Etihad Airways continues to extend its global network following the signing of a new codeshare agreement with Indian carrier, Jet Airways. Under the codeshare agreement, which comes into effect on 1 July, Etihad Airways will place its two-letter 'EY' code on all of Jet Airways' daily services between the Indian carrier's two hub airports, Delhi and Mumbai, and Etihad's own home base. In turn, Jet Airways will place its '9W' code on the daily services operated by Etihad on the same routes. … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Etihad to codeshare with Jet Airways
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MIDDLE EAST: Etihad to launch new Minsk service
Etihad Airways will become the first airline from the Gulf region to fly to Belarus when the Abu Dhabi-based carrier launches its twice weekly flights to the country's capital, Minsk, on 5 August. The new air link is anticipated to significantly boost the trade links and investment ties between the UAE and Belarus with the volume of trade between the two countries standing at more than US$30-40 million per year. "To make history as the first airline from the Gulf region to fly to Belarus … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Etihad to launch new Minsk service
MIDDLE EAST: Gulf Air starts new Shanghai service
Gulf Air has opened a new route to China with a four times weekly flight between Bahrain and Shanghai. The service is initially four times a week, but will become a daily operation with the implementation of the airline's winter schedule later this year and will be operated by an Airbus A340-300, offering first, business and economy class service. The airline is hoping to fly to more destinations in China in the near future as part of its expansion plans. … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Gulf Air starts new Shanghai service
MIDDLE EAST: Qatar Air’s global growth strategy
Qatar Airways plans to tap India's surging air travel market as a key linchpin to its ambitious expansion plan. Qatar Airways currently operates 58 flights a week from Doha to nine cities in India, including daily scheduled services to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Cochin, Trivandrum, Hyderabad and Kozhikode - the most recent which it added in mid June. "India today is by far the largest single market for Qatar Airways with a network of nine cities which represents more than 10 per … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Qatar Air’s global growth strategy
MIDDLE EAST: Larsen & Toubro to bid for Muscat airport
India's Larsen & Toubro Ltd's whollyowned subsidiary, Larsen & Toubro Oman, is said to be planning to bid for the proposed US$711 million greenfield Muscat International Airport construction project, according to the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Larsen & Toubro previously stated it was interested in foreign airport opportunities. President of the Construction Division, KV Rangaswamy said: "We will look for foreign airport modernisation contracts and greenfield airports, as and when they … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Larsen & Toubro to bid for Muscat airport
MIDDLE EAST: Etihad Crystal Cargo forecasts revenue drop
Etihad Crystal Cargo, the Cargo arm of Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways, is anticipating a drop in its revenues this year on the back of escalating fuel prices and a decline in global demand for commodities, a senior official at the company has revealed. "It is very difficult for us and the entire airfreight industry at the moment. The rising price of fuel has inevitably raised our operating costs to an all-time high and we don't see this changing soon," Des Vertannes, Etihad Crystal Cargo's … [Read more...] about MIDDLE EAST: Etihad Crystal Cargo forecasts revenue drop
