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Emirates Chairman receives PayPal leadership team
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, recently received Suzan Kereere, President of Global Markets at PayPal, a global digital commerce platform, at Emirates Group Headquarters. During the meeting, Emirates and PayPal discussed opportunities to build on their 15-year relationship and deepen collaboration within the dynamic digital payments landscape.
British Airways Announces,‘The Original Sale’ for Flights and Holidays
British Airways and British Airways Holidays have today launched ‘The Original Sale’, offering holiday and flight savings for travel in 2025 and 2026 when booked before 20 May. The sale features savings on getaways to the recent top ten most-searched destinations, with New York, Dubai, and Barbados leading the charge. Whether customers are looking to explore the vibrancy of Las Vegas, soak in the Tenerife sunshine or enjoy a luxurious getaway to Mauritius, there’s an escape to suit everyone in the sale.
Etihad and Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi celebrate record success
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways celebrated the remarkable success of the Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme at Arabian Travel Market 2025, with visitor numbers continuing to accelerate at an impressive pace. The Stopover Programme has achieved 25,000 bookings in the first four months of 2025, representing a 47% growth in sales compared to the same period in 2024. More significantly, the number of visitors has surged to 44,000 between January and April 2025, marking a substantial 76% increase over the 25,000 visitors recorded during the same period last year.
The Gambia Experience Announces New Airline Partner
The Gambia Experience is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Ascend Airways, bringing key enhancements to its upcoming winter flight programme. With an increased number of flights, a new Saturday service, and flexible travel options, the Hampshire based tour operator is offering customers even more choice for the same great holiday.
Emirates caps record-breaking ATM, welcoming over 27,000 visitors
Emirates has capped off its busiest ever presence at the Arabian Travel Market, forging and deepening nearly 40 partnerships spanning tourism organisations, technology partners, cruise line companies, airlines and rail operators, among others. Across the event’s four-day run, the airline’s stand was buzzing, welcoming over 27,000 visitors to experience Emirates’ full suite of products across its three aircraft types, including its latest-generation A350 Business Class seats and Premium Economy alongside the signature Onboard Lounge and Shower Spa, as well as its sustainability and accessible travel initiatives.
Emirates forges strategic partnerships with four tourism organisations to enhance inbound tourism
Emirates has signed four more Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) on the side-lines of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) with the Ministry of Tourism and Handicraft in Madagascar, Vietnam-based, multi-sector conglomerate Sun Group, the Greek Ministry of Tourism and Fjord Norway. The newly inked agreements further support tourism flows into these markets from across the airline’s global network.
On World Pilots’ Day Emirates commits to hiring 1,500 aviators
On World Pilots’ Day, Emirates honoured the resilience and dedication of its pilots and the community worldwide. As the airline embarks on its next era of growth and global expansion, it reaffirmed its commitment to welcoming over 1,500 new pilots within the next two years. The airline is riding on the success of its Accelerated Command programme which fast-tracks First Officers to the role of Captain, with more than 80 pilots well on their way to achieving this command upgrade. Aviators wishing to join the world-class community can look forward to a suite of thoughtfully curated and benchmarked benefits.
Emirates and American Express Middle East Sign MOU
Emirates and American Express Middle East (AEME) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that intends to expand their collaboration to explore new offerings for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in select countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Together, Emirates and American Express Middle East will explore ways to reach and engage with Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) through differentiated offers and value driven initiatives. This may include payments solutions tailored to SMEs, the extension of potential incentives provided by Emirates to American Express Middle East Card Members participating in the Emirates Business Rewards program, among other benefits.
Emirates and MSC Cruises extend long-term partnership
Emirates and MSC Cruises have extended their long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the air-sea traveller experience, supporting Dubai’s cruise ambitions to become a major cruise hub, and exploring future opportunities for joint growth across the airline’s extensive network. Announced at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai, the partnership builds on a decade long year relationship and will leverage the strengths of the airline and MSC Cruises to enhance the guest experience and support the growth of Dubai’s cruise tourism eco-system.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS LAUNCHES ETIHAD FOR BUSINESS CORPORATE TRAVEL PROGRAMME
Etihad Airways today announced the launch of a new corporate travel programme designed to enhance the business travel experience. The announcement was made at the Arabian Travel Market 2025, marking a significant advancement in the airline’s corporate travel offerings.
EVA Air Unveils EVA BizFam A Global Corporate Travel Rewards Program
EVA Air hosted the official launch of EVA BizFam Global Corporate Travel Rewards Program at W Hotel Taipei on April 30, 2025. The event was led by EVA Air President Clay Sun, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) Executive Vice President Joe Chou, and “EVA Air executives including” Chief Executive Vice President Albert Liao, Spokesperson David Chen, Executive Vice President Charlie Pan and Ted Hou. More than 130 representatives from domestic and international businesses gathered to witness the unveiling of EVA Air’s new digital platform, which marks a new chapter in smart, efficient corporate travel.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet Eclipses 1 Billion Passengers
Boeing shared today that the 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed 1 billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airplane in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service. The global 787 fleet of more than 1,175 airplanes has flown nearly 5 million flights covering more than 30 million flight hours.