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First Ryanair strike sees delays, but no cancellations in Germany

Frankfurt - Al Maghrib Today

Passengers travelling with Ryanair in Germany on Friday saw little disruption from a short strike called by a pilots' union, with the no-frills airline praising crew for "largely ignoring" the unprecedented walkout. Germany's powerful Cockpit union (VC) had asked Ryanair pilots to walk off the job from 5-9am (0400-0800 GMT) in a battle for recognition from the Irish carrier whoseRead more

Germany's Ryanair flights take off despite strike

Frankfurt - Al Maghrib Today

Passengers travelling with Ryanair in Germany on Friday saw little disruption from a four-hour strike called by a pilots' union, with most flights leaving as scheduled, and only some delays. Germany's powerful Cockpit union had asked Ryanair pilots to walk off the job from 5-9am (0400-0800 GMT) in a battle for recognition from the Irish no-frills carrier whose workers haveRead more

Saudia flies record 2.9m passengers in single month

Jeddah - Arab Today

Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has achieved a new record in its 72-year history, flying 2,906,070 passengers in a single month. The figures reflect consistent growth in domestic and international sectors at a time when the carrier is undergoing expansion across its fleet and route network. In 2016, 30 million guests flew with Saudia. As of the beginning of this year,Read more

QAIA registers increase in passenger traffic during Q1

Amman - Fana News

In the first quarter of 2017, Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) received a total of 1,671,784 passengers, registering an increase of 2 per cent in year-to-date passenger traffic (PAX) in comparison to Q1 2016. Meanwhile, according to statistics released by Airport International Group, during Q1 2017, year-to-date aircraft movement (ACM) figures dropped by 2.9 per cent, while cargo handled decreasedRead more

Turkish Airlines provides limitless comfort to its passengers

Ankara - Arab Today

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, has intensified its efforts to further improve the travel experience of its passengers. In addition to its ever-expanding route network, Kharhiv (Ukraine), Conakry (Guinea), Phuket (Thailand), Voronezh and Samara (Russia) being the latest additions of this year, the airline that flies to 296 destinations in 120 countriesRead more

Rafah crossing opened for second day

El Arish - Arab Today

Egyptian authorities opened Tuesday the Rafah border crossing with Gaza Strip for the second consecutive day in both directions. According to an official source at the border crossing, 1,168 passengers were able to pass through the crossing in the first day. As many as 584 travellers who had been stranded at the Egyptian side of the crossing were able toRead more

230 passengers leave Safaga port in past 24 hours

Hurghada - MENA

Three ships carrying 267 passengers, 79 trucks and 16 cars left Safaga port in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, Nuweiba port received a ferry carrying 216 passengers and eight trucks then the ferry left the port carrying 443 passengers and 42 trucks, Spokesman of Red Sea Ports Authority Malak Youssef said in statements Sunday. Source: MENARead more

Jeddah to put up check-in hall outside King Abdulaziz Airport

Jeddah - Arab Today

Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, adviser to King Salman and governor of Makkah region, has instructed that a luggage delivery and travel procedures service center be established in Jeddah. The center, to be built in collaboration with the Integration Development Center, will be completed in five months. Saudi Arabian Airlines will use the facility. Its location in the Al-Rawdah neighborhood, on PrinceRead more

Passengers allowed to travel with small pets without additional cost

Buenos Aires - Xinhua

According to the local press, the Buenos Aires government informed that from Saturday passengers will be able to travel with small dogs and cats through all subway lines without having to pay an additional cost. source: XinhuaRead more

541 passengers arrive at Safaga, Nuweiba ports on Saturday

Suez - MENA

As many as 362 passengers and 147 trucks arrived at Safaga Port on Saturday, said media spokesman for the Red Sea Ports Authority. In press statements on Saturday, Malak Youssef added that Nuweiba Port witnessed the arrival of 179 passengers, 18 trucks, three cars and three coolers within the same period. Source: MENARead more