Dubai: During a session titled “The Future of Air Mobility” as part of the activities of the third edition of the Dubai Congress for Self-Driving Transport, Duncan Walker, CEO of Skyports, talked about how Air mobility is among the pivotal means for transporting people, goods, and various shipments and is known for its safe and […]
Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) will remain exceptionally busy over the New Year, prompting Dubai Airports to issue a travel alert. Over the next few days starting December 27, nearly 2 million passengers are expected to pass through DXB, with average daily passenger traffic reaching as many as 245,000 passengers. January 2 is expected to be […]
Dubai: Dubai International (DXB) will remain exceptionally busy over the remainder of the holiday season and well into the New Year, with nearly 2 million passengers expected to pass through DXB. The operator urged passengers to plan their trips to and through the airport and follow simple travel tips to ensure a smooth airport experience. […]
UAE: Passengers across flights faced delays at airports this weekend caused by blowing dust from a severe sandstorm, with delays reported on flights to London Heathrow, Mumbai, Kiev, Melbourne, Bangkok. Flight operations at the Dubai International (DXB) airport were disrupted due to poor weather conditions, the airport operator said 10 inbound flights were diverted to […]
Dubai: Dubai Airports has issued an advisory to travellers about Dubai International (DXB) getting exceptionally busy over the next two weeks as a result of schools breaking for summer and the Eid Al Adha holidays. According to the operator, some 2.4 million passengers are expected to pass through DXB between June 24 and July 4, […]
SHARJAH: Air Arabia has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2022 Air Transport Awards that took place in Athens, Greece with the participation of industry leaders. The winners of the Air Transport Awards were voted for by the readers of Air Transport News and a jury of international aviation experts. The honour recognises […]
Ever wondered why some airlines almost never bridge while boarding passengers? Wonder no more as although jet bridges are the more convenient option, some airlines will refrain from this comfort for their passengers, simply because it’s cheaper to use stairs instead. This is because airports charge usage fees for many of the facilities that aren’t […]
2m passengers expected at the airport over 11 days Dubai: As part of its measures to minimise crowding at the airport and ensure the health and well-being of its passengers and frontline employees, Dubai Airports has announced that only ticketed passengers will be allowed entry to the terminals at Dubai International (DXB) during the ongoing […]
DUBAI: A helicopter with vegan seats, a private jet with a sundeck and garage, and a hotelier’s plan to hold discos at 35,000 feet — all concepts were unveiled at the Dubai Airshow. Lufthansa Technik, an aircraft overhaul specialist and sister company of the German airline, wants to offer a private jet that provides the […]
Almost two decades ago, Concorde retired, interest in supersonic travel has picked up the pace, and several are in development. Airlines seem interested: United has already committed itself to offer supersonic routes as early as 2029. But what about hypersonic travel, which happens at speeds of Mach 5, five times the speed of sound, and […]
