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Sunday, November 29 - 2009
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al Maktoum and Ghaith al Ghaith - FlyDubai

FlyDubai to take off with flights to Beirut and Amman

Flights from just AED.250/- each way, including taxes, will be the openning seat price on FlyDubai when they start flying to Lebanon and Jordan, as announced by HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum. Phil Blizzard reports on the fledgling airline which will commence flights on June 1st.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 06 - 2009 at 17:11 | Duration: 3:01
Vice-Prime Minister Hon Xavier Luc Duval, Republic of Mauritius in Dubai

Mauritius attracts Middle East visitors and business

Set in the heart of the Indian Ocean the paradise island of Mauritius is just 4 hours flying time away from Dubai. The liberal way of life attracts not only tourists but also creates numerous business opportunities, Vice-Prime Minister Hon. Xavier Luc Duval talks to Phil Blizzard
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, April 05 - 2009 at 14:01 | Duration: 4:53
Emirates A380 at Hamburg handover ceremony

Emirates drop New York for Airbus A380

In light of the announcement that Emirates will be taking the A380 off the Dubai - New York route, Phil Blizzard looks at the flight path taken so far by the aircraft, which is often described as 'The Future of Aviation'.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 26 - 2009 at 17:04 | Duration: 3:15
John Felix Snr VP Emirates Holidays

Signs of rebound - Emirates Holidays ITB Berlin

There is no From ITB Berlin John Felix, Snr VP, Emirates Holidays talks to Phil Blizzard about their commitment to the travel industry. He also says there is a mood of optimism, with small signs of a rebound of the depressed travel market and with so many generous offers this is probably the best time to travel.
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Germany: Monday, March 16 - 2009 at 19:15 | Duration: 3:38
John Felix Snr VP Emirates Holidays

Signs of rebound - Emirates Holidays ITB Berlin

From ITB Berlin John Felix, Snr VP, Emirates Holidays talks to Phil Blizzard about their commitment to the travel industry. He also says there is a mood of optimism, with small signs of a rebound of the depressed travel market and with so many generous offers this is probably the best time to travel.
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Germany: Monday, March 16 - 2009 at 19:15 | Duration: 3:38
The Emirates rotating globe at ITB Berlin

Travel trends changing - Emirates at ITB Berlin

Dubai airline Emirates has said that it has already noticed changes in travel trends and used travel trade show ITB Berlin to reaffirm its commitment to the industry. Phil Blizzard speaks to Nabil Sultan, SVP Commercial Operations - Europe, Emirates.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 15 - 2009 at 11:50 | Duration: 5:50
Bab al Shams Resort Dubai

Bab al Shams shines at ITB Berlin

Despite the economic slowdown the sun is shinning on the luxurious Bab al Shams Resort and Spa, near Dubai, according to Abdin Nasralla, GM, who spoke to Phil Blizzard from a cold ITB Berlin, about the interest shown by the European travel industry.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 12 - 2009 at 15:43 | Duration: 4:03
Emirates Boeing 777

Emirates roadshow promotes Mauritius

Emirates and the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Board's joined forces with a roadshow across the GCC to boost travellers numbers from the region. Phil Blizzard talks to Khalid bel Jaflah, VP, UAE Commercial Operations, Emirates about the roadshow and the development of the service.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, March 12 - 2009 at 15:19 | Duration: 3:30
Dubai International Airport control tower

Middle East airlines seek silver lining during slowdown

The economic crisis is bringing a host of challenges for Middle East airlines, but it is also creating a few opportunities that carriers can use to their advantage, says Dr Nawal Taneja, Professor and Chairman, Department of Aviation at Ohio State University
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, March 08 - 2009 at 11:30 | Duration: 4:05
Aircraft at Dubai International Airport

Middle East airlines face difficult year - IATA VP

Following a turbulent year in which global airlines lost $5bn, carriers face even greater challenges in 2009 as demand slows due to the financial crisis, according to Dr. Majdi Sabri, MENA VP, International Air Transport Association, who spoke with Jeff Florian at the MEED Middle East Airports Projects 2009 conference.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 23 - 2009 at 17:48 | Duration: 6:31
Seawing aircraft passing Burj Dubai

Seawings flight from Dubai to RAK pt 2

The towering Burj Dubai and the QE2 berthed at Port Rashid are just a couple of the iconic landmarks seen during the second leg of Phil Blizzard's journey up the UAE coastline onboard a seaplane from. Talking about this flight and their other operations is Stuart Wheeler, Director, Seawings.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 15 - 2009 at 14:58 | Duration: 3:35
Seawings fligh over Palm Jumeriah and passenger taking phootos

Seawings flight from Dubai to RAK pt 1

Join Phil Blizzard on a unique seaplane flight from Jebel Ali, Dubai to Ras al Khaimah as he describes the landmark sights seen on the first leg of the journey up the UAE coastline. Stuart Wheeler, Director, Seawings talks about the aircraft they operate and the visibility they offer for passengers.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, February 08 - 2009 at 13:11 | Duration: 3:42
Ali al Rais, Executive VP Commercial, Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways to fly high in 2009

Despite a global economic downturn there is no slowing down in 2009 for Qatar Airways. Phil Blizzard talks to Ali al Rais, Executive VP Commercial, Qatar Airways of what can be expected from the airline in these commercially challenging times.
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Qatar: Tuesday, February 03 - 2009 at 13:39 | Duration: 6:06
A Watanyia Airbus

Wataniya up up and away to Dubai

On the day Kuwait's private airline, Watanyia, launches their first flight we hear from their CEO George Cooper. Phil Blizzard looks at the flights to Dubai, their first destination, in terms of timing, in-flight service and the departure from a special terminal in Kuwait.
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Kuwait: Saturday, January 24 - 2009 at 10:08 | Duration: 4:00
Qatar Airways Boeing 777 - ER

Houston - one giant leap for Qatar Airways

Houston was the first word spoken on the moon by astronaut Neil Armstrong and is the key word at the latest Qatar Airways Roadshows, as they tour the region promoting their newest destination. Phil Blizzard spoke to Ali al Rais, Executive VP Commercial, Qatar Airways about what can be expected with the soon to be launched service.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, January 11 - 2009 at 16:50 | Duration: 5:17