Aviation

Visitors to Dubai exceeded one million during October and DXB reached the milestone of one million passengers per week in November, with origin-destination passengers reaching 94 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. The passenger numbers are likely to reach 28.9 million by 2021-end, 2.1 million more than the September 2021 forecast. …

The partnership reflects both organisations’ commitment to providing an extensive range of bespoke tours and packages that combine the best hospitality, leisure, and tourism experiences in the Middle East. The agreement paves the way for Saudi International Travel Company (SITC) to offer travel and tourism services to Oman Air passengers …

The Dubai Airshow attracted industry experts and leaders from all over the world from the aviation, aerospace, space, and defence sectors. The airshow featured nearly 150 countries, including 20 country pavilions, and new additions from the Czech Republic, Belgium, Brazil, Israel, and Slovakia. His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al …

Passengers booking a flydubai flight to Dubai will receive a complimentary one-day ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai, which will take place from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022. The offer is applicable for all reservations made on oar after September 1, 2021 for travel during the event dates. The …

Emirates has launched an exclusive offer for customers to experience the excitement of the World Expo. Emirates customers visiting and travelling through Dubai anytime during the much-awaited event running from October 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022, will be eligible to receive a free Emirates Expo Day Pass for every …

Etihad Airways is giving all of its guests travelling into or via Abu Dhabi a complimentary ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai, the biggest cultural gathering in the world. The spectacular event, taking place between October 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022, will welcome the world to the UAE. Visitors can …

Sabre Corporation and Qatar Airways are now finalising a new distribution deal that will provide long-term access to the airline’s content through the Sabre travel marketplace. Qatar Airways intends to strengthen its partnership with Sabre to take advantage of its global reach and leading position in corporate travel for the …

One of the myths of private flight is that luxury drives the decision to fly private. Right after that comes the notion that this service is only for the super-rich. Well, that is not entirely true. Time is the main reason people choose to fly private. Now more than ever, …

As restrictions ease in Europe, most GCC travellers can look forward to resuming their travel plans once again this summer. The vaccination drive has expedited the process and travellers from the UAE can travel to almost 20 destinations including Europe. Travel professionals from tourism boards, airlines & travel agencies share …

The most disrupted industry during the pandemic was the aviation industry, however, the industry is adapting to new technologies that could help them to achieve a much faster recovery than expected. Greater collaboration across borders, technological development and commercial competition will secure the industry in these challenging times. Adoption of …