AVIATION

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

The travel industry has seen its share of setbacks and managed to bounce back quickly from each disaster. The global pandemic has had an unparalleled and devastating impact on the aviation industry with airlines grounding their entire fleets for months, says Maher Koubaa, Amadeus Executive Vice President Airlines, Middle East, …

At a recent conference, Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO reiterated the new call for systematic testing of all international travellers before departure as this would enable governments to safely open its borders without quarantine. The key to restoring the freedom of mobility across borders is systematic COVID-19 …

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a commitment by the airline CEOs on its Board of Governors to five principles for reconnecting the world by air transport. The five principles announced by IATA encompass safety and security, science and technology, economic recovery, environment targets and global standards. “Restarting air …