Addis Ababa, Ahmedabad To Join Etihad Network
The national airline of the UAE, Etihad Airways, has announced 2 new destinations due to join its network later this year. In November 2012, the Abu Dhabi-based carrier will launch services to Ahmedabad and Addis Ababa, using 2-class Airbus A320 aircraft. Daily Abu Dhabi – Ahmedabad From 1 November 2012, flight EY 216 will … Read more
Melia Hotels International Opens Dubai Hotel
Spanish hospitality group Melia Hotels International has opened its first property in the UAE. The 164-room Melia Dubai is located in the heart of the traditional Bur Dubai district within easy reach of Port Rashid and the international airport. Renowned architect Marco Mangili fuses classic elegance with contemporary European design, using warm colours, plush fabrics … Read more
Singapore Airlines Retires Boeing 747s
Singapore Airlines has officially retired its Boeing 747 fleet, following the final commemorative flights by the iconic aircraft between Singapore and Hong Kong today. Flight SQ 748 landed at Singapore Changi International Airport at 1900 hrs, ending a 38-year relationship between the airline and the ‘Queen of the Skies’. Onboard the flight were company executives, media, invited guests and … Read more
Hyderabad Gains New Park Hyatt
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has opened the Park Hyatt Hyderabad, its second property to fly the brand’s flag in India. Located in the upscale Banjara Hills district of the sprawling business hub, the new 8-storey glass and granite property blends design with contemporary luxury to present one of the most sought after luxury hotels in Hyderabad. Ranging in size … Read more
Japan Airlines Receives New B787 Dreamliners
Japan Airlines welcomed its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners home earlier this evening, when the state-of-the-art jets landed at Tokyo (Narita). The airline had taken delivery of the aircraft on Monday in a simple ceremony featuring the customary ribbon-cutting by company President Yoshiharu Ueki and Boeing’s Jim Albaugh, as well as traditional Japanese taiko drummers before both jets took off for their nonstop flight … Read more
