Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority has signed a memorandum of cooperation with Europe’s Single European Sky ATM Research (SESAR) project to achieve more efficient management of air traffic between the Gulf state and Europe.
Oman Air is supporting Omani students by continuing to offer them an additional 20 kilos of free baggage on all international flights originating from Oman.
Etihad Airways has joined a strategic partnership with Mercedes-Benz that will see its vehicles used for all the airline’s eligible premium customer transfers within the UAE.
Dnata, a part of the Emirates Group, has been awarded a licence to provide flight catering services to airlines departing Vancouver International Airport. This marks Dnata Catering’s entry into Canada.
Royal Jordanian has invited its Jordanian fans, customers and frequent flyers to take part in renaming the airline’s loyalty programme, by submitting their suggestions through RJ’s social media channels.
Airspace, safety and security are key issues for the Middle East and North Africa. The United Nations body for civil aviation, ICAO, has its regional headquarters in Cairo, where Alan Peaford met regional vice president, Mohamed Rahma.
On Air Dining, a in-flight culinary specialist and concierge which is active in the Middle East, has been named the 2018 In-Flight Caterer of the Year by the Luxury Travel Guide (LTG) Lifestyle awards.
Emirates is celebrating the Easter holiday with a range of treats available to customers across all classes on board and in the airport lounges from 30th March to 2nd April.
Emirates has refreshed its spirits offering across all classes with a range of premium brands. Spirits on board are served complimentary across all classes and routes and include a range of whiskeys, cognacs, gins, vodka and flavoured liqueurs amongst others.
Etihad Airways leveraged its sponsorships of global fashion weeks and its Platinum Partner status of Louvre Abu Dhabi to launch a new Emirati designed loungewear collection at an exclusive reception held last night at the iconic cultural institution.
Emirates is bringing back its signature pass this summer. ‘My Emirates Pass’ turns the Emirates boarding pass into an exclusive membership card, giving travellers exclusive offers and discounts within the UAE.
Qatar Airways has launched its Oryx Kids Club On-Board Children's Programme, offering an enhanced experience for its youngest travellers by providing them with specially designed plush toys, activity packs, and special meal boxes featuring their favourite super heroes from the Oryx Kids Club.
Emirates has introduced new toys from the Emirates Fly with Me collection and Lonely Planet Kids activity kit bags for children travelling in all classes.
Etihad Cargo has launched FreshForward, affirming its support for a cold chain industry that is also responsible for importing perishable goods to the UAE.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that the Airline Industry Retailing Symposium (AIRS), formerly part of the World Passenger Symposium (WPS), will focus on how changes in distribution and payment are paving the way for a new era of airline retailing.
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme for Etihad Airways, has partnered up with Air Europa, enhancing the benefits for its members by allowing them to earn and spend Etihad Guest Miles when flying with the Spanish carrier.
