MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s fastest-growing low-cost carrier, is delighted to announce the addition of Chennai,  India, to its growing network of destinations. Starting July 11th, 2024, SalamAir will operate two weekly flights to Chennai every Thursday and Saturday, offering convenient connections and exceptional service between Muscat and this vibrant South Indian city. With Chennai’s addition, SalamAir has achieved another significant step in …

KUALA LUMPUR: Tourism Malaysia proudly announced its victory at the Drum Marketing Awards APAC, securing the Silver Award in the Government/Public Sector category. The award was presented during the Awards Show held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Singapore, recognising the exceptional ‘Selamat Kembali to Malaysia’ campaign developed by BBC StoryWorks for the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board (MTPB) in 2023. …

News Desk DUBAI: Flying smarter andmaintaininga strong focus on minimising fuel consumption and emissions starts in the cockpit. Emirates embarked on implementing “Green Operating Procedures” (‘Green Ops’)*  in 2016, taking a multi-pronged approach that looks for opportunities to reduce on-ground and in-flight fuel use, in addition to providing pilots with the necessary education, awareness, data analytics and technology to help them …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, is pleased to announce that it has been crowned as the winner of the ‘Best Entertainment in Africa’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi in Africa’ awards for yet another year at the APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024. Ethiopian Airlines has collaborated with multiple service providers to cater to the diverse demographics and passenger …

Embrace your inner artist in Madrid! With a captivating mixture of history, art, and vibrant culture, the Spanish capital promises an experience that goes beyond mere sightseeing. Stroll through a city that’s an open-air museum and enjoy a rich tapestry of artistic heritage beneath a modern façade. Madrid beckons – are you ready to answer the call? THE CROWN JEWELS: …

News Desk ABU DHABI: In a massive boost to its network schedule, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the launch of flights to eight destinations this June, taking the total number of operating routes this summer to 76. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer at Etihad, said: “It is an exciting month for Etihad as we deliver on …

OSAKA: Emirates hosted an exclusive tour of its upgraded four-class A380 aircraft at Osaka Kansai International Airport, this week, showcasing the highly popular Premium Economy product that was launched on the Osaka-Dubai route on 11 June. The product launch in Osaka follows the introduction of the Premium Economy cabin on flights to Tokyo Narita in December 2023. The Emirates’ Premium …

ABU DHABI/JAIPUR: Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has celebrated the start of its flights to Jaipur, India. A welcome ceremony at Jaipur International Airport today acclaimed the new route, which offers guests four non-stop services a week, enhancing connectivity between one of India’s cultural treasures, and the rest of the world, via Abu Dhabi. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO of Etihad …

KUALA LUMPUR/DUBAI: In a focused effort to refine and enhance the strategic roadmap towards Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), Tourism Malaysia convened a pivotal Business-to-Business (B2B) session with industry stakeholders today. The session was attended by key players from the travel industry, including travel agents, hoteliers, and airlines. The primary aim of this programme is to build upon the strategic initiatives …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrates a successful year since the debut of its Premium Economy product in Singapore, having so far carried 26,000 passengers on nearly 730 four-class A380 flights between Singapore and Dubai from June 2023 to May 2024. The airline’s Premium Economy product was especially popular among families and solo travellers from Singapore, …