Emirates

Dubai-based airline Emirates announced on Thursday that its service linking Newark airport in New York with Athens will, as of February 10, 2025, feature the Premium Economy Class on its upgraded Boeing 777 aircraft for its EK 209 and EK 210 daily services.

Since the early days of aviation, there has always been a sense of prestige associated with staying in the air for longer periods, traveling farther, and offering passengers more comfort to help them pass the time.

Israeli tanks have advanced to the center of Rafah, marking their first presence in the southernmost city in the Gaza Strip since the ground operation began, according to reports from global agencies citing witnesses.

Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates.

Under the deal, Emirates and TGA will collaborate on strengthening Türkiye's touristic appeal in new and existing source markets, the carrier said in a statement.

Dubai's giant highways were clogged by flooding and airport passengers were urged to stay away on April 17, as the glitzy financial center reeled from record rains.

Huge tailbacks snaked along six-lane expressways after up to 254 millimeters of rain, about two years' worth, fell on the desert United Arab Emirates on April 16.

The Greek National Tourism Organization's (GNTO) campaign for the next tourism season is in full progress, with GNTO General Secretary Dimitris Fragakis meeting with Emirates executives, one of the largest airlines in the world.

Aegean and Emirates are adding the Athens-New York (Newark) route to their codesharing flights, over a year since they launched their collaboration in August 2022.

Aegean offers its passengers the opportunity to benefit from the increased connectivity of the Emirates network to international destinations via Dubai, by offering flights between the emirate and Athens.

Qatar Airways has reported $1.2 billion in profits over the past year, buoyed by its role in ferrying fans to the soccer World Cup.

The long-haul airline increased its revenue to $21 billion, a 45 percent increase over the previous year, it said.

Its yearly passenger load reached 31.7 million, a 71 percent increase.

A regional hub for advanced digital technologies has opened at the Slovenian pavilion at Dubai Expo City to showcase and position Slovenian companies in the Middle East and North Africa region and in Asian markets.

As part of its international expansion in response to the increased demand for air travel, Dubai-based carrier Emirates announced on Tuesday it is adding a further direct daily flight between Athens and Dubai as of June 1 and until September 30.