LONDON: As part of its 100-year birthday, British Airways has today announced it will be painting a Boeing 747 in the much-admired design of its predecessor British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC). The livery from the 1964 – 1974 BOAC era will adorn a B747, reg: G-BYGC. The aircraft will leave the paint shop in Dublin and arrive in to Heathrow …

KARACHI: Uber, the global smartphone app that seamlessly connects riders to partner drivers, has announced the launch of Uber Lite, a redesigned, simple version of the Uber app in Pakistan. Pakistan is amongst the few countries around the globe all set to experience Uber Lite; a slimmed down version of the app that saves space, works on limited internet connectivity, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reed Travel Exhibitions, organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, which will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April – 1 May 2019, has announced that it will host its first consumer day – ATM Holiday Shopper – as part of its line-up of special focus events. Taking …

DUBAI: Emirates has introduced an innovative new function on its app to allow customers to create bespoke playlists ahead of their flight and sync it to their seats once on board. Customers can plan their trip more effectively, and maximise their onboard experience by using the Emirates app to browse the expansive entertainment catalogue at any time. ice, Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment …

ABU DHABI: IBTM Arabia, part of IBTM’s global portfolio of meetings and events industry trade shows and the most established event of its kind in the MENA MICE industry, has announced the first details of the Knowledge Programme for its 2019 event, which will take place at Jumeirah Etihad Towers from 25-27 March. New this year is a ‘MICE Knowledge Platform’ – …

DUBAI: M Hotel Downtown by Millennium, situated at the heart of Downtown Dubai, unveils its exclusive package for delegates of this year’s Arab Health Exhibition and Congress, the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the MENA region, happening on January 28 to 31, 2019. The offer allows exhibitors and visitors to stay comfortable while attending the four-day exhibition …

CANBERRA: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, continues to enhance its global catering operations, today opening a new, state-of-the-art catering facility in the capital of Australia, Canberra. Representing an investment of AUD$ 6.5 million, the newest dnata facility allows the company to meet the increased demand for its quality services and create capacity for further growth in …

By Irfan Pardesi JOHANNESBURG: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrated a hat trick win at the 2018 Business Traveller Africa Awards. Emirates received awards for Best Business Class – for the second consecutive year, Best International Long-Haul Airline and Best Airport Business Lounge, underpinning its brand promise to offer a ‘better’ flying experience. The Lounge award is for Emirates’ dedicated …

DUBAI: Emirates will operate its A380 aircraft to and from Amman between 01 June and 26 October 2019, in response to increased demand for travel during the summer period. This adjustment will see the airline operate one of its three daily flights on the route (EK 903/904) with its flagship A380. This will be the first time that Emirates will …

DUBAI: Calling all ladies, it’s Tuesday and it’s time to go out and rule the scene. Whether you’re looking for a place to get crazy or just chill with your favourite girlfriends, Lucky Voice will ensure you relax, unwind and dance the night away. Ladies night at Lucky Voice runs every Tuesday from 8pm to 3am. Women get four complimentary …