BIZ TODAY REPORT DUBAI: Recognising the vital role of food in celebrations and traditions that bring people together, Emirates’ Cabin Crew surprised and delighted residents of all ages in the heart of Dubai, marking the start of Diwali. Emirates’ crew spread festive joy and distribute traditional sweet treats and confections under the twinkling festive lights of Bur Dubai. Emirates’ Cabin Crew gave …

SEATTLE: Qantas has unveiled its first Boeing Dreamliner, the game-changing aircraft that will open up new routes and new levels of comfort for travellers. The latest addition to the Qantas fleet, the 787-9 Dreamliner features next generation seating in Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class, with more space and a lower passenger count than most of its competitors. Other Dreamliner …

HONG KONG: Vietjet recently announced a two-phase interline partnership with Doha-based Qatar Airways. The first phase which came into effect this September will enable Qatar Airways’ passengers to travel to and from points in Vietnam and in Taiwan served directly by Vietjet; the next phase will soon allow Vietjet’s passengers to fly to more than 150 points around the world served …

LONDON: Hundreds of children got to meet X factor winner Stacey Soloman and former Eastender Joe Swash as they attended a supercharged send-off at Heathrow for Dreamflight 2017. Stacey and Joe chatted with the children before they jetted off on a British Airways jumbo jet destined for Orlando where the kids will visit Harry Potter World and swim with dolphins …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is pleased to be the Official Airline Sponsor of the founding conference of the Global Dryland Alliance (GDA), held in Doha, Qatar on Sunday 15 October. The conference, which took place at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort and Convention Hotel, drew delegates representing more than 25 nations, including ministers of agriculture and environment, as well as representatives …

Sports Desk DOHA: The FIFA U-17 World Cup India 2017 football tournament has got underway with Qatar Airways as the Official Airline Partner of the illustrious tournament. All eyes will be on India as 24 national teams take part in the global football competition. The participating teams come from every corner in the world: Europe, the Middle East, the Far …

AJMAN: Wyndham Garden Ajman Cornichesteps up its preparation for Q4 2017 opening through participation in road shows organised by Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD),  global exhibitions, and travel workshops. The soon-to-open hotel joined the ATDD road shows in Scandinavia and covered three countries including Denmark,Norway and Sweden. It also joined the ATDD delegation at the CIS road show in Armenia, …

DOHA: Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 777 freighter arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport last Thursday to a grand water salute welcome in the presence of dignitaries, officials from Qatar Airways Cargo, Pittsburgh International Airport and media. The cargo carrier launches Pittsburgh as its thirteenth freighter destination in the Americas. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates today launched a US$15 million campaign to inspire travel and promote the airline’s extensive network of global destinations including its home and hub, Dubai. The campaign is backed by the iconic soundtrack “Don’t stop me now” by British rock band Queen, which was found in a scientific study to be the most uplifting or “feel-good” tune on …

SYDNEY: Qantas has yesterday announced its Los Angeles based aircraft will be powered by biofuel from 2020, reducing the airline’s carbon emissions on its services operating between the US and Australia. Over the next ten years, the airline will purchase eight million gallons (30 million litres) of renewable jet fuel each year from US based bio-energy company, SG Preston. The …