DUBAI: Emirates has today launched a new, five times-a-week service from Dubai (DXB) to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo (GRU), marking the airline’s first arrival in Chile. On board the inaugural Boeing 777-200LR flight, which was welcomed at both Sao Paulo and Santiago airports with a water cannon salute, was a group of special …

BANGKOK: H.E. Mr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, Minister of Transport, together with H.E. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, Minister of Tourism and Sports, Mr. Pailin Chuchottaworn, Deputy Transport Minister, Mr. Chatchai Thipsunawee, Transport Ministry Permanent Secretary, H.E. Mr. Brian John Davidson, British Ambassador to Thailand, and Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), and members of THAI Management, jointly …

DUBAI: Emirates Engineering has successfully completed the reconfiguration of the second Boeing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet. The conversion of the aircraft from three to two cabin classes was executed fully in-house at the Emirates Engineering hangars in Dubai. The reconfigured aircraft also features new, wider Business class seats in a 2-2-2 format, a new social area in business class, …

DUBAI: Emirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Medina to help facilitate travel for pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Emirates will be operating 33 additional flights to Jeddah and Medina from 6 to 31 August to support the journey for pilgrims expected to travel to the Holy City of Mecca during …

DUBAI: Emirates has introduced 3D seat models on emirates.com, becoming the first airline to introduce web virtual reality (VR) technology on its digital platform. The 3D seat model is a visualisation engine that displays an immersive 3D 360 degree view of the interior of the Emirates A380 and the Emirates Boeing 777, giving customers a chance to explore their seats, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI:  Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, announced today that it will deploy a one-off A380 service to Islamabad on 8 July 2018. The airline’s iconic double-decker will make its inaugural arrival in Islamabad on a special flight EK2524/EK2525. The A380 flight will depart Dubai on 8 July 2018 at 0800hrs and arrive in Islamabad at 1210hrs. …

DUBAI: Emirates Aviation University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lufthansa Technik Middle East to collaborate on opportunities in the aviation sector. Under the MoU, Emirates Aviation University and Lufthansa Technik Middle East will spearhead initiatives that provide work experience opportunities within the field of engineering and aircraft maintenance.  Lufthansa Technik Middle East will work with Emirates Aviation University’s (EAU) …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), announced it has taken two new Airbus A320 aircraft deliveries bringing its total operating fleet to 53 aircraft. The latest Airbus A320 arrived on schedule from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, marking the completion of all deliveries this year. Adel Al …

DUBAI: Emirates has partnered with Dubai Parks and Resorts to offer its customers special privileges to Dubai’s exciting theme parks. Emirates customers can enjoy a special bundle offer with added value at Dubai Parks and Resorts, the largest integrated theme park destination in the region, when they purchase a two-day entry pass which gives them access to all four parks including …

CASABLANCA: Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, commenced its new service from Muscat to the Moroccan city of Casablanca on July 1 2018. The inaugural flight WY171 departed Muscat International Airport at 01.20 after a cake cutting ceremony. The flight arrives in Casablanca at 07.10. This new service to Casablanca is operated by Dreamliner (787-800) and …