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The direct flights will connect Cairo International Airport with Prince Abdul Mohsin bin Abdulaziz International Airport starting from August 4, 2023
Hajj travellers have been advised to ensure the validity of all their travel documents, including passport, Emirates ID, and Hajj permit prior to arriving at the airport
From June to August, guests flying in Etihad’s First and Business cabins can also indulge in themed mocktails
The city check-in service will allow travellers to drop off their bags and collect their boarding pass at a location near them
All guests booking their tickets between June 12 and 14 can enjoy the discount to different destinations across the airline’s network
The partnership increases Emirates’ footprint to 148 African points
Guests can enjoy discounted fares in both Economy and Business class from Abu Dhabi to select destinations across Etihad’s network
The airline already has 50 A350s, 117 of the 777Xs and 30 787-9s on order
In 2022, SAF production tripled to some 300 million litres with project announcements for potential SAF producers rapidly growing
The enhanced fleet size will continue to support inbound tourism, particularly in Abu Dhabi, as the emirate continues to see a rise in tourism
The 80th IATA AGM will be the first global gathering of aviation’s top leaders to be hosted in the UAE
Currently, the world’s longest direct flights are between Singapore and New York
The industry’s operating profit will reach $22.4bn this year, more than the December forecast of $3.2bn
The airline describes it as a “perfect blend of cutting-edge technology and timeless elegance”
Customers can book flights from June 7, with flights operating from October 28
All the digital systems developed by Accenture will be designed specifically for the airline, increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs
The airline will operate three flights weekly, starting from October 1, 2023
The airline said all Emirates Skywards members in every class of travel can now enjoy some form of free Wi-Fi connectivity
In its annual sustainability report, the airline stated that it had reduced CO2 emissions per revenue tonne kilometre to 482g compared to the 2019 baseline
The MoU details a framework to achieve the goals of the Dubai Horizons project that is focused on planning drone flight routes and landing sites
The partnership enables customers to conveniently travel to nine routes by obtaining a single ticket
The introduction of this route will support the growing trade and tourism ties between the countries and add to Etihad’s existing Tokyo service
The agreement marks a collaboration between the two companies focusing on sustainable aviation fuels, green hydrogen and direct air capture technologies
Guests may expect to gain all the benefits of codeshare flights including connectivity, baggage transfer and the convenience of having their entire journey managed by one airline
Emirates Airline reported its most profitable year ever with a profit of Dhs10.6bn compared with Dhs3.9bn loss in the previous year
The amount, disbursed over three years, will support R&D on projects aimed at reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation
Emirates fleet of over 300 aircraft by mid-2030 will offer expanded cargo flexibility, capacity and capability
Sales representatives will be able to enhance customer partnerships via customisable smart data accessible through a digital sales tool the carrier is co-developing with Rotate
The airline currently operates scheduled flights to 17 domestic destinations across Saudi Arabia and six in Europe, Middle East and Africa
The two documents aim to lift restrictions on designated carriers from the UAE and Tajikistan, and streamline trade and air traffic between the two nations