Flight cancellations: what airlines advise
With air travel over Europe crippled by the Iceland volcano eruption, passengers are eyeing the fine print to see where they stand.
April 17, 2010 10:27Iceland volcano: Middle East airlines cancel all UK services
Etihad and Emirates are among the carriers to have suspended services to European destinations due to the ash cloud.
April 17, 2010 5:28Air travel between UAE-UK remains uncertain
Volcanic eruption in Iceland closes scores of UK airports, leaving passengers on hold Friday as air traffic authorities monitor ash cloud.
April 16, 2010 9:16
Iceland volcano ash disrupts flights in Europe
VIDEO: More than 800 people have been evacuated following a volcanic eruption in Iceland, the second in four weeks.
April 15, 2010 10:36
Please come to Dubai. Please!
The tourism authority hopes that giving away freebies will lure visitors during the scorching summer months.
March 21, 2010 4:22
Ten most influential expats in the UAE
The Wall Street Journal recently compiled a Who’s Who of the most prominent business figures in the Emirates. Here’s the lowdown on the expatriates that made the list.
March 17, 2010 5:42
Emirates’ comedy of errors, or real-life drama?
The Dubai airline’s in-flight movies have been shown with the branding of the airline’s rival, Etihad. Is this a mere “technical error”, or something more?
March 2, 2010 3:57
Sporting chance
Sports sponsorship was slow to get off the ground in the Middle East, but as brands develop more vibrant and sophisticated approaches, the game is changing.
February 22, 2010 4:12Emirates signs $82 million deal with AC Milan
Five-year shirt sponsorship agreement begins in the 2010-11 season.
February 13, 2010 8:05Emirates to sign sponsorship contract with AC Milan
However, the airline has not specified the value or duration of the deal.
February 10, 2010 9:49
Cabin fever
Low cost airlines are storming into the regional market. Are they challenging the full service carriers or risking overkill? Trends magazine reports.
February 10, 2010 12:34Dubai-bound plane grounded after ‘security threat’
Emirates Airline flight from Mumbai delayed for four hours; two passengers detained.
February 7, 2010 8:17Emirates: $55bn aircraft funding “not a problem”
Airline expects “solid results” for 2009, says it has attractive options to finance purchase of planes currently on order.
February 2, 2010 10:45Etihad on target for profit in 2011
Abu Dhabi airline had pushed back profitability target by a year due to the financial crisis.
January 30, 2010 9:50Mideast airlines see 11% growth in industry’s ‘worst year’
Regional carriers buck the trend in what was a dismal year for the global airline industry.
January 27, 2010 4:50
Dusting off the Emirates ID card
The Emirates Identity Authority is 'keen' on making its ID cards more functional.
May 16, 2013 5:57
Turkish Airlines Can Ride Out Turbulence
The airline said there had been little impact on May 15 from a strike in protest over pay and previous sackings.
May 16, 2013 2:57
Air Berlin doesn't need Etihad's help
Last year, the German carrier posted its first annual profit since 2007.
May 16, 2013 10:54
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43
Fake pilot 'on the run'
Michael Fay forged papers and operated as a pilot for Afriqiyah Airways for eight months. . .
May 14, 2013 11:26