AirAsia commercially launched its on-board Wi-Fi service today, which is available on selected AirAsia flights. The service, known as roKKi Chats, allows guests to use instant messaging apps while on-board. Each roKKi Chats token will be priced at RM8 for a total of 3MB data usage on WeChat, WhatsApp & LINE. AirAsia also earned an entry into the Malaysia Book …
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Makkah governor inspects facilities at Haj Terminal
JEDDAH: FOUZIA KHAN Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah, who is also the head of Central Haj Committee, on Monday visited King Abdul Aziz International Airport’s Haj Terminal to oversee and ensure the safety and comfort of the pilgrims arriving from different parts of the world. Prince Mishaal visited all the counters, whole area of the Haj terminal and lobbies, …
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PHNOM PENH, 17 September 2014: Cambodia’s tourist arrivals registered a slight increase of 0.4% in July according to the country’s statistics and tourist information department. The country attracted 340,091 visits compared to 338,761 during the same month last year. Released officially by the Ministry of Tourism, Monday, data showed Vietnam led the field with 70,669 visits, but it was a …
Read More »Slight increase in Cambodia’s tourism
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia’s tourist arrivals registered a slight increase of 0.4% in July according to the country’s statistics and tourist information department. The country attracted 340,091 visits compared to 338,761 during the same month last year. Released officially by the Ministry of Tourism, Monday, data showed Vietnam led the field with 70,669 visits, but it was a decrease of 16.3% …
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The ruins of Angkor Wat were famously discovered by the French explorer, Henri Mouhot, in the mid-19th century. The word “discovered” is used rather loosely here, of course – at the time the lost naturalist stumbled upon the ruins, Khmer people were happily living among them – but Mouhot’s descriptions of the vast size, soaring towers and elaborate carvings certainly …
Read More »Second Atlantis resort approved for Palm Jumeirah
UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given the go-ahead for the construction of the new Royal Atlantis Resort on Palm Jumeirah, as well as a number of other major projects. The projects are being developed by the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) over the coming three years, and …
Read More »Ajman to build $571mn airport
heikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, on Sunday approved the final plans and designs for the AED2.1 billion ($571 million) new Ajman International Airport project. The Crown Prince reviewed the plans of the airport which is being constructed in the Al Manama area of the emirate, reported news agency WAM. The plan includes arrival and departure …
Read More »Destinology launches £1 million holiday
A five-day stay in a luxury suite at Dubai’s Atlantis is part of a £1 million ($1.62 mn) holiday being offered by travel specialists Destinology. Beginning with first class flights from London Heathrow to Dubai, guests will stay in the Royal Bridge Suite, Atlantis at The Palm and will have a private chef, butler and sea view. In all, the …
Read More »AirAsia X gets green-light for Indonesia launch
AirAsia X will launch in Indonesia, after the new unit received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from the country’s aviation authorities. Indonesia AirAsia Extra, as the new carrier will be known, has been given the green light to proceed with its launch plans, with the AOC now enabling the airline to apply for international routes. The official launch date has …
Read More »Arrival of foreign pilgrims gains momentum
The arrival of foreign Haj pilgrims is gaining momentum in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah and flow is expected to increase. The civil aviation authorities have notified the Haj Ministry that only two entry points have been designated to receive pilgrims by air: the Prince Mohammed bin Abddulaziz International Airport in Madinah and King Abdulaziz International Airport in …
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