NEWS Busiest weekend ever for Dubai International as Christmas getaway begins
The busiest weekend in the history of one of the world’s busiest international airports – Dubai International – was managed without a glitch following days of planning and preparation by operator Dubai Airports, partners and government authorities. The three terminals at Dubai International welcomed a total of 638,317 passengers from Thursday December 18th through Saturday…
NEWS Miami-based businessman snaps up first Etihad Residence flight
Etihad Airways today revealed that the most exclusive ticket in aviation history – the inaugural flight in The Residence by Etihad – has been booked by Miami-based businessman and aviation enthusiast Gino Bertuccio. He will be the first person ever to experience the world’s only private multi-room cabin on a commercial passenger aircraft.
NEWS Edinburgh Airport prepares for latest milestone
Edinburgh Airport in Scotland has said it expects to welcome its ten millionth passenger of the year later. This is will make the airport the first in the country to pass the milestone in a single calendar year.
NEWS TripAdvisor fined by Italian authorities
Online review behemoth TripAdvisor has been fined €500,000 by authorities in Italy after having been found to have published misleading reviews on its website. The site, which claims to be the largest travel domain the world, denies the accusations.
NEWS Miami-based businessman snaps up first Etihad Residence flight
Etihad Airways today revealed that the most exclusive ticket in aviation history – the inaugural flight in The Residence by Etihad – has been booked by Miami-based businessman and aviation enthusiast Gino Bertuccio. He will be the first person ever to experience the world’s only private multi-room cabin on a commercial passenger aircraft.
NEWS Miami-based businessman snaps up first Etihad Residence flight
Etihad Airways today revealed that the most exclusive ticket in aviation history – the inaugural flight in The Residence by Etihad – has been booked by Miami-based businessman and aviation enthusiast Gino Bertuccio. He will be the first person ever to experience the world’s only private multi-room cabin on a commercial passenger aircraft.
NEWS Alitalia and Etihad Airways complete investment
Alitalia and Etihad Airways today announced the completion of all the formalities related to the transfer of air transport operations from Alitalia CAI to the new Alitalia SAI. Etihad Airways has subscribed and paid for the capital increase of €387.5 million for the acquisition of a 49 per cent share in Alitalia SAI.
NEWS Boeing delivers first CIS Dreamliner to Azerbaijan Airlines
Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines today announced the delivery of the airline’s first 787 Dreamliner. With this delivery, Azerbaijan Airlines becomes the first airline in the Commonwealth of Independent States to operate the 787. The airplane will play a key role in the Baku-based airline’s strategic plan to expand its long-haul fleet.
NEWS Giorgio Armani to join Expo Milano 2015 celebrations
Organisers at Expo Milano 2015 have announced that Giorgio Armani will celebrate the city of Milan with a large event on April 30th next year. The celebrations will mark the 40th anniversary of his company being in business and kick off proceedings for the Milano Expo 2015.
NEWS United Airlines flies into Rome from May 2015
United Airlines will launch new non-stop flights between its Chicago hub at O’Hare International Airport and Rome on May 16th, 2015, subject to government approval. The summer-season service will operate five-times-weekly through June 3rd, daily from June 4th to August 17th, and six-times-weekly from August 18th through September 23rd, 2015.
