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Virgin to end unviable Heathrow to Dubai flights

Jun 28, 2018 Nick Harding

Virgin Atlantic has said it will end Heathrow to Dubai flights from spring 2019. The airline says it took the difficult decision to end the route after it became clear in …

Emirates start daily flights to London Stansted

Dec 21, 2017 Rhys Hutchings

Today Emirates (EK/UAE) announced the new daily route to London Stansted (STN/EGSS) using the Boeing 777-300ER airframe with the new first class suites. This is due to the growth of …

Qantas switches A380 transits from Dubai to Singapore

Sep 4, 2017 Nick Harding

Australian carrier Qantas has said it is switching the transit point for flights between the UK & Europe to Australia from Dubai to Singapore. The changeover will be effective from …

Thomson Boeing 767-300 G-OBYG Departing Cardiff Airport (Image: Aviation Wales)

Cardiff Airport to Dubai flights begin

Jan 23, 2017 UK Aviation News Team

Cardiff Airport to Dubai flights are due to commence this evening as part of Thomson Cruise holidays 2017 schedule. The first flight which leaves Cardiff Airport (CWL/EGFF) at 23:50 this …

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Cardiff Airport new routes and special visitors 2017

Jan 19, 2017 Niall Lock

2017 is going to be an exciting year for Cardiff Airport, here’s why. New airlines/routes: Airline Destination Start Date Cobalt Larnaca LCLK/LCA Summer 2017 Alba Star Palma LEPA/PMI Summer 2017 …

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University of South Wales opening Dubai Aviation College

May 25, 2016 UK Aviation News Team

The University of South Wales (USW) is planning to open an Aviation College in Dubai after signing a memorandum of understanding with Dubai Aviation City Corporation. The USW Aviation Academy will be …

Thomson Announces Cardiff to Dubai in 2017

Sep 22, 2015 UK Aviation News Team

Thomson Cruises have announced that they will be operating from Cardiff Airport to Dubai when they start operating their cruises from the Port of Dubai in 2017. Cardiff Airport was …