Air Arabia adds Katowice to Poland network
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, has announced the launch of four weekly non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Katowice International Airport (KTW), starting December 17, 2026.
Oman Air appoints Nasser Al Sharji as new Chief Executive Officer
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Oman Air has announced the appointment of Nasser Al Sharji as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026.
Oman Air appoints Nasser Al Sharji as new Chief Executive Officer
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
Oman Air has announced the appointment of Nasser Al Sharji as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026.
Air Arabia expands Germany network with Frankfurt from Dec 15
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest budget carrier operator, today announced the launch of its new daily non-stop service between Sharjah and Frankfurt, strengthening air connectivity between the UAE and Germany.
Gulf Air unveils special Malaysia F1 Grand Prix package
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will offer tailored travel packages combining flights, accommodation, airport transfers and race experiences for passengers travelling to capital Kuala Lumpur for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia.
Etihad Airways celebrates inaugural flight to Tashkent
Mon, 10 Aug 2026
UAE national carrier Etihad Airways has announced the official launch of its inaugural flight to Tashkent, thus creating a new connection between Abu Dhabi and one of the world's fastest-growing aviation markets - Uzbekistan.
Jazeera Airways boosts UAE service with new Abu Dhabi, Al Ain flights
Sat, 01 Aug 2026
Kuwait's leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced that it is strengthening the UAE operations with additional flights to capital Abu Dhabi and Al Ain starting from August 10. With this move, its total weekly services across the emirates has risen to 29, including three daily flights to Dubai.
UAE hotel occupancy down 27.7%, Dubai sees steepest decline
Tue, 28 Jul 2026
The UAE’s hospitality market experienced a challenging first half of 2026 as regional disruptions impacted international travel demand and airline operations. The hotel occupancy rates across the country plunged 27.7% with Dubai recording the sharpest declines, said a report.
100 aircraft: Emirates’ retrofit programme marks major milestone
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Emirates has reached a landmark 100 aircraft refurbished under its retrofit programme, the largest known undertaken by any airline globally.
Riyadh Air likely to buy up to 30 more Dreamliners: report
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Saudi Arabia's new national carrier Riyadh Air is considering the purchase of between 25 and 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners by exercising most of its contractual options with the US planemaker, a Reuters report said quoting industry sources.
Air India Express opens new Gulf gateway for Northeast India
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Air India Express has announced the launch of direct flights between Guwahati and Dubai, and Guwahati and Abu Dhabi, thus becoming the first airline to directly connect Northeast India with the Middle East. The services will commence on August 4 and 7 respectively.
Oman Air launches daily flights to Abu Dhabi from Muscat
Thu, 25 Jun 2026
Oman Air, the sultanate's flag-carrier, has announced plans to launch new direct flights to Abu Dhabi from its hub in Muscat, further expanding its regional network. Operating once daily, starting from July 9, this service marks Oman Air’s 49th destination and its tenth within the Gulf region.
Gulf Air advances fleet renewal with new Airbus A321neo
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321neo aircraft, thus expanding its fleet to 46 aircraft as part of its fleet renewal and growth strategy. The aircraft incorporates advanced technologies designed to optimise performance and improve fuel efficiency.
Etihad, Condor seal strategic partnership deal for new Bangkok service
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
UAE's national airline Etihad Airways has announced that it has joined hands with leading German leisure carrier Condor for the launch of a new Condor service to Bangkok from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The Emirati carrier also signed a frequent flyer agreement with Condor.
Emirates plans travel insurance cover to guarantee passengers can get home
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
Emirates is developing a new travel insurance product that would guarantee passengers can return home even if flights are disrupted by conflict-related events, including by arranging seats on rival airlines when necessary, the airline's President has said.
Emirates crowned ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at APEX Awards
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
Emirates has been named ‘Best Overall Airline in the Middle East’ at the 2026 APEX Best in Airline Awards, further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s leading travel brands.
Emirates to offer incentives and reliability, but no fare cut, says Clark
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Emirates plans to introduce a range of incentives aimed at reassuring passengers and encouraging them to return to travel amid the ongoing Iran conflict, but the airline has ruled out fare discounts as part of its strategy.
Qatar Airways sees strong demand recovery despite Strait disruptions, says CEO
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Qatar Airways is experiencing a stronger-than-expected rebound in passenger demand despite ongoing disruptions caused by the Iran conflict and concerns over jet fuel supplies, the airline's chief executive said during the annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Brazil.
Emirates, Real Madrid extend partnership to 2031
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
Emirates and Real Madrid CF have renewed their partnership, extending one of the highest profile sponsorships in football through to 2031, and cementing a relationship that will span close to two decades.
Jazeera unveils big summer sale offer across top European destinations
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
Leading Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has launched a summer fare sale offering discounts of up to 30% on one-way and return tickets across its network. The promotion, which runs until June 13, will cover a range of destinations in Europe, Türkiye and other markets served by its network.
Riyadh Air’s first two Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets land in Saudi capital
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
Boeing and Riyadh Air have announced that the new carrier’s first two passenger airplanes, 787 Dreamliners, were delivered and arrived in Riyadh, a milestone for the airline as it prepares to launch commercial service.