Qatar Airways Privilege Club, in collaboration with the company Cardless, has introduced new credit cards for its members in the United State🔸 These cards operate with Visa technology and provide the opportunity to earn Qmiles (the club's reward currency) for everyday purchases.🔸 Holders of the Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Infinite credit card will receive five Qmiles for Qatar Airways purchases, three Qmiles for dining expenses, and one Qmile for other purchases for every US dollar spent.🔸 This card comes with an annual membership fee of $499 and features a sleek metal design.
Create: two days ago Edit: two days ago International NewsGermany, as one of Turkey's significant tourism markets, is witnessing a substantial increase in demand for traveling to this country. Consequently, German airlines such as SunExpress, Corendon, Condor, and Turkish national carrier are expanding their flight routes and aircraft fleets to Turkey in the coming years. According to a report from the German Travel Agencies Association, Turkey, which hosted 6.2 million German tourists last year, continues to experience a significant influx of these tourists this summer season. As a result, travel agencies are increasing hotel capacities, and airlines are expanding their flights to Turkey. Given the rising demand from German tourists, Turkish hotels are also increasing their capacity.
Create: May 3, 2024 Edit: May 3, 2024 International NewsTurkish Airlines has officially become the world's first airline to introduce a special passport for household pets, called the "Pawpassport."This pioneering initiative aims to provide services tailored to the specific needs of pets during air travel within a limited timeframe . The Pawpassport can be obtained through the Turkish Airlines website or at Turkish Airlines ticket offices worldwide.This new initiative by Turkish Airlines has been well received by pet owners worldwide.
Create: Apr 24, 2024 Edit: Apr 24, 2024 International NewsAvitra, based in Dubai, takes a significant step towards the future of transportation by ordering over 100 flying cars. Named "Liberty," these two-seater vehicles will allow Dubai residents to move around the city in a new and exciting way by late 2025 or early 2026. With a flight range of 500 kilometers and a maximum airspeed of 180 kilometers per hour, Liberty significantly shortens travel time and distances.Liberty is expected to be introduced to the market, subject to the issuance of necessary certifications and licenses in the UAE. This innovation will usher in a major transformation in the transportation industry, positioning Dubai as a pioneer in utilizing new technologies in this field.
Create: Apr 17, 2024 Edit: Apr 17, 2024 International NewsRiyadh Air, the emerging Saudi Arabian airline, is celebrating its first anniversary with significant achievements both domestically in Saudi Arabia and on the international stage. In its inaugural year, the airline has signed significant agreements and established strategic collaborations with key partners worldwide. Riyadh Air, equipped with advanced technologies and innovative services, is poised to commence its flight operations in 2025.
Create: Apr 17, 2024 Edit: Apr 17, 2024 International NewsThe Red Sea International Airport is on the verge of welcoming its inaugural international flight. Operated by Flydubai, the flight will directly connect Dubai International Airport to the Red Sea International Airport starting from April 18.With this new flight, destination connectivity at the Red Sea will be strengthened within the global travel network, operating twice weekly.With the commencement of Flydubai operations, the airport's flight schedule will increase to eight flights per week.
Create: Apr 17, 2024 Edit: Apr 17, 2024 International NewsIn 2023, Etihad Airways achieved an operational profit of AED 1.4 billion, indicating significant growth compared to 2022. The CEO of Etihad Airways attributed these results to the strong comeback of the company after two challenging years caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He stated that Etihad Airways witnessed increased demand across all market segments in 2023 and strategically increased its capacity to respond to this demand.
Create: Apr 7, 2024 Edit: Apr 7, 2024 International Newsjazeera airways, one of the most popular airlines in the Middle East, reported a net profit of $20.3 million in 2023. Moreover, in 2023, jazeera witnessed a 30.6% increase in its passenger numbers, compared to 3.6 million passengers in 2022. jazeera airways will continue expanding its fleet and flight routes in 2024 to sustain its growth and advancement. Currently, jazeera airways operates flights to 34 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. The airline's fleet includes 34 modern aircraft, including 17 Airbus A320neo, 10 Airbus A321neo, and 7 Airbus A330neo aircraft.
Create: Apr 7, 2024 Edit: Apr 7, 2024 International NewsAt the annual airline excellence awards ceremony, Qatar Airways has been selected as the winner of the "Best Hospitality Service of 2024" award.The selection criteria included the quality and variety of food, offering dishes suitable for passengers from various nationalities, services provided by flight attendants, and the quality of utensils and equipment used. Qatar Airways has received this award multiple times in previous years and was also recognized as the second-best airline globally for hospitality services in 2023.This award underscores Qatar Airways' commitment to providing high-quality services to its passengers.
Create: Apr 3, 2024 Edit: Apr 3, 2024 International NewsAfter 13 years, Malaysia Airlines (MAS) finally returned to profitability in 2024, driven by high demand for travel and increased airfare prices among other factors. The CEO of Malaysia Aviation Group attributes the airline's profitability to increased passenger traffic in high-yield segments and more international flights. In 2023, the airline transported approximately 14.5 million passengers, marking a 46% increase from the previous year. Additionally, by December, passenger numbers had reached 86% of pre-pandemic levels, with expectations to fully recover to pre-pandemic levels by the second quarter of 2024.
Create: Apr 3, 2024 Edit: Apr 3, 2024 International NewsFor the fourth consecutive year, Istanbul Airport has been named the Best Airport of the Year as part of the Aviation Transport Awards. According to the announcement by the Istanbul Airport Management Company, "iGA," the award was presented to Salahaddin Bilgen, the Deputy CEO of the company, during a ceremony in Athens, Greece. Istanbul Airport has surpassed its competitors worldwide in 2021, 2022, and 2023, securing the Best Airport of the Year award each time.
Create: Apr 3, 2024 Edit: Apr 3, 2024 International NewsThe tourism sector, contributing 7.6% to the country's gross domestic product, plays a vital role in economic growth. Despite these successes, inadequate road infrastructure and accessibility issues to tourist attractions have hindered the industry's growth. Investing in regional airport infrastructure and improving access routes can significantly boost domestic tourism.Moreover, better collaboration between the government and the hospitality industry can lead to the creation of numerous jobs and help reduce unemployment.
Create: Mar 8, 2024 Edit: Mar 8, 2024 International News