Emirates, Flydubai resume ops with reduced schedule
Thu, 05 Mar 2026
Dubai-based Emirates and flydubai have said with the limited re‑opening of airspace, the airlines are operating a reduced flight schedule from Dubai until further notice.
ICP facilitates 30,913 travellers amid UAE flight suspensions
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has affirmed the readiness of its teams and systems to address crises and emergencies in light of the current developments that have led to the temporary suspension of flights as a precautionary measure.
Little relief for stranded passengers as Gulf airspace closures continue
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
There was little relief for thousands of stranded passengers across the Gulf on Tuesday as sweeping airspace closures and mass flight cancellations continued to paralyse one of the world’s busiest aviation corridors.
Qatar Airways suspends flights amid airspace closure; Qatar extends entry visas
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Qatar Airways announced on March 3 that its flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Simultaneously, Qatar’s Ministry of Interior automatically extends all expired or near-expiry visas by one month, free of charge.
Limited number of rescue flights take off from Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Tue, 03 Mar 2026
Limited airport operations resumed in Abu Dhabi and Dubai last evening following UAE authorities allowing exceptional flights to take stranded travellers back home.
UAE allows 'exceptional' flights for stranded passengers to leave
Mon, 02 Mar 2026
The UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the commencement of exceptional flight operations at UAE airports, enabling stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments to depart, in line with the schedules to be announced by airlines to affected passengers and the relevant destinations.
Etihad Airways suspends all flights until March 2
Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Etihad Airways has announced that it will suspend all flights until 2am on March 2 following the temporary closure of the UAE's airspace amid the ongoing Middle East conflict. Tickets for these flights can be changed free of charge to flights operating up to March 15.
Emirates, Qatar Airways operations stay suspended
Sun, 01 Mar 2026
Emirates and Qatar Airways as well as low-cost carrier Air India Express have announced suspension of flights due to regional airspace closures following retaliatory strikes by Iran on US bases in the Gulf, residential districts and other facilities.
Dubai Airports suspends all flight operations
Sat, 28 Feb 2026
Dubai Airports has confirmed that all flight operations at Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) are suspended until further notice.
Air Arabia to launch daily Sharjah–Rome flights
Thu, 26 Feb 2026
Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah International Airport and Rome Fiumicino Airport starting July 1, 2026, expanding its European network and improving direct connectivity between the UAE and Italy.
Riyadh Air plans to start daily flights to Cairo
Tue, 24 Feb 2026
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has announced Cairo as a key addition to its growing network, with daily services to begin soon from Riyadh aboard its new state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Oman Air launches twice-weekly Muscat–Tashkent flights
Mon, 23 Feb 2026
Oman Air is expanding its international network with the launch of direct flights between Muscat and Tashkent, commencing June 1, 2026. The new service will operate twice weekly.
SalamAir launches Mogadishu flights, expands Africa network
Mon, 16 Feb 2026
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced the launch of a twice weekly service to Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) from September 3, 2026, marking the first-ever non-stop link between Oman and the Somali capital.
flynas plans new route to Rabat
Thu, 05 Feb 2026
flynas, a low-cost airline in the Middle East, announced its plan to launch of a new air route to Rabat soon. flynas hosted a gala dinner in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, to mark three years of operating direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Morocco. Over the past three years, flynas has transported more than 300,000 passengers between the two kingdoms.
Air India Express offers 5m seats in big sale
Sun, 01 Feb 2026
Air India Express has announced the launch of its ‘Xpress More Sale’ offering travellers discounts of up to 20% on domestic and international flights for travel through the end of 2026. These special fares are available for booking until February 5 with nearly five million seats up for grabs.
Air China launches Beijing–Abu Dhabi direct flights
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed the inaugural Air China flight to Zayed International Airport (AUH), marking the launch of a new direct service between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Abu Dhabi.
Jazeera Airways launches direct Milan Bergamo flights
Tue, 27 Jan 2026
Jazeera Airways has announced direct flights from Kuwait International Airport to Milan Bergamo, becoming the first airline to operate the route. Launching on May 20, 2026, the service offers seamless access to Northern Italy and one of Europe’s key lifestyle and cultural destinations.
Emirates boosts Manila service with 4 new weekly flights
Mon, 19 Jan 2026
As part of its ongoing growth strategy in Southeast Asia and commitment to the Philippines, Emirates will introduce four additional weekly flights between Dubai and Manila from April 2.
Etihad Airways, Tunisair sign codeshare accord
Fri, 16 Jan 2026
Etihad Airways and Tunisair on Friday signed a codeshare agreement strengthening air links between North Africa and Abu Dhabi and supporting growing demand for travel, tourism, and business between the two regions.
Saudia to launch Riyadh-Kozhikode flights in February
Sun, 11 Jan 2026
Saudia Airlines has added Kozhikode, India, to its network of scheduled international destinations, marking its seventh destination in the country. Flights to Kozhikode will begin on February 1, 2026, with four weekly departures from King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.
Gulf Air resumes flights to Geneva, Nice in summer 2026
Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, confirmed the return of its seasonal services to Geneva (GVA) and Nice (NCE), operated with a stop in Milan (MXP), as part of its 2026 summer network.