DUBAI: Passenger numbers at Dubai World Central (DWC), Dubai’s second airport, grew by more than 35 per cent in the first half of the year, according to the traffic report issued by operator Dubai Airports on 31st July, 2017. DWC welcomed 554,993 passengers in the first half of 2017 compared to 410,278 passengers during the first six months last year, …

MUSCAT: Oman Air and Malaysia Airlines have entered a code-share partnership opening up more international destinations to their customers, effective immediately. Oman Air’s passengers who currently enjoy direct flights to Kuala Lumpur will now be connected to more destinations in Malaysia, China and Australia. The new destinations now open for Oman Air guests are Singapore, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Darwin, Melbourne, …

News Desk DUBAI: A record total of 8.06 million international overnight tourists arrived in Dubai during the first six months of 2017, reflecting a stellar 10.6 per cent increase over the same period last year. Figures released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) affirm the foundational strength, and sustained acceleration of the emirate’s tourism sector, as …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has joined Saudi Arabian telecommunications services company Etihad Etisalat (Mobily) as its newest Neqaty program partner, in a move that enhances the diversity of the program’s partnership base. Through this new partnership with Gulf Air, Mobily customers can now redeem their points for Gulf Air FalconFlyer miles when the …

DUBAI: Emirates has been recognised in the Future Travel Experience Airline Passenger Experience Power List 2017. Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer was ranked in the top 5 global airline executives for his leadership in directing the airline’s consistent delivery of superior services on the ground, and in the air. The Future Travel Experience Airline Passenger …

LONDON: Since The First Wing opened on April 5, the new exclusive check-in area for British Airways’ First, Gold Executive Club and oneworld Emerald customers at Heathrow Terminal 5 has welcomed nearly 200,000* travellers through the dedicated security channel leading directly into the Galleries First lounge and Concorde Room. That’s around 1,800 customers a day transferring through The First Wing …

DOHA: Qatar Airways continues its growth and expansion plans as it announces the launch of Canberra, Qatar Airways’ fifth Australian destination, in 2018. This launch follows a year of success and announcements from the World’s Best Airline, including the launch of a brand new Business Class offering, the announcement of 26 new destinations for 2017/2018, impressive financial profits released in June, …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain’s national carrier, recently hosted key travel trade industry representatives in Dubai at an event that showcased the airline’s latest developments and customer-focused initiatives while thanking guests for their longstanding support. The event was hosted by Gulf Air’s Senior Manager Sales, Mr Saad Al Qinni. Most recently, Gulf Air launched passenger facilities including: prepaid …

RIYADH: In recognition of the importance of Saudisation, and seeking to provide opportunities for Saudi citizens, and according to Saudi Vision 2030 to reduce unemployment rates among the Saudi youth, BurjRafal Hotel Kempinski has employed 25 Saudis in the hospitality, food, beverage and housekeeping departments. Mr Juan Uribe, General Manager of BurjRafal Hotel Kempinski, explained that the general policy of …

DUBAI: Mr. Piao Ma, a Dutch national from Gelderland will be pleasantly surprised when he finds out that he just became the latest US$1 million winner in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire Promotion in Series 248 with ticket no. 1722.   Mr Ma, who purchased his winning ticket online from dubaidutyfree.com, is currently not available for comment. Following the Millennium …