Following the purchase of 80,000 tonnes of Carbon Offsets in November, Etihad Airways is expanding its offset programme in collaboration with Shell. Separately, the airline is also setting up a guest programme to allow guests to purchase additional voluntary offsets. Shell’s nature-based carbon offsets Through its participation in Shell’s carbon credit programme, Etihad will expand its offset programme beyond the …

IATA Travel Pass for Etihad Airways’ guests. The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with government requirements for COVID-19 tests or vaccines. IATA Travel Pass will initially be offered to Etihad’s guests on selected flights from Abu Dhabi in the first quarter of 2021. If successful, the pass …

Emirates has partnered with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to become one of the first airlines in the world to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information. IATA Travel Pass enables Emirates passengers to create a ‘digital …

Emirates is launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage travelers to reconnect with family and friends or explore new destinations in the New Year. With attractive offers to select destinations worldwide, Emirates customers can make up for lost time in 2021. All-inclusive Economy Class fares from Dubai start at AED 1,055 to Karachi; AED 1,605 to Istanbul; AED …

The Emirates Group today rolled out a COVID-19 vaccination programme for its substantial UAE based workforce in coordination with the Dubai Health Authority and the Ministry of Health and Prevention. The inoculation drive began this morning, with priority being placed on its frontline aviation workforce, including Cabin Crew, Flight Deck and other operationally focused roles. The airline, along with dnata, …

News Desk AJMAN: As part of their ongoing partnership with Al Ihsan Charity Association, Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ajman, Ramada by Wyndham Beach Hotel Ajman and Wyndham Garden Ajman Corniche  extended aid to the organisation by offering amenities at the hotels’ private beach club. Six orphans supported by Al Ihsan Charity completed swimming and diving training courses facilitated …

His Excellency Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) would launch the London Taxi version service using hybrid (electricity and fuel) cabs. The new taxi is characterised by a semi-curved shape and black colour that mimic the iconic London Cab operating …

RAS AL KHAIMAH: UAE residents and tourists seeking greater choice for their journeys to India now have more options to select this year following the announcement that value carrier SpiceJet has extended its operations from Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK Airport). Now passengers with SpiceJet – India’s most popular airline by numbers of people carried –  are able to fly …

RIGA: Latvian airline airBaltic has passed operational safety audit on the compliance with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Operations Safety standards that was recently carried out by well-known and reliable Audit Organisation Aviation Quality Services. IATA member airlines are subject to a thorough audit every two years against the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards. Martin Gauss, CEO of airBaltic: “Safety is the main priority of our airline. …

The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has introduced a series of precautionary measures in support of the school transport service from the start of the new academic term. The move aims to protect students against the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. “The Dubai Taxi Corporation is making exceptional efforts to keep pace with the …