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Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and Avianca, a major Latin American carrier, have joined forces in a new codeshare agreement. This collaboration promises enhanced connectivity for travelers on select routes.
Emirates passengers can now seamlessly connect through Madrid, Barcelona, or London Heathrow to three Col… read more
Emirates announces the addition of a second daily flight between Dubai and Ho Chi Minh City, commencing from January 15, 2025, ahead of the Lunar New Year festival.
The move underscores Emirates’ commitment to Vietnam’s growing travel demand, enhancing connectivity for both tourism and trade. Passengers gain increased options… read more
Turkish Airlines is engaged in discussions with Boeing and Airbus for a potential order of up to 235 aircraft, as reported by Reuters. The announcement was made during an event in Istanbul, where Airbus and Rolls-Royce were also present.
Ahmet Bolat, chairman of Turkish Airlines’ board of directors, emphasised the airl… read more
Emirates is relocating its base to Al Maktoum International Airport, leveraging its extensive expansion to handle more passengers and flights. This shift aligns with Dubai's ambition to lead in global aviation, ensuring top-tier facilities and an increase in passenger volumes at the new mega hub.
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A heartwarming moment unfolded aboard a LOT Polish Airlines
flight from Warsaw to Krakow when Captain Konrad Hanc proposed to his
flight attendant girlfriend, Paula.
The airline shared a
video of the romantic gesture on social media, capturing the emotional
exchange as Hanc declared his love and popped the question… read more
Dubai has commenced construction on what is touted to be the “world’s largest” airport terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport aka Dubai World Central (DWC). With a projected cost of around $35 billion, the new terminal aims to accommodate 260 million passengers annually, boasting five parallel runways and 400 aircraft … read more
Dubai’s aviation sector is rebounding after severe weather disruptions.
Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths assures steady improvements in departure operations, urging passengers to check with airlines for flight updates. He emphasised that passenger safety is the top priority, saying: “Our teams continue to distribute food and water through… read more
The United Arab Emirates is facing heavy rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and hail, with the Met Office (NCM) issuing a red alert due to increased cloud cover across the country. Several flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi are diverted.
The severe weather, expected until Wednesday morning, has prompted warnings for residents and vi… read more
There
could be air travel delays next week due to a total solar eclipse
visible across parts of North America on April 8th. This coincides with
spring break, one of the busiest travel times of the year.
The
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warns of potential delays for
travellers, especially… read more
The European Commission has issued a Statement of Objections regarding Lufthansa’s proposed acquisition of joint control of ITA Airways, expressing concerns about potential competition restrictions in the passenger air transport market in and out of Italy.
The investigation highlights worries about increased prices or decreas… read more
Emirates Airline and Avianca forge codeshare partnership
Turkish Airlines explores new mega aircraft order with Boeing and Airbus
LOT pilot’s in-flight proposal to flight attendant goes viral
Dubai initiates construction of ‘World’s Largest’ airport
European Commission raises concerns over Lufthansa’s stake acquisition in ITA Airways
