Airlines News
Etihad Airways celebrates ten years of successful operations in China
Monday, April 2, 2018Etihad Airways celebrates the 10th anniversary of the airlines’ operations in the China market after it launched an Abu Dhabi to Beijing service in 2008, followed by Chengdu* in 2011, Shanghai in 2012 and Hong Kong in 2015. To-date, nearly four million travelers have flown the routes which Etihad Airways operates to and from China.… Etihad Airways celebrates ten years of successful operations in China
Etihad Airways, Swiss sign codeshare agreement
Saturday, March 24, 2018A new codeshare pact has been forged between Etihad Airways and Swiss International Air Lines. Etihad Airways will have its EY flight code on SWISS services between Geneva and Zurich, two key gateway cities in Switzerland from Abu Dhabi. SWISS will market its LX code on Etihad Airways’ service between Zurich and Abu Dhabi, offering… Etihad Airways, Swiss sign codeshare agreement
Thai Airways ban obese flyers and young kids from business class on new Dreamliner
Wednesday, March 21, 2018Thai Airways International (THAI) says the limit on waist sizes for passengers, and ban on carrying infants on laps, in business class on its two Boeing 787-9 aircraft is a consequence of the installation of seat belt airbags for safety. The national carrier added the two Boeing Dreamliners to its fleet in September last year… Thai Airways ban obese flyers and young kids from business class on new Dreamliner
Etihad Aviation Training relaunched in Abu Dhabi
Saturday, March 17, 2018Etihad Aviation Training, part of Etihad Aviation Group, has re-launched its world-class aviation training organisation with the aim of becoming one of the most comprehensive aviation training facilities in the world. Based at two locations in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, Etihad Aviation Training, previously known as Etihad Flight College, is a commercially-focused business open… Etihad Aviation Training relaunched in Abu Dhabi
Emirates to launch a new service to Auckland via Bali from 14 June 2018
Tuesday, February 27, 2018Emirates announced its plan to launch a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via the island of Bali, Indonesia, starting from 14 June 2018. The new service will offer global travellers a total of three daily services to New Zealand, complementing Emirates’ existing non-stop daily service between Dubai and Auckland and its current daily… Emirates to launch a new service to Auckland via Bali from 14 June 2018
flydubai reports full-year results for 2017
Wednesday, February 21, 2018Highlights for Full-Year Results 2017 flydubai has today, 21 February 2018, announced its Full-Year Results for the year ending 31 December 2017. flydubai reports total revenue of AED 5.5 billion (USD 1.5 billion) compared to AED 5 billion (USD 1.37 billion) last year; an increase of 9.2% compared to the same period reported in last… flydubai reports full-year results for 2017
Kinshasa joins flydubai’s growing network in Africa
Wednesday, February 14, 2018Dubai-based flydubai has announced the start of flights to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) from 15 April. The daily flights will operate with an enroute stop in nearby Entebbe and will also be available for booking through the Emirates codeshare agreement. flydubai becomes the first UAE carrier to operate… Kinshasa joins flydubai’s growing network in Africa
Emirates to launch services to Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo
Monday, February 5, 2018Emirates, the world’s best airline according to TripAdvisor 2017, today announced its plan to launch a new, five times a week, service from Dubai to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, starting on July 5, 2018. The new service will see Emirates fly an additional five times a week to… Emirates to launch services to Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo
Etihad brings in new baggage policy
Wednesday, January 31, 2018Etihad Airways has introduced a new baggage policy tailored to varying customer requirements in the international markets it serves. The changes provide a simpler baggage structure as the allowance for all markets, excluding the US and Canada, is now based on total weight rather than the number of bags checked in. “In line with global… Etihad brings in new baggage policy
Emirates to launch non-stop Dubai-Newark service with a second daily flight
Monday, January 29, 2018Emirates will introduce a new non-stop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Dubai from 1 June 2018, adding to its existing daily flight which operates with a stop in Athens, Greece. The new non-stop service will be operated with an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER, offering 8 suites in First Class, 42 seats in Business,… Emirates to launch non-stop Dubai-Newark service with a second daily flight
