ETIHAD AIRWAYS WINS ULTRATRAVEL AWARD FOR BEST FIRST CLASS
Etihad Airways has received the coveted award for Best First Class at the annual Ultratravel Middle East Awards (ULTRAs) ceremony. The award is another major accolade for the UAE national airline’s First Class experience, which has repeatedly been voted best in the world. The ULTRAs are voted for by the readers of Ultratravel Middle East, the regional edition of the United Kingdom’s exclusive Ultratravel magazine, a high-end luxury travel publication which was launched in the UK in 2004 in partnership with the Daily Telegraph. Ultratravel Middle East is distributed in English and Arabic within The National and Al Ittihad … Continue reading ETIHAD AIRWAYS WINS ULTRATRAVEL AWARD FOR BEST FIRST CLASS
DUBAI AIRSHOW – POSITIVE OUTLOOK
The 2015 edition of the Dubai Airshow concluded by wrapping up an action-packed week that saw over 1,103 exhibitors representing 61 countries meet, network and do business. Visitor numbers for this year’s industry showcase broke all previous records, for the 14th consecutive edition, topping 66,346 sector professionals, representing an increase of 9%. Exhibitors and visitors to the show were also treated to a static display of over 150 aircraft, with an international collection of business jets, drones, commercial aircraft, plus military planes and helicopters crowding the purpose-built apron, including the Airbus A350 XWB, which is currently touring a number … Continue reading DUBAI AIRSHOW – POSITIVE OUTLOOK
Andres Conesa New IATA Chairman
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors for a one-year term, effective immediately. Conesa is the first Mexican to hold this position. Conesa succeeds Calin Rovinescu, CEO of Air Canada, whose one-year term expired at the conclusion of the Association’s 71st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Miami, Florida. Rovinescu will continue to serve on the Board of Governors and the Chair Committee. Conesa has led Aeromexico, Mexico’s largest airline, since 2005 after a career spanning several key, … Continue reading Andres Conesa New IATA Chairman
Travel is in my blood
Shereen Shabnam, Editor in Chief As a roving reporter and Editor in Chief for the high end Millennium Millionaire Group magazine over the last 10 years, I have been heavily involved with the world of travel, tourism and aviation. My passion got stronger with doing PR for brands like Gulf Air, Lufthansa, mytravelchannel.com and Air Arabia in the Middle East. With Airbus and Boeing make more luxury private aircrafts for our Millionaire Group audience, getting bespoke services from the industry is important. We hope to serve that to you on a platter. Continue reading Travel is in my blood
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