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SalamAir renews its third IATA Operational Safety Audit

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, announced the renewal of its third IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), reaffirming the airline’s unwavering commitment to the highest global standards of aviation safety, operational integrity, and compliance.

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flyadeal female leaders provide inspirational career insights

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Two of flyadeal’s dynamic female leaders took to the stage in Riyadh with inspirational career insights encouraging women take up a diverse range of roles in aviation, one of the world’s largest and dynamic industries.

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Emirates introduces Premium Economy on 777s to Beirut, Beijing

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Emirates will deploy retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy on flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026, and EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing starting February 1, 2026.

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EFTA graduates 77 next-gen pilots in sixth ceremony

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

The Emirates Flight Training Academy (EFTA) celebrated the graduation of 77 cadets at its sixth ceremony, marking another milestone in its legacy of developing highly skilled pilots.

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Jumeirah Beach Hotel announces re-launch of kids club

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Jumeirah Beach Hotel introduces a new chapter of discovery for children with the reopening of its Kids’ Club, redesigned by Dubai’s award-winning OliOli.

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Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort unveils Pure by Serenity

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Th8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort has launched Pure by Serenity, a refined spa destination opened on December 5, 2025.

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Travel Counsellors enters North America with TTAND acquisition

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Travel Counsellors, a fast-growing travel company backed by Vitruvian Partners, has acquired Canada’s leading travel agent community, The Travel Agent Next Door (TTAND), creating a transatlantic leader with over 3,900 independent travel entrepreneurs.

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CruiseXplore celebrates 11 years

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

CruiseXplore marked 11 years by hosting a high-energy bowling networking event that brought together key stakeholders from across the cruise industry. The event saw participation from 16 cruise line partners and over 90 travel agents.

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Adeera, ZADK to advance culinary careers in Saudi Arabia

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

Adeera, a PIF-owned hospitality company aiming to be Saudi Arabia’s national hospitality champion, signed an MoU with ZADK – The Saudi Culinary Arts Academy – to form a strategic partnership focused on developing Saudi talent in the culinary sector of the hospitality industry.

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flynas resumes direct flights between Riyadh- Antakya

Sun, 21 Dec 2025

flynas announced the resumption of its direct flights between Riyadh and the Turkish city of Antakya, the capital of Hatay province in southern Türkiye, starting from March 18, 2026.