BOSTON: Qantas and Emirates have announced they will extend their cornerstone partnership for another five years, meaning customers and frequent flyers of both airlines will have access to an expansive joint network, and millions of reward seats to travel across Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the UK. The agreement was signed by Emirates President Tim Clark and Qantas Group CEO …

LEVA Hotels, the dynamic lifestyle hotel brand, has its sights set on rapid growth. With five properties in its portfolio, LEVA Hotels seeks to expand its presence within the Middle East and Africa. Noticing a gap and an opportunity for “affordable luxury” in the local market, LEVA Hotels is working towards enhancing the region’s hospitality offering with its properties which …

MANILA: Emirates has announced it will operate special commercial flights in October, to provide additional capacity for Filipino citizens from Dubai to Manila, who meet eligibility requirements. The airline will be operating “Bayanihan” flights on EK332 on October 2, 5, 9, 16, 23, and 30. Emirates has resumed scheduled passenger services to Manila, Clark and Cebu to all eligible travellers …

DUBAI: The 5th edition of AVSEC Global Symposium kicked off today, bringing together globally recognised security experts, local and international government officials, policymakers and high-calibre professionals from across the aviation security industry. The three-day Symposium will host 35 speakers and over 700 delegates from more than 50 countries. AVSEC 2021 was officially opened earlier today by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: Brazil opened its 4,000 sq.m pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai, weaving into its architectural backbone a stunning presentation of the Latin American country’s biodiversity. The Vice-President Hamilton Mourão was present, alongside with other authorities. “At a time of concern over environmental degradation and climate change, we wanted to weave in the message around our relentless …

Dubai Calendar, part of Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has unveiled a spectacular list of exciting events and activities that are set to take place during the remainder of the year. From October – December 2021, Dubai will host an action-packed roster of global musical superstars, stunning theatrical performances and sporting and lifestyle events, strengthening its position as a …

Throughout the six-month Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates is unlocking, even more, offers for all its passengers arriving in or stopping over in Dubai. By simply showing their boarding pass, Emirates’ customers can enjoy complimentary access to the Dubai Frame, one of the city’s iconic attractions offering a panoramic view of old and new Dubai. In addition, the Emirates boarding pass …

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has launched flights to Warsaw and Budapest from 30 September. The carrier will operate four weekly flights from Dubai International (DXB) to Budapest International Airport (BUD) and daily flights to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW). This will be the carrier’s second destination in Poland after Krakow (KRK). Representative of this new direct airlink, the first flight to …

DUBAI: A glittering line-up of stars helped welcome the world to Expo 2020 Dubai, decorating an Opening Ceremony that will be remembered forever by the 3,000-strong audience, as well as the millions across the globe who tuned in to virtually view the eagerly awaited event. With the golden ring of connectivity – the inspiration for the Expo 2020 Dubai logo …

Etihad Airways today announced three new quarantine-free destinations for the coming winter season. This November, the airline will begin flying to Johannesburg and Cape Town in South Africa, and the beautiful Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar. The new additions to Etihad’s network mean the UAE’s national carrier will be operating to 70 destinations across 47 countries. Etihad Airways has launched a sale …