ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce to its customers worldwide that it has fully implemented Self Check-in Initiative, enabling its customers to check-in using their mobile device and avoid queues at the airport. The new Self Check-in Initiative provides hassle free check-in experience with self-service …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, plans to feature a number of audio books on-board its fleet in collaboration with the Bahrain-based AlRawi Audio Books. The diverse collection of Arabic audio books will include various genres such as novels, management, education, self-development and children books ranging from 50 minutes to a few hours recording time …

News Desk DUBAI: Emaar, the biggest lifestyle developer outside China, the developer of Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall, Address hotels, The Dubai Fountain and many thriving communities, including Downtown Dubai, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore collaboration opportunities with TikTok, the leading global destination for short-form mobile videos. The partnership represents a major milestone for TikTok in …

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the establishment of an E-Hail Taxi Joint Venture with Careem Networks Company (Careem); the leading ride hailing technology company in the region. Accordingly, the new company, the name and logo of which will be announced in the next few months, will cater to the e-hail taxi service to customers as of April …

DUBAI: Looking to indulge in a bit of retail therapy at The Dubai Mall during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF)? The world’s biggest shopping festival starts on 26 December 2018 and lasts for 6 weeks until 2 February 2019 offering unbeatable bargains and an unmatched experience for the shopper in everyone. Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently flown the one millionth passenger traveling from Singapore to Thailand in 2018 who traveled on board THAI flight TG414 on 21 December. This is part of THAI’s collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) Thanks a Million campaign. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, welcomed Ms. Angela Sui …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently deployed its latest Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on the Bahrain-Manila route increasing the number of destinations served by the Dreamliner to four including London Heathrow, Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Being one of Gulf Air’s long-haul destinations, Manila route will now be permanently served …

DUBAI: Dollar, one of the fastest growing car rental companies in the region, has announced the opening of a new branch at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1. The new counter features seating area for passengers, a new concept introduced to other counters currently found inside Terminal 1. The new concept will provide a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere to a significant …

LONDON: British Airways’ customers are getting a taste of what it’s like to fly at the front of the aircraft as the airline trials cutting edge virtual reality technology at check-in desks at its home at Heathrow Terminal 5. After taking the 360° tour of the Club World cabin, customers who like the look of the additional space, the lie-flat …

BANGKOK: General Prayut Chan-o-Cha, Prime Minister of Thailand, together with H.E. Dato Lim Jock Hoi, Secretary-General of ASEAN, visited the Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) exhibition booth at the Thailand Together event for the ASEAN Chairmanship 2019. The Prime Minister and the Secretary-General of ASEAN was greeted by Mr. Sumeth Damrongchaitham, THAI President, senior executives from both THAI …