JOHANNESBURG: Emirates was named Best International Airline in the Business category and came in second place as the Overall Favourite Brand in the business category, a Grand Prix award, at the 2019 Sunday Times Top Brands Awards. Results were announced at a private ceremony held at The Venue at The Houghton, in Johannesburg. Now, in its twenty-first year, the Sunday …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates Airline has partnered with the Beirut Basketball Club to sponsor its 2019/2020 season. The deal underscores the airline’s long-standing commitment to supporting basketball in the region as well as connecting with the fan base of this popular sport. The sponsorship deal, which starts on 3 October, will see Emirates receive digital and static branding opportunities on …

MONTENEGRO: Marriott International, Inc., recently announced the signing of a milestone agreement with Northstar D.O.O. to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Montenegro. Under the plan funded by Al Yasra, The Ritz-Carlton, Montenegro and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Montenegro are scheduled to bring the brand’s unrivalled elegance and legendary service to the country in 2023. “With its striking views of the Adriatic …

DUBAI: More than 650 delegates, from over 50 countries, and 30 speakers headlined another thought-provoking and action-packed edition of the aviation security conference – AVSEC Global 2019. The symposium was officially opened earlier today by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saaed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline & Group. The event was attended by dignitaries and VVIPs, including H.E. …

DUBAI: Emirates is once again pushing the boundaries of technology, becoming the first airline outside America to receive approval for biometric boarding from the U.S. Customs Border Protection (CBP). Soon, customers flying from Dubai to any of Emirates’ 12 destinations in the U.S. will be able to choose facial recognition technology at the departure gates, reducing the time taken for …

MUSCAT: Oman Air’s guests from across the world have enjoyed complimentary stays in luxury hotels in Muscat, thanks to the airline’s free stopover offer. The popular program gives guests the opportunity to break their journey and enjoy some of the Sultanate’s highlights on their way to their final destination. And now Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of …

SHARJAH: A number of senior officials and representatives from Sharjah Airport Authority participated in celebrations for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s 89th National Day, which falls on September 23rd each year. During the celebrations, which lasted for three days, roses and Saudi flags were handed out in a symbolic gesture reflecting the brotherly feelings and special relationships between the peoples …

CASABLANCA: Swissport International has been awarded a license for 15 airports in a global tender for airport ground handling services by the Moroccan airport operator ONDA. The new license has a term of seven years and is valid for the airports in Agadir, Al Hoceima, Casablanca, Dakhla, Errachidia, Essaouira, Fès, Laâyoune, Marrakech, Nador, Ouarzazate, Oujda, Rabat, Tangier and Tetouan. Swissport …

DUBAI: Emirates, Official Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019 (RWC 2019), has teamed up with famous Welsh Rugby referee, Nigel Owens, to create a campaign to inform travellers what’s fair play and what’s foul play when flying – so we can all Fly Better! The campaign, “Emirates etiquette guide to Rugby World Cup 2019”, comprises a series of short, …

LONDON: As part of British Airways’ commitment to help communities respond in times of crisis, the airline has been supporting relief efforts to reach those impacted by Hurricane Dorian.  The hurricane was one of the most powerful in the Atlantic on record, causing devastation and loss of life across the northern islands in the Bahamas. With wind speeds of up …