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Menzies Aviation wins seven ground handling licenses in landmark Spanish tender

Middle East News 247 September 27, 2023

Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, and an Agility company, has been awarded seven ground handling licenses by the Spanish Airport Authority (AENA), in a landmark tender spanning 41 licenses at 43 airports across Spain. The largest ground handling

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Air Arabia flies high with a record AED459 million net profit in Q2 2023

Arnold Pinto August 12, 2023 0

Robust post-pandemic air travel and a curated growth trajectory have propelled Air Arabia to register record second-quarter (Q2) and first-half (H1) 2023 financial and operational results. The airline recorded a net profit of AED459 million during the Q2 period ending June 30, 2023, an increase of 187% compared to the AED160 million net profit the […]

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Its the perfect takeoff for Northern hemisphere summer travel season

Arnold Pinto August 9, 2023 0

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has confirmed that the annual northern hemisphere summer travel season got off to a flying start in June 2023, buttressed by double-digit demand growth and average load factors even topping 84%. Representing some 300 airlines comprising 83% of global air traffic, Geneva-headquartered IATA has also vouched that the

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OAG Reveals World’s Most Punctual Airlines and Airports in its Punctuality League 2023

Middle East News 247 January 11, 2023

LONDON: OAG, the world’s leading data platform for the global travel industry, has revealed the most punctual airlines and airports in the world as part of its Punctuality League 2023. Among the Top 20 Mega Airlines in the world, Japan takes the top spots with All Nippon Airways ranked #1 with an on-time performance (OTP) of 88.79%, […]

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Cybersecurity seen as rising risk for airlines after 9/11

Editor September 11, 2021

Potential vulnerability is the communication system between pilots and air traffic control New York: After remaking their security procedures following the 9/11 attacks to stop airline hijackings, carriers are now faced with rising threats targeting computers and electronic equipment critical to their operations and safety. Since the tragedy 20 years ago on Saturday,

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UAE flights: Airlines clarify rules for stranded expats who got Covid jab in home country

Editor August 9, 2021

Stranded residents flooded the social media handles of both airlines with queries as soon as the new rules were announced. Stranded UAE residents who have received the Covishield vaccine in India will not be able to return at the moment, as per UAE national carriers Emirates Airlines and Etihad Airways, who are reiterating that only […]

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UAE airports, airlines brace for surge as restrictions ease

Editor August 5, 2021

Vaccinated expats to return through the local airports from August 5. The UAE airports and airlines are bracing for a major surge in traffic with inbound travel restrictions lifted for restricted countries. A major increase in passenger traffic is expected in the coming weeks after the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) allowed […]

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Multiple airlines open flight bookings to Dubai from Indian cities

Editor July 10, 2021

Dubai-based airline Emirates has confirmed that flights from India to Dubai will resume on July 16. Emirates website further bolsters the statement with flight booking is available for travellers from all parts of India. Apart from Emirates, Vistara, Indigo, flyDubai websites show flights available from July 16 from multiple Indian cities to Dubai. Read full […]

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Airlines say new UK travel rules cause vacation uncertainty

Editor June 26, 2021

Confusion on how and when new rules will be in effect makes it difficult to plan travel London: Airlines and holiday providers on Friday expressed frustration with the UK’s plans to ease travel restrictions, saying uncertainty about how and when the new rules will be implemented make it difficult for people to book summer vacations. […]

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India-Dubai flights: Stranded expats wait for airlines to open bookings

Editor June 23, 2021

Travel agents are also yet to receive confirmation from civil aviation authorities. Stranded Indian residents are still waiting for airlines to open bookings to plan their return to Dubai. While Dubai had announced the easing of travel restrictions for Indian expats last Saturday, flight bookings are yet to open on airline websites. Travel agents are […]