Emirates is literally announcing codeshare agreements right (SpiceJet), center (AWA) and left (LATAM). Earlier this year, there were agreements signed with AWA for West Africa and SpiceJet for India. Today, Emirates and LATAM Airlines Brazil announced a codeshare … [Read more...] about Emirates Announces Codeshare with LATAM Brazil
April Roundup at Points of Arabia
April 2019 was only the third month in the life of this blog. It was very eventful. Hotels The focus for this month was hotels and loyalty programs in Middle East. I had covered three loyalty programs which many readers may not have come across Jumeirah Sirius Rotana … [Read more...] about April Roundup at Points of Arabia
Jumeirah Group Plans Large International Expansion
If you have not heard of Jumeirah Hotels, it is understandable. It is part of Dubai Holding which is owned by Dubai royal family. Jumeirah Hotels is best known for developing Burj Al Arab, the self-professed 7-star hotel. Right now, it operates 27 hotels. More than half of … [Read more...] about Jumeirah Group Plans Large International Expansion
JW Marriott Dubai to Cease Operations
Marriott has been trending in Dubai in last few months. Mostly, not in a positive way. In July 2018, Marriott and Al Habtoor Group terminated their agreement. This meant St. Regis Dubai, W Dubai Habtoor City and The Westin Dubai Al Habtoor City ceased operations. Subsequently, … [Read more...] about JW Marriott Dubai to Cease Operations
Etihad’s New Economy – All You Need to Know
Yesterday, Etihad teased its new seating plan in Economy. Not too long after, it formally launched the 'Fully-Customizable Economy Experience'. You must have read about the two big changes - doing away with screens and introducing buy-on-board concept for food. Today, I … [Read more...] about Etihad’s New Economy – All You Need to Know
