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News: Pro-Russian rebels handover Malaysian Airlines MH17 black boxes
Pro-Russian rebels operating in the east of Ukraine have handed over two flight-data recorders from the downed MH17 plane to Malaysian experts. The Malaysian Airlines Boeing 777 crashed last Thursday, killing all 298 people on board....more News: Dubai International returns to full operations following partial closure
Dubai Airports successfully resumed full operations at Dubai International earlier following the reopening of the northern runway. At the same time flights that had temporarily moved to Al Maktoum International at Dubai World Central while the runway upgrades were underway have now returned to Dubai International....more Focus: ‘Discover 1,001 nights’ during Ramadan at the Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain Hotel & Spa is set within lushly landscaped gardens, with the iconic building opening its wings to cerulean seas on one side and the vibrant Manama Bay on the other. The property presents an oasis that appeals to the most discerning travellers as Phil Blizzard discovered on his ‘Ramadan Tour’ of the region. ...more Focus: Breaking Travel News interview: Habiba Laklalech, deputy chief executive, Royal Air Maroc
Breaking Travel News reporter Phil Blizzard here speaks here with Habiba Laklalech, deputy chief executive of Royal Air Maroc, about the airline’s process of expanding their operations with the addition of Boeing 787 Dreamliners into their fleet....more News: TAM Airlines biggest winner at 2014 FIFA World Cup
TAM Airlines has reported a positive evaluation of the special operations it carried out before and during the World Cup in Brazil, with the carrier having invested over US$21 million to operate a new flight network during the tournament. Before the event, the airline restructured its flights and created more than 750 additional domestic flights and over 350 additional international flights to serve the host cities....more News: Abu Dhabi tourism heads to Australia
Abu Dhabi’s tourism industry is heading for Australia later this month for a three-destination road show aimed at capitalising on growing awareness in, and business from, Down Under. A nine-strong industry delegation, led by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and including Etihad Airways, DMCs, hoteliers, tour operators and Yas Island, will be in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane from July 29th-31st, training retail travel agents and MICE consultants on the latest destination offerings....more News: Farnborough International Airshow beats sales records
By the close of the exhibition, air show organisers, Farnborough International, have confirmed the total sum of orders and commitments at the Farnborough International Airshow has reached US$201 billion, beating all previous records set for the show. The figure represents an extremely positive note for the global aerospace industry....more News: Qantas flies back into Great Barrier Reef Airport
Qantas has begun direct services between Sydney and the Great Barrier Reef Airport broadening travel options for Sydney and international customers heading to the Whitsundays. The Australian carrier will operate three flights a week on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday during peak season and bi-weekly services on Wednesday and Sunday off peak....more News: Kempinski takes over running of ‘Hotel Rwanda’
Kempinski Hotels has taken over the management of the Hôtel Des Milles Collines in Rwanda’s capital Kigali. Hôtel Des Mille Collines by Kempinski will be the European luxury hotel company’s ninth hotel operating on the continent, with three more hotels in Africa scheduled to open in the next six months....more News: Etihad expands code-share deal with Air Malta
Air Malta and Etihad Airways have expanded their code-share agreement to provide travellers with improved connections between Europe, the GCC region and Australia. The two airlines extended their partnership to coincide with the launch of Etihad Airways’ service between Abu Dhabi and Rome this week....more
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