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UAE: Airfares have peaked, set to stay at high level till summer
Dubai airline chief says it is likely to place an order for new aircraft later this year
We will support and cooperate with Riyadh Air, says Qatar Airways CEO
Akbar Al Baker, Group CEO of the airline and chairman of Qatar Tourism, said: “there is a lot of business around for everybody”
flydubai launches a Premium Business Class Experience, “The Business Suite”
The Dubai-based carrier unveils its latest premium business class seat at this year’s edition of the Arabian Travel Market • The Business Suite will be introduced on a number of the carrier’s newest aircraft in the last quarter of 2023 and will be deployed on select flights around the carrier’s growing network
Etihad takes comfort to the next level with new 787 Dreamliner seats unveiled at ATM
Etihad to take delivery of three new Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Q3 2023
FlyDubai launches thrice-weekly flights to Sardinia
FlyDubai will operate direct flights to Cagliari, Sardinia’s regional capital, on three days a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) from June 22 with return fares starting from AED2,600 ($708).
American Airlines AAdvantage Program Wins Best Elite Program for the 11th straight year
For the 11th consecutive year, the American Airlines AAdvantage® program was recognized as the Best Elite Program in the Americas during the 2023 Freddie Awards
FLYING KANGAROO TAKES OFF BETWEEN MELBOURNE AND EXMOUTH
Qantas has launched flights between Melbourne and Exmouth for the first time , with the new direct seasonal route cutting travel time by three hours for Victorians who previously connected through Perth.
Turkish Airlines Carried its One Billionth Passenger
Turkish Airlines, which distinguishes itself with its achievements in passenger numbers, carried its one billionth passenger from Istanbul Airport to Adıyaman Airport.
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola celebrates world pilots’ day with Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, celebrated World Pilots’ Day with the release of a video featuring world-renowned football manager Pep Guardiola during his visit to its state-of-the-art flight training academy in Abu Dhabi.
Virgin Atlantic relaunches flights to Shanghai
The airline will resume daily services between London Heathrow and Shanghai, China from 1 May for both passenger and cargo operations
Emirates Celebrates World Pilots’ Day and Ongoing Pilot Recruitment Efforts
Around 40% of Emirates’ pilots have been with the airline for 10+ years The next online info session for recruitment will be held on 10 May
Emirates Launches State-of-the-Art City Check-In and Travel Store in Dubai’s Financial District
Emirates Launches State-of-the-Art City Check-In and Travel Store in Dubai’s Financial District with World’s First Robotic Assistant