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Have you seen the photographs of the new Airbus A380? From the overall size to the roomy seats & comforts it will provide passengers – it is impressive to say the least. More ....
OMAN Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman has announced its plans to start non-stop services from London, providing its first direct link between London and Muscat. Oman Air will commence scheduled services from London Gatwick airport (North Terminal) to Seeb International Airport, Muscat beginning in November of this year. More ....
With airport projects worth a total of $17 billion underway, the Middle East is one of the few regions of the world with plans in place to meet the demands of continued growth in air travel, according to industry experts. In what the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has described as a “looming infrastructure crisis,” many countries and regions are failing to prepare adequately to meet demand – with major potential impact on the environment caused by inefficient use of airspace and flight delays. Global airline traffic is expected to grow to 75 billion passengers by 2011 – a 29% increase on those flying last year, according to IATA. More ....
Hitit Computer Services has signed a contract with Saudi Arabian Airlines to revamp the national carrier's loyalty programme — Alfursan. This is a part of a series of upgrading of the current systems at the airline. With continuous investment and commitment to technology, customer service, human resources and innovation, Saudi Arabian Airlines prepares to reinforce its marketing position as a modern and innovative organisation.Hazem M. Sunbul, Manager of Sales Automation Development at Saudi Arabian Airlines said: "Saudi Arabian Airlines is planning an extensive overhaul of Alfursan. The transformation will cover a comprehensive visual re-branding, restructuring of the current programme, in addition to revamping the IT infrastructure." "We are delighted to work with Saudi Arabian Airlines. Welcome to Hitit family," commented Nur Gokman, Partner and General Manager of Hitit Computer Services. He said this is Hitit's first sale to the airline, which has a total of 91 aircraft. More ....
Royal Jordanian will be the first airline in the Middle East to provide its passengers with OnAir’s inflight Internet and mobile phone services, including email, SMS and voice calls. More ....
Saudi Arabian Airlines and Gulf Air are to operate two weekly non-stop code-shared flights on the Dammam-Kathmandu route in an effort to meet increasing demand and to provide enhanced customer service More ....
Air China Ltd., the country's biggest international carrier, aims to raise passenger numbers at least 15 percent next year as economic growth fuels demand for holidays and business trips.
The airline also expects to make a profit on overseas routes next year, Chairman Li Jiaxiang told reporters in Beijing. The carrier will likely fly 35 million to 38 million travelers this year, he added. More ....
Dubai: The launch of Etihad Airways flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing is set to play a significant role in increasing trade, tourism and investment relations between the UAE and China, the airline's chief executive James Hogan said on Saturday More ....
Delta Air Lines and American Airlines canceled hundreds more flights today as they continued to inspect wiring on their MD-80 aircraft, and US Airways said it would begin inspecting its fleet of 757 jets.
The inspections were having only modest impacts at Southern California airports today. As of midmorning, American had canceled only four departures from Los Angeles International Airport and one from Bob Hope Airport in Burbank. Delta said its operations in Southern California were unaffected. More ....
Two new airliners are to join the rapidly developing aviation industry in the Middle East.
Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Muhammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, earlier this week instructed concerned authorities to set up a low-cost carrier that will join the national airliner Emirates, the local daily Gulf News reported.
Chairman of Emirates, Sheikh Ahmad Bin Sa'id Al Maktoum, will also preside as chairman of the new company. Nevertheless, sources in Emirates stressed that the two airlines will be completely separate More ....
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