Airline
Ukraine Carrier Starts Direct Service To Abu Dhabi
Dubai International Airport passenger traffic increased 10.7 per cent to 3,729,879 in August 2009, compared to 3,368,260 for the same month last year. This is third consecutive month of double digit growth in passenger traffic. July passenger traffic increased 12.6 per cent and June traffic increased 10.3 per cent.
It is the second time this year that passenger traffic at the airport exceeded 3.7 million. Year to date passenger traffic for the first eight months of 2009 reached 26,878,331, compared to 25,182,526 passengers for the same period last year. By contrast, Airports Council International reports a 7 per cent drop in international passengers year to date. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffith said the airports consistent growth supports projections for a record breaking year.
More Airline
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
Al-Bustan Palace Hotel
Muscat, Oman
Surrounded by lush gardens and overlooking the sea, the Al-Bustan Palace Hotel is a sight to behold. The hotel has won numerous awards, many of them labeling it the best hotel in the Middle East. The hotel is famous for its enormous domed atrium, and the interior design begs a visit. Address: Al-Bustan Street, Al-Bustan Tel: +968 24799666 ...
Lucal Tei
Bucharest, Romania
A beautiful small lake located in the middle of the Tei neighborhood. The lake gets its name from the linden trees that surround it. The small place around the lake is very peaceful and is visited often by locals for evening strolls. ...
Jewish Heritage Museum
New York, United States
The Museum of Jewish Heritage is a living memorial to the Holocaust. It first opened in 1997 and features a collection of more than 25,000 objects that illustrate Jewish heritage in the 20th century. New York was the natural choice for its location, having a larger Jewish population than any other city in the world. The exhibits on display include personal objects, photographs, ...
Mount Sinai
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
This name is usually referred to the range of several Mountains near Sharm El Sheikh. These mountains are termed as the ‘Holy Mountains’ by several religious sects. A peak of this range is held is deep reverence by Monks because they believe that Mosses received ten messages from God there. Muslims respect the same peak because their beloved Prophet’s horse progressed to Heavens from there. ...