This week, Emirates celebrated 25 years of its services to Malta which started on 30 March 1998. The airline has so far carried close to 1.1 million passengers on more than 12,700 flights, with Dubai being the furthest east-bound route from Malta as well as one of the few destinations for travel outside of Europe. To celebrate the milestone, Thierry …

News Desk DUBAI: The Middle East’s largest and most established leisure marine and lifestyle marine event, the Dubai International Boat Show 2023, recently concluded after attracting over 30,000 visitors and industry players from across the globe to the Dubai Harbour for five days of demonstrations, displays, seminars, launches and workshops. The global boat-building market is expected to reach over $47 …

Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations. Starting today, Emirates customers will be able to fly to three of the nation’s biggest business hubs – Chicago, Houston or San Francisco – and connect easily to an expansive network of domestic U.S. points on flights operated by …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Southern Airlines, Asia’s largest airline, are set to explore deeper and broader cooperation opportunities following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide passengers with an enhanced travel experience. Following Etihad’s move to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), which is also China Southern Airlines’ hub, the …

Adrenark Adventure, the largest adventure park in the region located in Al Qana, is set to open on the first day of Eid, offering a wide range of exciting physical activities for visitors of all ages. Adrenark Adventure features over 20 thrilling activities across a 54,000 square feet area, including the UAE’s first multi-level e-karting track, LED slides, treasure caves, …

Kappa Acca Real Estate LLC, a real estate development subsidiary of Khamas Group, has recently signed an agreement with Marriott International to introduce The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Dubai, Business Bay to the country. Located in the Dubai Water Canal district, The Residences offer stunning views of the glittering Dubai skyline and are conveniently situated next to Downtown Dubai, Dubai International Financial Centre, …

News Desk DUBAI: With concerted efforts to further enhance support services for travellers with hidden disabilities including Autism, Emirates has rolled out specialised training to more than 24,000 global cabin crew and ground staff, collaborated with Dubai Airport on a useful travel planner and autism friendly route to make the pre-boarding experience more seamless, and implemented additional thoughtful measures to …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), began its first scheduled flight between Abu Dhabi and Beijing Daxing Airport on March 28, 2023. The inaugural flight EY888, operated using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marked the move of regular flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Previously Etihad operated to Beijing Capital International Airport. …

FORT WORTH, Texas: Though the last American Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-80 took its final flight in 2019, a vital part of the historic aircraft will continue powering the future of aviation maintenance. The airline donated a Pratt & Whitney JT8D engine to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) during the Aviation Technician Education Council annual conference in Chicago. The engine …

Aruba and Guyana have become the latest destinations to join British Airways’ network, with inaugural flights arriving to a warm welcome in the destinations’ respective capital cities. British Airways operates more routes to the Caribbean and Mexico than any other UK airline, with Aruba and Guyana bringing the total number of destinations served in the region to 17. Flight BA2157 …