By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/COLOMBO: Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines. The partnership will enable access to new points on each other’s networks via Colombo and Dubai, utilising a single ticket and enjoying the convenience of baggage transfers. Tickets are now on sale for travel effective immediately as the interline …

The Emirates Group invites ambitious UAE Nationals to visit its interactive stand at the 2023 Ru’ya, Careers UAE Redefined, which will run from 19 until 21 September at the World Trade Centre in Dubai. From experienced professionals to graduates and university students, the Group will offer various career opportunities in travel and aviation for talented Emiratis through Ru’ya. Scholarship programmes …

RIYADH/DUBAI: Emirates has deployed three additional flights to Riyadh to support the influx of travelers to and from the Kingdom over the National Day weekend. Conveniently scheduled so travelers can make the most of the celebrations, the additional flights will depart Dubai International Airport on 20 September, 21 September and 24 September. All flights will be operated on Boeing 777 …

DOHA: Qatar Airways has been recognised by Alcumus ISOQAR, one of the most recognised and respected UKAS accredited certification body for successfully demonstrating the implementation and compliance towards ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 Information technology — Service management System. Additionally, achieving ISO 20000 certification underpins the high standard of IT Service Delivery and Management, which is one of the foundations of a 5-star airline. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, …

BANGKOK/DUBAI: Tourism Malaysia continues to boost its promotion and international marketing efforts in Thailand by organising seminars and business-to-business (B2B) sessions in Bangkok, followed by networking dinner, to arrange possible tie-ups between Malaysian tourism industry players and Thai counterparts. A total of 120 Thai travel agents and local media met up today with 20 Malaysian travel trade partners comprising travel …

Another Indian national has been added to the ever-growing list of Indian winners of US$1 million when the draw for the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire promotion was held today at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Syed Ali Bathusha Thivansha, an Indian national based in the UAE, won US$ 1 million in Millennium Millionaire Series 434, with …

News Desk DOHA/DUBAI: Multi-award-winning airline, Qatar Airways, has triumphed in four categories at this year’s Business Traveller Awards at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. The national carrier of the State of Qatar continues to be recognised for its excellence on a global scale, being awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and Best Inflight Food …

DUBAI: After the successful launch of the Emirates inflight meal preordering initiative on UK routes and the positive feedback received from passengers, the service is now being extended across routes to and from European cities including Warsaw, Venice, Rome, Bologna, Prague, Vienna, Moscow, Istanbul, Dublin, Hamburg, St. Petersburg, Brussels and Madrid, as well as to and from Seychelles and Mauritius. …

HO CHI MINH CITY: In conjunction with the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Malaysia-Vietnam diplomatic relations this year, Tourism Malaysia is stepping up its promotion to attract more tourists from the Vietnamese market as both countries have basically agreed to cooperate in organising several programmes to make the golden jubilee celebration a success. Tourism Malaysia is spearheading collaborative efforts …

Emirates is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 37th America’s Cup as Global Partner and Official Airline of the 150-year old sailing race and the oldest trophy in international sport, as well as the series of preliminary regattas leading up to the Challenger Selection Series. The agreement takes the combination of event and team sponsorship to new heights the second …