Category : Travel
OAG rates Etihad Airways as the most punctual airline in the Middle East
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and one of the most reliable worldwide by the Official Airline Guides Database (OAG). OAG rated Etihad as the highest rated airline in the Gulf Cooperation Council region in......
Emirates resumes Haneda services in Asia
Beginning 2 April 2023, Emirates will resume its Tokyo-Haneda services, reinforcing its Japanese network and allowing travelers to travel to one of the region’s top economies. Using Emirates’ latest Boeing 777 “Game Changer” aircraft, flight EK312 departs Dubai at 07:50 hrs and arrives in Haneda at 22:35 hrs. Return flight......
Global sale launched by Etihad Airways
The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways, kicks off the new year with its annual Global Sale, which offers some fantastic deals for travellers. The Global Sale runs until 20 January 2023, for travel between 18 January and 15 June 2023. Etihad destinations are included in the sale. With......
Traffic for Middle Eastern airlines grew 84.6 percent in November – IATA
According to a recent report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Middle Eastern airlines had an 84.6% increase in traffic in November compared with the same month in 2021. According to the report, global traffic is currently 75.3% higher than November 2019 levels. Compared to November 2021, total traffic increased......
Bomb threat forces Jetstar plane to land in Japan
There was an emergency landing made by a Jetstar flight at Chubu Centrair International Airport in central Japan on Saturday as a result of a bomb threat. However, no device was found on the flight, officials reported, according to Reuters. An airport spokesman said the runway at the airport was......
Chinese travelers arriving in Japan must submit a negative COVID test
Upon arrival, travelers from mainland China will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test as a result of the rapid spread of the virus in the country, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Tuesday. China’s travellers who test positive will be required to be quarantined for seven days, Kishida......
Southwest cancels thousands of flights in the United States
As a result of the harsh winter weather that has disrupted many holiday plans across the U.S., Southwest Airlines Co topped the list of U.S. airlines that had cancelled flights on Tuesday. In accordance with the flight tracking website FlightAware, the Dallas-based airline had canceled 2,503 flights as of Tuesday morning......
Costa Cruises debuts Toscana at Dubai harbour
With the arrival of Costa Toscana, the company’s latest flagship, Costa Cruises is consolidating its presence in Dubai. Tuscana made its first appearance at Dubai Harbour today, an extraordinary seafront district set against a stunning backdrop, with an iconic view and an accessibility that make this a unique place. In......
Dubai will now be served non-stop by Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways has announced the launch of new non-stop flights from Mombasa to Dubai as part of its newly announced route. The airline stated in the announcement that it would operate four Boeing 737-800 aircraft on a weekly basis. A spokesperson for the airline made the announcement via its Twitter......
Air India is set to finalize an order for 150 Boeing 737 Max jets
Air India was close to signing an agreement with Boeing Co to purchase 150 of the brand-new 737 Max jets. According to a media report, the Tata Group-owned Indian carrier will likely place a firm order for 50 737 Max planes with an option to purchase up to 150 aircraft.......