DUBAI: With global travel at an all-time high, Emirates has confirmed its busiest year for baggage handling yet. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Emirates has handled more than 2.8 million bags each month, averaging at 100,000 per day, from Dubai to 140 global destinations. These figures mark a 3.7% increase in total bags on last year. Despite its complex operation, …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: The Global Encounters Festival Pass will be available in the coming days! Everyone attending will need a Festival Pass. This pass is your gateway to everything the Festival has to offer from the Global Village and Art Gallery to the Film Festival, sports matches, and more. All attendees will need a Festival Pass to access these …

DOHA: This May, Jamavar Doha, the Michelin-starred jewel of Indian fine dining in Qatar, invites guests to embark on a culinary journey across India with its limited-time Alphonso Mango Feasting Menu. Created as an ode to the beloved king of fruits, this seasonal feast brings together the bold flavours, heritage, and artistry of regional Indian cuisines. Curated by Culinary Director …

By Kamran Hashim KARACHI: Biz Today International successfully hosted the ‘Lifestyle Awards powered by Mehak Jewellers on Thursday, 8th May 2025 at Governor Hall, Karachi Marriott. This Lifestyle Award aims to celebrate the excellence of individuals and corporates across the lifestyle industry. Biz Today Internationals Lifestyle Awards was widely attended by business-leaders, entrepreneurs, professionals and socialites who excel in their …

News Desk DUBAI: The Emirates Group today released its 2024-25 Annual Report, achieving new record profit, EBITDA, revenue, and cash balance levels. This outstanding performance places the Emirates Group as the most profitable aviation group globally in the 2024-25 reporting period, with Emirates reporting the best result in its history to become the world’s most profitable airline. Both Emirates and dnata …

News Desk JEDDAH: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced several training agreements with Saudi airlines, airports, and academic institutions to address critical skills needed to support the Kingdom’s growing aviation sector. These agreements were concluded at the IATA Aviation Day Middle East and North Africa (MENA), taking place in Jeddah on 6-7 May 2025. In the initial phase, over 1,000 …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, announced plans to deploy800 new ground support equipment (GSE) units across its global network in 2025. The rollout, valued at US$ 110 million, is part of the company’s broader investment strategy to further enhance operational performance and reduce emissions throughout its operations. dnata’s new equipment will be …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is broadening horizons for travellers to and from the Americas with its upcoming increase in flights to Toronto and São Paulo. Reaffirming its focus on serving growing demand, the airline will serve Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) with five weekly flights from 19 June 2025, and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) with 17 weekly flights from 25 June …

News Desk KARACHI: In a strategic move to strengthen regional connectivity and unlock Pakistan’s tourism potential, Airblue, the country’s leading private airline, has inaugurated direct flights between Karachi and Skardu — marking the airline’s latest expansion into the northern areas. The new route, launched today, makes Airblue one of the few airlines directly connecting the southern commercial hub of Karachi …

By Rafiq Vayani FORT WORTH, Texas: Enjoying the stunning natural landscapes, incredible wildlife and vibrant cities of Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne in Australia will be easier this winter with enhanced services from American Airlines and Qantas. Starting Dec. 5 through the end of Jan. 2026, American will launch three weekly flights connecting Los Angeles (LAX) with Brisbane, Australia (BNE). Additionally, …