The world’s best airlines have been rated and ranked in an influential award ceremony hosted by AirlineRatings.com. Qatar Airways was named Airline of the Year for 2024, surpassing previous winners like Air New Zealand, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific Airways, and Emirates. Also read: Etihad Airways partners with five airlines, easing travel connections for passengers The […]
Dubai: Visitors to Dubai on a visit visa must have AED 3,000 in cash, return flight tickets, and proof of accommodation, as per guidelines, especially for “lower-income individuals and first-time visitors”, according to statement by a travel company to agencies. “Under the UAE immigration rules, visitors to Dubai on a visit visa are expected to […]
Abha: Abha International Airport is officially Saudi Arabia’s first silent airport. The airport authorities announced the decision to transform the airport into a silent one on Thursday. This means there will no longer be announcements regarding takeoff, boarding, last calls, and other passenger announcements. The airport administration has embraced the silence and closed the last […]
Indian budget airline IndiGo has announced a three-day discounted sale on airfare tickets for both international and domestic flights. Starting Wednesday, May 29, the sale features airfares beginning at $14.39 (INR1,199) inclusive of all charges, said the airline in a statement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IndiGo (@indigo.6e) The discounted airfare […]
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports revealed that by May 26, a total number of 532,958 pilgrims had arrived for this year’s Hajj season in Saudi Arabia. According to agencies, this number includes pilgrims entering the Kingdom through all border crossings. Most pilgrims — 523,729 — arrived by air, 9,210 crossed land borders, and […]
Twelve people were injured on a flight from Doha, Qatar, to Dublin, Ireland, due to the aircraft experiencing extreme turbulence over Turkey. Six passengers and six crew members sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident. According to Qatar Airways, the injuries sustained by passengers and crew were minor, and those affected are receiving […]
Saudi Arabia will prohibit visit visa holders from entering Makkah until June 21, as announced by the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry has announced entry restrictions for Makkah during the upcoming Hajj period. This restriction applies to all visit visa holders, regardless of type, from May 23 to June 21, 2024. Saudi visit visa Hajj […]
Ed Dwight had to wait over six decades to achieve his dream of going into space. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy selected him as the first black astronaut candidate in the country. However, NASA did not select him for a mission then, and he was unable to travel into space. On Sunday, at 90-years-old, […]
UAE flying taxis are scheduled for liftoff in 2025, and the hunt for pilots to fly Dubai to Abu Dhabi commute routes has already begun. Archer Aviation revealed it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Etihad Training to lay the foundation for a partnership to enlist and train potential pilots for Archer’s Midnight […]
Saudia has announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history, agreeing to purchase 105 Airbus planes during the first day of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre in Riyadh. This landmark agreement marks a significant moment for both the Saudi aviation industry and the wider MENA region. The […]
Jakarta: The Makkah Route Initiative exemplifies Saudi Arabia’s significant efforts to assist pilgrims from all over the world, ensuring they perform their Hajj rituals with the utmost comfort and ease, according to a report by agencies on Monday. The Saudi Ministry of Interior has been implementing the initiative for six consecutive years at 11 airports […]
