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Dubai’s FIVE Hotels introduces private jet charter service

Varun Godinho — Tue, 23 May 2023 07:58:37 +0000

The ACJ TwoTwenty aircraft, 9H-FIVE, will be based in Dubai and has an approximate flying range of 12 hours

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Emirates: All passengers can now avail of free Wi-Fi onboard

Kudakwashe Muzoriwa — Fri, 19 May 2023 11:02:12 +0000

The airline said all Emirates Skywards members in every class of travel can now enjoy some form of free Wi-Fi connectivity

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Qatar’s Hamad International Airport reports 44.5% spike in passenger traffic in Q1 2023

Neesha Salian — Mon, 08 May 2023 09:26:26 +0000

The airport handled over 540,000 tonnes of cargo and moved over eight million bags through its facility, including over five million pieces of transfer baggage

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Emirates unveils new ‘city check-in and travel store’ in DIFC

Kudakwashe Muzoriwa — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 14:16:00 +0000

The new facility is a stylish and spacious contemporary space that is aimed at ensuring a hassle-free check-in experience for passengers

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Global travel and tourism sector to reach $9.5tn in 2023: WTTC

Neesha Salian — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:25:00 +0000

The global tourism body also forecasts that the sector will recover to 95 per cent of the 2019 job level

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All UAE residents can now apply for eVisas for Japan

Varun Godinho — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 07:16:13 +0000

New visa application rules have also been announced for Saudi nationals and residents in Saudi Arabia, as well as citizens of Qatar

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Dubai’s Emirates adds 38 additional flights to 6 cities ahead of Eid Al Fitr

Divsha Bhat — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 10:27:24 +0000

This year, more than 110,000 travellers are expected to board Emirates flights during Eid across the region

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Top 12 getaways for Eid this year

Divsha Bhat — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:00:40 +0000

With Eid just around the corner, many people in the UAE are already planning their vacations to celebrate the occasion with their loved ones

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FitsAir raises frequency on Colombo-Dubai route

Varun Godinho — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:25:29 +0000

Using its Airbus 320 aircraft, it has increased operations to a daily service between the two destinations

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Emirates, Philippine Airlines codeshare offers travellers access to these destinations

Neesha Salian — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 07:23:31 +0000

With the new agreement, Emirates now has interline partnerships with 120 air carriers

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