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From May 1, Etihad Airways will increase its services to Frankfurt, Germany. There will be an additional four flights a week added to the airline’s daily frequency, bringing the total number of flights to Frankfurt to 11. Additional flights will be operated by Etihad’s ultra-modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring 28 seats in Business and 262 seats in Economy. In addition to the increase in flights, Etihad recently announced the beginning of flights to Dusseldorf from 1st October, demonstrating its commitment to the German market. By increasing the frequency, Abu Dhabi will be able to connect to a growing network…

In 2022, Thailand received 11.15 million foreign visitors, an increase from 428,000 the previous year when pandemic-related travel restrictions were in effect. The figures reflect a solid turnaround as Thailand seeks to revive its tourism industry, which was battered by its strict entry and quarantine policies during the pandemic. Two million foreign tourists visited Thailand in December, compared with 230,497 a year earlier. Pre-pandemic 2019, foreign tourists reached a record high of nearly 40 million. Thailand’s top three source markets last year were Malaysia, India and Singapore. Thailand expects 25 million international visitors in 2023, including at least five million…

Emirates has increased its service to Sydney and Melbourne as another step in resuming operations in Australia. Additionally, the airline will resume service to Christchurch, New Zealand via Sydney, offering Australians a new route across the Tasman. Emirates will increase Melbourne’s service from two to three daily via Singapore starting 26 March, with a third direct service to Sydney starting 1 May. It follows the airline’s announcement of double daily flights to Brisbane from 1 June. As the airline continues to reaffirm its commitment to growing its services to and from Australia, this huge boost comes during another busy period…

A resurgent Air India will announce a historic purchase of some 495 jets on Jan. 27, according to industry sources. Airbus will win an order for 235 single-aisle planes. Sources said the deal covers 425 single-aisle jets, including 235 Airbus A320neos and 190 Boeing 737 MAXs reported by Reuters last month. Among the 70 aircraft ordered, up to 40 are expected to be Airbus A350s, and 20 are expected to be Boeing 787s and 10 are expected to be Boeing 777Xs. A deal of this magnitude would rank among the largest orders ever placed by a single airline in terms…

The US space agency NASA and aircraft manufacturer Boeing will collaborate on the development of a passenger aircraft that produces fewer emissions, NASA announced on Wednesday. As part of the agreement, NASA will invest $425 million over seven years to build, test, and fly a full-scale demonstrator aircraft, while Boeing and its partners will contribute the remaining funding, estimated at $725 million. The agency will also contribute its technical expertise and facilities to the agreement. Nearly half of all aviation emissions are generated by single-aisle aircraft, according to NASA. The agency plans to complete testing for the project by the…

The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, Etihad Airways, is increasing the frequency of flights between Abu Dhabi and Jakarta from daily to twice daily. This is in an effort to meet growing demand. As of 1st October 2023, there will be 14 weekly non-stop flights between Abu Dhabi and the Indonesian capital, providing more flexibility, convenience, and choice for business and leisure travellers. Flights will be operated by Etihad’s fleet of modern Boeing B787 and B777 aircraft, which will offer guests comfortable seats, personal in-flight entertainment systems, as well as award-winning and attentive service during the flight. With…

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has been named the most punctual airline in the Middle East and one of the most reliable worldwide by the Official Airline Guides Database (OAG). OAG rated Etihad as the highest rated airline in the Gulf Cooperation Council region in its Punctuality League rating for 2022. Etihad has achieved an on-time arrival rate of 81 percent within 15 minutes. Also, it maintains one of the lowest cancellation rates worldwide in order to provide guests with a reliable flight schedule and an enhanced guest experience. In the airline industry, on-time performance…

Beginning 2 April 2023, Emirates will resume its Tokyo-Haneda services, reinforcing its Japanese network and allowing travelers to travel to one of the region’s top economies. Using Emirates’ latest Boeing 777 “Game Changer” aircraft, flight EK312 departs Dubai at 07:50 hrs and arrives in Haneda at 22:35 hrs. Return flight EK313 departs Haneda at 00:05 hrs and arrives in Dubai at 06:20 hrs. All times are local. Emirates continues to support Japan’s post-pandemic travel and tourism revival by catering to the surging demand for international travel and increasing inbound traffic from key markets across its global network. Along with its…

The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways, kicks off the new year with its annual Global Sale, which offers some fantastic deals for travellers. The Global Sale runs until 20 January 2023, for travel between 18 January and 15 June 2023. Etihad destinations are included in the sale. With the Global Sale, guests can fly to some of the world’s top destinations, including London, Istanbul, Phuket, Paris, and more, for as low as AED 695 in Economy and AED 3,995 in Business. In the economy category, the starting price for Rome is 895 AED and the starting price for…

With effect from 28 February, flydubai will resume flying to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) on a twice-weekly basis. By launching flights to Shymkent, flydubai has expanded its network in Kazakhstan to three destinations, including Almaty and Astana. A major cultural center with bustling bazaars, ancient architecture and beautiful scenery, Shymkent is the third largest city in Kazakhstan, after Almaty and Astana. It is regarded as one of the major cultural hubs in the country.