World Spa Awards – the global initiative to recognise and reward excellence in the spa and wellness sector – has revealed that its Gala Ceremony 2019 will be hosted at Armani Hotel Dubai.T…
KLM offers family updates through WhatsApp
KLM has introduced Family Updates on WhatsApp, a new service that allows passengers to start a WhatsApp group with friends and family.The airline has been communicating with its customers via WhatsApp…
Travel Destinations Are More Popular Due To Local Currency Drop
The devaluation of the Turkish lira brought down the prices of packages to Istanbul, Rio de Janeiro can be much cheaper, and other traveling opportunities arise in Southeast Asia with local currency d…
Air New Zealand flight diverted to Cairns after passenger death
A flight from Hong Kong to Auckland was diverted to Cairns earlier this morning, after an emergency arose on-board the plane.Air New Zealand flight ANZ80 arrived at Cairns International Airport about …
IATA reports solid but slowing growth in international aviation
The International Air Transport Association announced healthy but moderating global passenger traffic results for November.Total revenue passenger kilometres rose 6.2 per cent compared to November 201…
Turkish Airlines launches London-Ankara connection
Turkish Airlines has launched direct flights from London Gatwick to Ankara.The flights operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and SaturdaysIn the heart of Turkey, Ankara is a hub for the performing arts;…
London City breaks passenger records in 2018
London City has published its official passenger figures for 2018, showing the number of travellers passing through the airport last year totalled a record-breaking 4,800,190.The volume of annual pass…
Connect 2019: Middle Eastern airlines sign up for inaugural event
Fourteen airlines have now confirmed their participation at Connect Middle East, India & Africa – co-located with Arabian Travel Market.Both events will take place at the Dubai World Trade C…
Singita opens refreshed lodge in Serengeti
Singita has opened its refreshed Singita Faru Faru Lodge in the Serengeti.The refurbishments included a fresh take on colour and new living spaces.New central areas include a signature Singita ‘…
Norwegian breaks passenger record in 2018 but clouds loom
Norwegian has reported its highest ever passenger figures in a single year, with more than 37 million travellers flying with the low-cost carrier in 2018.The airline also reported a load factor of 86 …