Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has expanded its business with the launch of charter and special flight services. Fully customisable, business and leisure guests can choose from a variety of flight options including a dedicated passenger service, cargo only flight or a combined passenger and cargo package. Alex Featherstone, Vice President Network Planning & Alliances, …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has announced several key movements and rotations to its commercial team, both in its Dubai hub and across key markets in the Far East, West Asia and Africa. The changes place five seasoned Emirati commercial managers in key positions across the Emirates network to support its commercial strategies as the airline responds to shifting market dynamics and navigates …

News Desk AJMAN: Have a light-hearted and unforgettable New Year’s Eve celebration by availing these hard-to-beat deals at Wyndham hotels Ajman. The hotels are offering special packages inclusive of a one-night stay with breakfast and NYE gala dinner at Majestic Ballroom for two adults and up to two kids below the age of six. The package starts at AED699/ for Ramada …

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has launched the enhanced new generation of traditional wooden Abras replicating the same design of the existing Abras while conforming to the highest security, safety and environmental standards. During a trial tour on the Dubai Creek, Al Tayer listened …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) is organising two fireworks display at midnight on December 31 to welcome New Year 2021. The displays, which will coincide with the UAE’s New Year’s Eve celebrations, are part of ATDD’s efforts to enhance Ajman’s position locally and regionally. The spectacular fireworks will be launched from two locations, one at Ajman Corniche which is opposite …

Lufthansa and the pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) have agreed on pilots’ contributions to help manage the crisis. The agreement runs until March 31 2022. Current cost-saving measures will not only be continued in the coming year but also supplemented by additional measures. In particular, the agreement includes the basis for an extension of short-time work for pilots in 2021, …

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has issued new preventative measures to curb the latest spread of COVID-19 by asking both public and private sectors to refrain from organising events with large gatherings. As a result, it is compulsory for Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) to cancel the ‘TG Winter Fest’ planned on 23-26 December 2020 at THAI Headquarter on Vibhavadi-Rangsit …

Mövenpick Hotels Karachi celebrated the merry occasion of Christmas with joy and warmth like every year. The 5-star hotel has put together a beautiful Christmas décor in its lobby. Gingerbread house, Christmas Trees, Jingle Bells, Santa Sleigh reflected the season of Holidays have just started. With a white Christmas theme, Mövenpick Hotel Karachi offered delicious festive treats and goodies to …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Following an announcement bythe Abu Dhabi Emergency Crisis and Disasters Committee, effective 24 December 2020, entry restrictions into Abu Dhabiwill be relaxed.International tourists, residents and travellers from selected destinations, flying with Etihad Airways,will be allowed to enterthe emirate without the need to self-isolate for 14 days. The list of countries eligible for entry without quarantine, referred …

News Desk TORONTO: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) awarded GTA dnata the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registration, following the successful completion of a comprehensive audit of the company and its ground-handling operations at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). “We are proud to be awarded IATA’s prestigious ISAGO Registration for our Toronto operations,” said Antonio Alvarez, Chief Executive …