Travelport campaigns to support airline passengers with intellectual disabilities

Travelport launches a global campaign to improve awareness and use of the DPNA Special Service Request (SSR) code, which can be used by travel agents, among others, to alert airlines when a passenger has intellectual or developmental disability and needs assistance. The campaign was initiated after Travelport found evidence of exceptionally low use of the code on bookings made through its global distribution system (GDS). GDS are vast hi-tech reservation networks that allow travel agents, travel management companies and large corporations, to search and book airline seats, hotel rooms, rental cars, and other travel related items. Despite registering more than 250 million … Continue reading Travelport campaigns to support airline passengers with intellectual disabilities

Crafted for Travel Connoisseurs

Embraer’s True Legacy By Shereen Shabnam The Legacy business jet program was a pioneering moment for Embraer. The incisiveness of Embraer’s decision to enter the business aviation sector came from a deep appreciation of the market’s needs and Embraer continually strives to meet and beat its customers’ expectations. Utilizing a regional jet platform that powered the company’s unprecedented success after privatization, the aircraft first known as the Legacy Executive and later the Legacy 600 marked Embraer’s bold expansion into business aviation and established it as a true leader in aerospace. Legacy is a testament to the aircraft’s role in establishing … Continue reading Crafted for Travel Connoisseurs

UAE signs trilateral Agreement between Australia, the UAE and UK in the field of civil aviation security

The United Arab Emirates, represented by the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, The Governments of the United Arab Emirates, Australia and the United Kingdom have [today] signed a new agreement to promote increased cooperation and collaboration on aviation security. Recognizing the continuing threat to civil aviation from international terrorism, the Agreement will bring important security benefits for flights operating on routes spanning the three countries, as well as increasing mutual understanding and the exchange of information on relevant aviation security procedures. It will also bring operational benefits and facilitate speedier transfer times for passengers. The agreement is rooted in new … Continue reading UAE signs trilateral Agreement between Australia, the UAE and UK in the field of civil aviation security

Emirates wins three Passenger Choice Awards at APEX Asia

Accolades underline Emirates’ outstanding onboard facilities and services, as rated by passengers Emirates received three Regional Passenger Choice Awards for Best Entertainment in the Middle East, Best Inflight Wi-Fi in the Middle East, and the Best Overall Experience in the … Continue reading Emirates wins three Passenger Choice Awards at APEX Asia