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No more bumpy flights: How Emirates is using artificial intelligence to make turbulence a thing of the past | World News

Emirates’ pilots now rely on live weather intelligence and AI-powered forecasts, helping them make quicker, smarter decisions mid-flight/ Image: Emirates Ever since the rise of modern jetliners, turbulence has been the great leveller of air travel, a sudden reminder that no matter how advanced aviation gets, the skies still have a mind of their own. […]

UAE ‘Visa Runs’ explained: How tourists and residents can legally stay longer in the Emirates | World News

A visa run is a fully legal and widely practiced method to extend your stay in the UAE, as long as it’s done through the proper channels and within immigration guidelines./ Image: VisaRun.ae TL;DR: Visa runs are a legitimate and convenient way to extend your UAE stay. By exiting to Oman or nearby countries and […]

Coming soon, curbs on carrying power banks on aircraft | India News

NEW DELHI: India may soon adopt stricter rules for power banks on board aircraft following recent instances worldwide, including one in the country, of lithium-ion batteries catching fire.On Sunday, a passenger’s power bank caught fire on a Dimapur-bound IndiGo flight when the aircraft was taxiing at Delhi airport. Now, Directorate General of Civil Aviation is […]

Emirates announces special Diwali celebration plan onboard with Bollywood movies, sweets, and festive treats

Emirates announces plans for Diwali with onboard with entertainment, catering, and other festive treats. Image: AI Representative Image This Diwali, Emirates has announced plans to bring the festival of lights to the skies with a thoughtfully curated celebration that spans every aspect of the travel experience — from traditional Indian sweets served onboard across all […]

Halloween in UAE 2025: All you need to know; spooktacular events, parties, family fun across the Emirates | World News

Halloween celebrations in Dubai, UAE. Image: Instagram Halloween in the UAE has quickly become one of the most exciting and eagerly awaited celebrations of the year. Blending Western traditions with the UAE’s unique cultural mosaic, the festival offers a colorful mix of lively parties, spooky themed events, and family-friendly fun. From costume contests and haunted […]

Dubai: Emirates unveils $8 million state-of-the-art training centre; set to train 10,000+ cabin crew by year-end | World News

Training covers fine dining service, emotional intelligence, cultural awareness, wine pairing, culinary arts, and personalized luxury hospitality techniques/ Image: Emirates Emirates has inaugurated a state-of-the-art training facility in Dubai dedicated to refining the hospitality skills of nearly 25,000 cabin crew members. This $8 million Emirates Centre of Hospitality Excellence is designed to immerse crew in […]

Dubai opens 300 metre bridge, cuts travel time to Mall of the Emirates to 1 minute | World News

The new 300-metre Dubai bridge handles 900 vehicles per hour, cutting travel time to one minute/Image: RTA Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in partnership with Majid Al Futtaim Properties, has launched a strategic infrastructure upgrade featuring a new 300-metre bridge on Sheikh Zayed Road. This development drastically reduces travel time for motorists from Abu […]

Flydubai updates power bank rules from October 2025 following Emirates safety measures | World News

From October 1, 2025, Flydubai permits one 100Wh-or-less power bank in hand baggage only/Image: Flydubai Starting October 1, 2025, Flydubai has implemented new, stricter guidelines for carrying power banks onboard flights, aligning with Emirates and UAE-wide safety standards. Passengers are allowed to carry only one power bank per person in hand baggage, subject to capacity […]

Reminder for travelers: No power banks allowed on Emirates flights from October 1 | World News

Emirates bans in-flight use of power banks from October 1, citing safety risks and industry incidents/Image: Emirates Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will strictly ban the use of power banks on all its flights. Passengers can still carry one power bank under 100Wh in their carry-on but are prohibited from using or charging it during […]

Dubai: Emirates cancels multiple flights as super typhoon Ragasa nears Southern China | World News

Emirates cancelled 11 Dubai flights to Hong Kong and Shenzhen from September 23 to 25/Image: Emirates As Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches southern China, Emirates has announced widespread flight cancellations to Hong Kong and Shenzhen between September 23 and 25. The Dubai-based airline is suspending all services to the affected cities and restricting connections for passengers […]