The President of Emirates Sir Tim Clark recently shared that the demand for air travel could come back at a ‘staggering rate’ by Q4 2021, if the vaccine programme beats the virus. He further reiterated that the low cost carriers would benefit especially from intra-European travel and domestic travel at …
Read More »DXB enhances traveller confidence
A seamless travel journey is a key element always highlighted by Dubai Airports. Dubai’s Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management has set security and safety requirements that all airports in the UAE and its strategic partners work to ensure the safety of everyone. The requirements include obtaining a negative …
Read More »Dreams take flight @ Cebu Pacific
The engine is the heart of an airplane, but the pilot is its soul,” so goes the saying. As the world celebrates World Pilots’ Day, get to know three dedicated aviation professionals and proud pilots of Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ largest national flag carrier, with which one of its pillars …
Read More »Restoring passenger confidence
Starting off 25 years ago with just four aircrafts, today Cebu Pacific’s fleet has grown to 74 serving many domestic & international destinations with Dubai as a key long-haul point for eight years reaching over 190 mn passengers. During the pandemic Cebu Pacific has been tirelessly working to ensure the …
Read More »Driving new cost efficiencies
The COVID-19 pandemic has refocused IT spending priorities for airlines and airports in 2020 as revenue plunged and the industry faced new health and operational requirements needed to keep flying. Making the check-in process completely touchless is now the main priority for airports and airlines to help protect passengers and …
Read More »Singapore Airlines launches KrisConnect Programme for Trade Partners in the UAE
Singapore Airlines (SIA) Dubai offers increased functionality to its UAE trade partners via the KrisConnect Programme, as part of the airline’s initiative to improve overall customer experience. Ryan Yeoh, General Manager, Gulf & Middle East, Singapore Airlines shares with TRAVTALK. Shehara Rizly Q What is the Kris-Connect Programme and why …
Read More »Restoring aviation in the Gulf
Among the sessions conducted by leaders of the industry, Dr. Mario Hardy, CEO of PATA, had a very interesting conversation with Kashif Khalid, Regional Director – Africa and Middle East, IATA at the Gulf Travel Show. We share excerpts from the conversation. Q Nearly all international associations and organisations are …
Read More »Maiden flydubai flight lands in Tel Aviv
The first scheduled commercial flight operated by flydubai from Dubai International (DXB) landed at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) on November 26 at 11:35 to a water salute. The inaugural flight was flown by Captain Patrick Gonzenbach and Emirati First Officer, Abdulla Al Shamsi. On board the aircraft …
Read More »Emirates launches biometric path
As part of Emirates’ commitment to continuous innovation and an unmatched customer experience, the airline has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The contactless airport experience is now open to Emirates passengers travelling from and through Dubai. The integrated biometric path will give passengers a seamless …
Read More »The region’s ‘Peak Season’: Expected to continue through Domestic Travel
SOJERN: Airlines across the ME and Africa (MEA) are beginning to expand their flight networks and in some cases, open for service for the first time in months. Saudi Arabia partially lifted its suspension on international flights from the Sept 15 and the kingdom will end all restrictions on air, …
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