• ‘Etihad Wellness’ highlights the stringent measures in place for healthy flying • As an industry first, Wellness Ambassadors will provide greater level of customer care and reassurance   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – June 01, 2020:   Etihad Airways has launched ‘Etihad Wellness’, an expanded and more comprehensive health and hygiene programme and customer guide. This builds on the stringent measures already put in place by the airline to deal with COVID-19. The programme will be championed by the introduction of specially trained Wellness Ambassadors, a first in the industry, who will provide essential travel health ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 31, 2020:  The Dubai Travel and Tour Agents Group (DTTAG) has been restructured with the appointment of Mr. Asim Arshad, CEO of Orient Travel, as the president of the group along with Mr. Sumit Acharya, Managing Director of BCD Travel, as the Vice President. The Group has also revamped the executive ......Read More

New measures help to rebuild confidence for travellers Latest protocols aid the reopening of Travel & Tourism sector   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 30, 2020:   The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the second phase of measures to rebuild global consumer confidence to encourage the return of ......Read More

-Heavy New Debt Levels Will Weigh Down Airline Recovery-     Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 28, 2020:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released analysis showing that the airline industry’s global debt could rise to $550 billion by year-end. That’s a $120 billion increase over debt levels at the start of 2020.    • $67 billion of the new debt is composed of government loans ($50 billion), deferred taxes ($5 billion) and loan guarantees ($12 billion). • $52 billion is from commercial sources including commercial loans ($23 billion), capital market debt ($18 billion), debt from new operating leases ($5 ......Read More

Dubai,  27 May 2020:  Al Majid Motors, the sole distributor of KIA passenger and commercial vehicles in the UAE, has announced the arrival of all-new Kia K5 fastback sedan. The new Kia K5 is a fastback evolution of K5, which is the brand’s global best-selling sedan. The striking vehicle features a new stunning design along with a ......Read More

SITA becomes a more active member and supporter of the Sovrin Foundation    Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 23, 2020:   SITA has stepped up its commitment to developing a permanent digital identity for air travel by becoming a Premium Donor of the Sovrin Foundation, the international non-profit organization focused on the advancement of self-sovereign digital identity.  The Sovrin Foundation is a decentralized, global public utility for self-sovereign identity. Self-sovereign means a lifetime portable identity for any person, organization, or thing that allows the holder to present verifiable credentials in a privacy-protecting way. These credentials can ......Read More

Dubai UAE - 21 May 2020:  Emirates has unveiled multi-faceted measures for employee and customer care at every step of the travel journey, redefining safety and hygiene standards on board and on the ground. The new measures took effect today, with the resumption of regularly scheduled passenger flights to nine destinations.   "Emirates is implementing a comprehensive set of measures at every step of the traveller's journey, to enhance the sanitisation of all touchpoints, and ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees. The risk of catching an infection on an aircraft is already very low, but we have spared no effort in reviewing and redesigning every ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 21, 2020:   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) cordially invites you to attend a media briefing and teleconference led by its Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME), Muhammad Ali Albakri.   Mr. Muhammad Albakri will be providing an update on below topics:   • Update on the effects of COVID-19 on the industry in the Africa and Middle East regions • Update on Aviation Relief measures  • Restart plan for the industry • Presentation from Pall Aerospace - the Manufacturers of the HEPA filters  • Q&A (English and Arabic)   Date: ......Read More

A new set of treasure islands gets ready to offer the best of Europe in an experiential holiday and entertainment retreat     Date: Dubai, UAE; May 21, 2020   Key Highlights 1. The US$5 billion mega sustainable tourism project will host more than 4,000 guest rooms and suites offering a wide array of services in ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 20, 2020:   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed details of its proposed temporary layered approach to biosecurity for re-starting passenger flights amid the COVID-19 crisis.   IATA has published Biosecurity for Air Transport: A Roadmap for Restarting Aviation which outlines IATA’s proposal for a layering of temporary biosecurity measures. The Roadmap aims to provide the confidence that governments will need to enable the re-opening of borders to passenger travel; and the confidence that travelers will need to return to flying.    “There is no single measure that will reduce risk and ......Read More

• Members get 40% bonus miles when transferring loyalty points into Etihad Guest Miles for the first time • In partnership with Tryano, Talabat, Al Jaber Optical and more, members can earn miles while shopping from home • Cash back and discounts on everyday spends      Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates ......Read More

• New transit connection from Sydney to London via Abu Dhabi, in addition to Melbourne • Special flights to Belgrade, Dublin, Geneva, Milan, Paris CDG, and Toronto   Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – May 19, 2020:  Etihad Airways is continuing to increase the number of special flights it is operating worldwide to and from Abu Dhabi.   Throughout May and June, the airline will increase frequencies on previously announced special flights and will add new services to Belgrade, Dublin, Geneva, Milan, Paris Charles de Gaulle, and Toronto.   In addition to the recently launched link between Melbourne and London, Etihad will also add ......Read More

• Initial focus on promoting the UAE’s capital Abu Dhabi   May 18, 2020:  dnata Travel Group, a leading UK-based travel services provider, has signed a partnership agreement with Etihad Airways to provide sales and service, ground product and brand marketing functions for Etihad Holidays in the UK. The collaboration will ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2020:    The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to provide urgent financial relief to airlines as they struggle to survive the devastating impact of the COVID-19 crisis.   IATA estimates that revenues generated by airlines in the Jordanian market will fall by US $700 million (52%) compared to 2019. That puts at risk nearly 34,400 Jordanian jobs and US $1.1 billion of Jordan’s GDP, which is generated by aviation directly as well as by aviation-related tourism.    “Jordan’s leaders have always understood the importance of having a ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 14, 2020:  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new analysis showing that the damage to air travel from COVID-19 extends into the medium-term, with long-haul / international travel being the most severely impacted. Quarantine measures on arrival would further damage confidence in air travel. A risk-based layered approach of globally harmonized biosecurity measures is critical for the restart.   Read remarks of Alexandre de Juniac View the COVID-19 Outlook for Air Travel in the Next 5 Years presentation    Air travel scenarios IATA and Tourism Economics modeled two air travel scenarios. Baseline ......Read More

• From 21 May, Emirates will operate to: London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne* • Offers seamless connection in Dubai for customers flying between the UK and Australia     Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 13, 2020:    Emirates has announced its plan to ......Read More

International News Channel Looks At How Dubai Based Companies are Aiding the Fight Against COVID-19   Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13th May 2020:  Dubai based businesses, The Arab Fashion Council, Emirates Sky Cargo and DP World are having to adapt and change business plans as a result of  COVID-19,  and have become an ......Read More

• Designed in collaboration with Etihad Engineering, 1,000 face shields to be distributed to medical staff.  • Over 3,000 Etihad employees registered to volunteer to support SEHA, Ma’an, Emirates Red Crescent and the UAE Volunteers Platform.  • In partnership with Emirates Red Crescent, the airline has been providing 1,000 prepared meals per day to Humanitarian City.    Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - May 12, 2020:  Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has amplified its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives to support those affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The airline has highlighted the ......Read More

Grounded on Earth Today, To the Skies Tomorrow  Dubai, UAE, 07 May 2020:   While the Earth might be filled with grounded planes today, they will all be taking to the skies soon. In an appropriate response to the 'Stay at Home' movement, most passenger planes have been rested across airports around the world, ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 05, 2020:    H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori, Chairman, Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, said:  “Today, we were honoured to receive a video call from His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of MBRSC, as he addressed the Emirates Mars Mission team. The team briefed His Highness on the successful transfer of the Hope Probe from the UAE to its launch site in Japan, despite the current challenges, thanks to the support of our leadership and the perseverance of the team.”   He added, “The teams at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre and the UAE Space Agency have always received full ......Read More

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 04, 2020:    The International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) warned that air capacity for postal services is insufficient and urged governments to do more to support the movement of mail by air during the COVID-19 crisis.  Owing to the drastic 95% reduction in passenger flights, which are typically used to transport mail, and a 25-30% increase in demand for e-commerce as customers and businesses resort to online purchasing in response to social distancing restrictions, postal administrations are facing a challenge in sending and delivering international mail, in particular, cross-continental ......Read More

- The launch of the new robot comes in collaboration with Tawazun Strategic Development Fund - New CoDI BOT UGV developed by Marakeb Technologies for Abu Dhabi Airports to be deployed at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) from May onwards - Robot is designed for the disinfection of spaces, limiting risk of contamination or human exposure ......Read More

 Financial relief will assist the industry to lay foundation for a balanced recovery     Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 02, 2020:    Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today come together to call for governments to quickly grant financial relief to assist airport operators and airlines during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and support the essential connectivity the industry will provide for economic recovery.    The industry is united with governments around the world in efforts to stop the spread of the virus, and, in the face of massive government imposed travel ......Read More