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As the carrier continues to deliver solid operational and financial results, Air Arabia announced record financial results for the third quarter ending 30th September, 2022. Compared to AED209 million in the corresponding third quarter of 2021, Air Arabia’s net profit for the third quarter of 2022 increased by 99 percent to AED416 million. Compared to last year’s same quarter, the airline generated turnover of AED1.6 billion, a 100 percent increase. Between July and September 2022, Air Arabia Group carried more than 3.9 million passengers across its six hubs in the UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Armenia. This is an increase of…

There has been a resumption of Emirates flights to two South American destinations, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, which had previously been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. During its journey to Brazil and Argentina on Wednesday, flight EK247, operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft, was greeted with warm welcomes by the Brazilian and Argentinean communities. It is worth noting that with the resumption of Emirates’ flights to Argentina, which were originally launched in 2012, Emirates has now restored over 90 percent of its pre-pandemic network, which consists of over 130 destinations. Emirates SkyCargo, the carrier’s cargo division, will…

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of its latest route to Uzbekistan’s capital Tashkent. This step reaffirms the airline’s commitment to providing travellers with the opportunity to explore numerous experiences across many destinations within its network. The flight to Tashkent will commence in January 2023 and will operate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Michael Berlouis, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, said, “We look forward to expanding Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operations further by adding Tashkent to our ever-growing network and the newly added route will strengthen further the connectivity between Abu Dhabi and Central Asia. Wizz…

The first Etihad Airways flight to use Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) supplied by ITOCHU Corporation and NESTE took off from Tokyo Narita airport today. The pioneering flight, flight EY877, took off from Tokyo Narita at 1500. This was the result of a partnership in which ITOCHU provided Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Etihad, the national airline of the United Emirates. This made Etihad the first international airline to acquire SAF in Japan. Today’s flight used a 40 percent blend of SAF, representing the first of some 50,000 gallons to be utilized in upcoming flights. SAF is being used for…

In a bid to bolster Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia has entered the race to attract wealthy global citizens for long-term stays, Bloomberg reports. In a new regulation issued Tuesday, those with US$130,000 in their bank accounts are eligible for a “second home visa” of five years or 10 years. It takes effect 60 days after the new rule is issued, or around Christmas. “It is a non-fiscal incentive for certain foreigners to contribute to the Indonesian economy,” said Acting Director General for Immigration Widodo Ekatjahjana at the event. Indonesia joins Costa Rica, Mexico, and other countries offering long-term stays…

There were no injuries reported on Korean Air Co.’s flight KE631 that overran the runway during landing at Cebu International Airport in the Philippines on Monday. Yonhap reported that Korean Air expressed sincere regret as safety is always its top priority. “This incident will be thoroughly investigated together with the local aviation authorities and Korean authorities,” Korean Air President Woo Kee-hong said. According to him, the company will do its very best to prevent a recurrence and stands behind its promise of safe operations. Following the incident, Korean Air escorted 162 passengers to local hotels, including some who wanted to…

With additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, Emirates will provide new travel opportunities for customers traveling to and from South Africa. As of March 1, 2023, the airline will offer three daily flights to and from Johannesburg. From 1 February 2023, double daily services will be offered to Cape Town. As of 1 December 2022, Emirates will add two more flights to Durban, making it a daily service. Emirates’ newly added flights between Dubai and its three gateways in South Africa will enhance its schedule to 42 weekly flights. Emirates’ flight EK 767 from Dubai to Johannesburg will…

At the 22nd Meeting of SCO Council of Heads of State yesterday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Varanasi was chosen as the first-ever Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Tourism and Cultural Capital for 2022-2023. SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital Varanasi will promote tourism, cultural and humanitarian exchanges between India and SCO member countries, according to the Indian External Affairs Ministry. Furthermore, the selection emphasizes the ancient civilizational connections between India and the countries of the SCO, especially those in Central Asia. A number of cultural events will be held in Varanasi during the period 2022-23 as part of this major cultural outreach program.…

Lufthansa canceled hundreds of flights Friday after pilots staged a one-day strike to press their demands for better pay and conditions at the country’s biggest carrier in support of their demands. During the walkout, the airline reported about 800 flights were grounded at its two largest hubs, Frankfurt and Munich, as a result of the walkout. The airline said that more than 100,000 passengers would be affected by the strike. In a statement released to the press, Lufthansa announced a one-time increase of 900 euros ($900) for senior pilots and 18% for those starting out in the field, which amounts…

Nearly 35,000 Emirates flights were operated to 130 destinations this summer, carrying more than 10 million passengers. The airline also ramped up operations to serve customer demand during this busy period. This included reinstating daily services to London Stansted, and expanding flights to 33 cities on popular routes across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. In addition, the airline is also being expanded to popular vacation spots like the Seychelles, Maldives, Mexico and Miami. Emirates added Tel Aviv to its global network in June, and in July it added a third daily flight to London Gatwick to serve Heathrow passengers.…