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.
Emirates first: Two Emirati female pilots promoted as captains
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Emirates has promoted two accomplished Emirati female pilots to captains, marking a pivotal step forward in its commitment to empowering Emirati women in aviation.
Gulf Air boosts Airbus fleet with its 45th A320neo aircraft
Sat, 23 May 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it has welcomed an additional Airbus A320neo to its fleet, located at Bahrain International Airport. The delivery is the 45th aircraft in the flag-carrier's fleet and represents continued momentum in the airline’s fleet expansion strategy.
Emirates Skywards launches 'Season of Rewards' campaign
Fri, 22 May 2026
Emirates Skywards has launched its ‘Season of Rewards’ - a global campaign packed with bonus Skywards Miles and Tier Miles, enhanced Cash+Miles savings, partner reward flight offers, and accelerated earning opportunities across partner airlines, hotels, car rentals, holiday packages and lifestyle experiences.
Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft
Wed, 20 May 2026
Emirates has reached a milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft.
Gulf Air restores 75pc global network as travel demand rebounds
Mon, 18 May 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced a near-full return to normal operations, with 75% of its global network reinstated. Over the past several weeks, the airline has resumed services across the Middle East, Europe, India and Africa, thus reconnecting an increasing number of passengers through Bahrain.
Air Arabia reports $76m net profit for Q1 2026
Thu, 14 May 2026
Air Arabia reported Q1 2026 net profit of AED278 million ($76 million), down 22% due to regional conflict, airspace closures and restrictions. Turnover rose 1% to AED1.8 billion, while passenger numbers fell 5% to 4.7 million despite an 86% seat load factor.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches flights to Amman City Airport
Sun, 03 May 2026
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first budget carrier, celebrated the commencement of its non-stop service to Amman City Airport (ADJ), Jordan.
Saudia launches eight destinations for Summer
Fri, 01 May 2026
Saudia will operate eight seasonal summer 2026 routes from June to September, serving Salalah, Antalya, Bodrum, Nice, Athens, Mykonos, El Alamein, and Málaga across the Middle East and Europe.
Gulf Air moves its operations at Frankfurt Airport to Terminal 3
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the relocation of its operations at Frankfurt Airport to the newly-developed Terminal 3, effective May 1. Passengers travelling to and from Frankfurt will benefit from a range of advanced services, including self-check-in and automated baggage drop.
Ethiopian Airlines marks 80 years of service
Thu, 09 Apr 2026
Ethiopian Airlines marked 80 years of service on Wednesday (April 8) with the launch of year-long celebrations marking the anniversary.
Wingie transforms airline refund process with AI-powered smart refund tech
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
Wingie, a travel marketplace in the Mena region, has introduced its next-generation AI-powered smart refund technology, enabling airline refund processes to be managed through digital channels without the need for call centre interactions.
Gulf Air adds Europe, India destinations to its Dammam network
Thu, 02 Apr 2026
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the expansion of its temporary operations from the King Fahd International Airport in the Saudi city of Dammam adding three new destinations - Istanbul (Turkey), Athens (Greece) as well as the South Indian city of Thiruvananthapuram.