MANCHESTER, UK: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has opened a new, state-of-the art cargo complex, dnata City North, at Manchester Airport (MAN). Representing an investment of over GBP 30 million, the 150,000 sq ft² facility allows the company to significantly expand and consolidate its Manchester operations. Particularly well-situated for ease of airfield access, dnata’s purpose-built on-airport facility includes …

Effective 15 February 2021, Etihad Airways will recommence passenger flights from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Doha, Qatar, subject to the applicable government approvals. The service will operate daily using an Airbus A320 and a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Cargo, Etihad Aviation Group, said: “With ties between the UAE and …

News Desk Five lucky individuals have been added to the long list of dollar millionaire and luxury vehicle winners when Dubai Duty Free conducted the latest draw for Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire: and Finest Surprise promotion today, 20th January at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport. Mr. Amit S., a 46-year old Indian national based in Bangalore became a …

TPL Insurance, Pakistan’s first Direct Insurance Company, has partnered with Sastaticket, a one-stop shop for all travel related services, based in Karachi. Following the partnership, customers will have access to TPL’s Travel Insurance products while they compare airline and hotel prices on Sastaticket.pk. Additionally, Sastaticket customers will get coverage of up to Rs. 100,000, including protection against accidental death, permanent …

PUTRAJAYA: Tourism Malaysia is participating in the virtual tourism exhibition AVIAREPS Southeast Asia Virtual Roadshow, which is held today and tomorrow, 20th and 21st January 2021. The AVIAREPS Southeast Asia Virtual Roadshow is the first of its kind in a fully 3D environment, allowing both sellers and buyers to interact using their individual avatar that provides an illusion of a real exhibition, …

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, …