AVIATION

Virgin Atlantic returns to Dubai

Virgin Atlantic, one of the most convenient airlines to fly to London, returns to Dubai after more than four years of waiting. The flight, operating seasonally from October to March, four times a week, aims to capture pent up demand for premium travel and grow the route network. In an …

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Sharjah flight marks Air Cairo’s anniv

With its 20-year legacy, Air Cairo marks a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new route connecting Cairo and Sharjah. The inaugural flight, coinciding with the airline’s 20th Anniversary, signifies a notable expansion in Air Cairo’s network. Hussein Sherif, Chairman and CEO, Air Cairo, expresses his honour in confirming …

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Abu Dhabi airport’s T-A goes hi-tech

A total of 28 international airlines are now operational from Terminal A at Abu Dhabi International Airport. All airlines operating from AUH have now fully transitioned to Terminal A. TT Bureau Terminal A is now the primary terminal serving Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), with flights arriving to and departing …

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42k UAE tourists visit Singapore

At an event hosted by STB and Singapore Airlines recently, GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia & Africa, Singapore Tourism Board shared that the footfall of international visitors from UAE in 2022 had their expectations. Shehara Rizly GB Srithar, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia & …

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Philippine Airlines network beyond ME

Shiela L. Yuliong, Regional Head – EMEA and Oceania, Philippine Airlines, shares with TRAVTALK their new programmes, especially designed for the frequent flyers and business class passengers onboard Philippine Airlines. Along with Mabuhay Miles, they have a special programme crafted for kababayans called Overseas Bayani Card, she informs. Shehara Rizly …

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IndiGo begins Mumbai-RAK direct flights

IndiGo selects Ras Al Khaimah as its 100th destination and fourth airport in the United Arab Emirates. The new route not only connects Mumbai to Ras Al Khaimah, but beyond Mumbai to other parts of the world, and has been warmly welcomed by the customers and authorities, says Pieter Elbers, …

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Emirates obtains 90% of pre-COVID traffic

With the passenger demand increasing this year, Emirates, flying to 130 destinations in the world, has achieved 90 per cent traffic of the pre-pandemic levels. Looking into the demand, the airlines has brought back its flagship A380 planes, presently flying to 30 destinations, shares Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President …

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‘Invest in industry skills for better future’

A qualified and competent workforce is the key to success as we prepare for the New Normal. This applies to both individuals and organisations, alike, in the emerging world scenario, says Shakir Kantawala, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Wingsway Training Institute (Dubai, UAE) and WingsWay Global Training Academy (India). TT Bureau …

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WingsWay transforms industry training

Ongoing pandemic has brought in a new phase of training in various sectors. Shakir Kantawala, Co-founder & Managing Partner, WingsWay Training Institute LLC (Dubai) & WingsWay Global Training Academy (India) shares with TRAVTALK some of the methods utilised to make training in aviation sector more comprehensive. Shehara Rizly What will …

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Aviation: Thrust on skilling women

Special session on women held at recently concluded Airport Show brought into focus many underlying issues, including need for enhancing their training methods to prepare them for future. Shehara Rizly Every year, Airport Show hosts a special summit for women in aviation, which focuses on key issues facing them. This …

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