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August 22, 2006
Emirates promotes Beijing flights
Emirates is offering complimentary accommodation at the Shangri-La Hotel with first and business class tickets to Beijing. The offer is valid between 1 September and 30 November 2006. A discounted introductory fare for economy class is also available. Online bookings across all classes come with one of four chances to win back the value of the whole ticket. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 07:25 AM
Dubai hotels busy pre-Ramadan
Dubai hotels are more than 50% pre-booked for the period up to the start of Ramadan, with a number of conferences due to take place before the onset of the holy month of fasting and slower business activity, Emirates Today reported. Some hotels are expecting 90-100% occupancy between 10-24 September, with Ramadan expected to start on 23 September. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 12:50 AM
August 21, 2006
Tanzania: KIA Steps Up Aviation Security Measures (AllAfrica.com)
The adage, when they sneeze in Europe we catch a cold in Africa is no longer far from the truth. The Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) is taking no chances following the recent failed terrorist plot to blast in the sky United States bound commercial jetliners.
Posted at 03:56 PM
KC Aviation Department buys former Farmland headquarters (Kansas City Star)
The City of Kansas City Aviation Department was the apparent successful bidder for the former Farmland Industries headquarters building following an auction process completed last week.
Posted at 12:13 PM
Mideast tops ATC market
The Middle East is now the world's largest market for air traffic control, radar and airport security equipment and systems, with demand now outstripping that of Europe and Asia, according to the Head of Air Traffic Services at Dubai Department of Civil Aviation. Mansoor Mohammed Taher also said that Dubai's entire air traffic and approach radar operations will move to Dubai World Central by 2009. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 04:58 AM
Dufry, Air Arabia promotion
Travel retailer Dufry has launched a promotion, alongside Air Arabia, for customers at its outlet in Sharjah International Airport. Passengers spending Dhs200 at the store will get entered into a monthly draw with a chance to win two return flights to any Air Arabia destination. The promotion runs until the end of October. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 02:02 AM
August 20, 2006
Spare a thought for flight attendants (Bangkok Post)
Crises in the aviation industry often tend to focus on the impact on passengers and the business side of airlines. Little attention is paid to the impact on those who work in airlines, airports and others who bear the brunt.
Posted at 08:54 PM
Chance meeting could help aviation, environment (Williamsport Sun Gazette)
While airport delays usually cause only frustration, in one case it resulted in the establishment of a research grant between a local company and a nationally recognized nonprofit organization.
Posted at 01:47 PM
Air Arabia, extra to Egypt
Air Arabia is to offer additional services to three Egyptian destinations in response to increasing customer demand. Six extra flights to Alexandria are scheduled for August 17, 23, 25, 26 and 31, as well as September 1; to Luxor, extra flights leave on August 19, 24 and 30; to Assiut, extra flights leave on August 21 and 28. Flights times vary, so passengers should check with the airline when booking. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 07:37 AM
SCT wants more Saudi tourists
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Commission for Tourism wants to attract more domestic tourists to its various programmes and hopes that the number choosing to holiday abroad decreases, reported Arab News. Prince Sultan ibn Salman, the Secretary General of the SCT, said that 70% of Saudis take their vacations within Saudi and 90% of the SCT's work was geared at this market. He emphasised that tourism within the country was morality-based. [AMEInfo.com]
Posted at 02:12 AM
