AVIATION

Lower costs for flying, budget holidays, and the ubiquity of the internet have contributed to more choices, greater accessibility and unprecedented demand. Ernesto Sanchez Beaumont, Managing Director of Amadeus Gulf shares insights on accessible travel with TRAVTALK. What do people with special accessibility needs seek while planning a trip? While …

Offering its guests the opportunity to fly directly to 126 countries from Istanbul, Turkish Airlines added Xi’an, the Chinese city with 3,000 years of history, to its flight network on Dec 30. Xi’an became the flag carrier’s fourth destination in Mainland China and the 318th destination in the world. The …

A selection from the Istanbul Modern Collection can be seen at the Turkish Airlines lounge in the airline’s brand new hub, Istanbul Airport. Turkish Airlines and Istanbul Modern have entered into a partnership to introduce Turkey’s modern art to the world. TT Bureau Flying to over 311 destinations in 124 …

A new commercial route operated by Pegasus was launched recently between Istanbul and Ras Al Khaimah. Turkey is one of the leading outbound destinations for the UAE and this new route option will further enhance the traffic between the two cities and beyond. TT Bureau Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development …

Emirates is adapting quickly to ensure it is ahead of the curve via digital and mobile channel design and functionality. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations for Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia, Emirates, shares with TTME plans and strategies for the year 2020. TT Bureau Could you …

The museum first opened its doors in 2000, and since then, it has been a repository of stories of the first plane to land on Sharjah’s territories, the development of Sharjah’s first airport since the 1940s, and its influence on the economic, cultural and social life in the region. TT …

The Helicopter Company (THC), providing commercial helicopter transportation services all over Saudi Arabia, participated at the Dubai Airshow 2019, which was launched at Al Maktoum International Airport, Dubai World Central (DWC). TT Bureau The Helicopter Company (THC) is the first and only helicopter operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, …

The induction of the 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet will open new routes for Turkish Airlines, reinforcing its status as the carrier that flies to more countries than any other in the world. Flying 7,635 nautical miles in addition to carrying more cargo will ensure that the Turkish flag carrier …

Adel Mardini, CEO & Founder, Jetex, shares the role of private aviation in ME and how it is gaining prominence. He also elucidates the role of his company in encompassing needs of the potential traveller. TT Bureau How does private aviation bode for the Middle East? Private aviation in the …

Adding new destinations to their network in ME, Oman Air is also strengthening efforts to promote Oman as a MiCE destination. Shahzad Naqvi, Country Manager for UAE, Oman Air, shares the airline’s state-of-the-art facilities and future plans. TT Bureau With the opening of the new airport what has been introduced …