Indian budget airline IndiGo has announced a three-day discounted sale on airfare tickets for both international and domestic flights. Starting Wednesday, May 29, the sale features airfares beginning at $14.39 (INR1,199) inclusive of all charges, said the airline in a statement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by IndiGo (@indigo.6e) The discounted airfare […]
Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports revealed that by May 26, a total number of 532,958 pilgrims had arrived for this year’s Hajj season in Saudi Arabia. According to agencies, this number includes pilgrims entering the Kingdom through all border crossings. Most pilgrims — 523,729 — arrived by air, 9,210 crossed land borders, and […]
Twelve people were injured on a flight from Doha, Qatar, to Dublin, Ireland, due to the aircraft experiencing extreme turbulence over Turkey. Six passengers and six crew members sustained minor injuries as a result of the incident. According to Qatar Airways, the injuries sustained by passengers and crew were minor, and those affected are receiving […]
Saudi Arabia will prohibit visit visa holders from entering Makkah until June 21, as announced by the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry has announced entry restrictions for Makkah during the upcoming Hajj period. This restriction applies to all visit visa holders, regardless of type, from May 23 to June 21, 2024. Saudi visit visa Hajj […]
Ed Dwight had to wait over six decades to achieve his dream of going into space. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy selected him as the first black astronaut candidate in the country. However, NASA did not select him for a mission then, and he was unable to travel into space. On Sunday, at 90-years-old, […]
UAE flying taxis are scheduled for liftoff in 2025, and the hunt for pilots to fly Dubai to Abu Dhabi commute routes has already begun. Archer Aviation revealed it has signed a memorandum of understanding (“MOU”) with Etihad Training to lay the foundation for a partnership to enlist and train potential pilots for Archer’s Midnight […]
Saudia has announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history, agreeing to purchase 105 Airbus planes during the first day of the Future Aviation Forum 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Centre in Riyadh. This landmark agreement marks a significant moment for both the Saudi aviation industry and the wider MENA region. The […]
Jakarta: The Makkah Route Initiative exemplifies Saudi Arabia’s significant efforts to assist pilgrims from all over the world, ensuring they perform their Hajj rituals with the utmost comfort and ease, according to a report by agencies on Monday. The Saudi Ministry of Interior has been implementing the initiative for six consecutive years at 11 airports […]
New Delhi: Singapore Airlines, clinched the title of the world’s best airline last year, announced it will offer its employees a bonus worth nearly eight months of salary. On Wednesday, the company disclosed a record annual net profit of $1.98 billion for the fiscal year 2023 to 2024. “The demand for air travel remained buoyant” […]
Dubai: In the first quarter of 2024, the UAE’s civil aviation sector experienced significant expansion, welcoming a noteworthy 36.5 million passengers, as reported by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA). This figure reflects a remarkable 14.7% surge compared to the corresponding period in the previous year, highlighting the sector’s impressive growth trajectory. Detailed statistics reveal […]
Makkah: The Municipality of Makkah is diligently preparing for the upcoming 1445 Hajj season, focusing on ensuring the safety and comfort of the millions of pilgrims expected to visit the Kingdom, as reported by agencies. A comprehensive plan has been devised, mobilizing a workforce of 22,000 individuals, including administrators, engineers, technicians, sanitation workers, and support […]
