Dubai flights: $3 airfare announced for popular Asian destination
This is not a drill: One of the Philippines’ top airlines, Cebu Pacific, is offering flight tickets for only Dh10. The ultra-low airfare was announced during the carrier’s 10th anniversary celebration on Friday. From May 5 to 9, travellers from Dubai to Manila can book their flights at a one-way base fare of Dh10. […]
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi launches big recruitment drive
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, is launching an ambitious recruitment drive with a Go Pink campaign, in response to the continuous regional growth of the airline. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is a joint venture between ADQ, one of the region’s largest holding companies with a broad portfolio of major […]
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise hikes bond repurchase program by $300mln
The board of directors and shareholders of UAE-based airplane lessor Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has authorised an additional $300 million for bond repurchases. The repurchase will be conducted through open market transactions, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. To date, DAE has repurchased approximately $1.13 billion of principal amount of its publicly traded […]
Etihad Cargo, China’s SF Airlines connect their mega hubs
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China’s SF Airlines. As per the MoU, both carriers will start operating flights via their respective fleets to the other carrier’s hub in April, which will […]
Dubai: Airline announces flight cancellations to Sudan amid ongoing conflict
Flydubai has cancelled flights to Sudan “due to the current situation in the country, a spokesperson of the respective airline informed. “Due to the current situation in Sudan, flydubai flights between Dubai and Khartoum Airport (KRT) have been cancelled from April 15 until April 17,” a flydubai spokesperson told Khaleej Times on Saturday. “We will […]
Etihad Airways completes inaugural flight to Beijing Daxing International Airport
Etihad Airways began its first scheduled flight between Abu Dhabi and Beijing Daxing Airport yesterday. The inaugural flight EY888, operated using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, marked the move of regular flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Previously Etihad operated to Beijing Capital International Airport. Arik De, Chief Revenue Officer of Etihad […]
RAK signs deals for vertiport, new Germany flights
Three strategic multi-stakeholder agreements were signed at the 10th edition of the Arab Aviation Summit (AAS), which concluded its three-day session in Ras Al Khaimah on Thursday. The agreements underscored the summit’s growing importance as a platform for facilitating public-private cooperation and opening doors for regional and global partnerships, organisers said. AAS 2023 was […]
UAE: Dnata Catering boosts its presence in Australia
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has expanded its retail catering footprint in Australia, by winning a multi-year contract with the country’s newest airline Bonza to support its operations and services – including the delivery of the airline’s on-demand 100 percent Australian menu. dnata said its global experience and comprehensive, […]
Dubai’s Emirates cancels Germany flights due to airport strike
Emirates Airline has cancelled flights to and from Düsseldorf, Germany as airport workers go on strike to demand better pay. The strike, initiated by two trade unions in Germany, Verdi and Komba, have prompted the Dubai-based airline to cancel the following flights today: EK055: Dubai to Düsseldorf EK056: Düsseldorf to Dubai EK057 : Dubai to […]
Etihad Cargo expands capacity offering to US
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, will further reinforce its commitment to the US market with the introduction of an additional three weekly flights to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) from April 24, 2023. The additional flights will bring Etihad Cargo’s total cargo capacity to over 600 tons out […]