Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced that it will increase the fuel surcharge on all its flights to Europe to offset the costs of the European Union's new carbon emissions trading scheme.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, February 14 - 2012 at 09:56
A rising number of older hotels across the GCC are expected to get a facelift this year to keep pace with the high volume of new supply entering the market, according to a new report by hospitality advisor Christie + Co.
Etihad Airways announced today that it made its first ever profit in 2011 despite the challenges of the global financial crisis, high oil prices, and the Arab Spring.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, February 09 - 2012 at 12:18
Low-cost airline Flydubai has announced that it has started flights to its 50th destination since launching operations in 2009, cementing its reputation as the fastest-growing start-up airline in history.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, February 08 - 2012 at 16:25
Hotels in Riyadh and Dubai led the way in key performance indicators for hotels in the region last year, according to new research by TRI Hospitality Consulting.
Middle East:
Wednesday, February 08 - 2012 at 15:23
Royal Jordanian announced today that it will suspend service to five destinations across its route network in a cost cutting measure aimed at helping it offset high fuel prices and a decline in tourism in the Middle East.
Plans by Saudi Arabia to open up its domestic aviation market to foreign companies could wreak havoc on Saudi carriers as they will face competition on domestic routes for the first time.
Luxury hotel chain Viceroy Hotel Group, which is 50% owned by UAE investment firm Mubadala, plans to open a new hotel in the Maldives in April as part of a plan to double its portfolio of hotels worldwide by 2016.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, February 01 - 2012 at 16:37
Hawker Beechcraft said it enjoyed "strong sales' in the Middle East in 2011 due to a rise in purchases by governments in the region seeking special-mission aircraft.
Cracks found on the wings of the A380, of which Emirates is by far the largest customer, have raised concerns about the superjumbo, but Airbus says it has determined the cause of the problem and pronounced the aircraft safe to fly.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, January 26 - 2012 at 16:55
Etihad Airways has said it will pay $20m to buy a 40% stake in Air Seychelles as part of a recent push to expand its network globally through acquisitions.
United Arab Emirates:
Thursday, January 26 - 2012 at 10:28
Passenger figures at Dubai International airport hit a new record last year as traffic at the airport rose 8% thanks to strong growth in regional traffic.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, January 24 - 2012 at 13:01
Gulf carriers are rapidly expanding their services in Libya and Iraq as concerns about security subside and demand for business travel grows amidst efforts by these countries to rebuild their economies.
Premier Inn, the UK's largest budget hotel chain, plans to open 80 hotels in the Middle East by 2020 to take advantage of what it sees as a huge gap for affordably priced accommodation in the region.
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