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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi sees record year after passenger numbers grow 20%
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi unlocked more than 4.4m ultra-low-seats in 2024
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IndiGo expands Saudi network with new Hyderabad-Madinah flight from February 20
Madinah is a significant destination for pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah
Aviation
AJEX, Chapman Freeborn partner to enhance Saudi aviation sector
Under this alliance, the companies will collaborate to commercialise aircraft charter services for both cargo and passengers
Aviation
EXCLUSIVE: Qatar Airways ‘ahead of schedule’ on in-flight Starlink rollout, eyes complete fleet coverage
The Doha-based airline is pushing to complete Starlink installations across its Boeing 777 fleet by Q2 2025, followed by its Airbus A350 aircraft in summer 2025
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Dubai’s Emirates debuts new uniform for Premium, VIP passenger services
The uniform, designed by Emirates’ in-house uniform standards team, reflects elements of the airline’s iconic cabin crew attire
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World’s safest low-cost airlines revealed: flydubai and Air Arabia in top 25
Air Arabia and flydubai have been listed among the world’s safest low-cost airlines
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World’s safest airlines revealed: UAE and Qatar carriers in top 10
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad feature in list of world’s safest airlines
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Middle East airports plan $151bn expansion as travel demand soars
Dubai is leading the charge with a $35 billion project to transform Al Maktoum International into the world’s largest airport
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Sharjah Airport targets 25m passengers by 2027 after 11.4% increase last year
Sharjah International Airport has seen major increase in passenger and cargo data
Abu Dhabi
Private jet rentals, sales surge despite global cost of living crisis: Experts
Despite the continued strong ownership market in the region, charter clients “significantly outweigh” aircraft owners
Aviation
India’s IndiGo announces discounted tickets for international, domestic travel in ‘Getaway Sale’
Tickets under the promo sales will be available with fares starting from $52.36 for international travel and $13.95 for domestic travel
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Saudi airline flyadeal announces 5 new routes, plans expansion to Pakistan
Flyadeal launches new domestic routes and reveals expansion to Pakistan in February
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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
Aviation
Dubai International Airport to welcome 4.3 million passengers in first two weeks of January
DXB expects to handle 311,000 passengers on January 3 alone, setting a new daily peak for the month
Aviation
Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport named world’s most on-time large and global airport
Cirium report shows 86.65% flights departed on time; Saudi named second best to Aeromexico as world’s most punctual airline