By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: As Emirates aircraft make their way to the Dubai Airshow site today, the airline is gearing up for the 2019 edition of the Dubai Airshow, where it will showcase its full family of commercial and training aircraft. With Expo 2020 Dubai less than a year away, Emirates is set to showcase its latest Airbus A380 and Boeing …

MUSCAT: Oman Air has extended its support for the Oman Football Association, continuing its role as the Official Carrier of the Sultanate’s national team for 2020. The organisations’ leaders signed the agreement on Wednesday in a ceremony at Muscat International Airport. Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi welcomed the new agreement: “We are delighted to renew the agreement with the …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates’ inflight comforts were lauded as it clinched awards for Best Wi-Fi and Best Food & Beverage in the Middle East at the APEX 2020 Regional Passenger Choice Awards™ held in Singapore today. The Best Food & Beverage award recognised Emirates’ regionally inspired cuisine and extensive drinks menu. Each year, more than 110 million meals are served on board …

News Desk DUBAI: A sizzling programme to entertain, inspire and shine a light on the world’s most pressing issues has been announced by organisers of the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, which takes place 4-9 February 2020 at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City. Big names coming to Dubai for the Festival include TV presenter, cook and bestselling author Nadiya Hussain, explorer Ranulph Fiennes, visual …

DUBAI: At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 17-21 November 2019, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services from market leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and space systems. The Dubai Airshow is an important platform for Airbus to highlight its best-in-class products and innovative services to customers. Airbus’ continued participation at the largest aviation event …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has launched a new feature on its app called Airport maps which will allow customers to navigate seamlessly through the airport. The Airport maps can detect the user’s location (via Bluetooth and wifi) and provide point to point navigation through all touchpoints of the airport including check-in desks, Emirates lounges, shops, restaurants or ATMs in the …

KOTA KINABALU: Sabah Masters Championship is making an eventful comeback to the Asian Tour calendar, from 21 to 24 November 2019. This year, Sutera Harbour Golf and Country Club will host the championship, rightly after the Sabah’s successful organization of 25th World Amateur Golfers Championship last October. Sabah Masters which is organized by Arus Erajaya Sdn Bhd and sanctioned by Asian …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates’ first remote check-in terminal, outside of the airport, was opened today to provide seamless connections for cruise passengers. The Emirates check-in counters, located at Port Rashid, will allow passengers who are disembarking from their cruise ships to check in for their onward Emirates flight at the same facility. The new service will further enhance Dubai’s position …

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian travel marketplace LokaLocal welcomes visitors from around the world to experience out-of-the-guidebook neighbourhoods and activities in Malaysia, hosted by passionate locals. With over 500 tours and activities across Malaysia, travellers can choose to join heritage walks, cooking classes, dining experiences, cultural workshops and eco adventures that showcase the local sights, sounds and scents. Amongst them, travellers can enjoy batik …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: With less than 50 days to go before Christmas, Emirates Official Store is making Christmas extra special this year with a new range of seasonal gifts for the family, as well as aviation inspired limited edition items. Festive family looks The beloved Christmas jumper is back once again – with a new Santa face design. Unisex jumpers …