Eighty years since first flight touched down in Sharjah – BA
British carrier celebrates 80 years in Middle East
October 10, 2012 3:22
Middle East tourism bolsters British Airways
Europe /North Atlantic ticket prices reduced by more than 20 percent.
January 14, 2011 2:30
A handle on disaster
Most corporations know that prompt and aggressive public relations efforts are often needed in times of crisis – something BP and BA are finding out the hard way.
June 21, 2010 5:55British airways AED 6.5 million worth of business class travel
30 UAE firms win Business Opportunity Grants.
June 16, 2010 1:24
British Airways to fly the flag for football fans
UK carrier gives aircraft a nose job
June 4, 2010 12:41
We’re all going on a summer holiday… well, most of us
With violent protests in Thailand and Greece, and a volcano interfering with European air travel, we asked Kipp readers if they were changing their vacation plans. The results are in.
May 31, 2010 12:39
On a different plane
The global air industry is having a tough time – if it’s not the recession, it’s a volcano causing headaches. But in the region, airlines are flying high.
May 20, 2010 1:49BA increases capacity to repatriate stranded pilgrims
Airline to increase capacity on Jeddah-London route in bid to clear the backlog of pilgrims performing Umrah who were grounded following the ash cloud flight disruptions.
April 26, 2010 9:16Ash cloud travel ban cost Etihad $30 million
Airline boss James Hogan says Iceland volcano crisis was more damaging to the airline industry than 9/11 or the tsunami.
April 24, 2010 1:50Europe travel chaos begins to ease
Middle East airlines restart services after six days of cancellations and delays due to the Iceland volcano ash cloud.
April 21, 2010 5:01BA flights Tues evening from UAE to UK, expected to land in London
Eurocontrol air traffic agency said approximately half of flights operating on schedule
April 21, 2010 8:48Airlines attempt to clear backlog as flights resume
Long waits expected in Middle East despite the expected 14,000 services over Europe being given clearance to fly.
April 20, 2010 6:03Flight disruptions to continue on Tuesday despite lift on restrictions
9.30pm update: Airspace over Britain will progressively reopen tomorrow starting at 7am.
April 19, 2010 5:01
Will UAE firms treat staff fairly over volcano travel chaos?
A volcanic ash cloud is a pretty good excuse for not being at work. So let’s hope UAE employers don’t use it as a good excuse to dock the pay of employees left stranded abroad.
April 18, 2010 10:10Volcano ash grounds more Middle East-Europe flights
Majority of European services still suspended; Iceland eruptions could continue ‘for months’.
April 18, 2010 5:15
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
Qatar needs to find a home for billions of dollars raised from gas exports each year, writes Una Galani.
May 22, 2013 9:43
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43