LONDON: British Airways is to launch more content in the first half of 2018 to the travel trade thanks to New Distribution Capability (NDC), starting with new short-haul price points. The move follows the successful introduction by the airline of the distribution technology charge and new agreements with trade partners. Adam Daniels, the airline’s chief commercial officer said: “We’ve successfully …

DUBAI: Emirates yesterday operated a special one-off A380 service to Bahrain in celebration of the country’s 46th National Day. The special flight operated as EK 835, and is one of the shortest scheduled A380 flight routes in the world, with a duration of 1 hour and 15 minutes. The A380 one off service was proudly operated by Captain Hassan Alsaati and …

BIZ TODAY REPORT MANAMA: Bahrain’s national carrier, Gulf Air, in collaboration with Bahrain Airport Company, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), and all three Gulf Air unions, celebrated all of The Kingdom of Bahrain’s National Day, Accession Day and Martyrs’ Day today at the airline’s headquarters in Muharraq. …

BEIJING: In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed during the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting in Beijing, Star Alliance, member carrier Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA) have agreed to closely cooperate to further establish Beijing Capital International Airport as a leading hub and transfer airport as well as to significantly enhance the future customer experience. …

DUBAI: Emirates, the Official Airline of the Los Angeles Dodgers, has brought all-star players Justin Turner (third baseman) and Chase Utley (second baseman) to Dubai to help further develop the game of baseball in the region.  Late last year, Emirates and the Los Angeles Dodgers announced the sponsorship of the Dubai Little League Divisional Teams, now called the Dubai Dodgers. …

DOHA: Qatar Airways celebrated the start of its new direct non-stop service from Doha to Chiang Mai yesterday at Chiang Mai International Airport, after its first flight was greeted with a traditional water cannon salute. The newly-launched seasonal service to Thailand’s second biggest city will operate a four times-weekly schedule from Doha, with a flight time of just over six …

BIZ TODAY REPORT ABU DHABI: Celebrate the heart-warming magic of the festive season at Al Raha Beach Hotel, the luxury beachfront hotel in Abu Dhabi, as you toast to blissful memories with family and friends with a carefully-crafted selection of stay and dining experiences. Join Al Raha Beach Hotel as it welcomes the festive season with a Christmas Tree Lighting …

KARACHI: Ehsan Sehbai, CEO Shaheen Air International (SAI)–has been awarded as the CEO of the year achievement award at the UMA 16th CEO Summit Asia, Leadership Award 2017. The award was given to the CEO in recognition to his untiring efforts in making Shaheen Air Pakistan’s second national carrier. The award ceremony was organized by CEO Club Pakistan at a …

MUSCAT: Oman Air SAOC, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has been awarded the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) registration by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) at Muscat International Airport (MCT) and Salalah Airport (SLL). Being the first certified company in Oman, the award confirms the safety of Oman Air ground operations making it globally-recognised …

DUBAI: According to Wego.co.ae, the leading travel search website and top-ranked mobile application for travelers living in the Middle East, Dubai retains its top spot as 2017’s most popular festive season destination for travelers in the region. A shopper’s paradise, Dubai offers some of the most extravagant malls on earth, as well as luxurious hotels and miles of unspoiled beaches. …