Articles tagged “Middle East airlines”

Airlines

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

Relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia have been strained in recent years, so regularly scheduled direct flights between the two countries would be a colossal step in further establishing ties.

Reuters | 3 weeks ago

Iran and Saudi Arabia to Discuss Resuming Regular Direct Flights

Airlines

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

And then they say it's a dog's life! While sky may be the limit for these high-flying pets, did we hear someone mention climate change?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

Airlines

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

The Middle East's aviation sector is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the region's tourism narrative.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 6 months ago

Middle Eastern Airlines Spearhead Aviation Recovery with Traffic Surge

Airlines

SkyTeam’s 19 Brands, Explained

As Asia begins to shake off Covid-19, the SkyTeam alliance will have recovery firmly in its sights.

Joey Tyson, Skift | 9 months ago

SkyTeam’s 19 Brands, Explained

Tourism

Saudi’s Seera Mounts Comeback to Report Operating Profit for 2022

When you have a goal as ambitious as Saudi Arabia's 100 million tourists by 2030, you would surely ensure that travel companies in the country are profitable.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 9 months ago

Saudi’s Seera Mounts Comeback to Report Operating Profit for 2022

Airlines

Emirates Earns $1 Billion Record Net Profit for Fiscal First Half

As it looks to restore capacity, Emirates understands that it would be equally important to recruit the right skills.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Emirates Earns $1 Billion Record Net Profit for Fiscal First Half

Airlines

Vistara CEO on Fighting India’s Low-Cost Carriers and Nagging Merger Questions

Merger or no merger, the Vistara team has its work cut out for it. The full-service airline would rather concentrate on thriving and growing in a market that’s dominated by low-cost carriers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Vistara CEO on Fighting India’s Low-Cost Carriers and Nagging Merger Questions

Airlines

Saudi Arabia in Talks to Buy Aircraft Worth $12 Billion

If Saudi Arabia can get its hands on nearly 40 A350 aircraft, it will be much closer toward its ambition of building a competitive airline sector and tourism economy.

Tim Hepher and Yousef Saba, Reuters | 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia in Talks to Buy Aircraft Worth $12 Billion

News Blog

Etihad CEO Poached by Saudi Arabia’s New Airline: Reports

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways CEO Tony Douglas has agreed to join RIA — Saudi Arabia's newest airline, according to reports. It had been earlier reported that RIA, the multi-billion-dollar international carrier, had approached Douglas for the top job. Douglas has apparently agreed and other senior Etihad executives may follow him, according to Arabian Business. Global…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

News Blog

Emirates Calls Travelers to ‘Fly Better’ With Its Gerry The Goose Campaign

After Hollywood celebrities Jennifer Anniston and Chris Hemsworth, Gerry the Goose is winging it as the newest brand ambassador for Dubai-based carrier Emirates. The brand campaign featuring Gerry, a Canadian goose, will run in 25 countries for one month, starting August 30. As part of its 'Fly Better' campaign, Emirates said it "is inviting customers…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago