DUBAI:  Emirates’ iconic A380 aircraft will operate a one-off flight to Kotoka International Airport (ACC), Accra, on Tuesday 2nd October, as the global airline joins local authorities in celebrating the opening of the airport’s new Terminal 3. The airline’s flagship double-decker will become the first-ever scheduled A380 service to Ghana, with Emirates partnering with the airport to test its operations and …

FARNBOROUGH: Turkish Airlines has selected Rockwell Collins to provide its EP-8100Ⓡ image generators with JVC laser illuminated projectors for pilot training for the airline’s new and existing fleet of Boeing 737 MAX, 777-300 and 787 Dreamliner aircraft, as well as its Airbus A320neo, A330 and A350 XWB aircraft. This new contract is for 14 new visual systems, nine firm with options for five more. This latest order …

DUBAI: Travellers looking for a quick escape this summer can take advantage of Emirates’ attractive fare offers to more than 30 global destinations within its network. The offer applies to bookings made today until 23 July 2018 and for travel until 31 May 2019. Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares to Beirut starting from AED 1,080, Cairo starting from AED …

DUBAI: Emirates has been awarded IATA 753 compliance certification for its baggage operation in its home base of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The certification underlines the carrier’s capabilities to diligently track bags that flow through its Dubai hub for departing, arriving and connecting customers. IATA Resolution 753 requires airlines to track bags at four specific points in the baggage journey …

By Oksana Starostina When I think about a new route, the first thing that comes to mind is to find out 10 interesting facts about the country you are going to go to and find out if it’s worth getting there to see it. The facts that I read have left no shadow of doubt that my next trip will …

DUBAI: 25 teams of golfers took part in another fantastic staging of the annual Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Golf Classic on the stunning Ryder Cup course at The K Club on Thursday June 28th. Led out by Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free, Colm McLoughlin, the field of 100 players worked their way around the course which …

CAIRO: Emirates today unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI). The lounge is now open to Emirates First Class and Business Class customers as well as Platinum and Gold members of Skywards, the airline’s loyalty programme. Reflecting the airline’s ongoing commitment to Egypt, the Emirates Lounge in Cairo represents a US$ 3.6 million …

BANGKOK: Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo (fifth from left), Acting President, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), Mrs. Phakkhra Ruangsiradecho (sixth from left), THAI Executive Vice President, Aviation Business Unit, Flight Lieutenant Pratana Patanasiri (seventh from left), THAI Vice President, Aviation Safety, Security and Standards, received the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) and IATA Safety Audit for …

DUBAI: Travellers who are yet to decide on summer plans can take advantage of attractive holiday packages to Dubai by simply flying with Emirates. Upon booking, passengers can avail exclusive rates at world-class hotels, enjoy outstanding entertainment and experience theme parks across Dubai, including tickets to some of the city’s world-class shows and attractions*. Customers can experience Dubai starting at …

DUBAI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, celebrates the 25th anniversary of its first overseas operation. The Gerry’s Group in Pakistan and UAE-based dnata joined hands in July 1993 as Gerry’s dnata to provide ground handling services at Karachi Airport. The joint venture has since grown to become Pakistan’s largest cargo and ground handling company operating at …