ABU DHABI: Tilal Liwa Hotel, a secluded hideaway leisure hotel perched on the edge of Rub Al Khali Desert in Abu Dhabi’s Empty Quarter, celebrates the much-awaited Al Dhafra Camel Festival by hosting an Ambassador’s lunch. General Manager Khaled Sharabassy welcomed the representatives of consulates and embassies in the UAE who attended the lunch upon the invitation of the Ruler’s …

MANAMA: Highlighting the comfort and convenience of Gulf Air’s 3 weekly flights between Bahrain and Tbilisi, Georgia, Gulf Air recently flew a number of GCC-based media representatives to Tbilisi with a familiarization trip jointly hosted by the airline and The Biltmore Hotel, a 5-star luxury property, ideally situated within the historic and cultural district of the Georgian capital. Onboard Gulf …

AL AIN: Danat Al Ain Resort, the award-winning five-star idyllic resort located in the Garden City of Ail Ain adds another laurel to its success by winning the Luxury Garden Resort of the Year at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017 held in Switzerland. The World Luxury Hotel Awards is a globally established organization providing luxury hotels and resorts with …

DOHA: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, was officially welcomed to St. Petersburg by the city’s Governor, Mr. Georgy Poltavchenko, who congratulated the airline on the launch of its new direct daily service from Doha to the cultural capital of Russia. The first flight from Doha to St. Petersburg touched down at Pulkovo Airport on …

DUBAI: In an unprecedented milestone in the history of Aviation, the Emirate of Dubai witnessed the implementation of the new designed airspace that enhances its efficient utilization to cater to the growth and the expansion plans in the sector. Spearheaded by Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans), the air navigation services provider of Dubai and the Northern Emirates, that ensured the …

LONDON: British Airways has been given a sneaky peek at Santa’s flight plan for the big night of December 24. The detailed chart, which is now filed with authorities around the world, shows the approach and trajectory his sleigh will take when he comes to town. On approach, the sleigh will descend from 3,000ft to 2,500ft on a track of …

LONDON: Christmas has come early at British Airways, as it offers customers the chance to travel in First class for super low prices. For a limited time only, lucky fliers will be able to purchase a ticket for the airline’s exclusive First cabin from just £200* more each-way than a Club World (business class) ticket on the majority of routes …

DUBAI: As Dubai Airport braces itself for the busiest time of year – dnata has stepped up to ensure that passengers start their journey safely and on time. Playing a key role in the smooth operations on the ramp, are the small but powerful pushback tractors. These high powered ground services equipment, play a crucial role in making sure aircraft …

MUSCAT: Oman Air, the national carrier for the Sultanate of Oman, is demonstrating its support of Omani students by continuing to offer them an additional 20 kilos of free baggage on all international flights originating from Oman. This fantastic offer is in addition to the very generous existing 30 kilo free baggage allowance and is available until the end of …

LONDON: British Airways customers are set to gain access to even more Chinese cities thanks to a new codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines. As part of the new agreement, customers can book seats on China Southern Airlines flights to four destinations in China – Shenyang, Harbin, Changchun and Dalian. Seats are available for sale on ba.com, for travel recently. The …