News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has announced it will ramp up operations to Barcelona with the addition of a third daily flight starting from 26 October 2025. The added service will meet market demand and offer customers greater connectivity to/from the coastal city as well as access to popular destinations across Emirates’ network including Maldives, Bangkok, Bali, Hong Kong and Singapore.  …

News Desk ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has once again asserted its leadership in the aviation industry, earning the prestigious Best Airline in Europe award at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the tenth time. The ceremony, widely regarded as the Oscars of the Aviation Industry, was held at the historic …

Web Desk DUBAI: Technology is making travel on American Airlines easier and more reliable this summer. From planning a trip to getting to your destination, technology is at the center of customers’ travel experiences. “User-friendly technology is part of our daily life and should extend into what our customers experience when they travel on American,” said Ganesh Jayaram, American’s Chief …

News Desk ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest fleet operating carrier in Africa, plans to enhance its domestic operations with the latest evolution of the renowned Twin Otter family, The Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. Solidifying the vision, Ethiopian signed a purchase agreement for two new Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft with De Havilland Canada. This new arrangement enables Ethiopian …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates and Uber have announced a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore ways to make journeys more seamless, effortless and rewarding for travellers. This includes enhancing the on-ground mobility experience for Emirates customers, while offering Skywards members loyalty benefits when using the Uber platform across select markets within the Emirates network.* The …

CAPE TOWN: Valor Hospitality Partners, a global leader in full-service hospitality solutions, today announced the signing of two new hotel management contracts in Nigeria and Senegal representing an investment in excess of approximately R540 million in West Africa. The deals were signed at the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) taking place in Cape Town this week. The significant figure represents the …

Web Desk DUBAI: Emirates has launched an innovative new video for ice that highlights the breadth of content that Emirates’ 54 million customers can enjoy in the world’s largest media library in the sky. Emirates invites readers to explore a behind-the-scenes look at the process of maintaining providing the best inflight entertainment globally. Emirates is the biggest licensee of content in the skies: …

News Desk PARIS: EGYPTAIR has disclosed a firm order for an additional six A350-900s as part of its expansion strategy to meet growing demand for air travel. The agreement takes the airline’s total order for the type to 16 A350-900. “We are continuously working to modernise our fleet and deliver a more comfortable and optimised travel experience. This collaboration with …

DOHA,: Qatar Airways has once again been named the ‘World’s Best Airline’ by the prestigious international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax, retaining the top position for a record-breaking ninth time. This achievement reaffirms the airline’s steadfast commitment to delivering excellence across every touchpoint of the travel experience. In addition to securing the airline industry’s highest accolade, Qatar Airways was also …

By Rafiq Vayani PARIS/DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is participating in the 55th edition of the International Paris Airshow until 19 June. After an over 15-year hiatus from the show, Emirates is showcasing its newest aircraft – the Airbus A350 – featuring the airline’s next-generation cabin design, latest interiors, and technologies. https://x.com/biztoday_intl/status/1935181682040045720?t=NV3ZIgTWHEyp_PM2igXPBQ&s=19 Visitors can experience Emirates’ upgraded Business Class …