Superb Value Summer Deals with dnata

Extra Free Nights at a Range of Enticing Destinations

dnata today announced a range of tempting added value summer deals for couples looking to make their holiday budget go further this summer.

dnata’s summer deals have been created to enable holidaymakers to extend their holiday at no additional cost, with added value choices at a range of fabulous hotels in destinations in Europe, Asia, the Indian Ocean as well as the UAE and Oman. Read more

Emirates Group Announces 25th Consecutive Year of Profit

• Group records AED 3.1 billion (US$ 845 million) net profit
• Largest capacity increase in airline’s history adding 34 new aircraft and 10 new destinations
• Emirates passes 39 million passenger milestone
• Emirates profit of AED 2.3 billion (US$ 622 million)
• dnata profit of AED 819 million (US$ 223 million)

The Emirates Group has today announced its 25th consecutive year of profit and company-wide growth ending the year in a strong position despite continuing high fuel prices and a weak global economic environment. The financial year also ended with some very positive newly reached capacity milestones throughout the business. Read more

Business Travel Means dnata in UAE

dnata has been presented with three prestigious titles at the 2013 World Travel Awards, including Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Agency; Middle East’s Leading Tour Operator and the UAE’s Leading Business Travel Agency.

The awards, presented at a gala dinner in front of the region’s leading travel groups, are voted on by travel and tourism professionals worldwide and recognise commitment to service excellence. This is the second consecutive year dnata has been recognised by the World Travel Awards as a leader in the region.

Read more

dnata Gets Customers Ready for Summer Getaways with Early Bird Vacation Specials

dnata wants customers to get excited for their summer vacation with Early Bird deals and a limited-time Scratch and Win promotion.

In addition to the Early Bird specials, travellers who book their summer vacation before 30 April 2013 will get a scratch and win card and the chance to win back the cost of their holiday. Other prizes include dnata gift vouchers and discounts on your next booking, and everyone is a guaranteed winner. Read more

dnata to Represent Club Med in the Gulf Region

dnata today announced its appointment as the exclusive general sales agent (GSA) for Club Med holidays across the UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.

Founded in 1950, Club Med offers premium all-inclusive holidays to over 80 resorts in 25 destinations worldwide, ranging from relaxing beach locations to action-packed ski breaks for all skill levels. Customers can expect stunning locations, superb accommodation, gourmet food, unlimited drinks and snacks, fantastic children’s clubs at most locations and a multitude of sports and activities for families and couples alike. Read more

Early-bird Eid offers from dnata

With Ramadan and Eid approaching, dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers, has lined up some of the industry’s best holiday deals and destinations for UAE travellers.

Here are some of the best value summer deals we currently have on offer in the UAE, Asia, Indian Ocean and Europe, including a special range of early-bird Eid packages which must be booked by the 13th of July. Read more

dnata and Costa Cruises team to develop Local Cruise Source Market

dnata, one of the world’s largest combined air services providers, has been appointed as a Passenger Sales Agent (PSA) for Costa Cruises, the leading cruise Company in Europe and first cruise operator to have established regular itineraries out of Dubai.

Read more

Emirates Group announces 24th consecutive year of profit

Emirates reaches 34 million passenger milestone

11 new destinations and 22 new aircraft added to Emirates operations

dnata achieves record profit of AED 808 million (US$ 220 million)

 The Emirates Group has today announced its 24th consecutive year of profit and companywide growth amidst unprecedented economic pressure and record high fuel prices. Read more

dnata handles record cargo volumes at Dubai World Central

dnata cargo operations at its terminal at Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have reached record volumes as growth and expansion continue.

After increasing steadily for some months, during the month of October cargo volumes rose by a record 59% with aircraft movements at DWC also registering a growth of 33% to 280 movements in October against the previous month’s frequency. Read more

dnata and Marhaba to conquer the fashion catwalks

dnata and Marhaba unveil striking new uniform

Bespoke Attire to be Provided to 17,500 Staff Worldwide, part of brand refresh

dnata has today unveiled a new, high quality uniform which has been created for more than 17,500 staff worldwide.

Almost 78,000 garments with a sharp, modern tailored new look will be produced in the UAE for both dnata’s customer-facing staff and for all meet and assist agents of Marhaba Services. A further 168,000 uniforms for staff working out on the ramp and in the cargo and ground handling areas of the business will be tailored overseas from designs created locally in Dubai.

An investment of more than AED 25 million – double the cost per wearer compared to the current attire – will be spent on providing each staff member with a collection of individual pieces which make up the versatile new uniform.

During the design and development phase, which has taken place over the past twelve months, more than 300 staff across all areas of the business have been consulted or actively involved in the process. Team members from six of dnata’s international businesses – including London, Dubai and Manila – have been trialling individual garments in their workplaces and providing valuable feedback. Read more

Next Page »