Transportation

Emirates today announced it will launch a daily non-stop flights to Tel Aviv, Israel, starting 6 December. The move comes as the UAE and Israel continue to develop greater economic cooperation to drive growth across a range of sectors, in addition to boosting trade flows between both nations. With the…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Etihad Airways, Jazeera Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Qatar Airways and Royal Jordanian, will implement IATA Travel Pass in a phased rollout across the airlines’ networks. These five airlines join Emirates Airline as IATA Travel Pass implementation pioneers. The announcement, made on the sidelines…

Costa’s new concept is based on enabling guests to explore destinations through unique experiences, both on board and ashore. To build these experiences, the company has focused on three key areas – cuisine, tours, sustainability – with a new visual identity to communicate them. The concept is in line with…

SkyUp Airlines always strives to make the flight comfortable, and therefore, in April 2021, it launches a new service: packing extra things in a bag or fabric bag. Currently, the service will be available at Boryspil International Airport only. This year SkyUp has increased the weight of a free piece…

British Airways has today launched two new fares for its trade customers, which offer refundable options and enhanced flexibility. Select and Select Pro are both refundable fares, which will give customers the flexibility to cancel a flight and claim a full or partial refund should their travel plans change. There will…

Following the announcement by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) outlining the return to service criteria for the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, flydubai will start the process of preparing the aircraft for passenger service.  This follows an exhaustive 20-month review which has involved the manufacturer, regulators, engineers, scientists, researchers, mechanics…

Health care workers and adults older than 65 are among thousands of local residents who are receiving the COVID-19 vaccine in a trial run at a San Francisco International Airport parking garage. The County of San Mateo and SFO are partnering on the four-day pilot program, which began on Friday,…

Qatar Airways continues to be the leading global carrier connecting Africa, operating one of the largest and most reliable networks in the region. Having become the largest international carrier during the early stages of the pandemic, the airline has applied its unrivalled knowledge of global passenger flows and booking trends…