Emirates, Airlink activate codeshare partnership
Emirates and South Africa-based Airlink have officially activated their codeshare partnership, makes it easier for customers to create their ideal itinerary. Customers benefit from seamless connections and a single booking reference across eight domestic South African cities via the airline’s gateways Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Travel itineraries can now be booked on emirates.com, with […]
UAE flights: India, Pakistan airfares could double during peak summer holidays in July, August
Airfares to the Indian subcontinent are expected to double in July and August as demand for outbound travel will peak when many families travel to their home countries during the summer vacations. The travel industry executives said there is a strong demand for travel during the summer vacations because this is the first summer break […]
Dubai Airports ‘running special transport services between DWC and DXB’
Dubai Airports has announced that during the closure of the Northern Runway at Dubai International (DXB), a number of flights are being redirected to Dubai World Central (DWC) to ensure minimal operational disruption. Dubai Airports is the operator of both of Dubai’s airports – Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC). Throughout the 45-day […]
Air Works to provide line maintenance services at DXB
Air Works, a leading MRO and aviation services provider in India, has entered into a long-term agreement with UAE-based Mach Technik Aircraft Maintenance to provide line maintenance services at the Dubai International Airport (DXB). The development marks the maiden expansion of Air Works’ International Line Maintenance business to foreign shores. With a pan-India presence across […]
Exclusive: Fujairah readies for passenger flights from India, plans to launch its own carrier
An Indian carrier is in the final stages of discussions to start direct flights to Fujairah International Airport (FIA), a senior official told Zawya. The UAE’s northern emirate is also planning to launch its own passenger airline in the near future, the official said. “We have had several discussions with almost all the carriers from […]
Fifa World Cup fever: UAE-Qatar airfares jump nearly 1,900%
Airfares from the UAE to Qatar have skyrocketed ahead of the Fifa World Cup due to the strong demand expected, with economy class fares jumping by nearly 1,900 per cent. Airlines data revealed that one-way economy class airfare, which starts from as low as Dh360 on May 25, jumped to Dh7,110 on November 20, a […]
Airports, airlines and ANSPs urged to team up for growth
International air navigation service providers, airports and airlines must reunite and explore ways to stay resilient in the post-pandemic era, said a top official at the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum at the recent Airport Show in Dubai. “It is important that international air navigation service providers, airports and airlines reunite and open a new dialogue […]
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 […]
Dubai’s Airport Show to set pace for industry growth
The 21st edition of the Airport Show, the world’s largest annual airport event, opening in Dubai tomorrow (May 17) will showcase the latest solutions from around the world that will shape the future of the industry. Set to be the driving force for the global aviation industry to emerge even stronger after the Covid-19 pandemic, […]
Over 2.56mln passengers pass through Abu Dhabi Airport in Q1
Abu Dhabi Airports today released its passenger traffic results for the first quarter of 2022. It revealed that the airport welcomed 2.56 million guests, more than triple the number seen during the same period last year, on the back of resurgent demand and the resulting introduction of new frequencies, routes and services. First quarter statistics […]