Travel

Emirates has announced leadership appointments across key global markets, advancing its commitment to developing a strong pipeline of Emirati talent to drive future growth.Effective 1 February, the following commercial management movements will take place:

Emirates Skywards has partnered with the UK’s favourite airline Jet2.com to offer members flight rewards to more than 75 destinations across the leading leisure airline’s network. The award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai continues to expand its portfolio in the UK to offer its four million members more opportunities, rewards and travel choices.

Spain has written a new chapter in its aerospace history today. Alberto Gutiérrez, founder of Civitatis, has successfully returned to Earth after flying on Blue Origin’s NS-38 mission. With this suborbital flight aboard the New Shepard crew capsule, the businessman officially becomes the fourth Spaniard to reach space, an achievement shared with figures of the stature of Miguel López-Alegría, Pedro Duque, and Jesús Calleja.

Singapore Airshow 2026, held at the Changi Exhibition Centre from 3–8 February, will feature a total of eight aerial displays by six air forces and two commercial aircraft manufacturers, promising a thrilling showcase of aerobatics and aerial capabilities for aviation fans.

Today marks the 60th anniversary of a defining moment in expedition travel. Sixty years ago today, Lars-Eric Lindblad led the first group of non-scientific travelers to Antarctica, opening one of the world’s most remote regions to curious explorers and forever reshaping how people experience the planet.