AVIATION

Turkish Airlines’ records 84.8 per cent load factor in August

Turkish Airlines announced its passenger and cargo traffic results for August. The flag carrier recorded 84.8 per cent load factor in this month despite the global shrinkage of demand in the aviation sector. Offering connections to more countries than any other airline from a single hub, the global carrier’s international-to-international …

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GoAir makes a landing with Al Naboodah

The Dubai-Kannur service, launched by GoAir is in collaboration with Al Naboodah, a major player in Dubai. Spokespersons from the two companies share details on the potential of business and leisure in the two cities and how the entities can gain from the partnership. TT Bureau Kannur is said to …

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Turkish enters codeshare with Poland’s LOT

Turkish Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines, the largest airline and flag carrier of Turkey and Poland respectively, announced the enhancement of their current codeshare agreement with additional destinations both from Turkish Airlines’ and LOT’s flight network. TT Bureau Turkish Airlines, flies to more countries and international destinations than any other …

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RwandAir & EmQuest hit a 6

One of the key networking events is the annual EmQuest Cricket Mania, which witnessed many travel agents coming together to share their common interest in a friendly match of cricket. TT Bureau It was the second consecutive year that RwandAir sponsored the EmQuest Cricket Mania event recently with other partners …

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SriLankan to bolster capacity

SriLankan Airlines is once again on its path to achieve its goals, despite recent setbacks. Vipula Gunatilleke, Chief Executive Officer, SriLankan Airlines, shares how the airline is armed to regain the route to profitability. TT Bureau How important is the Middle East market for SriLankan Airlines? The Middle East traffic …

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Spoilt for choice on Etihad

Etihad once again revolutionised the aviation industry by unveiling its fully customised Economy Class experience. Linda Celestino, Vice President— Guest Service and Delivery, Etihad, furnishes more details… TT Bureau Please tell us more about the ‘Choose Well’ campaign. As part of the airline’s overall ‘Choose Well’ brand platform, the campaign …

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Emirates to add six A380s to fleet

Ruling the Middle Eastern skies, Emirates is on a growth trajectory with new destinations and fleet this year. Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior VP – Commercial Operations, Emirates, talks about key markets and collaborations. TT Bureau What is in store for this year at Emirates? We continue to strive …

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Innovation for future airports

Prominent aviation industry players from Saudi Arabia will participate at the 19th Airport Show from April 29-May 1 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). Daniyal Qureshi, Group Exhibition Director, Reed Exhibitions, shares the country’s ongoing efforts to develop airport facilities. TT Bureau Could you share an overview of …

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Formidable strength at Emirates

Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Divisional Senior Vice President—Commercial Operations, Emirates, is a leader par excellence in strengthening the commercial arm of the national carrier and ensuring it soars higher not only by profits but also by an unmatched humanitarian approach. Shehara Rizly “Leadership is action, not position” as quoted by …

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