Airports & Networks

Gulf Air's manager of Emergency Response Planning and Security, Mrs Hala Azam has been elected for a three year term, to the position of chairperson of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation's (AACO) first Emergency Response Planning Taskforce (ERPTF).

Qatar Airways has introduced a new online system for applying for tourist visas to Qatar. The service is available for passengers flying with Qatar Airways and can be accessed from www.qatarairways.com.

Emirates will begin a daily, non-stop service between Taipei and Dubai from 10th February 2014, establishing the first non-stop connection between Taipei and the Middle East.

Abu Dhabi Airports has announced the grand opening of the Premier Inn hotel at Abu Dhabi International Airport.

Emirates will become the first airline to operate a regularly scheduled A380 service to London's Gatwick airport.



The Airport Show 2014 edition will be held in Dubai from May 11 to 13 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The Arabian Gulf states are investing massively in airport security to eliminate potential risks and threats and ensure a seamless experience to millions of passengers who are passing through the world's new global travel crossroads.

Flydubai is to move some of its summer operations to Dubai World Central (DWC) in a move that many industry analysts believe could herald a greater exodus to the new Al Maktoum International Airpory.

Dubai International is set to surpass the traffic forecast for the year, as the airport recorded another month of high growth this November, according to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports.

Saudia Airlines has announced a return to Manchester Airport, UK, with a direct route between Manchester and Jeddah starting in March 2014.

Etihad Airways will double its flights between Abu Dhabi and New York City, introducing a second daily service from Saturday, March 1, 2014.

Emirates will serve Dublin with a second daily non-stop flight from 1 September 2014.

Qatar Duty Free (QDF), a subsidiary of Qatar Airways has ushered in the lucky year of the Horse this Chinese New Year with themed promotions all through January and February in 2014.

Travelport has announced the renewal of its long-term distribution agreement with Travel Technology Systems in Kuwait.

Global air traffic management group CANSO is planning on its Middle East conference agreeing a Middle East strategy and engagement plan for the region's air traffic management,

Bahrain International Airport has launched a BD30 million ($80 million) programme of short-term enhancements, with an order to replace the airbridges at the Muharraq site.

Khartoum Airport has outlined its aspiration to become a major hub for Africa following the signing of a major development contract with a Chinese contractor at the Bahrain Airshow yesterday.

Emirates yesterday launched a scheduled daily service to Kiev, marking its first route to the Ukraine.

Saudi Ground Services Company says yesterday's announcement of the launch of the new Saudi Gulf airline can only mean good news.

Dubai will host Expo 2020 which is expected to spur an unprecedented airport investments boom in UAE.

Oman Air and Oman's Ministry of Tourism have announced the launch of 'Oman Short Breaks', a joint project offering convenient and competitively-priced holiday packages for customers from the GCC region, especially those from the UAE.

Pegasus has launched its Smart Flight Packages, as a first in Turkey and one of the first low cost airlines in the world to do so.

Gulf Air has launched services to its fifth destination in Pakistan, with two flights a week to Sialkot.

Saudia is celebrating its one millionth Facebook follower by giving passengers free inflight Wi-Fi sessions. For January, passengers flying on Saudia's OnAir-equipped Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s will be able to use the Internet for free during their flight.

Emirates will serve its Moscow route with a double daily A380 service from 1st August this year.