Dubai hotels’ occupancy rates fall in July; operators should be competitive – JLL
Dubai’s hotel operators have seen a decline in performance, but the industry continues to recover from COVID-19 slump, according to the latest data. Room rates in the emirate cost less than AED500 ($136) on average in July, lower than the rates in June, while occupancy levels dipped slightly compared to 2019, STR reported on Wednesday. […]
UAE-India flights: Nearly 60% drop in air ticket fares in August
Air ticket fares to many Indian cities have dropped drastically. Prices have fallen by nearly 60 per cent compared to the peak travel season in the last month, travel executives say. They also added that the rise in airfare the previous month was because of school summer vacations, Eid holidays, and summer tourism to the […]
Etihad Airways finalises order for seven A350F freighters
Etihad Airways has firmed up its order with Airbus for seven new generation A350F freighters, adding to its existing order of the largest passenger version of A350-1000s, five of which have been delivered. The freighters will upgrade Etihad’s freight capacity by deploying the most efficient cargo aircraft available in the market, an airline statement said. […]
UAE-India travel: Airfares rival those of European destinations
Airfares from UAE to certain airports in India cost as much as travelling to European destinations and the city of London, Dubai-based travel agents have revealed. Since schools in the UAE have closed for summer holidays, scores of expatriate families have left, or are about to leave the country to spend the vacation months of […]
Air Arabia adds 14 new shuttle flights for World Cup fans
Sharjah-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has added 14 shuttle flights daily from Sharjah International Airport to Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar starting from November 21 until December 18 to mainly cater to ticket holders of FIFA World Cup. These shuttle flights are only eligible for ticket holders of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 […]
Wizz Air introduces new routes to Saudi Arabia from Europe, UAE
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, is launching new routes from Dammam to Rome and Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi route will be operated by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, Wizz Air’s joint venture airline with ADQ. Launching in September 2022, the new destinations are the first step towards a growing presence in […]
Etihad Airways launches new stopover offers in Abu Dhabi
UAE – Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, is inviting guests for an unforgettable stopover in Abu Dhabi with three different offers that suit all tastes and budgets. With the relaunch of Etihad Stopovers, travellers can benefit from 40% discounted prices at one of Abu Dhabi’s premium four-star and five-star hotels participating in […]
Etihad set to be back at London Heathrow’s Terminal 4
UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways has confirmed it will return to London Heathrow’s Terminal 4 starting from June 22. The move comes following the setting up of a temporary home at Terminals 2 & 3 during the pandemic. Transport connections including the London Underground and Heathrow Express will also reopen. The […]
UAE flights: Now get your luggage check-in done at home
Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates adds another world class experience with a new home check-in service that offers customers the option to check in from home. This service is free of charge to Emirates’ First Class customers based in Dubai and Sharjah. The check-in agents will visit passengers’ homes or hotels at pre-booked times to complete […]
Indian duo on seven-nation trip ride to UAE on 22-yr-old scooter
The travel bug to explore the world on a two-wheel ride bit childhood friends Ibrahim Bilal and Mohammed Afsal Haq sometime late last year. However, unlike some folks who pick adventure bikes for globe-trotting antics, Haq and Bilal, who call themselves ‘AB Tech Vibe’, chose to embark on a seven-nation journey on a 2000 model […]