Emirates

The veteran aviation executive says Gulf carriers can weather the current regional disruption as Saudi Arabia, Africa and new technology reshape the global industry

The airline said the aircraft was expected to resume its journey to London Heathrow at about 1800 local time in Frankfurt.

The moves bring Jaywan further into the country’s travel ecosystem, with Emirates accepting the cards for flight bookings from Dubai and Etihad offering exclusive benefits to members of its Etihad Guest loyalty programme

The promotion covers eligible flights across the two airlines’ networks and includes multiple cabin classes

The expanded aviation rights formed part of a broader package of bilateral agreements aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries

The airline has now completed retrofits on 104 aircraft, bringing the number of aircraft featuring its latest cabin products and Premium Economy to 137

The disruption comes as Indonesia grapples with a rapidly changing volcanic-ash situation that has already affected thousands of flights nationwide

Etihad Airways, is turning strong early demand into a year-round Gothenburg service, while Emirates is expanding its Premium Economy offering on flights between Dubai and Mauritius

The upgraded cabin also introduces wireless charging to Premium Economy for the first time

The current approach can result in different expiry dates for Miles earned on the same day, depending on a member’s birth month