DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has scooped three industry-leading awards for its game-changing First Class Private Suites and in-flight entertainment system ‘ice’, in addition to being named the ‘Best Long Haul Airline – Middle East and Africa’. The airline clinched the prestigious accolades at the Future Travel Experience (FTE) Asia Awards 2018, held in Singapore yesterday, and at …

DUBAI: Jordan Smith and Adrian Otaegui lead the top ten after day one at the DP World Tour Championship, of which Emirates is an Official Airline through its sponsorship agreement with the European Tour. This is Emirates’ 9th year supporting the tournament, which takes place from 15-18 November at the Jumeirah Golf Estates. The DP World Tour Championship has become …

DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for 2018-19. The Group saw steady revenue growth compared to the same period last year, however profits were impacted by the significant rise in oil prices, and unfavourable currency movements in certain markets, amidst other challenges for the airline and travel industry. The Emirates Group revenue was AED 54.4 billion (US$ 14.8 billion) …

MANAMA, Bahrain Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) is participating in Bahrain International Airshow 2018 which kicked off yesterday. This marks  the  first participation  for the Academy at an air show outside Dubai, with their Very Light Jet (VLJ) Embraer Phenom 100EV on display for visitors. The Academy has an innovative approach to training with cadets first learning to fly the single-engine piston Cirrus …

DUBAI: Emirates is kicking off another year as the Official Airline of the DP World Tour Championship, as golf’s top players get ready to battle it out on the course to take home the trophy for the season-ending culmination of the  ‘Race to Dubai’. This is Emirates’ 9th year supporting the tournament, which takes place from 15-18 November at the …

DUBAI: The Emirates A380 today received a visit from His Highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the son of the Crown Prince of Bahrain; His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the son of the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; and His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of Abu Dhabi Airports and …

DUBAI: Enjoy a new level of weekend relaxation, a world away from the busy week, with a tasty Friday brunch at Beau Rivage Bar, the European-inspired café at the newly opened Grand Millennium Business Bay along the Dubai Canal waterfront. “A la Maison” brunch will start on November 23 and guests will feel like stepping into their own house: indulge …

MANAMA: FAI rent-a-jet AG, the leading global provider of mission-critical aviation services, is proud to make its debut at the fifth Bahrain International Airshow this week, Booth P32. The company will showcase its first Bombardier Challenger 850 business aircraft on the static display, Pad 8. The aircraft (registration D-AFAN) which is the newest member in the company’s 25-strong fleet is …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s Largest Cargo operator, has taken delivery of its 8th B777 freighter aircraft in its cargo fleet family, on November 10, 2018 at its home base at Bole International Airport. Maintaining its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion in the global cargo industry, Africa’s Largest Cargo Service provider and largest Global Cargo Network, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Reed Travel Exhibitions (RTE), organiser of the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) showcase in Dubai, has boosted its travel portfolio, having signed a collaboration agreement to launch CONNECT Middle East, India & Africa 2019 – a new route development forum. The two-day show will be co-located with Arabian Travel Market 2019 and will take place at …