seasonal Routes to Alexandria and Salalah

03 March 2019

Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch new seasonal routes from Abu Dhabi to Alexandria, Egypt, and Salalah, Oman, catering to strong demand during the summer peak. Both flights will operate four times per week throughout July and August 2019.

Alexandria, the second-largest city in Egypt, is known for its rich history and beautiful beaches which stretch along its Mediterranean coastline. Salalah, known for its natural beauty and culture, is also particularly popular during the...

Kuwait Airways to launch Baku flight this summer

17 February 2019

Kuwait Airways has revealed plans to begin a flight to Baku this summer. The company`s Chairman of Board of Directors Yousuf Al-Jassim told hat Kuwait Airways will operate direct flights to several new directions in Europe and Asia from June, including Baku.

Gulf Air adds Salalah to its network

17 February 2019

Gulf Air has revealed its second destination for 2019 being Salalah, in Sultanate of Oman. Commencing 15 June and operating until 14 September 2019, Salalah will be added as a seasonal summer destination as the airline continues revealing throughout the year its further network expansion plans for 2019.

Gulf Air’s chief executive officer Kresimir Kucko said: “We are constantly on the lookout for ways to enhance our customers' travel experience by adding new routes and increasing flight...

Flydubai commences service to Kozhikode

10 February 2019

Dubai-based flydubai has announced the start of operations to Kozhikode in Kerala, India with its inaugural flight landing in the Indian city on February 1.
The airline will operate flights three times a week connecting Dubai International Airport to Kozhikode Calicut International Airport. With this launch, flydubai now offers 30 weekly flights to and from Dubai to eight destinations in India.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, chief executive officer at flydubai, said: “As the first Dubai-based carrier...

Turn a transit into a Stopover with Discover Qatar

10 February 2019

Qatar Airways introduced new stopover offer for our valued partners with unmatchable rates.

A total of 14, 4-star and 5-star properties at unbeatable prices to stop over in Qatar, with a minimum transit time of 12 hours and a maximum stay of up to 4 nights – starting from only USD 50/ QAR 183.

For more details, please contact designated travel agent

New pick up and drop off rules announced for Muscat airport

03 February 2019

Oman Airport has set a 10-minute free grace period for dropping off and picking up travellers in front of the departure and arrival gates at the Muscat International Airport. The new rule will be implemented starting February 10, 2019.

According to the airport, this policy is being implemented after it was successful at the Salalah Airport and in order to organise traffic flow better.
In a statement online, Oman Airports said, "We would like to announce that starting February 10 of ...

SriLankan Airlines offers lounge guests new VR experience

03 February 2019

SriLankan Airlines, in partnership with immersive entertainment specialist SkyLights, has unveiled a new Virtual Reality (VR) cinema at its Business Class lounge.
Installed in the Serendib lounge at Bandaranaike International Airport, SkyLights’ Allosky and Skykids cinematic VR headsets offer passengers the unique opportunity to relax and enjoy the latest films and TV series in 2D, 3D and 360-degree on individual immersive headsets. In offering this innovate new service, the leading national...

SalamAir to launch direct flights to Alexandria

27 January 2019

Oman budget carrier SalamAir has announced plans to launch flights between Muscat and Alexandria, Egypt, starting March 2. The new route will initially operate three times a week and will move to daily operations in May.
The new service is the airline’s second destination in Africa after Khartoum, Sudan and the first direct flight offering between Muscat International Airport and Borg El Arab International Airport. Flights will depart from Muscat at 20:35 and arrive in Alexandria at 23:45, a...

Qatar Airways celebrates new route to Gothenburg

27 January 2019

To celebrate the launch of Qatar Airways’ new direct service to Gothenburg, Sweden, Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, has hosted a press conference in Gothenburg.

Al Baker highlighted the award-winning airline’s robust expansion plans, as well as its commitment to bringing more visitors to Sweden and to connecting Gothenburg to its extensive global network via the award-winning Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha.

Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Ak...

Emirates Airlines introduces entertainment playlist syncing ahead of travel

27 January 2019

Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board. Customers can plan their trip more effectively, and maximise their onboard experience by using the Emirates app to browse the expansive entertainment catalogue at any time.

Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment has reached a new milestone of over 4,000 channels of on-demand entertainment. The catalogue inclu...

GoAir to start connection between Kannur and Muscat

27 January 2019

GoAir is all set to further expand its international footmark with the launch of direct flights on Kannur – Muscat – Kannur route effective February 28, its officials said. The airline has recently commenced domestic operations out of Kannur and Muscat will be as its 3rd international destination and 27th overall destination. GoAir will operate three direct flight services per week between Kannur – Muscat – Kannur and bookings are now open.

This sector will further strengthen the airlin...

China Guangzhou airport launches 5G network

27 January 2019

The Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in south China’s Guangdong Province has launched a 5G base station, making it the first 5G-covered airport in the country.

The speed of the network can reach 1.14 gigabytes per second, around 50 times faster than the current 4G network, according to a test, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

The base station was built by China Unicom’s Guangzhou branch. It uses Huawei’s 5G Lampsite, an in-depth radio coverage solution that supports...

Oman Air wins two design awards

30 December 2018

Oman Air has won two prestigious design awards - best New First Class 2018 and Best New Lounge 2018 in TheDesignAir Awards 2018.

TheDesignAir Awards have been running for six years and celebrates the very best in aviation design across the globe. The judging panel, made up of eight aviation and design experts, awarded Oman Air with the accolades following the unveiling of the new lounge at Muscat Airport and the launch of the three-class Dreamliner earlier this year. The award acknowle...

First single use plastic free passenger flight takes off

30 December 2018

Portuguese airline Hi Fly decided to bring about a change by introducing single-use plastic free flight.

The flight took off on Wednesday from Lisbon to Natale, Brazil, without a single piece of single-use plastic on board. There were no plastic cups, plastic silverware, plastic cocktail stirrer, and plastic food containers, Fast Company reported.

Although this was only a test run for the company hoping to completely ban single-use plastic from all its flights in 2019, more tes...

New Vietnam international airport welcomes first passenger flight

30 December 2018

A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321 carrying Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and government officials made the first touchdown at the Van Don International Airport near the world-famous Ha Long Bay on Sunday (30/12/18) morning, marking the opening of the first private airport in Vietnam.

Construction of the airport, 50 kilometers away from Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh, began in 2015.

The 325-hectare (803 acres) airport, owned by real estate giant Sun ...

Turkish Airlines to begin new flights from Istanbul Airport

30 December 2018

National flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) will start new flights from the new Istanbul Airport, the company's chief executive officer said on Friday.

The carrier will fly to nine domestic - Diyarbakır, Kayseri, Hatay - and foreign - Moscow, Frankfurt, Munich, Paris, Ashgabat, Tbilisi - destinations, Bilal Ekşi said in a Twitter post. He noted the carrier currently flies to Ankara, Antalya, İzmir, Trabzon, Adana, Gaziantep, Baku and Ercan from Istanbul Airport.

Once completed...

Abu Dhabi airport rolls out Super Fi internet connectivity

30 December 2018

Abu Dhabi Airports announced its airport-wide roll out of ‘Super-Fi’ that will increase internet upload and download speeds to a maximum of 200 Mbps per user at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
The Super-Fi internet access, which is among the fastest airport wi-fi services in the world, has been installed and tested throughout all three terminals. It will now provide millions of travellers with improved online connectivity.

Internet access is free for public use throughout AUH...

Emirates and South African Airways expand codeshare deal

23 December 2018

Dubai’s flagship airline Emirates is to expand its codesharing agreement with South African Airways (SAA), aiming to improve connectivity between the emirate and locations across Southern Africa. The expansion of the agreement will support the African airline’s turnaround plan which aims to make a profit by 2021.
“The deal also opens up the possibility of Emirates deploying more flights to places like Cape Town and Johannesburg as well as codesharing on other SAA-regional flights to points t...

One billion passengers welcomed to Dubai International Airport

23 December 2018

The billionth passenger to travel through Dubai International Airport arrived on Thursday ( 20/12/18) afternoon after a 14-hour flight from Orlando, Florida, recording a landmark moment for the airport.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid announced the achievement, saying Dubai had reached a "new phase in its journey towards a bright future".

The billionth passenger was nine-year-old Arjun who arrived at Dubai International with his family on Thursday afternoon, where they were told the...

Vistara announces Fly Higher campaign

23 December 2018

Vistara recently announced its new high-decibel multimedia brand campaign called ‘Fly Higher’. Officials at the airline said that the campaign builds to make people look forward to flying again, and to expect the same level of class, quality, and attention to detail in the air as they expect in their other career, lifestyle and travel choices. The creative concept of the brand campaign is based on wide-ranging customer insights suggesting that discerning customers today are not willing to settle...

Lusaka the capital of Zambia has become 55th destination of Turkish Airlines in Africa

23 December 2018

Turkish Airlines has added Lusaka to its expanding network as its 55th destination in Africa. Lusaka flights of the flag carrier will be operated twice per week, and will be in connection with Dar es Salaam.

Following the addition of Lusaka, Turkish Airlines now reaches 124 countries and 306 destinations worldwide. The flag carrier keeps to be airline that flying to the the more countries and international destinations in the world.

Lusaka, the capital and the biggest city of Z...

Oman Air completes 25 years of India operations

23 December 2018

Oman Air on Tuesday ( 18/12/18) celebrated the significant milestone of 25 years of service to India. "With Oman Air’s seat factor touching the 80 per cent mark in 2018, and the passenger in premium cabin growing 25 per cent in an overall double digit growth vis-à-vis last year the 25 th Anniversary year has been a highlight of the airline’s India operations," said Oman Air in a press statement issued on the occasion.

Oman received 3.21 lakh Indian visitors in 2017, showcasing growth of...

Fly Dubai offers new non stop flights to Europe

23 December 2018

Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced the start of flights to Budapest in Hungary and Naples in Italy. flydubai will operate up to five flights a week to Naples from June 4, 2019, becoming the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights.

Daily flights to Budapest will start on June 27, 2019 and will be in addition to the current service offered by Emirates. Emirates will codeshare on both routes and further illustrates the strength of the partnership which aims to provide more option...

Emirates develops innovative application to reduce aircraft turnaround delays at Dubai hub

23 December 2018

Emirates passengers travelling from or transiting through Dubai International Airport (DXB) can expect fewer instances of delays associated with aircraft turnaround thanks to a new innovative application built in-house by Emirates called the Hub Monitor.

Hub Monitor is being used by Emirates’ operational staff in Dubai to share and monitor real time information on the various activities that are carried out to prepare an aircraft for departure. Through its monitoring and proactive alert...

Salam Air eyes Kerala operations

23 December 2018

Sultanate of Oman-headquartered budget airline Salam Air is getting ready to operate to Kerala, according to an official of the airline. Budget airline’s CEO Mohammed Ahamed has said that they have started necessary work in this direction and are waiting to hear from the civil aviation authorities in Delhi. Once it is done, the date of operations would be announced.

Salam Air is planning to operate first to Kochi and then to other South Indian destinations, including the three other int...

Flydubai announces new fare structure for economy class

16 December 2018

Flydubai has launched new fare types offering passengers more choice when travelling in economy class. The new fare types are applicable for all bookings made from December 2 onwards, allowing passengers to choose between Lite, Value and Flex bundles designed to cater to their different travel and budgetary needs.

Passengers travelling in Business continue to benefit from great value for money with the existing business class fares that include a generous checked-in baggage allowance, ...

flydubai Relaunches Flights to Chittagong

16 December 2018

Dubai-based flydubai has announced the start of flights to Chittagong in Bangladesh. The relaunched service will begin on 20 January 2019 with daily flights. Commenting on the recommencement of flights to Chittagong, Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President Commercial (UAE, GCC, Subcontinent and Africa) at flydubai said: "We are delighted that flydubai is returning to Chittagong. It reaffirms our commitment to serving underserved destinations and with daily flights we look forward to our passeng...

Qatar Airways to launch Valletta and Malta flights in June 2019

16 December 2018

Qatar Airways will launch direct services to Valletta, Malta, starting June 4th, marking the airline's first gateway to Malta and the latest addition to its rapidly-expanding European network. The Valletta route will be served with an A320 aircraft, with daily services in summer and four-times-weekly flights in winter.

Valletta, a city with a rich historical and cultural past, offers much for visitors to explore, including some of Europe's finest baroque architecture as well as many mu...

Nepal bans Indian currency notes above Rs 100

16 December 2018

The Nepal government has banned all Indian notes above the denomination of Rs 100 in a move that would impact tourists visiting the Himalayan nation where Indian currency is widely used.

Travellers typically carry Indian currency as it is extensively used by Nepalese people and businesses for their savings and transactions. The government has asked the people to refrain from keeping or carrying Indian bank notes higher than Rs 100 denomination as it has not legalised them.

Ethiopian Airlines launches services to Manchester

16 December 2018

Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated flights to Manchester, its second destination in the UK next to London in the UK. The four weekly flight to Manchester will be operated by the ultra-modern B787 Dreamliner.

The colourful ceremony was graced by the Ambassador of the UK to Ethiopia, Mrs Susanna Moorehead; Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam; dignitaries and invited guests.

IndiGo in talks with Qatar and Turkish Airlines to expand global footprint

16 December 2018

IndiGo is in talks with Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines for commercial partnerships, including interline and codeshares, as the carrier looks to expand its international footprint. An interline or codeshare is a commercial arrangement between airlines, which allow them to sell on each others' network. Such a tie-up would be a first for IndiGo, which is the country's largest airline.

The airline has 202 aircraft, a mix of Airbus A320s and ATR 72s and will be inducting its first Airbus...

Qatar Airways Adds Aircraft Upgrades and Additional Frequencies to its Most Popular European Routes this Winter

16 December 2018

Qatar Airways is delighted to announce that it will fly a greater number of passengers to their preferred European destinations this winter, with additional capacity on some routes available now.

From December onwards, business and leisure passengers can enjoy a greater choice of travel options as three popular European routes - Helsinki, Finland; Stockholm, Sweden; Manchester, U.K. - all receive aircraft upgrades. Manchester and Stockholm routes will be upgraded from an Airbus A350 to ...

Gulf air launches stopover travel packages for Bahrain

16 December 2018

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the launch of new stopover travel packages designed to promote the Kingdom of Bahrain as a tourist destination to its global customer base. The new stopover programme was launched in response to the directives of the Executive Committee, chaired by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior's...

Air Arabia launches flight to Prague

16 December 2018

Air Arabia today launched its inaugural flight to a new European destination, Prague in Czech Republic, direct from Sharjah. The flight departed Sharjah International Airport at 07:35 hours and landed in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport at 11:20 hours local time. The flight operates five times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday).

Air Arabia, currently operates flights to more than 150 routes across the globe from four hubs located in the Middle East and North Africa.

More flight services to be launched soon at Kannur Airport in Kerala India

16 December 2018

Full-fledged services began at the Kannur International Airport here on Monday (10/12/12) with airlines starting operations connecting various domestic and Gulf destinations.

The Air India Express (AIE) that had started the inaugural flight from here on December 9 to mark the inauguration of the new airport began services to Sharjah and Doha from Kannur on Monday.

GoAir operated services to Bengaluru and Hyderabad. On the second day of the inauguration, flights from Riyadh, Sha...

Jet Airways to shut services to 9 airports from February

16 December 2018

In a bid to drive better cost efficiencies, Jet Airways will withdraw services from nine airports in India and Gulf by February 2019. According to a Jet Airways spokesperson, the operations have been shut in Jorhat, Silchar, Imphal, Aizawl, Raipur, Sharjah Muscat, Madurai and Vizag.

The Naresh Goyal-led airlines in a letter to the Travel Agents Association of India said, "The airline has undertaken comprehensive review of its network, whereby it will move capacity from uneconomical rout...

Kerala gets its fourth international airport as Kannur International Airport is inaugurated

09 December 2018

Kerala's fourth international airport at Kannur was inaugurated on 09/12/18 jointly by Union civil aviation minister Suresh Prabhu and chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan by flagging off the maiden Air India Express flight to Abu Dhabi.

The other three are at Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi and Kozhikode. The airport is owned and operated by public-private consortium - Kannur International Airport Limited. This will be the second greenfield airport in Kerala, being built on Public Private Partne...

Flynas signs codeshare with Jet Airways

09 December 2018

Jet Airways, India's premier full service, international airline, and flynas, Saudi Arabia's first budget airline, have entered into an extensive codeshare partnership to enhance connectivity between India and Saudi Arabia.

As part of the agreement, Jet Airways will place its marketing code '9W' on flynas flights between the gateway cities of Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh, thus providing its guests travelling from India the ability to travel in to Saudi Arabia via one point and depart from ...

IndiGo becomes first Indian airline to have 200 planes with 4 new aircraft

09 December 2018

Budget carrier IndiGo on Thursday (6/12/18) said it has become the first domestic airline to have 200 aircraft in its fleet. Four new aircraft have joined the fleet, including town Airbus A320 ceo (VT-IKA and VT-IKB) and two A320 neo (VT IZK AND VT-IZI) taking the fleet count to 200 and number of deliveries to 226, IndiGo said in an internal communication.

Sharjah Airport implements new baggage rules

09 December 2018

Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has started to implement new baggage rules at Sharjah Airport. As per the new baggage policy, the airport will not accept bags that might disrupt the systems.

Bags should be 75cm high, 60cm wide and 90cm long, with at least one level surface. Non-compliant baggage, such as two items wrapped together, will not be accepted at the arrival point, either directly or through Sharjah Aviation Services.

Baggage that exceeds these specifications can be ta...

Air India plans flight services to Najaf from Lucknow

09 December 2018

Air India is looking to start a flight service to Iraqi city of Najaf from Lucknow in UP via New Delhi, starting early next year. Najaf is considered sacred by Shia Muslims. Notably, Lucknow has a sizable Shia population.

The airline is discussing modalities of the proposed flight and a final decision is expected to be taken on Monday, an airline source said. "Air India plans to start services to Najaf from Lucknow, connecting New Delhi.

But there are several issues which nee...

Emirates adds second A380 flight to Johannesburg

09 December 2018

Emirates, the world's largest international airline, has introduced an additional Airbus A380 service to Johannesburg, replacing the Boeing 777 aircraft on the route. EK762 and EK761 are now served by the flagship A380 aircraft as part of plans to support growing demand in South Africa.

The move will see a 14 percent increase in seat capacity. The Emirates Airbus A380 aircraft serving the Dubai-Johannesburg route will offer a total of 519 seats in a three-class configuration, with 429 s...

Turkish Airlines keeps its expansion in Africa with launching Banjul flights

02 December 2018

Turkish Airlines flying to more countries and destinations over the world, keeps its expansion by launching flights to Banjul which is the capital city of Gambia. As of 26th November 2018 , Banjul flights will be operated twice per week and it will be in connection with Dakar flights.

Banjul that is the capital and important port city of Gambia , is located along with the Atlantic Ocean. With Banjul flights ,Turkish Airlines has increased its flight network to 54 in Africa by strengthen...

Flydubai flights to operate from Terminal 3 in Dubai International

02 December 2018

Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the flights to 11 of its destinations moved from its current operating base of Terminal 2 and relocated to Terminal 3 at Dubai International (DXB). Other services will continue to operate from Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC).

This next step follows earlier announcements regarding the innovative partnership with Emirates, which goes beyond code sharing to a number of initiatives spanning commercial, network pl...

Etihad Airways Launches Inaugural Flight to Barcelona

02 December 2018

Etihad Airways has launched its first ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Barcelona. The inaugural flight, EY49, departed Abu Dhabi this morning carrying a special delegation including dignitaries, media representatives, influencers and senior members of Etihad Airways’ management team.

The UAE national airline is celebrating the occasion in style by hosting a special event held at the historic Capella dels Angels, a sixteenth-century Gothic building which is now part of the Mu...

Indian government issues clarification on emigrant registration rule

02 December 2018

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has decided to postpone the launch of the eMigrate service, after receiving a raft of complaints from overseas Indians regarding the difficulties they faced in signing up for the system.
Planned to be launched on January 1, 2019, all Indians employed in 18 nations, with Oman being one of them, had to register at least 24 hours before travelling overseas to begin or resume their employment. Those who failed to register would not be allowed to fly to their ...

Emirates Invests in latest bus fleet to enhance on ground comfort for Economy Class passengers

02 December 2018

To provide passengers with even more comfortable transfers when they arrive, depart or transit at Dubai international Airport, Emirates has taken the initiative to bring in a fleet of new high tech buses for airside passenger operations.

These new dedicated buses will ferry Emirates’ passengers between the terminals and its aircraft at remote stands. Ten of these new buses are already in service. 30 more will be delivered by January 2019, with the entire fleet to comprise 128 buses by 2...

SpiceJet to Introduce Six new flights

02 December 2018

SpiceJet will introduce six new flights, including an additional flight between Chennai and Ahmadabad, starting December 20. The airline will enhance its operations on the Chennai-Ahmedabad sector by adding its third direct flight on this route. The additional flights on the Chennai-Ahmedabad-Chennai route has been specifically designed for business travellers facilitating a same day return journey, said a press release.

It will depart from Chennai at 7.15am. The airline will operate di...

Qatar Airways to expand Iran operations

02 December 2018

Qatar Airways announced that it will expand its operations in Iran with the launch of a new twice-weekly direct service to Isfahan International Airport, starting from February 4, 2019, as well as introducing increased services to Shiraz and Tehran, from early January 2019.

Isfahan will become the airline’s fourth non-stop gateway to Iran, joining Tehran, Shiraz and Mashad, with the service operating from Doha each Monday and Friday by an Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring 12 seats in Busi...

Qatar Airways Adds Ultra modern A380 to Its Frankfurt Route

25 November 2018

Qatar Airways is delighted to announce it will add the state-of-the-art Airbus A380 to one of its two daily services from Doha (DOH) to Frankfurt (FRA) from 31 March 2019.

The move will increase the airline’s current daily capacity on the Doha to Frankfurt route by 23 per cent, as well as offer passengers the option to choose from First Class on board the A380 or its patented, award-winning Qsuite Business Class experience offered on the Boeing 777 aircraft, which will serve the route’...

New Rule for Indians Going Abroad To Work

25 November 2018

All Indians holding non-emigration check required (non-ECR) passports, who are travelling to select countries for overseas employment, will now need to register online at an Indian government portal.

According to a notice by the Ministry of External Affairs in India, this step has been taken for the protection and welfare of Indian emigrants abroad. Indians seeking employment to Afghanistan, Bahrain, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, S...

Lufthansa announces new Frankfurt Heraklion flight for 2019

25 November 2018

Lufthansa announced the launch of a new direct flight linking Heraklio with Frankfurt, Athens News Agency reports.

The new flight will commence on April 13, 2019, and will use an Airbus A319 every Saturday. The flight is scheduled to depart from Heraklion at 17:00 and arrive in Frankfurt at 19:15. The flight Frankfurt – Heraklion will take place on the same day at 12:10 from Frankfurt and will arrive in Heraklion at 16:15.

Etihad programme Flying Nannies wins top award

25 November 2018

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has received the prestigious Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Motherhood & Childhood in the category of ‘Best Initiative in the Support of Mother and Child’s Healthy Lifestyle’ for its Flying Nanny programme.

The award ceremony was held at Emirates Palace on Tuesday and marked International Children’s Day on November 20 to recognise excellence and creativity within the fields of motherhood and childhood in the UAE.

Flying Nannies ...

Jet Airways to Introduce 20 new additional flights from December 1

25 November 2018

With an aim to enhance its connectivity, Jet Airways said on Tuesday that it will come out with 20 new and additional flights on domestic and international routes. The airline, in view of escalating demand, will also add new frequencies on destinations such as Bangkok, Kathmandu and Singapore as well as Doha and Dubai effective early December, Jet Airways said in a statement. “Come December 1, the airline will further enhance connectivity to Singapore with its new, non-stop service from Pune,” t...

Jet Airways withdraws this special access for economy class fliers

25 November 2018

Jet Airways has temporarily suspended its complimentary lounge services to JetPrivilege platinum and gold members travelling in economy class.
The revised complimentary lounge access policy, which is not applicable for flights operated by its codeshare partner carrier, will come into effect from December 1, Jet Airways said in a communication to customers on its website.

"Effective December 1, we have revised our complimentary lounge access policy for guests travelling in economy. C...

SpiceJet starts daily direct flight service to Hong Kong from New Delhi

25 November 2018

Budget passenger carrier SpiceJet on Friday (23/11/18) launched daily non-stop flight services on the Delhi-Hong Kong-Delhi route. According to SpiceJet, Hong Kong earmarks the airline's eighth international destination after Bangkok, Colombo, Dubai, Dhaka, Kabul, Male and Muscat.

"Hong Kong is one of the largest trading entities and one of the world's top tourist destinations, hence, we see tremendous potential in this sector," said Shilpa Bhatia, Chief Sales, and Revenue Officer, Spic...

Jazeera Airways Launches Flights to New Delhi Starting December 15

25 November 2018

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's leading low-cost airline, operating regionally and internationally, today (19/11/18) announced it will start serving New Delhi with four return flights weekly starting from December 15, 2018. Bookings for Kuwait-New Delhi flights are now open

The launch of the new route comes as part of Jazeera Airways’ continued expansion to serve the large Indian community and business sector in Kuwait. The airline had previously launched flights to Hyderabad, Kochi, Mumbai a...

flydubai expands its operations in Kazakhstan

25 November 2018

Dubai-based flydubai has announced the start of flights to Shymkent in Kazakhstan (CIT). The twice a week service will be offered from 28 December 2018. flydubai has been flying to Kazakhstan since 2014 and together with the relaunched service to Shymkent and existing flights to Almaty and Astana will operate 13 weekly flights to three points in the country.

Commenting on the recommencement of flights to Shymkent, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer of flydubai, said: "We are plea...

Oman Air named second cleanest and quietest flying into London hub

25 November 2018

Oman Air has been recognised as the second cleanest and quietest carrier in contributing to the reduction of the noise footprint at UK’s Heathrow Airport. The airline comes in behind Polish flag carrier LOT, making it the first best long-haul performer in “fly quiet and green” chart in Q3 2018.

Jet Airways to Stop Operations on Muscat Delhi Route

25 November 2018

India’s private airline Jet Airways is discontinuing service on the Muscat-Delhi route from December. All flights to Delhi will be connected via Mumbai, a Muscat-based Jet Airways official told Muscat Daily. The airline currently operates Boeing 737-800 aircraft to service four flights a week on the Muscat-Delhi route. Jet Airways launched service on this route in 2016.

Abu Dhabi International opens multi faith prayer room

25 November 2018

Abu Dhabi Airports inaugurated the multi-faith prayer room in Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport, AUH. The move reflects Abu Dhabi Airports’ commitment to embed the UAE’s values of respect, acceptance and diversity.

The prayer room is located adjacent to the bus gates at Terminal 3, which has an annual capacity of 12 million passengers.

According to a press statement, the launch of the multi-faith prayer room comes as the result of Abu Dhabi Airports’ primary focus o...

Etihad Airways launches Choose Well a new brand platform

18 November 2018

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

Etihad Airways signs partnership with Gulf Air

18 November 2018

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

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

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

British Airways launches London City services to Rome

18 November 2018

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

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

New Chairman appointed for SriLankan Airlines

18 November 2018

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

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

Direct Flights Between Georgia and India Coming from February 2019

18 November 2018

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

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

Air Arabia selects Thales for its fleet Electronic Flight Bag system

18 November 2018

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

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

Emirates delivers a few sweet surprises in time for Diwali

13 November 2018

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

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

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

13 November 2018

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

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

Emirates Game Changer First Class Suite to debut on Vienna route

13 November 2018

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

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

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

12 November 2018

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

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

Emirates gives travellers a taste of home this Thanksgiving

12 November 2018

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

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

2nd three class Dreamliner joins Oman Air fleet

12 November 2018

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

Turkish Airlines to launch new London Ankara connections

12 November 2018

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

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

Turkish Airlines Embarks on a New Journey From Istanbul New Airport

12 November 2018

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

AirAsia suspends New Zealand service

12 November 2018

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

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

Etihad Airways to roll out Economy Space seating on Airbus A380

12 November 2018

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

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

Jet Airways to start direct Mumbai Manchester flights from November 5

04 November 2018

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

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

Etihad Airways celebrates fifteen years of flying

04 November 2018

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

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

Emirates Airlines inaugurates first integrated biometric path

04 November 2018

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

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

Singapore Airlines To Fly Non Stop To Seattle

04 November 2018

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

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

Gulf Air and Thai Airways expand codeshare deal

04 November 2018

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

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

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

04 November 2018

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

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

Oman Air launches new daily flight to Moscow Russia

04 November 2018

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

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

Flydubai inaugural flight lands in Helsinki in new codeshare deal

28 October 2018

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

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

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

28 October 2018

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

Etihad Airways and Saudi Arabian Airlines Announce Codeshare Partnership and Further Cooperation

28 October 2018

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

T...

New airport in Istanbul is ready to open

28 October 2018

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

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

Qatar Airways goes triple daily on Maldives departures

28 October 2018

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

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

Qatar Airways eyes direct flight from Doha to Langkawi

28 October 2018

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

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

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

28 October 2018

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

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

Kempegowda International Airport offering seven new route

28 October 2018

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

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

8 more cities to be connected to Kochi by air

28 October 2018

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

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

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

SalamAir celebrates its one millionth passenger

23 October 2018

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

Air Arabia launches flights to new Iraqi destination

23 October 2018

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

IndiGo to start operating daily flights from Kerala to Abu Dhabi

23 October 2018

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

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

Kuwait Airways Operates Muscat Flights From New Terminal 4

23 October 2018

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

Ethiopian Airlines to resume flights to Mogadishu next month

23 October 2018

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

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

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

23 October 2018

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

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

Turkish Airlines to resume Ankara_Rome direct flights after 60 years

23 October 2018

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

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

Kuwait Airways orders eight widebody Airbus A330 800s

23 October 2018

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

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

Dubai Airports takes to the Microsoft Azure Cloud

23 October 2018

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

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

Etihad Airways rebranded lounges to open in Sydney

23 October 2018

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

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

Air Asia flight from Bangkok to Bhubaneswar from December 7

15 October 2018

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

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

KLM and Qantas sign code sharing agreement

15 October 2018

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

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

Air India Express to use Terminal 1 at Abu Dhabi airport

15 October 2018

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

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

Singapore Airlines Launches Longest Flight in the world

15 October 2018

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

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

AirAsia to begin direct flights to Tianjin China in December

15 October 2018

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

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

SpiceJet inducts its first Boeing 737 MAX airplane

15 October 2018

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

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

Gulf Air Introduces New Baggage Policy

14 October 2018

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

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

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

14 October 2018

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

flydubai recognized at the Aviation Business Awards

14 October 2018

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

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

British Airways to go daily on Nashville flight next summer

14 October 2018

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

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

Qatar Airways reaching out further

07 October 2018

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

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

flybmi signs codeshare deal with Turkish Airlines

07 October 2018

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

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

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

Etihad Airways adds extra flights to London during festive period

07 October 2018

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

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

SriLankan Airlines named most punctual

07 October 2018

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

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

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

07 October 2018

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

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

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

Air India and Air Seychelles sign codeshare pact

07 October 2018

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

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

Qatar Airways expands A350 1000 fleet

07 October 2018

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

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

07 October 2018

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

Emirates thrills film buffs with over 10000 movies on board

07 October 2018

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

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

SpiceJet announces Delhi Hong Kong flight

01 October 2018

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

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

Etihad Airways Concludes Five Day Celebration for Saudi National Day

01 October 2018

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

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

Air France launches Inflight wifi passes

01 October 2018

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

The Air France Connect service is available in three passes:

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

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

01 October 2018

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

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

01 October 2018

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

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

British Airways Adds Japanese City to Global Network

01 October 2018

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

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

Air Arabia Launches New Route to Kabul

01 October 2018

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

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

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

01 October 2018

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

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

01 October 2018

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

Oman Air to receive fourth new Boeing 737 MAX 8

01 October 2018

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

Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways Expand Codeshare Agreement

01 October 2018

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

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

Etihad Airways lands A380 in Maldives to celebrate new Malé runway

23 September 2018

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

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

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

23 September 2018

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

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

23 September 2018

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

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

Duqm Airport New Passenger Terminal Operations commenced

23 September 2018

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

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

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

Shanghai Airlines receives its 1st Boeing 787 Dreamliner

23 September 2018

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

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

Thai Lion Air enters Dhaka from next month October 2018

23 September 2018

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

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

Jet Airways to end free meal service under new economy fares

23 September 2018

Jet Airways to end free meal service under new economy fares

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

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

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

16 September 2018

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

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

Etihad Airways wins Simplifying award for Best Airline in Social Care

16 September 2018

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

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

Vistara rolls out complimentary inflight entertainment across its flight network

16 September 2018

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

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

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

Turkish Airlines to Fly Lusaka

16 September 2018

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

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

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

16 September 2018

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

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

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

flydubai to operate double daily flights from Kyiv Boryspil

09 September 2018

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

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

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

Ethiopian Airlines introduces Lido Flight 4D into its System

09 September 2018

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

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

Qatar Airways to launch direct flights to Da Nang

09 September 2018

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

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

British Airways and Vistara Announce Codeshare Agreement

09 September 2018

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

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

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

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

09 September 2018

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

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

A lighter way to travel in Etihad Airways

09 September 2018

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

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

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

Saudia expands codeshare deal with Indonesian airline

09 September 2018

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

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

Sri Lankan Airlines launches new initiative Ready to Fly

02 September 2018

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

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

SpiceJet to operate eight new flights from October

02 September 2018

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

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

Gulf Air RCO launch passenger donations project

02 September 2018

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

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

Qatar Airways to bring A350 1000 to Asia routes from November

02 September 2018

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

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

SriLankan Airlines increases capacity between Colombo and Singapore

02 September 2018

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

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

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

02 September 2018

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

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

Emirates to add a fourth daily flight to Riyadh

02 September 2018

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

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

Loganair sign partnership agreement with Turkish Airlines

02 September 2018

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

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

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

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

02 September 2018

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

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

Turkish Airlines brings smiles to orphans

02 September 2018

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

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

Oman Air announces the extension of airport closure

26 August 2018

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

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

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

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

26 August 2018

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

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

Air France, which...

Two US airlines drop flights to China due to low demand

26 August 2018

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

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

American Airlines adding direct flight from Charlotte to Munich

26 August 2018

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

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

SpiceJet to test first Indian plane powered by biofuel on Monday

26 August 2018

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

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

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

26 August 2018

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

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

New Ryanair rules mean only the smallest bags fly free

26 August 2018

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

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

Vietnam Airlines to arrange more flights to Jakarta to serve football

26 August 2018

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

Qatar Airways Marks One Year of Direct Services to Sohar

25 August 2018

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

Oman Air reaffirms support for Social Ministry initiatives

25 August 2018

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

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

Gulf Air receives first Airbus A320neo

25 August 2018

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

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

Air India to carry rescue operations from Kochi Naval Base

25 August 2018

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

Oman Air introduces range of inflight amenities

25 August 2018

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

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

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

25 August 2018

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

Etihad Airways puts on extra Saudi flights for Hajj pilgrims

25 August 2018

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

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

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

Air Arabia Introduces New Route to Prague in Czech Republic

25 August 2018

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

Oman Air announces new codeshare agreement with Lufthansa

12 August 2018

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

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

SalamAir announces direct flights to these new routes

12 August 2018

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

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

Kuwait Airways launches first flight on Terminal 4 to Bahrain

12 August 2018

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

Etihad Airways and Carriage of Infants

12 August 2018

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

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

Saudi Airlines and Waiving all tickets restrictions issued From To Canada

12 August 2018

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

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

Operations resume at Cochin International Airport

12 August 2018

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

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

Qatar Airways is Official Airline of Asian Games 2018

12 August 2018

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

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

GoAir to start international operations in October

12 August 2018

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

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

Emirates launches destination sale to over 70 global destinations

12 August 2018

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

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

Air Arabia to Open New Route from Agadir to Basel

12 August 2018

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

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

Air Arabia rolls out new flight safety video

05 August 2018

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

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

Oman Air signed in as the official carrier of Ironman

05 August 2018

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

Emirates adds frequencies to the Netherlands

05 August 2018

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

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

Indigo starts Kolkata to Dhaka flight

05 August 2018

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

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

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

Singapore airlines first A350 900ULR painted

05 August 2018

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

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

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

05 August 2018

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

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

05 August 2018

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

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

GoAir announces offers up to 1 mn tickets in discount scheme

05 August 2018

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

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

Air India Ethiopian Airlines to expand codeshare pact

05 August 2018

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

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

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

29 July 2018

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

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

Lufthansa to Launch New Edinburgh Munich Route

29 July 2018

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

Etihad Airways Network and Aircraft Changes

29 July 2018

Dear Trade Partner,

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

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

Aircraft Changes:

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

Rome

Flydubai to temporarily take over Emirates Zagreb service

29 July 2018

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

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

SIA Named Worlds Best Airline In 2018 Skytrax Awards

29 July 2018

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

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

"Singapore Airlines i...

Oman Air boosts flights to Salalah

29 July 2018

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

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

Oman Air i...

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

29 July 2018

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

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

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

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

29 July 2018

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

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

SalamAir to launch Dhaka flights in August

29 July 2018

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

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

Gulf Air Updated Checked In Baggage Policy

29 July 2018

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

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

Emirates adds flights to France

24 July 2018

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

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

Chat and smiley with Etihad Airways on Whatsapp

24 July 2018

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

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

Bahrain airport adds 12 new destinations

24 July 2018

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

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

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

24 July 2018

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

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

Emirates and Etihad among top airlines in 2018

22 July 2018

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

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

Qatar Airways increasing frequency of Manchester flights

22 July 2018

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

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

22 July 2018

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

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

Qatar Airways received Business Excellence audience award

22 July 2018

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

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

SalamAir to add six A320neo aircraft to its fleet

22 July 2018

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

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

Etihad Airways introduces seat selection fees

22 July 2018

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

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

Salam Air to add extra flight due to high passenger demand

15 July 2018

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

15 July 2018

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

15 July 2018

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

British Airways launched new app to Executive Club members

15 July 2018

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

15 July 2018

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

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

SriLankan Airlines launches new Arabic website

15 July 2018

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

15 July 2018

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

15 July 2018

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

15 July 2018

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

15 July 2018

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

Surf and drive with flydubai this summer

15 July 2018

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

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

Oman Air to resume its service to the Maldives this October

15 July 2018

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

Qatar Airways raises Dhaka Doha flights to 4

15 July 2018

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

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

Etihad Airways launches dedicated inflight guest medical services

14 July 2018

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

14 July 2018

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

14 July 2018

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

08 July 2018

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

08 July 2018

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

08 July 2018

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

08 July 2018

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

08 July 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

08 July 2018

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

08 July 2018

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

08 July 2018

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

08 July 2018

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

08 July 2018

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

05 July 2018

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

Qatar Airways launches Oryx Kids Club On Board Programme for Children

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

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

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

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

The first flydubai plane lands in Thessaloniki

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 2018

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

03 July 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.

Jet Airways announces induction of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

03 July 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

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

Singapore Airlines to launch longest commercial flight in the world

24 June 2018

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.

24 June 2018

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

24 June 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

24 June 2018

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

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

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

Gulf Air launches non stop Bahrain Kozhikode service

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

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

24 June 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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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

24 June 2018

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.

Team majan wishing Eid Mubarak

13 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

"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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

11 June 2018

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

03 June 2018

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

03 June 2018

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

03 June 2018

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

03 June 2018

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.

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