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In February 2022, air travel rebounded strongly from January 2022, as Omicron-related impacts moderated outside Asia. February 2022 traffic (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 115.9% over February 2021. Compared with January 2021, January 2022 showed an increase of 83.1%. But compared with February 2019, traffic fell by 45.5%. A 60.7% increase in domestic traffic was reported in February 2022 over the year-ago period, building on a 42.6% rise in January 2022. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), there were wide variations in markets. There was a 21.8% drop in domestic traffic in February compared…

Emirates has confirmed that its daily service to Tel Aviv will begin on 23rd June 2022. The airline will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on this route, providing eight private suites in First Class, 42 lie-flat seats in Business Class, and 304 spacious seats in Economy Class. As COVID-19 travel restrictions ease worldwide and more borders open, Emirates Airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Adnan Kazim, said, “We look forward to welcoming customers onboard our flights to and from Tel Aviv this summer, and to offering them substantial connectivity to and through our Dubai hub.” “As well as unlocking tremendous pent-up…

Following a steep decline in COVID-19 infection rates in Qatar, the country updated its travel and return policy to exempt its vaccinated citizens and foreign residents from pre-arrival PCR testing. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health issued directives that came into effect at 7pm on Monday, February 28. The update requires unvaccinated citizens and expatriates to undergo PCR testing 48 hours before departure from any of the countries placed on Qatar’s Red List travel list. Exempted from the requirement are Qatari citizens and foreign residents who have been fully vaccinated regardless of their departure countries. Coronavirus restrictions in Qatar were eased…

The Four Points by Sheraton Jeddah, Corniche Obhur was officially opened recently by Al-Murjan Holding, a leading provider of tourism, health, and real estate development services in Saudi Arabia. This move further cements the group’s commitment to this sector along with its expanding footprint. The four-star hotel covers an area of 30,133 square meters and consists of 301 rooms on 17 floors. Dining facilities, a fitness centre, a swimming pool, a business centre, a ballroom, and meeting rooms are also included. Four Points Hotel Jeddah Corniche is one of the most notable accomplishments of Al-Murjan Holding, which reflects the group’s…

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Emirates to increase inbound tourism to Saudi Arabia and attract new segments of travelers. Through the agreement, Emirates will use its global network of over 120 cities to promote the Saudi Arabian experience and encourage leisure travelers to visit the Kingdom’s unique attractions. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed in the presence of Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO and Board Member of the Saudi Tourism Authority, and Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Chief Commercial Officer. Adil Al Ghaith, Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Gulf, Middle East and Central Asia,…

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) have announced the removal of travel curbs to 12 African countries for citizens who are fully vaccinated and who have received a booster dose of the approved COVID-19 vaccines, from Sunday, 6th February at 18:00. These countries are Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe. The authorities specified the categories of citizens who are allowed to travel to these countries: First: Citizens who received the full doses of the approved COVID-19 vaccines in addition…

Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island nation. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, and The Hon Frederick A Mitchell MP, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Public Service, The Bahamas at the Emirates Group Headquarters. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum said, “Across the world, Emirates plays a key role in boosting tourism to various destinations by providing travelers with reliable, convenient…

A diverse range of technologically advance and innovative products will be displayed at the Airport Show 2022 in Dubai. The 21st edition of the event will be held from 17th to 19th May at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), according to a press release issued by the organizers on Wednesday. The world’s largest airport industry B2B platform, organized by Reed Exhibitions Middle East, will provide insights into the investments planned by the world’s airports until 2040.H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Emirates Airline & Group, and Patron of Airport…

Abu Dhabi Airports marked the 40th anniversary of the official opening of Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), celebrating its contributions to the remarkable ascension of Abu Dhabi as a centre for aviation, trade and tourism. The airport was first proposed in 1974, in response to the government’s plans to modernise the newly formed UAE. Construction of the airport began in 1979, and the new Abu Dhabi International Airport was officially opened on 2nd January 1982, featuring a circular satellite terminal with a single connection to a semi-circular terminal.”Abu Dhabi International Airport has connected the world to Abu Dhabi for 40…

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has welcomed two new weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Baghdad, the capital of Iraq. The inaugural flight, operated by Iraqi Airways using Boeing 737-800 aircraft, landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Saturday, 7th August at 17:00 Local Time (LT), according to Abu Dhabi Airports. Iraqi Airways will start by operating one flight per week and will then increase its number of flights to two per week.Outbound flights will depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport on Saturdays and Tuesdays at 18:00 Local Time (LT), landing in Baghdad at 19:15 LT. Return flights will depart…