BANGKOK: In celebration of Star Alliance’s 20th Anniversary, Mr. Krittaphon Chantalitanon, Vice President, Alliances and Commercial Strategy Department, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI), recently led representatives of the Star Alliance Country Steering Council Thailand and Star Alliance Airport Team in Area Thailand in the “Star Alliance Frees the Sea Turtles” CSR activity at the Sea Turtle Conservation Center, …

BANGKOK: Mrs. Usanee Sangsingkeo, Acting President, Thai Airways International Company Limited (THAI), presided over the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony between THAI and AGP Corporation (AGP) to jointly establish a ground support equipment maintenance training center. Captain Montree Jumrieng, THAI Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Sustainable Development, along with Mr. Eiichi Yamaguchi, AGP President, together signed the MOU …

By Rafiq Vayani DUBAI: Qantas and Emirates will apply to extend their cornerstone partnership for another five years, making changes to reflect customer demand, new aircraft technology and each airline’s respective network strengths. These changes will deliver additional benefits to the eight million passengers who have travelled more than 65 billion kilometres on the combined network since 2013, increasing customer …

By our correspondent DUBAI: Emirates carried thousands of fans from around the world to be part of a unique musical voyage with the “Stars on Board” 2017 cruise which took place onboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise ship Freedom of the Seas. Sponsored by Emirates, the star-studded entertainment cruise this year featured Arab superstars Kadim Al Sahir, Elissa, Fares Karam, Nawal …

DOHA: Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will add an additional daily flight on its Doha – Kathmandu route from 1 September, to meet high demand during Nepal’s festival season, which takes place every year in September and October. The additional frequency will be served by an Airbus A320, departing Doha at 01:25 and arriving in Kathmandu at …

DUBAI: The Dubai Mall is celebrating Eid Al Adha with a host of inspiring cultural activities and entertainment for the whole family across the long weekend; from Thursday August 31, until Sunday September 3, 2017 at Souk Atrium, The Dubai Mall, Downtown Dubai in Free for all to enjoy. Get creative with The Happy Box Workshops, each day between 12noon and …

DOHA: A Qatar-based company is using traditional Scandinavian methods to expertly smoke fresh Norwegian salmon, which is now being served on board Qatar Airways flights. Customers flying in the airline’s First Class and Business Class cabins can choose from exquisitely presented locally-smoked salmon dishes as part of Qatar Airways’ bespoke à la carte dine-on-demand menu. The expertly crafted dishes include …

LONDON: The first tranche of British Airways’ £400 million investment in Club World, its long-haul business cabin, is set to arrive on September 1 as a new restaurant-style dining experience launches on flights between Heathrow and New York JFK. Travellers will be able to select their choice of freshly prepared starters and desserts from new display trolleys, which will be …

MARRAKECH: The Ô de Rose Spa at Mövenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakech has been announced as “Best Luxury Hotel Spa in Africa” and “Best Luxury Wellness Spa in Morocco”. The distinctions were awarded by the jury of the World Luxury Spa Awards 2017 at a gala ceremony in Hanoi, Vietnam. The World Luxury Spa Awards recognise the best luxury spas around …

DOHA: The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Kyiv touched down on 28 August at Boryspil International Airport, marking the launch of direct daily flights between Doha and the Ukrainian capital. The new route by the World’s Best Airline will be served with an Airbus A320 aircraft. Travelling yesterday on the inaugural Qatar Airways flight to Kyiv was Qatar …