Category : Travel
Etihad Airways increases its frequency to Frankfurt
From May 1, Etihad Airways will increase its services to Frankfurt, Germany. There will be an additional four flights a week added to the airline’s daily frequency, bringing the total number of flights to Frankfurt to 11. Additional flights will be operated by Etihad’s ultra-modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring......
Tourism in Thailand beats target with 11.15 million visitors
In 2022, Thailand received 11.15 million foreign visitors, an increase from 428,000 the previous year when pandemic-related travel restrictions were in effect. The figures reflect a solid turnaround as Thailand seeks to revive its tourism industry, which was battered by its strict entry and quarantine policies during the pandemic. Two......
Emirates adds two new services to Australia as demand soars
Emirates has increased its service to Sydney and Melbourne as another step in resuming operations in Australia. Additionally, the airline will resume service to Christchurch, New Zealand via Sydney, offering Australians a new route across the Tasman. Emirates will increase Melbourne’s service from two to three daily via Singapore starting......
In the relaunch of Air India, Airbus to win 235 single-aisle jet orders
A resurgent Air India will announce a historic purchase of some 495 jets on Jan. 27, according to industry sources. Airbus will win an order for 235 single-aisle planes. Sources said the deal covers 425 single-aisle jets, including 235 Airbus A320neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAXs reported by Reuters last......
New destinations added by Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
As part of its commitment to expand convenient, affordable travel for all, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has launched two routes from Abu Dhabi to Antalya, Turkiye. In addition, it has relaunched its popular route to Salalah, Oman. Flights to Antalya will commence on 1st June and operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays,......
NASA and Boeing will develop a more fuel-efficient aircraft design
The US space agency NASA and aircraft manufacturer Boeing will collaborate on the development of a passenger aircraft that produces fewer emissions, NASA announced on Wednesday. As part of the agreement, NASA will invest $425 million over seven years to build, test, and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft, while Boeing......
Etihad Airways to operate two daily flights to Jakarta
The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, is increasing the frequency of flights between Abu Dhabi and Jakarta from daily to twice daily. This is in an effort to meet growing demand. As of 1st October 2023, there will be 14 weekly non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi......
Copenhagen, Dusseldorf added to Etihad Airways route network
Abu Dhabi will be connected to Copenhagen in Denmark and Dusseldorf in Germany by Etihad Airways this year. With four weekly flights to Copenhagen and three weekly flights to Dusseldorf, the flights will provide convenient travel options between Abu Dhabi and these key European cities. Business and Economy classes will......
OAG rates Etihad Airways as the most punctual airline in the Middle East
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and one of the most reliable worldwide by the Official Airline Guides Database (OAG). OAG rated Etihad as the highest rated airline in the Gulf Cooperation Council region in......
Emirates resumes Haneda services in Asia
Beginning 2 April 2023, Emirates will resume its Tokyo-Haneda services, reinforcing its Japanese network and allowing travelers to travel to one of the region’s top economies. Using Emirates’ latest Boeing 777 “Game Changer” aircraft, flight EK312 departs Dubai at 07:50 hrs and arrives in Haneda at 22:35 hrs. Return flight......