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.
Etihad Airways marks 20 years of Abu Dhabi–Johannesburg flights
Thu, 08 Jan 2026
Etihad Airways marks 20 years of service between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg, having carried nearly two million passengers since 2005.
Emirates serves 55.6 million passengers in 2025
Wed, 31 Dec 2025
Emirates moved 55.6 million customers, circled Earth 29,290 times on nearly 180,580 flights, and placed orders for 73 new aircraft in 2025.
SalamAir launches direct flights to Damascus
Mon, 29 Dec 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced that ticket sales are now open for its new direct flights between Muscat and Damascus, Syria, further expanding its Middle East network and enhancing regional air connectivity.
flynas celebrates launch of direct flights between Jeddah, Moscow
Wed, 24 Dec 2025
flynas celebrated the launch of its direct flights between Jeddah and Moscow, effective December 23. flynas will operate three weekly flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Vnukovo International Airport in Moscow, becoming the first Saudi carrier to operate scheduled flights between the two cities.
flynas launches direct Jeddah-Entebbe flights
Tue, 23 Dec 2025
flynas has announced the launch of a new route between Jeddah and Entebbe in Uganda, as of March 24, 2026, further strengthening its international route in line with its growth and expansion plan.
SalamAir launches first direct flights from Muscat to Vienna
Mon, 22 Dec 2025
SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has opened ticket sales for its new non-stop service between Muscat and Vienna, establishing the first direct scheduled air connection between Oman and Austria, scheduled to commence on June 24, 2026.
flynas resumes direct flights between Riyadh- Antakya
Sun, 21 Dec 2025
flynas announced the resumption of its direct flights between Riyadh and the Turkish city of Antakya, the capital of Hatay province in southern Türkiye, starting from March 18, 2026.
Air Arabia launches daily flights to Munich from Sharjah
Mon, 15 Dec 2025
Air Arabia, a leading low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa has announced the official launch of its daily non-stop flights to Munich from its hub in Sharjah, thus marking the airline’s first German destination served directly from UAE.