News Desk ABU DHABI: Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aiming at enhancing their collaboration opportunities across passenger operations, loyalty programmes, talent development, and maintenance. The signing ceremony took place at the Air France-KLM Group’s headquarters in Paris, France in the presence of Angus Clarke, …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Beond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, has selected Almosafer, Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company (part of Seera Group), as the exclusive general sales agent (GSA) for Beond Airline in Saudi Arabia. Almosafer will lead Beond’s sales, promotions and ground staff activities in Saudi Arabia through its dedicated service solution Almosafer Business, leveraging the large customer base across Almosafer’s businesses including the consumer …

MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s first low-cost airline, is delighted to announce the permanent operation of the Beirut flight to start operating from 30th September as a year-round route. In addition to this, SalamAir will operate additional flights during the New Year Holiday. Capt. Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir, said, “This update is in response to the overwhelming public demand and significant …

DUBAI: Cathay Pacific, the award-winning Hong Kong-based airline, has appointed Shanna Docherty as Regional Head of Trade Sales for Middle East and Africa (MEA). In her new role, Docherty is responsible for identifying new business opportunities and strategically optimising revenue across the airline’s channel partners. Docherty has been an ardent advocate for the empowerment of women in the aviation sector …

ATHENS: Emirates and AEGEAN today announced the expansion of their codeshare agreement, by adding the Athens-New York (Newark) route as both airlines celebrate one year of a fruitful partnership that has successfully benefited more than 16,800 passengers. Emirates’ passengers can now stopover in Athens before benefiting from AEGEAN’s connections to popular Greek and European destinations, while AEGEAN travelers will have …

Emirates announces a significant expansion in its codeshare partnership with United, to include nine destinations in Mexico. Emirates customers will now have access to eight new destinations in the country, in addition to Mexico City, which the airline also serves. The expansive codeshare network between Emirates and United currently includes a host of US cities and Mexico becomes the first …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new route from Abu Dhabi to Colombo, Sri Lanka’s capital. The new direct flights will connect Abu Dhabi International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport with a frequency of three flights weekly, starting from January 3, 2024. Schedule to Colombo, effective January …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI: On 2 September 2023, Consul General of Thailand in Karachi His Excellency Narut Soontarodom presided over an opening ceremony of Thai Week at the Dolmen Mall Clifton, Karachi, which was also attended by members of Consular Corps, business community. The event was organized by Royal Thai Consulate General during 2-3 September 2023, with the collaboration of …

KUWAIT: Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has successfully extended its agreement with Jazeera Airways, the leading low cost carrier in Kuwait. The announcement marks the next step in an expanding partnership with the Kuwaiti airline, which includes passenger, ramp, and air cargo services at seven airports in five countries. At Kuwait International Airport …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is pleased to announce a renewal of its longstanding partnership with reigning America’s Cup champions Emirates Team New Zealand for the 37th America’s Cup, and all preliminary regattas. The 19-year partnership has been highly successful for both parties, including memorable victories in the 35th America’s Cup as well as its cup defence in front of a …