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Emirates Will Train Thousands of New Cabin Crew in the Metaverse

Dubai-based airline Emirates, the airline wants to train thousands of new cabin crew members in the metaverse

According to a top official at Dubai-based airline Emirates, the airline wants to train thousands of new cabin crew members in the metaverse, indicating a significant move away from in-person classroom instruction.

Last week, at the Dubai Metaverse Assembly, Emirates’ chief operating officer Adel Ahmed Al Redha stated that the metaverse would enable cabin staff to learn in a virtual reality setting and even participate in simulated real-life circumstances.

Although Al Redha notes that the sheer volume of new hires is straining the airline’s training facilities, Emirates is on a mission to hire thousands of new cabin crew as it strives to increase its staff to keep up with travel demand. Al Redha claimed that by moving some in-person training sessions into the metaverse, the airline could reduce the burden. By the next year, 4,000 recruits might be undergoing training in the metaverse.

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The metaverse can be described as the internet in a virtual 3D environment in its most basic form. The metaverse is a little like a Zoom meeting that has been turned up several levels so that participants feel like they are together in the same area for basic training tasks.

The UAE economic ministry apparently set up a store inside the developing immersive virtual environment at the same time. Abdulla bin Touq al-Marri, the UAE’s Minister of Economy, made the following remarks at the Dubai Metaverse Assembly, which was hosted at the Museum of the Future in Dubai.

Al Marri went on to say that firms and employees in Dubai had been trained to immerse themselves in the metaverse, use the metaverse, and engage with the upcoming Generation Z.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.