MUSCAT: SalamAir has received a brand-new Airbus A320neo aircraft, the second of this model in the airline’s fleet. With their wider aisles, wider seats, more stowage space and unbeatable fuel efficiency, the new A320neo is custom-built for SalamAir and can comfortably accommodate 180 guests. The newest addition, which will join the airline’s existing Airbus A320neo, is part of SalamAir’s extensive expansion strategy. Captain Mohamed Ahmed, CEO of SalamAir, said: “We are thrilled to be one of the first airlines in the region to take receipt of the much sought-after A320neo aircraft. This new aircraft means we are opening the skies…
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Amadeus has completed the acquisition of ICM Group, the ultimate head office of ICM Airport Technics, for an undisclosed sum. ICM, a global leader in passenger automation and self-service bag drop solutions for airports and airlines based in Sydney, Australia, will complement Amadeus’ offering for airport operations. Thanks to this deal, Amadeus is now able to design, configure, implement, operate and support all airport systems needed to manage passengers and their baggage from end-to-end. Importantly, the addition of ICM’s leading portfolio of solutions strengthens Amadeus’ ability to re-imagine check-in, boarding and security in ways that significantly enhance the traveller experience,…
SEOUL: Global airlines have committed themselves to improve the air travel experience for the estimated one billion people living with disabilities worldwide. The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 75th annual general meeting (AGM) in Seoul, South Korea, unanimously approved a resolution in this regard. It confirmed the commitment of airlines to ensuring that passengers with disabilities have access to safe, reliable and dignified travel, and calls upon governments to use IATA’s core principles for accommodating passengers with disabilities. These principles aim to change the focus from disability to accessibility and inclusion by bringing the travel sector together with governments to…
CHICAGO: Boeing will showcase its broad range of commercial and defence products, services and technologies at the 2019 Paris Air Show, which runs June 17-23 at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. At Boeing’s exhibit, visitors can immerse themselves in a large 360-degree theatre and learn more about the company’s capabilities throughout the product lifecycle. The interactive exhibit will also highlight Boeing’s latest family of aircraft and services and give visitors a first look at the company’s vision for the future of mobility. On the airfield, an Air Tahiti Nui 787-9 will demonstrate the breakthrough capabilities and innovations that have made the 787…
SIBERIA: 40,000-year-old severed wolf’s head, preserved by permafrost complete with teeth and fur, has been discovered in eastern Siberia. Locals looking for mammoth ivory found the remains on the banks of the Tirekhtyakh River in Yakutia, before bringing it to the mammoth studies department at the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Sakha. Albert Protopopov, Director of the department told that while frozen wolf cubs had been unearthed in the past, the discovery of an adult wolf’s head was novel. “This is the first time the head of an ancient wolf has been found whose soft tissue has been…
MADEIRA-PURTUGAL : The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony on the breath-taking Atlantic island to find out who among them would be crowned best of the best. Winners at the red-carpet reception included the enchanting city of St. Petersburg, Russia, voted Europe’s Leading City Destination. Meanwhile, Portugal reinforced its credentials as the country for everyone by emerging as Europe’s Leading Destination. Madrid was named Europe’s Leading Meetings & Conference Destination, while the captivating mix of Belle Époque and contemporary splendour helped Batumi, Georgia, lift the title of Europe’s Leading Emerging Tourism Destination.…
ISTANBUL: Turkish Airlines has restarted direct flights from its hub Istanbul to Strasbourg, thus adding the city to the list of its destinations in France. The national flag carrier will operate four weekly flights on the sector till October 25. Announcing the relaunch of the flights, the Turkish airline said Strasbourg is its seventh destination in France linking its flight network that covers 124 countries of the world. The airline started flights to Strasbourg Entzheim Airport from yesterday (May 31) thus becoming its third international destination this year after Sharjah in UAE and Marrakech in Morocco. The flight TK 1455…
MUSCAT: Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman has commenced its new daily direct service between Greece and Oman, with the first flight departed Muscat International Airport to Athens International Airport on 1st June 2019. The inaugural flight, WY 193 departed Muscat International Airport at 14:35 arriving to Athens at 19:50. With a flight time of approximately six hours, the return flight WY194 departs Athens International Airport at 00.20, arriving into the award-winning new passenger terminal at Muscat International Airport at 07.15 the next day. Oman Air’s official delegation to Athens included its Senior Vice President, International…
PERU: Ground has been broken on a $5 billion airport meant to connect Peru’s mountainous Machu Picchu more easily with the outside world, but conservationists are up in arms over the impact the facility will have on the fragile world heritage site. Machu Picchu is one of the most famous Incan archeological sites in the world but is currently strained past capacity with tourists. According to The Guardian, 1.5 million visited the fortress in 2017, twice the amount recommended by UNESCO. Currently, the site is only accessible through a single runway airport in the nearby city of Cusco, and to…
DUBAI: flydubai celebrated its 10th anniversary this month with a special flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Beirut, Lebanon, marking the milestone moment. Ten years ago, flydubai’s first flight took off from Dubai International Airport bound for Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport, on 01 June 2009, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the history of aviation in the UAE. The special flight was met with a celebratory water cannon salute upon arrival in Beirut. Onboard were passengers who had flown on flydubai’s first flight who reminisced about the inaugural flight. Commenting on the 10th year anniversary, Sheikh…