MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct flights to and from Male’s Velana International Airport in the Maldives with two weekly flights starting from 12 December 2020. The flights will be operated by the airline’s newest Airbus 321neoLR which features 150 seats in economy class and 16 flat-bed seats …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline & Group, raised the UAE flag outside of the Emirates Group Headquarters building today – an annual activity at the Emirates Group to mark Flag Day. Hoisting the flag supports the call made by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President …

AJMAN: Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) has launched inspection campaign across the emirate’s tourist establishments to ensure compliance with “BV” certification to protect guests, visitors and hospitality employees in Ajman, in line with the strengthening of precautionary measures taken by the UAE. Bureau Veritas (BV) includes a comprehensive checklist to confirm compliance with good hygiene practices, social distancing, and all other …

By Kritika Panse The worldwide pandemic crisis has created a stir among the tourists as to when to begin their travelling and exploration expeditions post Covid 19 crises. Though the pandemic has not completely subsided, many countires have reopened their tourism activities enabling the tourists to begin their travelling again. Among all the tourist destinations worldwide, Dubai has always been …

LONDON: Today, British Airways has released a video highlighting the measures introduced at the airport and onboard to keep customers safe during the pandemic. In the video, which is available to download below, Head of Global Sales Mark Muren interviews Dr Mike Harrigan, British Airways’ medical lead, on the measures in place including: Asking customers to check-in online, download their …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Unparalleled views of the city skyline overlooking the Dubai Creek, a 10-minute drive from some of Dubai’s amazing attractions, retail shops and restaurants, the hottest show in town directed by Franco Dragone himself in an opulent Aqua Theatre right at your doorstep, it’s no wonder Hilton Dubai, Al Habtoor City is known to be an urban …

RIGA: As of November 8, Latvian airline airBaltic will begin flights from Riga to the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport. The last flight from Riga to Berlin Tegel Airport will take place on November 6. airBaltic first launched direct flights from Riga to Berlin back in 2002. At first, the airline flew to Berlin Tempelhof Airport, but moved its operations to Berlin Tegel later …

LONDON: British Airways will operate 52 long haul routes alongside its short haul network this November as the airline continues to adapt to changing restrictions around the globe as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Services will continue to operate to US gateways including New York JFK, Boston, Los Angeles, Miami and San Francisco, with Newark added to the schedule. …

DUBAI: This Sunday, November 1st, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will celebrate its 15th anniversary, which also marks the 11th Public Transport Day. RTA’s era is marked by huge successes and achievements that render it at par with the most prominent entities in Dubai and the world over. It has implemented strategic plans for upgrading the infrastructure of roads, …

MANAMA: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has officially introduced a new pricing concept of its air fares to make it easier and clearer to its passengers regarding what’s included in each price bracket. The new ‘Boutique Fares’ come in 3 branded options for economy class and 2 branded options for Falcon Gold class. Passengers can …