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 …

ABU DHABI: Adults who book their next flight to Abu Dhabi or Dubai with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, can take their children for free. With every adult ticket booked before 28 January 2021, for travel until 30 September 2021, up to two children will travel free – so two adults can bring four children, free. Fares to Abu …

BANGKOK: Mr. Chansin Treenuchagron, Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), revealed that due to the on-going circulation of news regarding the rehabilitation plan of THAI which may cause public confusion, THAI would like to reassure to the public that THAI’s Rehabilitation Plan is still in progress without any interruption under supervision of the Bankruptcy Court. The Rehabilitation …

To mark the retirement of its 747 fleet, British Airways and luxury travel brand Globe-Trotter have teamed up to create a limited-edition range of handmade carry-on suitcases which celebrate the spirit of the jumbo jet age. Taking inspiration from the airline’s iconic BOAC livery, which also adorned the final British Airways aircraft to retire in December 2020, the BOAC Speedbird suitcases have been handmade …

News Desk DUBAI: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA–Dubai) and the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) have signed a strategic partnership agreement to enhance cooperation and promote online services and platforms designed to facilitate processes for the issuance of residency permits for various investor programmes and special visas.  These include the Distinguished …

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia  has been awarded the Diamond status by APEX Health Safety powered by Simpliflying for the airline’s efforts in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitization across its operations. The APEX Diamond Status from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) is an accolade which recognizes industry leadership and …

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has been awarded the Diamond status in the inaugural ‘APEX Health Safety, powered by SimpliFlying’ audit, for efforts in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitisation. The award aims to help re-build confidence in air travel by creating a global standard for health and safety measures. The judges took into consideration …