By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, has opened a new airport lounge at Dubai International (DXB) to enhance young flyers’ travel experience. The newest dnata facility has been designed and launched exclusively for unaccompanied minors, whose safety, security and comfort are ensured by dnata’s specially trained team at the airport. Located at Terminal …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates has won a number of international accolades since the start of 2019, in recognition of the outstanding quality of the air cargo services it provides to its customers. The air cargo carrier consolidated its leadership position in the global air cargo industry by winning five prestigious awards. Two years, …

News Desk AJMAN: Ajman Tourism Development Department (ATDD) and Umm Al Quwain Tourism and Archaeology Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) recently. The aim of the MoU is to support both departments’ strategic directions and encourage the exchange of experiences; the departments will also cooperate in terms of tourism research by developing special programs and identifying projects and operational …

DUBAI: As around 2.5 million Muslims from across the world are getting ready for the Hajj pilgrimage this year, medical experts are advising them several health measures and precautions to maintain good health during their annual religious trip to Mecca. The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention has urged pilgrims to take a mandatory vaccine at least 15 days before …

DUBAI: RTA’s Rail Agency briefed HE Right Honourable Liam Fox, MP, Secretary of State for International Trade, about the operation and maintenance of Dubai Metro.  The briefing was made during a recent visit of the British Minister to the Metro Operations Control Centre (OCC) at Rashidiya Depot. The visit was in the company of Abdul Muhsen Ibrahim Younus, CEO of …

DUBAI: Every year, at least 11 million pieces of gourmet chocolate are sourced from around the world to be served in Emirates’ premium cabins, in addition to a variety of chocolate desserts and treats in all classes. These sweet treats complete the Emirates fine dining experience prepared by award-winning chefs. In First and Business Class, Emirates lets its customers sample pralines …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports and Disney Middle East are teaming up to raise awareness of recycling and the need to eliminate single-use plastics this July at the world’s busiest international airport with a little help from “Forky”, the unlikely hero from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4’.   Starting this weekend and continuing for the busy month of July at DXB, Toy …

LONDON: To celebrate its centenary British Airways is launching BA 2119: Flight of the Future, a first-of-its-kind exhibition looking ahead to the next 100 years of flying and imagining what that may look like.  The exhibition will be open throughout August, British Airways’ birthday month, and is based on in-depth global research commissioned by the airline to identify what aviation could …

By Rafiq Vayani PORTO: Emirates has launched its new four times weekly service to Porto, its second destination in Portugal. The new service provides travellers from across Emirates’ global network with a direct flight to the popular city in the north of the country. The inaugural flight, EK197, touched down at the city’s international airport on Tuesday afternoon, marking the …

DUBAI: Emirates is offering UAE travellers a chance to book a short getaway in First and Business Class and explore its extensive network this summer. Solo travellers and families can enjoy an exciting break in Hong Kong, Paris, Sydney and many more destinations. Travelers can also fly back home to visit family during the summer to Emirates destinations in North …