News Desk MUSCAT: Dubai-based Gold Medal, the largest travel consolidator in the Middle East, has expanded its operations into Oman through its partnership with OUA Travel, one of Oman’s leading travel agencies. With both companies part of the dnata Travel Group, as part of an ongoing expansion plan for its business across the region, Oman-based trade agents will now be able to …

News Desk RAS AL KHAIMAH: Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RAK Airport) is gearing up to receive the first commercial flights from Indian value carrier SpiceJet on November 26, 2020. The development signals a steady return to normal economic activity following the COVID-19 pandemic, spokespersons for the two operations said, noting that with SpiceJet’s connection to 28 destinations across the Indian …

News Desk DUBAI: On World Children’s Day, the Emirates Airline Foundation and its NGO partners share their hopes for improving the welfare of disadvantaged children around the world, and speak on projects that provide children with safe shelter, basic necessities such as food and medical services, and access to opportunities through education and skills training. Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates …

News Desk ABU DHABI / TEL AVIV: EL AL Israel Airlines, the national airline of Israel, and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, are set to explore deeper cooperation following the signing of a virtual Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The wide-ranging MOU covers scope to introduce joint codeshare services between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, as …

LONDON: American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on selected flights from the United States (US) to London Heathrow (LHR), in a combined effort to scientifically demonstrate how COVID-19 testing can reopen international travel and remove the need for passengers to quarantine on arrival. The free tests will initially be offered to eligible …

DUBAI: Emirates announced plans to operate its popular A380 aircraft four times a day to London Heathrow from 27 November and six times a week to Manchester from 2 December, and to deploy additional A380 services to Moscow from the current two-a-week, to a daily service from 25 November. Emirates will also increase flights to Birmingham and Glasgow from the …

Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to plan a short getaway or visit family and friends during the upcoming long holiday weekend, winter break and beyond with fares to a range of destinations across Africa, Europe and the Far East. The offer is valid for bookings starting today until 29 November 2020, for travel until 31 May 2021.* Emirates Economy Class and Business …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As Malaysia continues its journey in Recovery MCO, OPPO, the world-leading smart device brand, and Tourism Malaysia have embarked on an exciting collaboration. With prizes worth up to RM 129,000 to be won, Be A RENOgrapher Photography Contest aims to bring Malaysians on a journey of appreciating the beauty of Malaysia and discovering the hidden passion …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline for 2020 at The Sun Travel Awards, and the Best Long-Haul Airline at The Times and The Sunday Times Travel Awards. Following an unprecedented year for travel, hundreds of thousands of votes were cast by readers looking to celebrate the best in the industry. Emirates’ range of world-class products and …

DUBAI: Coca-Cola Arena, Dubai’s home of live entertainment, will see live events return to the venue once again from November 20th, 2020 with new social distancing and hygiene procedures in place to ensure the safety of visiting fans. Having opened in June 2019 with artists such as Russell Peters and Maroon5 performing to sell-out audiences, Coca-Cola Arena is now set …