Nabni starts work on Waldorf Astoria Residences sales centreUAE-based Nabni Developments said it has begun construction on Waldorf Astoria Residences Dubai Downtown’s state-of-the-art Sales Experience Center located on an expansive plot in Business Bay. The 1,000-sq-m complex aims to set a benchmark for luxury an More… |
Etihad Airways welcomes 1.4 m passengers in MarchEtihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, in its preliminary traffic statistics for March 2024, said it welcomed more than 1.4 million guests onboard and saw its passenger load factor average out at 84% across the month. “In March 2024, we saw a 43% year-o More… |
Travellers invited to explore Germany’s Unesco Heritage sitesGerman National Tourist Board (GNTB) has invited travellers to uncover the country’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, each of which, it said, offers a window into the country's rich tapestry of culture and history. With 52 treasures scattered across its picturesque landscapes, GN More… |
Hamad International Airport named the ‘World’s Best Airport’Hamad International Airport, Doha, has again secured its position as the ‘World’s Best Airport’ for the tenth consecutive year by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The airport also clinche More… |
Emirates re-starts check-in at Dubai InternationalDubai-based Emirates airline has announced that customers departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) can now check in for their flights. Yesterday, the airline had said check-in is suspended till 12 midnight following the disruptions caused by the More… |
Bahrain airport wins top honours at World Airport AwardsBahrain International Airport (BIA) has won the award for the 'Best Airport Staff in the Middle East 2024' from Skytrax for the second year in a row at the 2024 World Airport Awards, the most prestigious accolades for the airport industry, voted for by customers in the largest annual More… |
Flydubai resumes partial operations from DubaiDubai-based flydubai airline has resumed partial operations from Dubai International Airport (DXB) from 10 am this morning. Select outbound flights will operate from Terminal 2 at DXB with scheduled operations resuming after 8pm (Dubai Time), while flights fro More… |
Abu Dhabi's Zayed Airport stays fully operationalZayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi remains fully operational despite recent adverse weather conditions in the country, a Wam news agency report said. Abu Dhabi Airports is closely collaborating with airlines and service staff to continue serving passenge More… |
Queen Alia airport passenger traffic in March declinesAirport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed 597,134 passengers (PAX) in March, reflecting a 19.2% decrease compared to 2023 figures. During the same month, QAIA recorded 5,476 aircraft movements (ACM) and handled 6,361 tonnes of car More… |
IATA and partners release report on aviation net zero roadmapsThe International Air Transport Association (IATA), in collaboration with sustainability-driven organisations has released the first report that compares 14 leading net-zero CO2 transition roadmaps for aviation. The Aviation Net Zero CO2 Transition Pathways Comparative Review was relea More… |