British Airways has announced that it will be implementing high-speed Wi-Fi to three of its long-haul aircrafts. According to the airline, it plans to connect 118 of its long-haul aircraft over the next two years.
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UAE airline offers special WhatsApp service to passengers
Etihad Airways has launched a WhatsApp Business solution, allowing guests to communicate instantly with the airline via the popular messaging app.1 4519
Smart gates to bring ease to Dubai travellers
Dubai Airports, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs, GDRFA, and Emaratech have announced the completion of the installation of new and enhanced smart gates at Dubai International, DXB, Terminal 1.
Smart hotels to dominate Middle East hospitality market
A new approach to loyalty programmes, smart technology, will define the hospitality industry landscape to 2022, according to a recent study.
Virgin Hyperloop One demos new passenger experience app
Virgin Hyperloop One is sharing its vision for a seamless travel experience and, in partnership with HERE Technologies, will conduct the first-ever hyperloop passenger application demo at CES 2018.
Musafir.com debuts Arabic mobile app to streamline travel booking process
The new app launch, which is set to be made immediately available on iOS and Android platforms, is the latest milestone in Musafir.com’s regional innovation journey.
Sabre names new president of hospitality solutions
Sabre Corporation, a technology provider to the global travel industry, has named Clinton Anderson as president of Sabre Hospitality Solutions …
Applications for H-1B visa drop
The US government today said it received 199,000 H-1B visa petitions for the upcoming 2018 fiscal year – 37,000 less than in 2016.
ME passengers to be hit by US electronics travel ban
Passengers travelling on certain U.S.-bound flights from 10 airports in the Middle East and North Africa will soon have to check in electronic devices larger than a cell phone.
eNett International teams up with Invoice Bazaar
eNett International, a global provider of dedicated B2B travel payment solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Invoice Bazaar, a FinTech supply chain platform based in the UAE.
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