News Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines pilots, represented by the Allied Pilots Association (APA), ratified a new four-year agreement with the company today. The new contract will deliver more than $9 billion of compensation and quality-of-life benefits to American’s 15,000 pilots. “Today is a really great day for our pilots and airline,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “This agreement …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marks one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers with average seat load factors exceeding 80% across its global network between June and August. Looking at the coming months, Emirates’ booking trends show unabated demand for international travel across its network. Destination Dubai remained popular amongst travellers, even …

News Desk ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, is pleased to announce that it will increase its weekly passenger flight to Seoul, Republic of Korea, to six, effective October 28, 2023. Ethiopian will also deploy the latest Airbus A350-900 aircraft on the route. The increase in the frequency follows fruitful discussions …

News Desk DUBAI: Dubai International (DXB) celebrates a significant milestone in its recovery with passenger traffic for the first half of the year surpassing 2019 levels. The world’s busiest international hub welcomed 41.6m guests in H1, just over 100%, compared to the traffic recorded during the first six months of 2019. DXB registered a robust performance throughout the second quarter, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates is launching a special collection of 100 films to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Warner Bros. Studios, marking a history signposted by some of the world’s most beloved films. The capsule collection of classic films and documentaries will be available on the award-winning inflight entertainment system – ice, on Emirates flights from 1 September 2023. Emirates …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Careem, the region’s leading multi-service app, helps parents save up to 40% on school transport this academic term with its popular ‘School Rides’ service, making it more affordable, convenient and safer for children to get to and from school. Over 3,600 School Rides trips have been completed since the service was launched earlier this year in …

FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines, in collaboration with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), is launching its annual campaign to raise funds for innovative and life-saving cancer research and inviting customers to be a part of the efforts. Those who choose to donate online $25 or more will receive 25 bonus American Airlines AAdvantage miles for every dollar donated. And thanks …

SYDNEY: Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, celebrated the conclusion of a remarkable FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™, engaging global and domestic audiences and continuing the legacy of collaboration between the airline and FIFA. Adding a touch of Qatar Airways elegance to the prize ceremony, the airline’s cabin crew presented the coveted gold and …

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s new low-cost carrier (LCC), announces the launch of its brand-new mobile application, designed to provide passengers with unparalleled convenience and a seamless travel experience. With the new Fly Jinnah mobile app, passengers can now effortlessly book and manage their flights, making travel arrangements more convenient than ever before. The user-friendly interface allows users to explore flight options, …

By Rafiq Vayani KARACHI/DUBAI: The culinary world was treated to a spectacular display of creativity, successfully concluded its much-anticipated culinary competition at LuckyOne Mall witnessed the remarkable talents of COTHM students who demonstrated their culinary prowess in crafting exquisite cakes and smoothies. The competition was a celebration of innovation and gastronomic artistry, featuring a diverse array of cake designs and …