Dubai’s Emirates steps up cabin crew hiring in 30 cities worldwide
Dubai’s long-haul operator Emirates Airline has stepped up its recruitment drive as it continues to ramp up operations across its global network amid easing of travel restrictions. In a statement on Tuesday, the airline said its hiring team is making stops in 30 cities worldwide to recruit new cabin crew members over the next six […]
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi starts its seasonal flights to Tbilisi
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has announced the start of its seasonal flights to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, starting from 16th June 2022. Abu Dhabi travellers will now be able to fly directly to Tbilisi International Airport with three weekly flights. Air Arabia Abu Dhabi is currently serving 23 routes since the launch of the […]
Emirates says its Boeing 787 deliveries delayed by at least a year
Emirates Chief Operating Officer Adel Al Redha said on Wednesday the airline would not receive its Boeing 787 Dreamliners in 2023 and may not even receive its first until 2025 due to production issues at the U.S. plane maker. “The 787 was supposed to be delivered in 2023. Now we know for sure that’s not […]
Etihad to do week of intensive flight tests to reduce emissions
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, is undertaking a week of intensive research and testing on over 30 flights to test operational efficiencies, technology and procedures that will reduce carbon emissions. In an expansion of its ongoing sustainability flight testing regime, the week-long programme, coinciding with Earth Day on April 22, includes over […]
Emirates Airline Festival of Literature flying high with record results for 2022
The Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is celebrating the success of its 14th edition, which showed recovery from the pandemic and record numbers of competition entries. In total, more than 105,000 people engaged with the Festival, in person or through its virtual offering. Over the 11 days of the Festival, a total of 181 authors […]
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi to launch Chennai flights
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, a low-cost carrier based in the UAE capital, will introduce a new service to Chennai in India from April 27. Adel Al Ali, Group CEO, Air Arabia, said the new service between Abu Dhabi and Chennai allows travellers to explore the city’s rich history. “The addition of this new route falls […]
Emirates rolls out special Easter menus
Emirates is introducing seasonal treats to celebrate Easter on board and in select airport lounges worldwide, as part of its commitment to delight customers with unique and seasonal experiences that reflect its global clientele and footprint. The Easter menu is available to customers in all cabin classes from 16 to 18 April when travelling from […]