It’s no secret that I find the Middle East an extremely fascinating region. And with the return of ‘Dubai Connect,’ Emirates Airlines makes me reconsider my options…

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It’s no secret that I find the Middle East an extremely fascinating region. And with the return of ‘Dubai Connect,’ Emirates Airlines makes me reconsider my options…
I think it’s fair to say that many people are exhausted and just want to get away. While flying (and/or “escaping” to another country) during a pandemic can be a hot and controversial topic, airlines are willing to…
In February 2020, Alaska Airlines made a surprising announcement that it would transitioning from an independent airline with various partners to joining Oneworld Alliance, but a date was not provided. Finally, last month, Alaska Airlines made it official and…
Hi, my name is Jamal and the current pandemic has turned me into a germaphobe. I wasn’t always like this. And perhaps, I’m being a bit dramatic but I don’t enjoy…
A few months ago, I forecast the award landscape would be changing, there would be deals, it was a good time to be in (and understand) the points game, and to continue earning points. Well, Emirates just got the ball rolling and this super exciting!
Emirates is one of the many airlines that have been showing reluctance to passengers refunds but they’ve had a big change of heart and are now offering customers a variety of options that now put a lot of other airlines to shame…
I find myself staring at my wall-mounted map dreaming about the locations that I want to visit first when all of this is over. Some places I’ve been before and others I still want to explore. Yesterday, Emirates Airline released a video called…
Can anyone keep up with the pace at which things are evolving? Yesterday Emirates announced that they’d cancel all flights indefinitely and now the United Arab Emirates has decided to ban all passenger air traffic for two weeks starting tomorrow (Tuesday, 24 March 2020).
I can’t say that I saw this coming but Emirates Airline just announced that they will be suspending ALL passenger flights. Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen various airlines scale down their network and cut back on their routes, but I never thought I’d see the day where…
Yesterday, was a crazy day! Typically, I wake up at 4:30AM and begin writing. This is my schedule on the week days so, even without an alarm clock, it becomes my schedule on the weekends too. When I awoke yesterday…
Sunday tends to be a slow day concerning ‘reader engagement’ so I thought it would be a great time to discuss a topic that should spark a bit of excitement…Emirates Business/First Class. This won’t be a long post but I want to give you a glimpse into…
I’m willing to wager that even if you’ve never traveled to Dubai, you’ve probably heard of Emirates Airlines. Travelers speak about their amazing experience in economy so you can probably guess how impressive the experience might be in business and first class…
Emirates is, literally and figuratively, taking Veganuary (vee-gan-uary) to new heights by adding more plant-based options to their January menu. If you’re not familiar with…
Are you interested in flying in luxury for cheap? Well, Emirates just launched their Black Friday Sale and you’re able to do just that!
One of the most fascinating aspects about flying with the Gulf carriers is how much diversity can be found in the cabin crew. The carriers often take pride in this as they, typically, announce…
Welp, I saw it coming from a mile away and was optimistic that some supernatural event would keep it in the sky. But it’s official…the A380…
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