Category : Travel
Chinese travelers arriving in Japan must submit a negative COVID test
Upon arrival, travelers from mainland China will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test as a result of the rapid spread of the virus in the country, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Tuesday. China’s travellers who test positive will be required to be quarantined for seven days, Kishida......
Southwest cancels thousands of flights in the United States
As a result of the harsh winter weather that has disrupted many holiday plans across the U.S., Southwest Airlines Co topped the list of U.S. airlines that had cancelled flights on Tuesday. In accordance with the flight tracking website FlightAware, the Dallas-based airline had canceled 2,503 flights as of Tuesday morning......
Costa Cruises debuts Toscana at Dubai harbour
With the arrival of Costa Toscana, the company’s latest flagship, Costa Cruises is consolidating its presence in Dubai. Tuscana made its first appearance at Dubai Harbour today, an extraordinary seafront district set against a stunning backdrop, with an iconic view and an accessibility that make this a unique place. In......
Dubai will now be served non-stop by Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways has announced the launch of new non-stop flights from Mombasa to Dubai as part of its newly announced route. The airline stated in the announcement that it would operate four Boeing 737-800 aircraft on a weekly basis. A spokesperson for the airline made the announcement via its Twitter......
Air India is set to finalize an order for 150 Boeing 737 Max jets
Air India was close to signing an agreement with Boeing Co to purchase 150 of the brand-new 737 Max jets. According to a media report, the Tata Group-owned Indian carrier will likely place a firm order for 50 737 Max planes with an option to purchase up to 150 aircraft.......
Air India to spend $400 million on the refurbishment of its Boeing 777s and 787s
Air India will undergo a complete overhaul of its aircraft interiors, including installing premium economy seats. The airline has allocated a $400 million budget to fixing its planes’ interiors. This is much to the delight of passengers. Years of neglect as a state carrier under the Congress regime had taken a......
London Gatwick gets a third daily flight from Emirates
A third daily A380 flight has been added by Emirates to its Gatwick Airport operations. As the holiday season approaches, the airline is scaling up its UK operations to meet sustained demand. With added frequency, there will be more than 1,000 seats daily between Gatwick and Dubai. Emirates flight EK11......
Emirates and flydubai mark five years of partnership
As Emirates and flydubai celebrate five years of partnership this month, they are offering customers unmatched travel options around the world. Since the partnership was launched in 2017, over 11 million customers have been able to connect on over 250,000 flights and enjoy seamless travel. As part of the innovative......
Air Arabia reported a profit of AED416 million for the third quarter
As the carrier continues to deliver solid operational and financial results, Air Arabia announced record financial results for the third quarter ending 30th September, 2022. Compared to AED209 million in the corresponding third quarter of 2021, Air Arabia’s net profit for the third quarter of 2022 increased by 99 percent......
Emirates returns to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to boost its Latin American network
There has been a resumption of Emirates flights to two South American destinations, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, which had previously been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. During its journey to Brazil and Argentina on Wednesday, flight EK247, operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft, was greeted with warm......