DUBAI: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Africa World Airlines (AWA), the Ghanaian airline headquartered in Accra, have announced a one-way interline agreement whereby Emirates customers can connect onto selected routes of Africa World Airlines’ network, opening up new African destinations for Emirates customers from May 2019. “The agreement between Emirates and Africa World Airlines underpins our commitment to …

DUBAI: Dubai Airports yesterday confirmed operations teams at both airports are ‘good to go’ for the commencement of the 45-day long refurbishment of the southern runway at Dubai International (DXB). The runway is nearing the end of its design life and requires a complete upgrade to accommodate future traffic growth. “Planning and preparations have been underway for almost two years …

DUBAI: Voted Dubai’s #1 show and best family entertainment spectacle, La Perle By Dragone celebrates the Easter Holiday with an exciting family package! During the holiday season, enjoy up to 50% off when booking 4 or more tickets for the family. Hurry up and book your tickets starting on Thursday 11 April until Sunday 21 April 2018. La Perle by …

By Rafiq Vayani SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), received today its first Airbus (A321neo Long Range). The aircraft flew nonstop from Airbus’s facility in Hamburg to Sharjah International Airport. Air Arabia is the first Middle Eastern airline to operate the A321neo LR and this delivery is the first of six aircraft …

DUBAI: With the Southern Runway revamp starting tomorrow at Dubai International Airport, Emirates has been working hard to implement measures to further maximise operational efficiencies at DXB and deliver a seamless experience for its customers departing and transiting through Dubai. The Southern Runway Closure at Dubai International Airport will be taking place from 16 April to 30 May 2019. On …

By Rafiq Vayani RIYADH: Today the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia unveiled the design of its pavilion at the Expo 2020 Dubai. The pavilion will be second in size only to that of the UAE pavilion, covering an area the size of two football pitches. The distinctive and memorable pavilion symbolizes the nation’s welcoming character, long heritage and unlimited drive.  The …

DUBAI: In a move to offer a range of experiences and greater choice for its customers travelling for business and leisure, Emirates will be operating its latest Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with the ‘Game Changer’ First Class suites from Dubai to Riyadh starting from 16 April  2019 and Kuwait starting from 1 June 2019. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President …

DUBAI: Her Majesty The Queen, in the week of her 93rd birthday and in the 66th year of her reign, graced day two of the 24th Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend at Newbury Racecourse on Saturday, 13 April. Her Majesty’s last winner at the meeting was two years ago when her homebred debutant Call To Mind took the Dubai …

DUBAI: Newbury Racecourse is nearing completion of its multi-million pound development but one thing never changes – the anticipation that greets the Dubai Duty Free Spring Trials Weekend and the start of the Flat season at the Berkshire track at the end of the second week in April. Full of Surprises is a familiar phrase in Dubai Duty Free’s vocabulary …

BANGKOK: Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will join in conserving Thai traditions and culture during Songkran Festival 2019. To celebrate the festival, THAI female flight attendants will dress in national Thai costume from the reign of King Rama V of Thailand and THAI ground staff will welcome passengers with Rod Nam Dam Hua and Song Nam Phra activities …