DUBAI: The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for 2017-18. The Group saw steady revenue growth and a rebound on profitability compared to the same period last year, in spite of the continuing downward pressure on margins, a rise in oil prices, and other challenges for the airline and travel industry. The Emirates Group revenue was AED 49.4 billion (US$ 13.5 …

MUSCAT: On the occasion of Oman’s 47th National Day, Emirates is offering travellers in Oman a host of special promotions to some of its most popular destinations. The offers are valid for booking in Economy Class and Business Class until 18 Nov 2017, for outbound travel between 21st November 2017 and 31st March 2018. The special fares in Economy Class …

DUBAI: The Emirates Flight Training Academy, a launch customer for the new Phenom aircraft, has taken delivery of its first Embraer Phenom 100EV entry-level jet in Dubai. The aircraft, A6-DWC, is the first of the five Phenom 100EVs that will make up the training fleet of the Academy. The aircraft was assembled at Embraer’s production facility in Melbourne, Florida, USA. …

DUBAI: From visiting remote wadis and canyons to getting first hand insights into conservation efforts and Dubai’s evolving food culture, the new 2017/18 tours, safaris and attractions from Arabian Adventures has expanded with an enhanced offering for both visitors and residents of the UAE. The region’s leading Destination Management Company (DMC), Arabian Adventures has curated a selection of excursions in …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announced the soft opening of its new call centre in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 2nd 2017 beside the current one operates in Oman and the recently launched one in India. This demonstrates the national carrier continued commitment to provide excellent customer service and a seamless guest experience. The newly …

MELBOURNE: True to its reputation as ‘the race that stops a nation’™ the Emirates Melbourne Cup has once again delivered an incredible result for trainer Joseph O’Brien, with jockey Corey Brown riding to victory in an outstanding finish. Run over 3200 metres, the Emirates Melbourne Cup offers the richest prize in Australian sport and a 18ct solid gold trophy valued …

DUBAI: Building on the success of the initial phase of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai today announced 16 additional destinations to which Emirates’ passengers will be able travel on a single ticket. The new, expanded network now includes sought-after destinations such as Zanzibar, Kathmandu and Kilimanjaro. Travellers can book on Emirates.com, through Emirates’ Contact Centres, or via travel agents for …

LOS ANGELES: American Airlines today launched daily nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), marking the carrier’s third nonstop route to the Chinese capital and 15th route between the U.S. and the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2010, American has served Beijing from Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and in 2015 added service from Dallas/Fort …

DUBAI: Emirates today confirmed that its first two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with its soon-to-launch First Class product will operate from Dubai to the airline’s Belgian and Swiss destinations starting from 1st December 2017. Emirates’ new First Class cabin will feature six private suites laid out in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the eight private suites in a 1-2-1 layout …

DUBAI: Emirates announced today it will reinstate its second daily service to Lagos and resume operations to Nigeria’s capital city, Abuja, with four weekly flights from 15 December 2017. Similar to the current daily service between Dubai and Lagos, the added frequencies to Lagos will be operated with Emirates’ Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, offering eight private suites in First Class, 42 …