Dubai Duty Free is kicking off the holiday season with a special 25% discount on a wide range of products over three days, starting from the 18th of December until the 20th, to mark its 39th anniversary celebration. In what has become an annual shopping treat, the 25% discount offer will be available for all departing, transiting, and arriving passengers …

Emirates and Real Madrid are looking to capture the attention of football fans with the launch of two ads to attract customers to travel this winter across the airline’s network of more than 130 destinations including Dubai. The first one features Real Madrid stars Luka Modrić, Vinícius Júnior and Toni Kroos passing the ball around the field until it reaches one …

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has announced it is reintroducing four of its A380s from the summer of 2023. The move follows a surge in demand for air travel across the airline’s network and customer feedback for the return of one of the most remarkable commercial flying experiences in the sky. His Excellency Mohammed Ali …

As the aviation world grapples with pilot shortages, Emirates Flight Training Academy’s (EFTA) third graduation ceremony held earlier today welcomed 53 new pilots trained at their world-class facility into the industry. With the latest ceremony, EFTA celebrated crossing three major milestones, including graduating –  international cadets for the first time since the academy opened its doors for non-Emirati cadets in late …

Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Ethiopian Airlines have again partnered to bring humanitarian aid to those in need – this time using the airline’s three recently delivered 737-8 airplanes to transport more than 12,000 pounds of supplies to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. “Ethiopian Airlines has a long history of collaborating with Boeing on humanitarian flights,” said Mesfin Tasew, Group CEO of Ethiopian …

Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits. Emirates Skywards members can now earn and redeem Miles on all flights operated by Air Canada – accessing a network of more than 220 destinations worldwide. Aeroplan members will also benefit from earning and redeeming Points on all flights operated by Emirates – …

Swissotel Al Ghurair, a five-star family destination in Dubai, successfully organized a unique masterclass in collaboration with LINDT on November 29th.  To celebrate the festive season, two eclectic Swiss brands, Swissotel Al Ghurair and LINDT came together for an exhilarating 60-minute masterclass, showcasing the method of whisking, chocolate folding, and other techniques that are widely popular in the pastry kitchen. Hosted …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has won “Environmental Sustainability Innovation of the Year” award at CAPA’s annual Environmental Sustainability Awards for Excellence in Singapore, as well as “Best Airline for Sustainability 2022” award by Business Traveler USA. Etihad’s sustainability initiatives began with a focus on creating operational efficiencies. The airline quickly went on to unite industry leaders …

The Idea Agency, a Dubai-based fully integrated communications and marketing agency, has won the silver award for the best hospitality PR consulting company of the year award at the 8th Middle East Hozpitality Excellence Awards 2022. The agency received the award in recognition of its unsurpassed service excellence as a top performer in the public relations sector in the region. Hozpitality Excellence Awards …

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Emirates is ensuring passengers get the festive feels for the whole month of December, with magical moments sprinkled upon journeys from start to finish. Wishing all passengers a very Merry Christmas around the world, Emirates will have festivities and celebrations at check-in desks, across international lounges, and onboard – ensuring the …