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Emirates provides special Ramadan service for customers observing the holy month
Emirates will commence its signature Ramadan service for customers during the holy month, expected to begin on May 17th. Emirates’ Ramadan service consists of specially crafted iftar meals on board, relevant programming on its ice inflight entertainment system, and the distribution of dates and water on the ground for those breaking their fast.
Emirates provides iftar boxes with a nutritional meal for customers breaking their fast on board. The boxes have been redesigned this year by local homeware specialists Silsal Design House. The designs are inspired by the Middle East, its people, places and culture. Silsal has also created bespoke Emirates Arabic Coffee Cups available at the Emirates Official Stores.
The iftar boxes provide a nutritious meal for customers to break their fast and includes couscous salad & grilled chicken or moudardara & roasted chicken, sandwiches, spinach fatayer or tomato and onion fatayer, assorted sweets, dates, laban and water. The boxes have been designed for customers to take away if they wish. The menus will be refreshed mid-Ramadan.
These special meals will be available to passengers across all cabin classes on select Emirates flights that coincide with iftar times. This includes flights to and from the Gulf region as well as flights catering to Umrah groups travelling to Jeddah and Medina during the month of Ramadan. During the holy month, cold meals will be served in lieu of a hot one on all flights to Jeddah and Medina, including Umrah day flights.
Air Tahiti Nui Regional Manager Alan Roman resigns
Alan Roman has announced he will step down as Air Tahiti Nui Regional Manager Australia/New Zealand later this month to spend more time with his family.
After three and a half years with the Tahitian airline and more than 30 years in the industry, Roman is looking forward to a well-earned break and the opportunity to pursue new professional challenges.
Roman’s last day with the airline will be May 29.
The White Company officially arrives in Australia with British Airways
British Airways today announces that The White Company will be available in Club World business class between London Heathrow and Sydney from next week. The new product will be introduced on flights departing London on May 24 and from Sydney on May 26. The partnership will give customers travelling in Club World a great night’s sleep in the sky with a range of bespoke bedding.
The announcement forms part of the airline’s investment plan of more than AUD$1 billon (£600 million) in Club World business class which includes the arrival of a new restaurant-style premium dining service, with display trolleys allowing customers to select dishes from a choice of freshly prepared starters and desserts served on beautiful new table settings.
Through the airline’s partnership with The White Company, the iconic British retailer is supplying bedding and amenity kits in the airline’s Club World business class cabin. The new bedding includes a luxuriously soft large pillow and white cotton pillowcase to enhance customers’ comfort and to help them sleep better in the sky. Customers will also receive a super-soft woven blanket with satin trim, a luxury duvet, and a padded mattress cover to provide them with an extra layer of comfort and improve their quality of sleep.
The new Club World business class amenity kits come in an elegantly designed bag from The White Company and contain products from the retailer’s ‘Restore & Relax Spa Collection’, as well as a super-soft jersey eye-mask, offering a further touch of luxury in the sky.
Emirates announces competitive companion fares to Dubai and Europe
Emirates is giving Australian travellers the opportunity to save when they travel with their loved ones, offering competitive companion fares to Dubai and Europe. The fares are available when purchased between 18 May and 5 June 2018 when two to nine people travel together.
The offer allows travellers to fly in unsurpassed comfort to Dubai and all of Emirates’ 41 Europe destinations, which boast some of the most fascinating and unforgettable cultures, cuisines, and experiences.
Economy Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from $1,149 to Dubai, $1,189 to London, $1,249 to Paris, $1,219 to Athens and $1,339 to Lisbon. While Business Class passengers can enjoy fares starting from $6,149 to Dubai, $6,289 to Paris, $6,229 to Athens, $6,449 to London and $6,519 to Lisbon.
Whether it’s inflight or on the ground, Emirates provides its customers with a superior service and hospitality across all classes. In addition to receiving up to 20MB of complimentary onboard Wi-Fi, passengers across all classes can enjoy up to 3,500 channels with the latest movies, TV shows, music, audio books and games on Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system ice, gourmet food and generous baggage allowances.
Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au
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