flydubai does the double with flights to Istanbul and Assiut
Dubai, Apr 11th, 2010 (WAM)–Just two weeks after launching GCC routes Muscat and Kuwait City, flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, has announced further two routes – Assiut in Egypt and Istanbul, Turkey – to bring the airline’s network to…
GCAA announces the completion of Human Factors in Aviation course.
Dubai, 6th April 2010 (WAM): The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the completion of a Human Factors in Aviation course conducted in Dubai. The internal course was delivered by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), headquarted in Montreal, Quebec,…
Etihad Airways does not face any challenge like other Int’l Airlines,James Hogan
Kyoto, March 30th, 2010 (WAM) — James Hogan, CEO of Etihad Airways, has said the Airlines is not hit by global financial crisis and UAE is a major tourist attraction for Japanese visitors. He added that the first flight from…
Emirates A380 to serve Manchester from 1st September
DUBAI, March 30th, 2010: Manchester will become the most northerly point on the world’s A380 network after Emirates Airlines revealed its latest plans for the superjumbo. A 517-seat version of the giant aircraft will serve Manchester from 1st September –…
Travel agent arrested in credit fraud
Travel agent arrested in credit fraud A Winnipeg travel agency owner already facing numerous credit card fraud charges has been arrested again. Read more on The Winnipeg Sun via Yahoo! Canada News
Marriott International Adds Two Brands to Pegasus Solutions Global Commission Processing
Marriott International Adds Two Brands to Pegasus Solutions Global Commission Processing SCOTTSDALE, DALLAS and LONDON (March 29, 2010) – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has expanded its relationship with Pegasus Solutions with the addition of two brands to the company’s…
Samoa take Hong Kong Sevens title
Samoa take Hong Kong Sevens title New Zealand collapsed after a perfect start to hand Samoa a 24-21 win and the showpiece Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday in a repeat of the Las Vegas final. Read more on AFP via…
Etihad launches Non-Stop Flights to Tokyo
Abu Dhabi, March 28th, 2010 – Etihad Airways, the national airline of United Arab Emirates (UAE), has commenced non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Tokyo, becoming the first Middle Eastern airline to operate to the Japanese capital. The inaugural flight,…
Young students get a lesson on Broadway – Bonnie Kogos
Young students get a lesson on Broadway – Bonnie Kogos When Sudbury friends of mine came to New York City, I was eager to see them. It’s that Sudbury-New York travel-writing connection again that keeps blooming. Bright, young Fraser, 13,…
Cockermouth travel firm battles for national awards for a second year
Cockermouth travel firm battles for national awards for a second year A FAMILY-owned Cockermouth business has been nominated for two national awards for the second year running. Read more on West Cumberland Times & Star
iTrek’s ‘The Travel Agent Is Dead’ TVC Making Competition Shut Down
iTrek’s ‘The Travel Agent Is Dead’ TVC Making Competition Shut Down iTrek online competition for filmmakers shutdown by Chartis, due to complaints from travel agents the world over Read more on PRWeb via Yahoo! News
American Express Business Travel Launches Online Travel Management Scorecard
American Express Business Travel Launches Online Travel Management Scorecard NEW YORK—-With the worldwide recession having fundamentally altered the business travel landscape, companies are adapting to a new operating environment. There is an opportunity to measure how prepared they are with…
Relevant Links
Relevant Links Customers have been advised to check ba.com regularly to see whether their flight is still operating before going to the airport. If their flights have been cancelled, they should contact BA or their travel agent. Read more on…
NY Jets restricted free agent RB Leon Washington is a no-show for first day of offseason conditioning program
NY Jets restricted free agent RB Leon Washington is a no-show for first day of offseason conditioning program Versatile running back hasn’t signed his restricted free agent tender Read more on The Star-Ledger
SCTDA to participate in TUR 2010
Sharjah, March 23rd, 2010 The Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced to participate in the 27th Swedish International Travel and Tourism Fair (TUR 2010), which will take place at the Swedish Exhibition Centre in Gothenburg, from 25…
