Category : Travel
Dubai Holding acquires full control of the Westin Paris – Vendome
A global investment company with operations in 13 countries, Dubai Holding, announced today that it has acquired Henderson Park’s stake in The Westin Paris – Vendome. In Paris, France, the hotel is one of the most valuable real estate assets because of its ultra-prime location. Dubai Holding and Henderson Park......
Net profit at Air Arabia increased by 70 percent in 2022
As the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, Air Arabia (PJSC) announced historic financial results on December 31, 2022. As the airline continued to grow, the airline achieved extraordinary financial and operational performance, almost doubling profit and passenger numbers. Air Arabia reported a......
Etihad flight to connect Abu Dhabi and Lisbon on 2 July 2023
In July 2023, Etihad Airways will introduce a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, which will be effective from 2nd July. Abu Dhabi will be connected to Portugal’s capital city with three weekly flights scheduled on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, just in time for the summer holidays. This......
Shuttle bus struck by American Airlines plane at LAX airport, five injured
While taxiing at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), an American Airlines aircraft collided with a shuttle bus. In addition to the bus passengers and aviation workers, five people were injured and four were hospitalized. When the accident occurred, the aircraft was not carrying passengers. The plane was being towed by......
Passenger demand will grow rapidly in 2023, UN aviation agency says
By 2023, the UN‘s aviation agency predicts that global air passenger demand will increase by 3% from 2019 levels on most routes, quickly returning to pre-pandemic levels. As previously noted by ICAO statistical analysis, the air passenger forecasts ICAO is announcing today build on momentum toward recovery in 2022. A......
15.9 million passengers in 2022 at Abu Dhabi Airports
Abu Dhabi Airports, operator of the emirate’s five airports, released its passenger traffic results today. The number of guests using Abu Dhabi International, Al Ain International, Al Bateen Executive, Delma Island and Sir Bani Yas Island airports tripled from 5.26 million in 2021 to 15.9 million in 2022. Air Traffic......
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......