German airports warn fuel costs may cut millions of flights
Sun, 10 May 2026
German Airports Association warned rising kerosene prices and supply shortages could trigger millions of flight cancellations, higher fares, reduced airport capacity, and fewer routes, with up to 20 million passengers potentially affected in 2026.
Oman Air, Alwan Travel & Tourism launch summer charter flights to Hanoi
Wed, 06 May 2026
Oman Air and Alwan Travel launch a weekly Muscat–Hanoi charter from July 14 to August 4, 2026, offering 7-night packages with 5-star hotels, transfers, and guided tours to Vietnam’s top landmarks.
flydubai operates 3,800 flights in March, posts high net promoter score
Tue, 05 May 2026
flydubai reported strong customer confidence in UAE aviation despite regional airspace disruptions. The airline operated over 3,800 flights in March and achieved an Excellent Net Promoter Score (NPS) , nearly double previous levels.
Red Sea Global adds 32 extra flights for Eid Al-Adha travel surge
Mon, 04 May 2026
Red Sea Global (RSG) is expanding access to The Red Sea destination for Eid Al-Adha by adding 32 extra flights between May 21–31 to meet rising holiday demand.
UK allows airlines to merge flights to cut fuel use
Mon, 04 May 2026
Britain introduced temporary measures allowing airlines to combine passengers onto fewer flights to cut jet fuel use, as concerns grow over potential shortages driven by supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions affecting Middle East supplies.
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.
Jazeera Airways resumes full operations from T5 in Kuwait Airport
Sat, 02 May 2026
Leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced the full resumption of operations from its dedicated Terminal 5 (T5) at Kuwait International Airport following the partial resumption of direct flights last week after 57 days of airport closure and conclusion of its service from a temporary base in Saudi Arabia.
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.
Air India Express resumes flights to Bahrain, Qatar
Thu, 30 Apr 2026
Air India Express, India’s international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting April 30.
Kuwait Airways resumes operations from Kuwait Airport with 35 flights
Sun, 26 Apr 2026
Kuwait Airways will resume 35 flights from Kuwait International Airport to multiple destinations, Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al-Shatti announced, including Beirut, Riyadh, London, Istanbul, Dhaka, Mumbai, Kochi, Colombo, Delhi, Manila, Cairo, Jeddah, and Trivandrum.
Jazeera Airways set to launch key operations from Kuwait Airport T5
Sat, 25 Apr 2026
Kuwaiti low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has announced plans to launch flights to 10 new destinations from T5 terminal at Kuwait International Airport. New direct destinations from T5 include Jeddah, Riyadh and Damascus as well as Amman, Beirut, Mumbai, Cairo, Kochi, Delhi and Istanbul.
Etihad strengthens US network as Chicago goes double daily
Fri, 24 Apr 2026
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is accelerating its growth in the United States with two major enhancements to its North American network, increasing capacity and connectivity across key markets.
flydubai to launch daily Bangkok flights from July
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the launch of flights to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok from July 1, 2026, marking the airline’s second destination in Thailand alongside Krabi.
Skyscanner app in ChatGPT launches for flights in Mideast
Sun, 19 Apr 2026
Skyscanner, a global leader in travel, has launched the Skyscanner app in ChatGPT, enabling travellers in the Middle East to search and find the best possible options and price choices for flights in ChatGPT.
Etihad Airways elevates premium cabins on flights to Mumbai, New Delhi
Fri, 17 Apr 2026
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has elevated its premium travel experience across all flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and New Delhi, both operating four times daily.
Oman Air resumes flights to Dubai, Bahrain, Khasab
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Oman Air resumed flights to Dubai, Bahrain, and Khasab from 18 April, operating five weekly flights to Bahrain, four to Khasab, and daily Dubai services, with frequencies increasing as demand grows initially planned expansion
Gulf Air to reinstate full global network by June 2026
Thu, 16 Apr 2026
Gulf Air, Bahrain’s national carrier, is gradually resuming flights, aiming to serve over 50 destinations by June 2026. Interim operations continue from King Fahd International Airport until April 30, following Bahrain’s airspace reopening.
Oman Air flights to operate from Terminal 3 in Frankfurt
Wed, 15 Apr 2026
Oman Air has announced that effective Saturday, 25 April 2026, its flights will arrive and depart from Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
flynas to launch daily Riyadh–Qaisumah flights from April 20
Tue, 14 Apr 2026
flynas will launch daily direct flights between Riyadh’s King Khalid International and Qaisumah International Airport from April 20, expanding its domestic network in line with the airline’s growth strategy and national aviation objectives.
flyadeal to launch flights from Jeddah to Dubai
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline, is launching scheduled flights between Jeddah and Dubai, and reinstating services between the Saudi capital and Dubai, effective 15 April 2026.
Etihad expands China network with 5 new routes
Mon, 13 Apr 2026
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced an expansion of its mainland China network, launching five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights, marking one of the airline’s largest single market increases in recent years.