Dubai International welcomed 6.9 million passengers in October, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. Passenger traffic at DXB reached 6,865,296 in October compared to 6,420,208 recorded in the corresponding month last year, an increase…
Year: 2017
Airbus A350-1000 receives European and US safety accreditation
Following an intensive flight test campaign performed in less than a year, the A350-1000 has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration. The certified aircraft is powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. The…
Cathay Pacific Group to expand Wi-Fi coverage from mid-2018
The Cathay Pacific Group will introduce high-speed Wi-Fi to its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleets from mid-2018, in response to its customers’ growing demand for inflight connectivity. This follows the successful introduction of broadband services to its Airbus A350-900…
August sees record spending from overseas visitors to UK
Figures out today show that August was the highest month ever for overseas visitor spending in the UK. Overseas visitors spent £2.8 billion in August, up the per cent on the same month last year. It was a record August…
Dubai Airshow 2017: flydubai places $27 billion order with Boeing for 225 737 MAX planes
Boeing and flydubai have signed a landmark agreement today for 225 737 MAX airplanes with a list price value of $27 billion. The deal represents the largest-ever single-aisle jet order – by number of airplanes and total value – from…
The 25 Most Powerful Passports in the World
It’s not just the color of the outside or the number of pages inside, as each country negotiates with others, some passports become more powerful. Whether citizens are able to flash their passport and breeze past customs or if it’s…
What to Know About Traveling to the Florida Keys After Hurricane Irma
In the 10 days of its existence, Hurricane Irma plowed a path through the Caribbean and up the southeastern United States, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm’s total monetary damage is yet to been determined, but…
Virgin Atlantic becomes first European airline to offer Wi-Fi across fleet
Virgin Atlantic has become the first airline in Europe to offer Wi-Fi across its entire fleet – ensuring customers can remain connected across flights to and from the US, Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. From today millions of…
6 Labor Day Trips You Can Book Today
Labor Day weekend is just a few days away, but it’s not too late to book a vacation. In fact, there are a number of Labor Day trips you can book today for a great price. While the long weekend…
This Airport Is Getting an Outdoor Swimming Pool
VIP travelers flying in and out of Punta Cana International Airport in the Dominican Republic are about to get a luxurious new amenity: an outdoor swimming pool. The outdoor pool is one of the many new features in a new…