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Etihad Airways will introduce its super-jumbo A380 aircraft on routes from Abu Dhabi to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from 1 November, 2024.

The French capital will be the third major city served by the carrier’s A380 aircraft, following its reintroduction on routes to London Heathrow and its launch earlier this week on services to New York.

The carrier’s double-decker aircraft features The Residence, a private apartment that includes a living room, private bedroom and ensuite bathroom with a shower, and three cabin classes – nine First Apartments, 70 Business Studios and 405 Economy Seats. There’s also a serviced lounge

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said real progress is being made by airlines and airports on reducing baggage mishandling and implementing baggage tracking capabilities.

At its baggage handling conference, in Reykjavik, IATA surveyed the industry on its update of IATA Resolution 753 – which requires tracking baggage at receipt, loading, transfer and arrival.

The survey of 155 airlines and 94 airports showed that 44% of airlines had fully implemented Resolution 753 and a further 41% were in progress.

Additionally, 75% of airports surveyed have the capability for Resolution 753 baggage tracking.

Monika Mejstrikova, IATA Director Ground Operations, said:

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Schengen-like visa to travel across all 6 gulf countries

In a recent announcement at the Arabian Travel Market, Khalid Jasim Al Midfa from the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Authority revealed that the unified GCC tourist visa system will be established by the end of this year by the regional countries. Stressing the importance of e-service, he assured travelers that efforts are being made to ensure simplicity while maintaining security standards. Al Midfa expressed optimism about the positive impact this initiative will have on regional economies during a panel discussion with other tourism officials.

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