Gulf Air union plans action against staff cutsThe trade union members of Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, met yesterday (May 14) to draw up a plan of action if Bahrain's national carrier resumes compulsory redundancies, a report said. The union now plans to writ More… |
Kuwait Airways may buy 25 Airbus jetsKuwait is studying plans by its airline to buy 25 Airbus jets, a source with knowledge of the matter said, in the most sweeping overhaul since part of its fleet was seized after Iraq invaded the G More… |
Etihad draws VIP visitors at ATMA number of VIPs across several industries visited the stand of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, at the recently concluded Arabian Travel Market, a major tourism show, in Dubai. Visitors were keen to meet the Etiha More… |
Etihad loyalty programme marks 2m membersEtihad Guest, the loyalty programme of UAE flag carrier Etihad Airways, announced that it had hit the two million membership mark, a significant milestone for the seven year old programme. Mariam Mohamed Al Hammadi, the two millio More… |
Easier visa rules 'key to Dubai growth'Simplified visa processes and lower travel barriers will contribute to substantially increased global passenger traffic and will make Dubai an even more attractive destination for both leisure and business travelle More… |
Gulf airline giants prepare for 777X offeringAs they prepare to buy Boeing's new 777X jet, Gulf airline giants Emirates and Qatar Airways are warning that Boeing must avoid the mistakes of the 787 Dreamliner, which cost customers millions of dollars when its batteries failed. More… |
Gulf Air suspends retirement planGulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has agreed to suspend its compulsory retirement scheme due to the success of a major restructuring programme, a report said. The decision was taken following a meeting between Gulf Air, t More… |
Gulf Air ‘on track to recovery’Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, is moving in the "right direction" towards recovery, despite job losses caused by a major downsizing and threats of strike, according to a leading aviation report. The CAPA Cent More… |
Ministry to help ex-staff of Bahrain AirBahrain’s Labour Ministry is aiming to find employment for Bahrain Air staff who lost their jobs when the airline went into voluntary liquidation, a report said. A total of 345 workers were affected when the company announce More… |
Ministry to help ex-staff of Bahrain AirBahrain’s Labour Ministry is aiming to find employment for Bahrain Air staff who lost their jobs when the airline went into voluntary liquidation, a report said. A total of 345 workers were affected when the company announce More… |








