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      Treat your dogs to luxury travel with K9 JETS’ Dubai-London private jet service.

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      by Ruman Baig
      18 mins ago

      Private jet firm K9 JETS is introducing an exclusive service for canine-loving travellers, offering private jet flights from Dubai to the UK.
      The inaugural flight is scheduled for September 26th, departing from Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai and landing in Farnborough, UK. Tickets, priced at $9,925 (3,397.61Dhs), include a seat for one passenger and a spot in the cabin for a furry companion.
      The Dubai-London route will feature regular flights throughout 2023 and 2024, with departures in December, January, April, July, and September. This service aims to meet the growing demand for pet-friendly travel, as over 4 million pets and animals are transported by air annually, according to the International Pet and Transport Association (IPATA).
      Before K9 JETS, pet owners faced airline-specific policies, often leading to larger pets travelling in cargo, separated from their owners. K9 JETS’ service allows pets to sit on their owner’s lap or in the cabin, enhancing the travel experience for both.

      Travellers on this route must provide medical certification for their pets, and pups must remain leashed. To make the journey stress-free, a deluxe private terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport offers a welcoming environment with a designated area for pets to relax before takeoff.
      Founded by Kirsty and Adam Golder in 2022, K9 JETS has already flown over 220 pets and 200 passengers. The company has ambitious expansion plans, eyeing new routes in Asia and Australia by 2024. All flights are operated by a licensed U.S. air carrier.
      For those looking to embark on this unique journey, available flight dates include:
      Farnborough, UK to Al Maktoum International, Dubai: 18th December, 5th January, 14th April, 21st July, 29th SeptemberAl Maktoum International, Dubai to Farnborough, UK: 19th December, 6th January, 15th April, 22nd July, 30th September
      Secure your spot and treat your furry friend to a luxurious travel experience with K9 JETS’ Dubai-London private jet service.
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      Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif is the new face of Ethihad Airways

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      by Ruman Baig
      3 hours ago

      Etihad Airways, the flagship carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has announced an exciting collaboration with Bollywood superstar, Katrina Kaif, as their newly appointed brand ambassador.
      This strategic partnership signifies a pivotal moment as Etihad intensifies its presence in the vibrant Indian market, while rekindling ties with one of India’s most adored celebrities.
      Katrina Kaif, renowned worldwide for her timeless charm and grace, perfectly embodies the shared pursuit of excellence as she joins forces with Etihad once again.
      “I am thrilled to be back with Etihad Airways, a brand synonymous with world-class travel experiences. The airline’s commitment to excellence and its dedication to bringing people together resonate with my own values. I am excited to be part of a team that aims to create thoughtful connections and memorable experiences. I look forward to representing Etihad and being a part of their journey,” expressed the actor on this partnership.
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      This collaboration builds upon Katrina’s prior association with Etihad back in 2010, highlighting the exceptional travel experience that Etihad consistently offers. Returning as a partner in this new venture, Katrina and Etihad together symbolize the strengthening bonds between Etihad and the Indian communities, both within the country and across significant global hubs like the UAE, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

      In her capacity as the brand ambassador for Etihad, Katrina will take centre stage in a captivating series of creative campaigns, each designed to underscore the airline’s unwavering commitment to peerless comfort, flawless service, and seamless global connectivity. Katrina’s involvement in this partnership is set to fortify Etihad’s foothold in the Indian market, where it currently serves travellers in eight major Indian cities. This move seamlessly aligns with Etihad’s overarching strategy for sustained growth in India, affirming the airline as the preferred choice for discerning travellers.
      In essence, the collaboration between Etihad Airways and Katrina Kaif heralds a new era of elegance and excellence in the world of aviation.
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      Emirates Airlines to scale up London Heathrow flights

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      by Ruman Baig
      4 hours ago

      Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will be expanding its London Heathrow flights between October 31, 2023, and March 30, 2024.
      The additional five-a-week service aims to meet the rising demand during the winter season and provide travelers with more options. Currently operating six daily A380 flights to London Heathrow, Emirates will add extra flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, utilizing Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration.
      The departure from Dubai is scheduled for 13:20hrs, reaching London Heathrow at 17:20hrs, while the return flight departs Heathrow at 20:15hrs and lands in Dubai at 07:15hrs the following day.

      These tickets can be purchased through various channels, including Emirates’ website, sales offices, travel agents, and online travel agents. With over 125 weekly flights to the UK, Emirates also offers a diverse range of entertainment options with its inflight entertainment system, ice.
      Furthermore, Emirates’ base in Dubai remains a popular destination, and UK visitors can leverage the Dubai Experience platform for customized travel itineraries.
      For more information, visit www.emirates.com.
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      Looking to visit Rome? Here’s the architectural gem you need to stay at

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      by Amy Sessions
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      Six Senses Rome seamlessly blends history with a modern feel and unparalleled perspectives of the city.
      The Stay

      Six Senses Rome marks the Launch of the Brand’s First Urban Hotel in Italy, taking guests on a journey into heritage, discovery, and community within Rome’s UNESCOprotectedhistoric city center. A peaceful haven nestled in the beating heart of the Eternal City; Six Senses Rome only opened its doors in March. Housed in the historical Palazzo Salviati Cesi Mellini, this milestone marks the completed renovation of the magnificent façade of the adjacent San Marcello al Corso Church, the first sustainability project sponsored by the hotel. Throughout the hotel’s 96 guest rooms and suites, there are nods to traditional craftsmanship, all finished to perfection to achieve what feels modern yet full of history. The stunning Triclinium-style marble seating on the terraces allow for the perfect way to see the city both wake and sleep. The Palazzo housing Six Senses Rome is home to outstanding features from the monumental marble staircase with its decorative skylight to the newly restored 600-year-old columns in the main entrance. The large baptismal bath dating back to the fourth century was uncovered during archaeological excavations at the beginning of the 1900s and is now visible beneath the glass floor tiles within BIVIUM Restaurant-Café-Bar, the spot where all paths cross. If you want to feel some culture while relaxing this summer — this is the place.
      The Dining

      There’s no better spot for dinner than at the top of the Palazzo – head to NOTOS Rooftop for unparalleled, panoramic views of the city including San Marcello al Corso Church and the Montecitorio bell tower.
      The Wellness

      A modern take on the ancient art of Roman bathing, introducing the latest biohacking technology for recovery and restoration in the heart of this vibrant and bustling city. Six Senses Spa also reinterprets the themes of classicism and contact with nature, from the mosaic of Daphne’s laurel tree to the biophilic features and locally sourced and organic spa products. This haven is the perfect place to unwind after a day of sightseeing or a long flight.
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      Emirates now allows passengers to charter a private jet for short-haul flights

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      by Sarah Joseph
      18 mins ago

      Looking to get to your destination without any added hassle? Emirates now introduces private jets to meet your bespoke travel needs.
      The UAE’s local airline has now announced that travellers can now embark on a journey of comfort and luxury with the private jet that’s all set to hit the skies soon.
      Curated for short haul services from Al Maktoum International Airport, the latest on-demand regional charter service is operated by the airline’s Phenom 100 twin-engine aircraft.
      What are the destinations to travel to?
      Passengers can choose from a wide range of destinations both within and outside of the Emirates network. The carrier says it will offer quick turnarounds to points in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and within the UAE, seating up to four passengers.

      What to expect onboard?
      On the duration of the flight passengers can expect a hamper of light bits and refreshments along with a luggage allowance of one medium-sized bag with a maximum weight of 15 kgs and a carry-on bag. For any additional requests, a dedicated travel agent shall be assigned to meet your requirements.
      What are the Bespoke services offered?
      If you’re flying out of Dubai you will be able to use the Emirates Chauffeur Drive Services to transport you from Al Maktoum Airport. There will be a dedicated representative to support you through the airport journey, limiting wait time. The journey features services such as on-ground escorted arrival and quick VIP clearance at customs, as well as immigration by private terminal service partners and access to the private terminal lounge upon arrival.
      Customers can now book this hassle-free experience through their preferred travel agent or by contacting eejet@emirates.com and visiting emirates.com
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      Emirates passengers can now enjoy free Wi-Fi connectivity onboard

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      by Ruman Baig
      3 hours ago

      According to a recently made announcement, Emirates passengers in every class of travel can now enjoy free connectivity once they sign up to Emirates Skywards.
      Always at the forefront of development, this has resulted in an additional 30,000 Economy Class passengers connecting to complimentary onboard Wi-Fi every week.
      Till date, the high-end luxury airline has invested more than US$ 300 million dollars into onboard connectivity. This is a great news for all Emirates Skywards members in every class of travel, as everyone can now enjoy some form of free connectivity.
      Skywards members, whether Blue, Silver, Gold, or Platinum tier, travelling in any class, whether Economy, Premium Economy, Business or First Class will enjoy free app messaging. In addition to that, First Class Skywards members along with Silver, Gold and Platinum Skywards members travelling in Business Class will have unlimited access to free internet. This will allow them to not just spend some leisure time on the internet but also shop or work online while inflight. Platinum Skywards members have complimentary internet access in all classes.
      This new welcoming change has been very well recieved by the Emirates passangers. Today, the airline sees an average of 450,000 users per month. This represents a 30% increase of passenger use in 2023 versus the same period last year. Currently, almost 10% of all passengers are utilising the complimentary onboard Wi-Fi. On routes through the Americas, almost 20% of passengers connect to Wi-Fi onboard, and on European and Africa routes the usage is over 11% of all passengers.

      “Emirates has persistently worked with our service providers to optimise and improve the connectivity experience. In March we delivered about 55% more data per customer session compared to early 2022 despite the number of sessions increasing by 68% in the same period. We will continue to work to invest in upgrades and enhancements, and our A350 aircraft will arrive with the next generation of satellite connectivity already equipped,” shared Patrick Brannelly, SVP Retail, IFE & Connectivity.
      Emirates also announced that it will offer new high-speed, inflight broadband powered by Inmarsat’s GX Aviation, onboard 50 new Airbus A350 aircraft – scheduled to enter service in 2024.
      This new agreement will make passenger experience better with enhanced connectivity and greater global coverage, even on flights over the Arctic. The Airbus A350s will be the first Emirates aircraft to take advantage of Inmarsat’s Global Xpress (GX) satellite network, which powers the world’s first and only globally available broadband network, ensuring passengers can enjoy uninterrupted global connectivity, no matter their destination, including the North Pole.
      The advanced high-speed capabilities of the broadband will enable Emirates passengers to stay connected with family and friends, browse the internet, and enjoy social media, all from the comfort of their seat.
      Emirates also confirmed an investment of over US$ 350 million to equip a 50-strong fleet of A350s coming in 2024 with enhanced passenger connectivity via Thales’ AVANT Up system and Optiq – the first smart display in the industry to offer two Bluetooth connections, built-in Wi-Fi for passengers to pair multiple devices including phones, tablets, headphones or even game controllers, while supporting up to 60 watts USB-C to fast-charge personal devices.
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      Emirates Airlines goes digital, phases out paper boarding passes from Dubai

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      by Ruman Baig
      2 hours ago

      In another future-forward decision, Emirates Airlines plans to fade out paper boarding passes for flights from Dubai.
      With a vision to make the experience more digitally enabled for the customers, this is a step in the right direction.
      Passengers departing from Dubai with Emirates Airlines will require to use a mobile boarding pass instead of a printed paper version, from  May 15, 2023, onwards.
      Travellers taking their flights from Terminal 3 will receive their mobile boarding pass via email or SMS. Customers of the arilines can check in online and load their boarding pass into their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, or retrieve their boarding pass on the user-friendly Emirates App. The checked-in baggage receipt is also emailed directly to passengers, or available in the Emirates App.
      Not only is this a more convenient approach for the digital-friendly travellers, it will also significantly reduce paper waste. Plus, it will further reduce the risk of lost or misplaced boarding passes, offering passengers some extra peace of mind when beginning their journey.

      The mobile boarding pass can be used throughout – in Dubai Duty Free, at security and for boarding, simply by showing the boarding pass on the phone. Emirates agents and airport staff will scan the QR code on the mobile boarding pass as passengers move through the airport and onto the airplane.
      While this will cover majority of the travellers, some passengers may still require a physical boarding pass to be printed. For example, those travelling with infants, unaccompanied minors, passengers requiring special assistance, passengers with onwards flights on other airlines and all passengers travelling on flights to the US.
      If the passengers do not have a mobile device, or if they are unable to access the information on their devices for reasons such as: running out of battery power, a system breakdown or glitch, message delivery delay, or inability to access WIFI, network or a data package, they will have the option to print a boarding pass by request to Emirates agents at check-in counters.
      Apart from the convenient check-in and itinerary management, travellers who use the Emirates app can also enjoy the benfits of accessing the digital menus in advance, while curating a playlist of favourite movies, TV shows and music playlists available on ice, which they can synchronise from their app the moment they board to save time.
      UAE Residents can register to use the Smart Gates at Emirates Terminal 3 and speed through Immigration every time they return to Dubai. UAE citizens and residents can use their passport, boarding pass, or a valid UAE ID, while GCC nationals or visitors eligible for visa on arrival can pass through the Smart Gates with a biometric passport.
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      New Schengen-style visa for GCC countries will ease travel across the region

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      by Ruman Baig
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      The Schengen-style approach will allow travellers to roam across all GCC countries in a hassle-free manner.
      Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. After this change is implemented, tourists from across the globe can plan a trip to all these countries without worrying about multiple visas.

      The important announcement came under light at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). Fatima Al Sairafi, Minister of Tourism for the Kingdom of Bahrain said,”We see that happening very soon because we see people flying from abroad to Europe usually spending their time in several countries rather than in one country. We really saw the value this can bring not to each country but all of us.”
      Pointing to last year’s FIFA World Cup as a successful “test pilot” in terms of GCC collaboration, she further added, “We have huge opportunity, the effort is in how to unify all the countries in the GCC. We had 9.9 million visitors in 2022. How? There was one key initiative that year, we started to co-promote Bahrain as a unified destination with the GCC.

      With tourism becoming a major money-making arm across GCC, this initiative will further accelerate the revenue that travellers bring in.
      While there is yet to be an announcement about the offical implementation and the timeline, but so far, this unified effort feels like a step in the right direction.
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