By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has officially unveiled its newly renovated Travel Shop in Deira, Dubai, showcasing a refreshed space designed to offer customers a more modern, streamlined and personalised service experience. The refurbishment marks a significant investment in the airline’s retail presence and underscores its continued commitment to enhancing customer engagement across all touchpoints. Located in …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates has unveiled its highly-anticipated bespoke A380 livery, dedicated to its new door-to-door delivery solution, Emirates Courier Express. The iconic passenger aircraft will take to the skies, reinforcing Emirates’ commitment to redefining the express delivery experience by merging its four-decade experience of moving people and goods worldwide. Managed in-house at Emirates Engineering, the Emirates Courier Express livery …

Web Desk FORT WORTH, Texas: American Airlines is making it easier than ever to travel by offering more than one million Main Cabin seats on domestic flights (excluding Alaska and Hawaii) redeemable at just 5,000 AAdvantage® miles one way. As an added bonus, Main Cabin seats on trans-Atlantic flights will be redeemable starting as low as 15,000 AAdvantage® miles one way. Whether …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is further expanding its fleet, confirming an order for 28 wide-body Boeing aircraft. Since 2023, the airline has steadily grown its fleet as part of a long-term strategy to double in size by 2030. This reflects Etihad’s ongoing approach to aligning its fleet with evolving network and operational …

News Desk DUBAI: Another Indian national has been added to the ever-growing list of Indian winners of US$1 million when the draw for the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise promotion was held today at Concourse A of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Thekkinikattil Padinhare Madathil Mohandas, a 69-year-old Indian national based in Dubai became a US$1 million …

News Desk DUBAI/ RIYADH: TAKARA Restaurant has been recognized as the Best Luxury Japanese Restaurant in Saudi Arabia by Luxury Lifestyle Awards, highlighting its prominent position in the Kingdom’s high-end dining scene. With its theatrical flair, elegant atmosphere, and exceptional cuisine, TAKARA has transformed the experience of dining in Japanese style in Al Khobar. Upon entering TAKARA Restaurant, guests are …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates is the world’s largest operator of international First Class travel – offering 26,800 seats a week and the largest inventory of international First Class seats in the industry, entirely comprised of private suites. Emirates continues to refine its First Class ‘Fly Better’ experience, with an array of new enhancements for First Class customers; from keepsake menus to gloved …

  Apr-24 Apr-25 2024 YTD 2025 YTD Passengers 1.4 million 1.7 million 5.7 million 6.7 million Passenger load factor 84% 89% 86% 87% Operating fleet size([1]) 89 99   Passenger destinations 68 72             ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its traffic statistics for April 2025, demonstrating …

News Desk DUBAI: Arabian Center, a longstanding community favorite since its 2009 opening, will undergo a comprehensive refurbishment project, transforming the established retail hub into a contemporary lifestyle destination. The year-long project, set to kick off in June 2025, will be executed in phases to ensure minimal disruption to the mall’s valued customers and tenants. The ambitious project, owned by …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC/Visit Maldives) successfully concluded its participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, reaffirming the Maldives’ position as one of the world’s most desirable holiday destinations. Held from 28 April to 1 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, ATM 2025 provided an exceptional platform for enhancing the Maldives’ global visibility …