Dubai-based low-cost airline, Fly Dubai is set to break new ground as it becomes the first Emirati airline to operate direct flights from Dubai and the United Arab Emirates to Mombasa, Kenya. Starting from January 17, 2024, the carrier will offer four weekly flights operated by the Boeing 737 MAX 8 to Mombasa’s Moi International Airport (MBA) marking a significant milestone in air travel connectivity between the UAE and Kenya. Flydubai’s flight schedule to Mombasa, Kenya, offers travelers flexibility with two weekly flights departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Sundays and Tuesdays at 4:00 PM, arriving at Moi International Airport (MBA) at 8:25 PM. Return flights from Mombasa to Dubai operate on the same days, departing at 9:25 PM from MBA and landing at DXB at 3:55 AM the following day. Additionally, there are flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays departing from DXB at 9:20 AM, arriving at MBA at 1:55 PM, with return flights from MBA to DXB at 2:55 PM and landing a...

  Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines have recently expanded their codeshare partnership. This expansion which came into effect on August 24, 2023, is set to benefit travelers by offering seamless travel options to three key destinations in Africa. Under this enhanced codeshare agreement, Turkish Airlines will operate selected services with the Etihad code on the following routes: Istanbul to Abidjan (Twice weekly) Istanbul to Douala (Four times weekly) Istanbul to N’Djamena (Twice weekly) The codeshare arrangement enables passengers to enjoy the convenience of booking their entire journey on a single ticket, with the assurance of world-class service from both airlines. The addition of these African cities to the codeshare network represents a strategic move by Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. Africa is a region of immense economic growth and cultural diversity, making it an attractive destination for both business and leisure travelers. By tapping into this market, the airline...

  Emirates and AEGEAN are taking their partnership up a notch by adding a new Athens-New York (Newark) route. This comes as the airlines celebrate a year of successful collaboration that has helped over 16,800 passengers. Now, travelers flying with Emirates can enjoy a stopover in Athens and then catch AEGEAN’s flights to various European and Greek destinations. Likewise, AEGEAN passengers can hop on Emirates’ flights between Athens and Dubai or Athens and Newark. The codeshare agreement between the two airlines kicked off in August 2022. It offered travelers an easy booking experience from Emirate’s network to eight domestic spots in Greece via Athens. All of this came with the convenience of a single ticket and one baggage policy. AEGEAN also added its code to Emirates’ flights between Dubai and Athens, making travel between the two hubs a breeze. Adnan Kazim, Emirate's Chief Commercial Officer, said, “We’re pleased to expand our successful partnership with AEGEAN to include our ...

Philippine Airlines  has launched a new program called Global Student Plus. This program is designed for international students aged 12 to 31. The airline is offering a 10% discount on one-way or round-trip fares for specific international routes. Eligibility and Documentation To qualify for this program, students need to show either a valid International Student Identity Card (ISIC), a student visa, or an acceptance letter from their school. These documents must be presented at the time of booking and during airport check-in. Apart from the fare discount, students also get extra baggage allowance. They can carry an additional 10kg or one extra piece of luggage, depending on the airline’s baggage policy. In an official statement, Salvador “Bud” Britanico Jr., PAL Vice President for Sales, stated, “As the Philippine's flag carrier, we extend our full support to students who wish to study abroad, through our Global Student Plus program.  Philippine Airlines hopes to be part of t...

As part of activities celebrating women's month, Philippines airlines operated an all female flight to Guam exemplifying how it empowers women in the aviation industry. PR110 utilizing a 168-seater Airbus A321neo left Manila for Guam on March 22 and landed on March 23. The commemorative  flight was led by Capt. Emmie Ragasa in command and assisted by First Officer Lilybeth Tan-Ng. This milestone is part of the national carrier commitments in showcasing women in PAL as "strong, dynamic, evolving and empowered." in a statement released by the airline. Philippines airlines eyes reactivation of entire fleet by year end which were stored at the unset of the covid pandemic to meet the current demand and also expand their route network.

A Cebu Pacific Air A320 Airbus had to make an emergency landing at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA) in the eastern Malaysian state of Sabah after a suspected problem with the aircraft’s engine late on Wednesday. It is believed that the plane, which took off from Cebu in the Philippines at 7:55 pm local time with 92 crew members and passengers, and was scheduled to land in Singapore that night, encountered problems with its left engine during the flight. The pilot then proceeded to make an emergency landing in Kota Kinabalu at about 10:20 pm. The plane was in the air for just under two hours, around half the usual flight time from Cebu to Singapore, according to data from flight trackers. A Singaporean passenger on the flight told reporters that the 30 minutes it took for the plane to make the forced landing was the most frightening period in his life. He further said the left engine appeared to be emitting sparks, and the aircraft seemed to be operating with just one function...

Aero Contractors has pioneered the introduction of the latest technology for quick and seemless boarding process known as Pro-Ranger Boarding Pass Mobile Scanners. To further explain the workings of this latest innovation, the airline in a statement explained that mobile scanners would expedite the boarding procedures thereby enhancing On Time Departure (OTP) and the scanners would allow passenger data gathered at the check-in counter to be verified at the boarding gate, thus reducing time spent to board passengers and prevent passengers with invalid boarding pass access to the aircraft. Which is a huge security booster. Furthermore, It will also enable production of valid and comprehensive passenger flight manifest in addition to enabling remote check-in. This enhances efficient passenger facilitation. This innovation will certainly improve passenger boarding process and overall service delivery. Aero contractor which is under the management of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria ...