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CEO faces backlash for bragging about ₹27 lakh first-class flight to Dubai
An entrepreneur is facing criticism for flaunting a ₹27.5 lakh first-class flight, which many have called tone-deaf.
Updated on Apr 18, 2025 03:09 PM IST
Simran Singh
India to Fujairah in a flash? IndiGo launches daily flights to UAE's new hotspot
Fujairah, UAE's hidden gem, is about to go viral and now you can fly there daily from India. Here’s how to be among the first to land there.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 03:24 PM IST
ANI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Fujairah [uae]
Indian man called out for flaunting Emirates first class flight: 'Cringe video'
YouTuber Ishan Sharma faced backlash for showcasing his first-class Emirates flight, accused of flaunting wealth.
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 12:20 PM IST
Eid 2025 moon sighting: UAE declares Eid-ul-Fitr on Mar 30; check prayer timings
Eid 2025 moon sighting: UAE confirms crescent spotted; check inside for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers timings in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other cities of Emirates.
Updated on Mar 29, 2025 10:32 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Chow Chow flies Emirates business class with window seat, naps ‘like a pro’
A Chow Chow named Malbec has captured attention for his frequent business class flights on Emirates, travelling between New York and Greece in style.
Updated on Feb 21, 2025 11:25 AM IST
Simran Singh
Ramadan 2025: Check the fasting dates for Muslims in Abu Dhabi, Dubai
Ramadan 2025: Find out the moon sighting date and timings for UAE, including when fasting will start in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and other cities of UAE.
Updated on Feb 28, 2025 07:57 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Emirates flight attendant travels from Dubai to Kerala to surprise grandma
An Emirates flight attendant from Dubai surprised her grandmother in Kerala on her birthday, reuniting after two years apart.
Published on Jan 18, 2025 04:53 PM IST
Mahipal Singh Chouhan
Businessman roasted for flexing Emirates first class boarding passes
The British entrepreneur's LinkedIn post on his Emirates flight found its way to Reddit, where peopel called him out.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 05:24 PM IST
Indian lawyer roasted for bragging about Emirates ‘first class’ flight clarifies
The Indian lawyer deleted his LinkedIn post praising Emirates after it caught the attention of Reddit users.
Updated on Nov 28, 2024 04:00 PM IST
Smoke comes out of Emirates Chennai-Dubai flight in video. Flyer ‘kicked out’
The Emirates plane was in the process of being refuelled ahead of the Chennai-Dubai flight when smoke began rising from it.
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 02:57 PM IST
Muskaan Sharma
China, UAE mull increasing flights to foster stronger economic and tourism ties
Both China and the UAE want more flight connections after links were exhausted at 56 flights per country per week
Published on Jul 06, 2024 03:53 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Half of Indian airports see foreign carriers dominate international routes
While Indian carriers operate 47.6% of all international flights from India by frequencies, it's only 38.2% by seats deployed.
Published on Jun 21, 2024 04:08 PM IST
Love Island star suffers near-death allergic reaction on Emirates flight
Love Island star Jack Fowler has a nut allergy and informed about it to the Emirates flight attendant. He opted for a meal, and “immediately his throat closed.”
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 06:53 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
‘Emirates ready with hotel bookings’: Indian CEO after missing flight in Dubai
Entrepreneur Arvind Datta recounted how Emirates took care of passengers after they missed a connecting flight in Dubai.
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 09:21 AM IST
Mumbai: 36 flamingos killed after Emirates flight hits them, suffers damages
Forests officials said 36 bodies of flamingos were found in an area near Mumbai's Ghatkopar and a search has been launched to find out if there are more bodies.
Updated on May 21, 2024 11:48 AM IST
Flamingo flock struck by Emirates flight in Mumbai, killing 36 birds
The flight was on final approach for landing and managed to touch down safely. The aircraft is grounded, and engineers are being flown in to examine the plane
Updated on May 21, 2024 09:13 AM IST
Emirates' 4 am call to father of Indian girl, 15, who missed her flight in Dubai
Emirates gave a 15-year-old girl travelling to Chennai a transit hotel after she missed her connecting flight in Dubai. Her dad shared an appreciation post.
Updated on Apr 24, 2024 11:06 AM IST
Emirates, sister airline flydubai resume normal operations after Dubai floods
After the storm flooded taxiways, forcing flight diversions, delays and cancellations, Emirates and flydubai resume normal operations at Dubai airport
Published on Apr 21, 2024 05:01 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Riyadh
Viral: Emirates cabin crew braves Dubai floods with all smiles
Nothing stands in the way of the Emirates cabin crew, not even United Arab Emirates' heaviest rainfall in 75 years.
Published on Apr 18, 2024 05:58 PM IST
6-year-old renames Etihad to ‘Chocolate Airlines’ after 1/10 rating. Here's why
Singapore-based CEO Mark Ross-Smith spoked about how his six-year-old daughter had a change of heart about Etihad Airways after it listened to her feedback.
Updated on Apr 16, 2024 10:15 AM IST
6-year-old girl rates Etihad flight experience as 1/10. Founder dad explains why
“Never underestimate kids; they're the future customers,” reads a comment to the post about a 6-year-old girl rating her experience with Etihad Airways as 1/10.
Published on Apr 12, 2024 09:08 AM IST
Woman says she was ‘fat-shamed’ by Emirates at Delhi airport. Airline responds
“This is 2024, and I can’t believe this still happens,” wrote the journalist while sharing the incident on X.
Published on Apr 09, 2024 11:48 AM IST
Emiratis battle to preserve dying art of Al Talli amid relentless change in UAE
Hand-weaving braided shiny ribbons to adorn traditional clothing and bags is called Al Talli. It is on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity list.
Published on Apr 01, 2024 12:47 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi
Fake Santorini in Abu Dhabi to lure luxury travellers
Seeking a luxurious escape? Anantara Santorini Abu Dhabi retreat is latest entry in the region’s ultracompetitive hotel scene as an homage to the Greek island.
Published on Mar 15, 2024 04:16 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Fasting and flying during Ramadan? Here’s what airlines are offering
Several airlines are offering special Iftar meals and traditional culinary delicacies in their lounges as well as flight discounts during the month of Ramadan
Published on Mar 12, 2024 02:50 PM IST
Preeti Verma Lal, New Delhi
Drunk passenger causes chaos on Emirates flight from Dubai to Islamabad: Video
A drunk passenger boarded Emirates from Dubai to Islamabad. He misbehaved with a cabin crew member, who then handcuffed him with the help of his colleague.
Published on Feb 28, 2024 06:21 PM IST
Emirates cabin crew tries Apple Vision Pro, airline says ‘we wanna try too!’
After the video of an Emirates cabin crew experiencing Apple Vision Pro went viral on Instagram, the airline commented that they want to try it too.
Published on Feb 19, 2024 01:55 PM IST
Emirates' pre-approved visas for Indians travelling to Dubai. Details here
Emirates pre-approved visas for Indians: A 14-day single entry visa will be issued to travellers which would help them skip queues. More details here
Published on Feb 02, 2024 04:51 PM IST
Mother-daughter duo flies alone on Emirates flight to Switzerland. Here’s why
The mother-daughter duo also got a tour of the Emirates flight from Seychelles to Switzerland but weren’t allowed in first class.
Published on Jan 10, 2024 03:52 PM IST
Emirates to roll out premium economy class on Mumbai and Bengaluru A380 flights
When the new cabin class debuts on the airline's A380 flights, Emirates will be the first Middle East carrier operating in Mumbai to offer such services
Published on Oct 20, 2023 12:23 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Mumbai
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