News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has announced new appointments to its commercial leadership team as it ramps up its network, fleet and products for its next era of growth. The newly created roles, which include Senior Vice President, Network Passenger Sales Development and Vice President for Passenger Sales – Regional Clusters will support the airline’s regional growth and market expansion ambitions, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI/KARACHI: Gerry’s Group was honored to welcome Moosa Ali, Regional Manager Commercial of Air arabia , at the Gerry’s Head Office. The meeting was graciously attended by Group Managing Director, Akram Wali Muhammad, and Group Director, Arshad Wali Muhammad. This visit further reinforced the longstanding partnership between Air Arabia and Gerry’s Group, reaffirming our shared commitment to …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Celestyal has unveiled a new campaign offering savings of 50% or more on 45 sailings departing between September 2025 and March 2027. The ‘Sail & Save’ campaign also sees the return of the CelestyalPay offer, with guests receiving 25% extra on all credit added before departure – worth up to $250 in additional onboard spend. Following …

News Desk DUBAI: 2025 continues to be an exceptional year for Dubai Duty Free with the airport retailer announcing August sales of AED646.23 million (US$177 million), setting a new monthly record for August. This achievement surpasses the operator’s previous peak of AED588.13 million (US$161 million) reached in August 2018, an increase of nearly 10%. Sales in August 2025 represented an …

By Rafiq Vayani ABU DHABI: Zayed International Airport (AUH) has been awarded Level 2 of the Airports Council International (ACI) Accessibility Enhancement Accreditation, marking a significant advancement in its commitment to creating an inclusive and accessible travel experience for all passengers. This achievement builds on the Level 1 accreditation obtained in 2024, demonstrating Abu Dhabi Airports’ continuous progress in embedding …

News Desk DUBAI: Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally inaugurated its airport project at Yabello, Southern part of Oromia Regional State, alongside a new passenger service to the airport. Marking yet another milestone in Ethiopia’s regional connectivity and aviation infrastructure development, the event has been celebrated in the …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: marhaba, dnata’s leading airport hospitality brand, has launched its globally renowned Meet & Greet services at Manchester Airport, marking its first entry into the UK market. marhaba’s arrival introduces a service to assist arriving, departing or transiting travellers in navigating airport complexities and late-night flights. The service offers personalised support from kerb to gate, including fast-track …

By Rafiq Vayani MAKKAH/KARACHI: House of Polani has proudly set a new benchmark in Pakistan’s travel history by successfully managing the corporate group of Pharmevo, comprising 1,600 passengers, to Makkah. All arrivals were seamlessly coordinated in a single day, marking this as the largest-ever group movement from Pakistan to Makkah. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, a grand conference was held at the Hilton Convention Center, Makkah, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, world-renowned hospitality brand and one of Accor’s leading luxury brands are setting a new standard for sound across Fairmont’s 96 hotels and resorts globally through a newly curated partnership with Devialet. The global leader in luxury sound technology will further elevate Fairmont’s signature guest experience, with cutting-edge audio innovation. Serving as the exclusive …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, proudly announces the arrival of its 15th aircraft, a brand-new Airbus A321neo, named “Barr Al Hikman” after the famous coastal area located in the Sultanate of Oman, often referred to as the Maldives of the Middle East, known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Mohamed Bin Abdullah Al Khonji, Chairman of SalamAir, said: …