MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s first low-cost airline, celebrated the grand opening of its new office in Baghdad on March 9th, 2024.  The ceremony, held at the Al Asal Building, 14th Ramadan St. Al Mansour district, marked a significant milestone for the airline. His Excellency Hamed Ahmed Eidroos, Ambassador of Oman in Iraq, attended the event and highlighted the historic significance of …

British Airways is unveiling its latest TV advert and brand campaign as part of its “A British Original” positioning, celebrating the important journeys in life that help shape a customer’s future. British Airways worked with its agency, Uncommon Creative Studio, to develop the concept that it believes will resonate with many. In order to bring the campaign to life, the …

DOHA: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the future of Qatar Airways. Designed to invigorate the global airline and its group of businesses, his roadmap for success includes innovation as the key pillar, which is reflected in Qatar Airways’ upcoming products and services – …

SEPANG: Dr. Yasmeen Yasim, Deputy Secretary General (Tourism) of the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) welcomed passengers and cabin crew of flight D7 601, the inaugural AirAsia X flight arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (Terminal 2) from Almaty, Kazakhstan, alongside Mr. Manoharan Periasamy, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, and representatives from AirAsia X and Malaysia Airports Holdings …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: Air Arabia (PJSC) (DFM:AIRARABIA) shareholders approved the distribution of 20 percent cash dividend for the financial year ending December 31, 2023 at the company’s Annual General Meeting (AGM). The dividend, which is equivalent to 20 fils per share, underscores another year of record financial performance for the award-winning low-cost carrier. The Board of Directors’ recommendation follows …

HONG KONG: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of the IATA Digitalization Leadership Charter at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong. Cathay Cargo, CHAMP Cargosystems, Global Logistics System (HK) Company Limited, IAG Cargo, IBS Software, LATAM Cargo, and Lufthansa Cargo are the inaugural signatories of the charter. The Digitalization Leadership Charter aims to accelerate the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emmy® Award-winning entertainer, radio personality, and New York Times best-selling author, Steve Harvey, has partnered with Falcons, to introduce the premier destination for auctions and private sales of luxury and rare collectibles in the MENA region. In a bid to bring high-end and rare memorabilia to the region, Falcons is a curated haven for discerning collectors, offering …

2024 YTD 2023 YTD Feb-24 Feb-23   2.9 million 2.0 million 1.4 million       1.0 million                  Passengers                      87% 88% 89%             88%   Passenger load factor                  89 74 89 74 Operating fleet size                                       69 64 69 64 Passenger destinations        ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its preliminary traffic statistics for February 2024. The carrier …

DOHA: Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, will offer an extra 15kg baggage allowance free of charge to passengers flying from Doha to Jeddah and vice versa during the holy month of Ramadan, effective from 15 March to 10 April 2024. This initiative reflects Ramdan’s giving spirit and facilitates the journey for visitors as well as …

DUBAI: U By Emaar announces a significant milestone in its growth: the renowned loyalty programme is now expanding internationally to Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the luxurious Address Jabal Omar Makkah. This move marks a key development for U By Emaar, extending its exceptional benefits and experiences to a wider audience. U By Emaar has been at the forefront …