Travel

Emirates celebrated the maiden voyage of its first passenger flight to Quebec's vibrant cultural hub, Montreal, marking the airline's second gateway in Canada. The inaugural Emirates flight EK243 took to the skies at 0300hrs, carrying 340 passengers, including a VIP delegation and members of the media. This new daily service to Montreal enhances…

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has announced in its recent Quarterly Economic Review that UAE airports welcomed a whopping 31.8 million passengers in the first quarter of 2023. This figure represents a notable surge from the same period in 2022 when the passenger count was around 20.4 million, marking an increase of 11.5 million passengers.…

Flydubai, one of the leading low-cost airlines, is anticipating a remarkable summer travel season with over 4.5 million passengers expected to travel between 01 June and 30 September 2023 across its extensive network. The projected number reflects the increasing demand for travel, passengers' confidence in Flydubai's services, and the allure of…

In a significant leap towards a greener future, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, reported a 26% reduction in CO2 emissions per Revenue Tonne Kilometre (RTK) in 2022, as revealed in its annual sustainability report. This impressive feat, down to 482 grams compared to the 2019 baseline, stands testimony to the airline's unwavering…

A flight operated by Etihad Airways touched down last night in Kolkata, the capital of West Bengal state in eastern India. With seven weekly nonstop services, the airline once again connects Kolkata with the world through Abu Dhabi, making its much-anticipated return to the city. EY256, the first flight on the new service, departed Abu Dhabi at…

For the year ending on 31st December 2022, flydubai's historic profits were AED1.2 billion (US$327 million), a 43% increase from 2021. AED9.1 billion (US$2.5 billion) was the carrier's total annual revenue in 2022, up 72% from AED5.3 billion (US$1.4 billion). A record 10.6 million passengers were carried by the airline, up 89% from 2021, and 17 new…

A global investment company with operations in 13 countries, Dubai Holding, announced today that it has acquired Henderson Park's stake in The Westin Paris - Vendome. In Paris, France, the hotel is one of the most valuable real estate assets because of its ultra-prime location. Dubai Holding and Henderson Park acquired The Westin Paris - Vendome…

As the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, Air Arabia (PJSC) announced historic financial results on December 31, 2022. As the airline continued to grow, the airline achieved extraordinary financial and operational performance, almost doubling profit and passenger numbers. Air Arabia reported a net profit…

In July 2023, Etihad Airways will introduce a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, which will be effective from 2nd July. Abu Dhabi will be connected to Portugal's capital city with three weekly flights scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, just in time for the summer holidays. This summer, Etihad Airways will also offer…

While taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), an American Airlines aircraft collided with a shuttle bus. In addition to the bus passengers and aviation workers, five people were injured and four were hospitalized. When the accident occurred, the aircraft was not carrying passengers. The plane was being towed by a tug vehicle when the…