BASRA, Iraq: Careem has launched ride-hailing operations in Basra, Iraq. Basra is the third Iraqi city in which Careem operates, following their entry into the country last year in Baghdad, and then later expanding into Najaf. The launch in Basra – Iraq’s second-largest city by population – brings ride-hailing to a further 2.5 million people in the country and will …

TOKYO: Emirates, Worldwide Partner of Rugby World Cup 2019 (RWC 2019), is proud to announce the arrival of the Webb Ellis Cup in Tokyo. The silver-gilt trophy, presented since the inaugural Rugby World Cup tournament in 1987, was transported on Emirates flight EK318 from Dubai to Tokyo, arriving yesterday to a champion’s welcome.  On touchdown in the host country of …

News Desk DUBAI: UAE travelers who are yet to plan a summer getaway can now take advantage and book a last minute holiday with Emirates. Enjoy a relaxing, short break with family in Mauritius; or go on memorable city adventure with friends to Barcelona, Munich or Melbourne. Travelers can also fly back home to visit family during the summer to …

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways (Etihad), the national airline of the UAE, and Swae, an award-winning startup based in Vancouver, have partnered to launch iFikra, an artificial intelligence-powered platform aimed at unlocking the full potential of Etihad’s workforce by enabling every employee to contribute to innovation.  Designed to harness the collective creativity of the organisation, the iFikra platform is a pilot …

LONDON: British Airways’ short-haul fleet has topped Heathrow’s ‘Fly Quiet and Green’ league table, based on its environmental performance from January to March this year. The airline gained the top spot because of its new, more fuel-efficient aircraft, consistent adherence to routes designed to reduce noise for local communities and new landing procedures, optimised to reduce both noise and emissions.  …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company (THAI) will increase the frequency of flights to Fukuoka from seven to 10 flights per week beginning 13 July 2019, with a promotional fare for travel during 13 July – 30 September 2019. Mr. Wiwat Piyawiroj, THAI Executive Vice President, Commercial, said that due to the increasing demand for travel to Fukuoka, THAI will …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines, the largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased to announce that its Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam has been re-appointed to the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Board of Governors for a three year-term at the 75th annual general meeting held in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The IATA Board …

DUBAI: To mark World Environment Day, Emirates gave its old advertising billboards in South Africa a new lease of life, transforming the PVC Flex material into hundreds of reusable bags. In an effort to spread the message of sustainability and make a positive impact on local communities, the advertising banners collected from across South Africa, were given a second life …

ADDIS ABABA: Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to have served fans of the globally renowned British football teams Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in their travel to Madrid where the teams played for Champions League final match. Ethiopian deployed three chartered flights from London, Liverpool and Manchester carrying the fans to Madrid. Ethiopian Airlines is delighted that the supporters of the football …

SEOUL: Star Alliance announced the plans for THAI Smile Airways to become the next Connecting Partner in its global network. The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance, meeting on the sides of the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul,  approved the application of THAI Smile Airways to become a part the Alliance’s Connecting Partner model. The Connecting Partner model …