Emirates to Bogota

Emirates Airlines Strategic Move in South America – New Miami-Bogotá Route 03 June 2024

Emirates Airlines, the popular and award-winning airline of Dubai, announced today it is making strategic expansions into South America. The new service will be an extension of the existing Emirates service to Miami International Airport (MIA), to Bogotá’s El Dorado International Airport (BOG), in Colombia. This move not only marks a significant step in the Airline’s growth strategy but also highlights its commitment to enhancing connectivity between different continents.

Emirates announced today 21 February 2024, that it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to the Colombian capital city, Bogotá, starting 3 June 2024 to become Emirates’ fourth gateway in South America and the airline’s network to expand to 19 points across the Americas. The new services will establish a historic first-ever link between the greater Middle East region and the northern part of the South American continent.

Zipaquira, Colombia © Mano Chandra Dhas

Zipaquirá Day Trip – A Memorable Excursion From Bogotá

If you are on a short business trip to Bogotá, I would recommend a break after you are done with Business. Go to Zipaquirá, one of the best day trips from Bogotá. Take three or four days off your hectic schedules to relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Andes. Leave the capital city behind. I would propose a laid-back trip to the nearby town of Zipaquirá. Here below are my recommendations for the town of Zipaquirá, and a day trip you will not forget.

Artificial Intelligence in Business Travel

Artificial Intelligence in Business Travel – The Future Is Here.

Artificial Intelligence in Business Travel is a much-discussed topic in Corporate Management circles today. It is about to completely change the face of Business Travel. There is even talk, that Travel Management Companies (TMCs) could become extinct by 2030. I do not believe that. There will always be a role for the innovative TMC to play, but the time has come for TMCs to once again innovate to survive.

Emirates Posts a Record Profit of US$ 3 Billion

Emirates Posts Record Profit of US$ 3 Billion – How Did They Do it?

Emirates posts record profit of US$ 3 Billion for the financial year 2022-23. The Group’s revenue was US$ 32.6 Billion during the same period. The question that immediately comes to mind is how did they do it when so many airlines are struggling around the world with some having closed down and others going through very difficult times. There are many factors that contribute to the Airline’s success. Let’s take a look at the how and why of Emirates’ success – as a former insider, I have had the pleasure to play in the actual arena.

Bogotá, Colombia in 3 Days

Best of Bogotá In 3 Days: An Itinerary For Colombia’s Andes Capital City

If you plan to visit Colombia, you must set aside three or four days to take in the vibrant Andes City of Bogotá. Here below, is what to me, is the best of Bogotá in 3 days. It is specially designed for the busy business executive.

The capital city is located high on the Eastern Cordillera of the Andes Mountains, at an altitude of 8,660 feet above mean sea level. As the bustling capital of Colombia, Bogotá is home to over 8 million residents, with a daytime population that could soar to almost 10 million. The metropolitan population is over 12 Million.

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - Reduction of Capacity

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport – Reduction of Capacity

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Netherlands government appear to be at loggerheads. The Dutch Government wants to reduce Amsterdam Schiphol Airport flight capacity. Their principal reason is noise pollution. IATA and the Airline Industry are preparing to mount a legal challenge to the planned Dutch reduction. (Read about the Court’s reprieve as

PostCovidTravel

Holiday Air Travel on the Post COVID-19 Radar

Suddenly this summer, when it comes to air travel, everything appears to be almost back to normal even though some reports claim that only 60% is back. However, fewer flights than in a normal pre Covid-19 summer, and fewer staff are creating desperate situations at many passenger touch points. People are jostling for availability of airline seats and holiday opportunities. At airports, It is a busy time once again, and some Travel companies are already proclaiming their best year ever!

Inventory Control and Pricing

Airline Inventory Control and Pricing – Set For Revolutionary Changes

Corporate Travel as we know, is about to be turned on its head. A lot in the commercial side of air travel has probably remained static since the invention of the Global Distribution System (GDS). Now, major changes are in the pipeline. Airline Inventory Control and Pricing will undergo dramatic change. I write as a prophet would. Change is at our doorstep.