flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that it has partnered with Alhosn, the official UAE app for contact tracing and health testing related to COVID-19, to provide passengers with digital verification of COVID-19 medical records while travelling from the UAE. flydubai becomes the first airline to partner with Alhosn to offer this service to its passengers. flydubai passengers, who are …

TIME Hotels held the soft opening of its much-anticipated TIME Asma Hotel in Dubai’s Al Barsha ‘shopping’ district yesterday, Tuesday 15 June. The new four-star property has a remarkable feature – its management team consists entirely of women, including the hotel manager Alexandra Kelner and 80% of the hotel’s employees. Commenting, TIME Hotels’ CEO Mohamed Awadalla, said: “It has always …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been awarded ‘Best Cabin Crew’ and ‘Best Frequent Flyer Programme’ at this year’s Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021. This accolade reinforces the airline’s commitment to innovating the inflight guest experience. As a response to the Covid pandemic, Wellness Ambassadors were introduced on board to share …

flydubai, the Dubai based airline, has announced the start of daily flights to Warsaw (WAW) from 30 September. Warsaw will become flydubai’s second destination in Poland after Krakow (KRK) which currently operates with a twice weekly service. Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “we have been flying to Krakow in Poland since 2018 and by adding Warsaw …

 News Desk ABU DHABI: Until 24 June 2021, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched reduced and flexible fares to quarantine-free destinations globally. Whether travellers are looking for a short city break or a week relaxing on the beach, it’s time to see the world from a new perspective. Make up for lost time and reclaim the …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its first year of loss in over 30 years caused by a significant drop in revenue, fully attributed to the impact of COVID-19 related flight and travel restrictions throughout its entire financial year 2020-21. Released today in its 2020-21 Annual Report, the Emirates Group posted a loss of AED 22.1 billion (US$ 6.0 billion) for the financial year ended 31 March 2021 …

PUTRAJAYA: Five (5) golf courses in Malaysia have made the list of the Top 100 Golf Courses in Asia Award 2021. Organised by Golf Travel Magazine; an esteemed magazine for avid golfers in China and South Korea, the fifth (5th) annual event was held between 8-10 June 2021 in Wanning City, Hainan Province, China. Among the criterias that are taken …

Emirates Group Security (EGS) and GMR Aviation Academy (GMRAA), two leading aviation training providers based in Dubai and India respectively, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote cooperation for the development and exchange of information, technical expertise, and experiences in aviation security. GMRAA is part of the GMR Group, India’s leading infrastructure development company and the fourth largest private …

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Trabzon in Turkey with direct flights from Abu Dhabi starting on July 13, 2021.  The new service offers greater connectivity and value-for-money options making it easier and more convenient for customers to travel between the two countries. Schedule to Trabzon, effective July 13, 2021 (all …

Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, has partnered with Air Arabia’s loyalty programme AirRewards, to allow members of both schemes to benefit from reciprocal points and miles transfers. These could be spent on flights with Etihad and Air Arabia, holidays, shopping and more. Kim Hardaker, Head of Loyalty & Partnerships, Etihad Airways, said: “This partnership will provide …