Emirates Cabin Crew News
- Indian PM orders Air India to resume Gulf flights Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 2:08AMGov't overturns national carrier's plan to cancel some of its flights from India to the Gulf.
- India may revoke Gulf flight cancellations Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:58AMThe Government of India has decided to revoke Air India's decision to cancel some of its flights operating from the Gulf.
- Not content with Iberia, BA wants more Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:28PMWillie Walsh, chief executive of British Airways, has caught the merger bug.Not satisfied with a takeover of Spain's Iberia, Walsh says he's seeking more deals to keep pace with rivals.The main hitch: preferred partners American...
- British Airways CEO Sizes Up Next Deal After Iberia Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:12AMWillie Walsh, chief executive officer of British Airways Plc, has caught the merger bug.
- Walsh Sizes Up Next Deal as Iberia Merger Puts BA Back in Game Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:20AMNot satisfied with a takeover of Spain’s Iberia Lineas Aereas de Espana SA , Walsh says he’s seeking more deals to keep pace with rivals. The major hitch: preferred partners AMR Corp.
- UPS confirms no survivors from Dubai plane crash Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:18PMUPS late Friday confirmed that there were no survivors among its two-person crew on a 747 that crashed shortly after takeoff Friday in Dubai.
- The making of an in-flight meal Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:47PMAn airline meal can range from basic to excellent – depending on what kind of ticket you have. Marie-Claire Digbyvisited the Gate Gourmet catering kitchens at Dublin Airport to find out what’s on the menu
- Stories from The Times Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:50AMVatican official seeks ‘closure’ on abuse - Claudia Calleja It was now the responsibility of the Archdiocese of Malta to conclude “in a timely manner” its investigation into the alleged abuse that took...
- VIRGIN BLUE GROUP ANNOUNCES MAJOR NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH ETIHAD Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 3:30AMVirgin Blue Holdings Limited (ASX: VBA) and Etihad Airways PJSC recently signed an agreement establishing a commercial partnership that will enable Virgin Blue’s international arm, V Australia, to lau
- Airline will emerge stronger by year-end Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 12:13AMDubai Despite the seemingly perpetual threat of industrial action and other looming crisis be it clouds or damp season, British Airways continues to power through the struggling European aviation industry.
- Pilots taking off with an MBA Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 2:46PMDUBAI — After romancing the skies for 30 years, ex-pilot Michael Keating decided it was time to land a job that would continue to challenge him and not imply the end of the runway in his career.
- Comedy review: Pam Ann's Aussie Layover Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 7:41PMIt's nice to be in a room where nothing is sacred. It's nice that people can laugh until they're doubled over without worrying whether they're being politically correct.
- The secret behind AirAsia's success Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 3:41AMLast week, AirAsia launched a daily Airbus A-330 flight from Delhi to Kuala Lumpur at a basic fare of, hold your breadth, just Re 1 for two days.
- Other Airplane 'Freak Outs' Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 10:19AMJetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater may end up spending some time in jail after his dramatic departure from his job on Monday. While he's getting all the media play this week, he isn't the first person whose airplane antics have generated attention.
- Mitsui claims oil tanker was likely attacked Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 1:36AMTOKYO, July 30 (AFP) – A Japanese shipping company maintained that its oil tanker was likely attacked in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, dismissing reports it may have been hit by a freak wave. Mitsui OSK Lines officials reiterated at a Tokyo press conference that crew members saw a flash and heard an explosion in the incident shortly after midnight local time on Wednesday in the waterway ...
- Mitsui claims oil tanker was likely attacked Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 5:13PMTOKYO, July 30 (AFP) - A Japanese shipping company maintained that its oil tanker was likely attacked in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, dismissing reports it may have been hit by a freak wave.
- Japan: Oil Tanker Was Attacked in Strait of Hormuz Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:54AMFollow Israel news on and . A suspicious explosion aboard the “M Star” Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has led Mitsui OSK company officials to believe that its vessel was attacked. The blast occurred about 5:30 A.M. local time, officials said.
- Japan's Mitsui maintains oil tanker was likely attacked Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 10:52AMA Japanese shipping company maintained Thursday that one of its oil tankers was likely attacked in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, dismissing reports it might have been hit by a freak wave.
- Japanese tanker in damage mystery Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 9:48AMOfficials investigate damage to a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of a collision or an attack.
- Emirates shows why Dakar launch is music to travellers' ears Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:59AMDUBAI, U.A.E., 29th July 2010: Emirates airline is upping the tempo as it prepares to launch flights to Dakar, a West African city famous for its vibrant music scene.
- Japan's Mitsui maintains oil tanker was likely attacked Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:58AMTOKYO, Jul 29, 2010 (AFP) - A Japanese shipping company maintained Thursday that its oil tanker was likely attacked in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier, dismissing reports it may have been hit by a freak wave.
- Emirates delivers the goods with new service to Dakar Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 2:43AMDUBAI, U.A.E., 22nd July 2010 - With the launch of Emirates' new route to Dakar now just six weeks away, the airline has unveiled a raft of economic benefits that the service will bring to the Middle East, West Africa and markets throughout the airline's international network.
- Farnborough International Airshow News Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 12:14AMMcNerney: Boeing will defend its markets from encroachment Boeing's turn for Air Lease orders ATR reveals strong 2010 sales Additional stories
- British Airways Crew Reject Offer, May Strike Again Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 9:21AMBritish Airways Plc’s cabin crew rejected the latest pay offer aimed at ending an 18-month dispute over compensation and working conditions, raising the prospect of fresh strikes at Europe’s third-largest carrier.
- British Airways Crew Reject Pay Proposal, May Strike Again Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 8:22AMBritish Airways Plc’s cabin crew rejected the latest proposal aimed at ending an 18-month dispute over pay and working conditions, raising the prospect of fresh strikes at Europe’s third-largest carrier.
- Is budget better? Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 10:21PMAbout six years after budget airlines made regional air travel more accessible to the masses, they are looking to shake things up again. The likes of Tiger Airways, Jetstar Asia and AirAsia are no longer satisfied with plying regional routes to destinations up to four hours away.
- Is budget better? Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 10:15PMAbout six years after budget airlines made regional air travel more accessible to the masses, they are looking to shake things up again. The likes of Tiger Airways, Jetstar Asia and AirAsia are no lo .....
- Malaysia Airlines to hire cabin crew from Frankfinn Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 9:45AMMalaysia Airlines will recruit cabin crew for its international operations from Frankfinn Institute of Air Hostess Training in India.
- Emirates launches Family Fares for Summer Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 3:29AMDUBAI, UAE, 15th July 2010: Emirates is helping families in the UAE celebrate summer with the airline offering a 50 percent saving on children's tickets to three select Middle East destinations.
- BA's Walsh pleads for relief from pollution-tax burdens Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 6:13PMBritish Airways is calling for a commitment from the Government that the controversial Aviation Passenger Duty (APD) will be abolished when airlines join Europe's emissions-trading scheme (EU ETS) in 2012.
- BA runs into turbulence as cabin crew protest Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 4:23PMBritish Airways annual meeting was dominated by the striking cabin crew whose industrial action has cost the company almost £150m this year.
- British Airways Union to Ask Shareholders to Press Compromise From Walsh Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 6:51PMThe Unite union will distribute a letter to shareholders outside today’s meeting at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in central London seeking “an end to management by conflict,” the union said yesterday.
- Simon Calder: Strikers have discounted BA's travel premium Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 6:16PMPerhaps you, like me, are studying your summer-holiday plans and feeling slightly foolish. I have bookings on British Airways during the school holidays, when flights could be jeopardised by more cabin-crew strikes. I bought the tickets many months ago, in the mistaken belief that the row over the imposition of new staffing could not possibly drag on so long.
- 'Air rage' at 20,000 ft: IT manager 'launches foul-mouthed rant at plane passengers after drinking two-and-a-half ... Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 7:11AMPassengers on board an Emirates flight bound for Manchester were threatened by Andrew Russell, 40, during the alleged 'air rage' incident, Manchester Crown Court was told.
- Dubai's ambitions soar with new airport Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 10:33AMIn the desert beyond the skeletons of villas unfinished because of Dubai's economic slump, the home of the tallest building is preparing to open what could become another record-setter: an airport aiming to become the world's busiest.
- Dubai's ambitions soar with new airport Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:45AMDubai's newest airport is set to open this Sunday, in what could become the world's busiest.
- Dubai's ambitions soar with new airport Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 3:38AM** ADDING HANDOUT INSTRUCTIONS ** In this handout photo released by Dubai Airports, the first Emirates airline cargo flight, Boeing 777 receives water salute after landing at the World Central Al Maktoum International airport Sunday June 20, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (AP Photo/Dubai Airports/HO)
- Dubai's Ambitions Soar With New Airport Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 2:12AMDubai's ambitions soar with new airport
- 11. Dubai's ambitions soar with new airport Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 1:22AMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates: In the desert beyond the skeletons of villas unfinished because of Dubai's economic slump, the home of the tallest building is preparing to open what could become another record-setter: an airport aiming to become the world...
- Ever-ambitious Dubai targets goal of world's busiest airport despite financial woes Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 1:13AMDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — In the desert beyond the skeletons of villas unfinished because of Dubai's economic slump, the home of the tallest building is preparing to open what could bec...
- Dubai's ambitions soar with new airport Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 1:05AMIn the desert beyond the skeletons of villas unfinished because of Dubai's economic slump, the home of the tallest building is preparing to open what could become another record-setter: an airport aiming to become the world's busiest. Civic boosters envision... Dubai - United Arab Emirates - Middle East - List of tallest buildings and structures in the world - Business and Economy
- Dubai's ambitions soar with new airport Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 12:55AMIn the desert beyond the skeletons of villas unfinished because of Dubai's economic slump, the home of the tallest building is preparing to open what could become another record-setter: an airport aiming to become the...
- Dubai's Ambitions Soar With New Airport Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 11:25PMEver-ambitious Dubai Targets Goal Of World's Busiest Airport Despite Financial Woes
- Emirates confirms order of more planes Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 7:44AMDubai government-owned flagship carrier to make new plane orders at the July Farnborough Airshow.
- Emirates says to order more planes at Farnborough Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 6:36AMDUBAI, June 24 (Reuters) - Dubai government-owned flagship carrier Emirates airline, the largest customer for the Airbus A380 aircraft, will make new plane orders at the July Farnborough Airshow, it said on Thursday.
- Business : Emirates to order more planes soon Wednesday, June 23, 2010 @ 2:47PMDUBAI — The UAE national carrier Emirates airline will place orders for more planes at the Farnborough Air Show in July to meet the fast growing travel demand, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai has told a leading television channel.
- 7. MAS can do without A380s Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 6:54PMPETALING JAYA: The possibility of Malaysia Airlines (MAS) cancelling its A380s order from Airbus SAS is unlikely to hurt the national carrier as much as it will hurt the European planemaker.
- BA slashes price of flights in bid to win back customers Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 5:45AMFlights from UAE to Europe from AED2,195 and US from AED3,555 - statement.
- BA summer bookings in the UAE seen down by 50% Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 10:15PMTravel agents say industrial action by UK carrier staff having big impact on bookings.
- Travel news in brief Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 2:21AMA round-up of the week's travel news, including a warning to travellers heading to South Africa.