The move reflects the growing appetite for affordable travel options between the UAE and popular leisure markets
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Air Arabia adds third daily flight to Bangkok from October 2025
The additional service is expected to boost travel capacity between the UAE and Thailand
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Airplane mode: Do we really need it in 2025? Experts weigh in
As airlines from the world over roll out 5G services that let passengers make calls mid-flight, the question really is – does this decades-old ritual still makes sense?
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UAE summer 2025: flydubai announces limited-time deals for six destinations
The flydubai packages include return flights and hotel stays of up to three nights, targeting passengers travelling from the UAE
Air Arabia
Air Arabia resumes direct flights between Sharjah and Damascus
Customers can book their direct flights between UAE and Syria through Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre, or through travel agencies
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Riyadh Air signs key agreements to expand reach across 125 countries
Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh Air has partnered with some of the world’s leading travel technology distributors during ATM 2025 in Dubai
Air India
Air India seeks $600mn in aid if Pakistan airspace ban persists for a year: Report
The Tata-owned carrier Air India says rerouted long-haul flights to Europe and North America are burning more fuel and straining crew resources
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Dubai’s Emirates becomes world’s first Autism Certified Airline
Emirates’ certification follows a year-long collaboration with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES)
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AB Majlis podcast: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths reveals future plans for 8-hub mega airport
Griffiths revealed his plans to transform the air travel experience, with seamless transitions between city stations and automated airport formalities
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Dubai’s Emirates set to become world’s first Autism Certified Airline
The Dubai-based carrier will train more than 30,000 cabin crew and ground staff as part of its commitment to make air travel more accessible for passengers with autism and sensory sensitivities
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UAE air navigation centre reaches one million traffic movements in 2024
The milestone arrived on December 22, 2024 with Emirates Flight305 from Shanghai, marking what officials describe as a turning point in the UAE’s aviation sector
Abu Dhabi
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi re-routes Bucharest flights to Băneasa Airport from March 2025
The move aims to improve accessibility, reduce travel time to the downtown and enhance the passenger experience, the airline said
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India-UAE air travel sees massive 75% festive season surge as travellers seek budget-friendly GCC spots
The spike in festive season travel demand is leading to ticket prices to the UAE climbing by 30–50% already, and are expected to see more highs for year-end travel
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Saudia reports 10% increase in passenger traffic for Q3 2024
The airline posted a 9% jump in flight operation in the quarter, operating more than 49,500 flights