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Etihad Airways records 28 per cent passenger growth in November as traffic hits 2025 peak
Etihad Airways carried 2.1m passengers in November 2025, up 28 per cent year on year, as load factors stayed near 90 per cent
Aviation
Saudi Arabia awards charter airline licences to Jazeera-led and BeOnd-led alliances
Saudi Arabia’s GACA has awarded national charter carrier licences to alliances led by Jazeera Airways and BeOnd Aviation
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Airlines set for record $41bn profit in 2026 but margins stay tight – IATA
International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a steady 3.9% net margin next year despite supply chain bottlenecks and rising regulatory pressures
Aviation
Cebu Pacific offers AED1 Dubai–Philippines fares in 2026 travel sale
Cebu Pacific launches 12.12 Super Seat Fest, offering Dubai–Philippines flights from AED1, with travel from June to November 2026
Aviation
Qatar Airways names Hamad Ali Al-Khater as new group CEO
Former Hamad International Airport COO takes the helm at Qatar Airways as the airline signals a new phase of growth and global expansion
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GCCA hails Supreme Council decision to establish GCC Civil Aviation Authority
The new GCC Civil Aviation Authority headquarters will be based in the UAE; Al Marri says it is a “pivotal milestone in the journey of joint Gulf cooperation”
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IndiGo crisis leads to government intervention to cap airfares in India
The civil aviation ministry ordered IndiGo to complete all ticket refunds by Sunday evening and ensure baggage deliveries within the next 48 hours
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Chaos in Indian airports as IndiGo cancels nearly 1,000 flights over botched roster
Widespread disruptions triggered by the newly-enforced Flight Duty Time Limitation rules, which limits working hours for crew and pilots
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‘Bomb threat’ on Emirates Dubai to India flight
A Dubai to Hyderabad, India Emirates flight was the subject of a ‘bomb threat’ according to media reports in India, passengers safe
Aviation
Emirates signs deal with Bahamasair to boost Caribbean connectivity
Emirates activates interline partnership with Bahamasair, offering single-ticket travel from its global network to Nassau and Freeport
Air Arabia
Airbus flight disruption: Etihad, Air Arabia, Saudia, flynas, Kuwait Airways, Jazeera travel updates amid A320 recall
UAE and Saudi airlines deliver travel update amid major Airbus A320 plane recall causing flight disruption across the world
Airbus
Airbus issues emergency warning as it recalls A320 planes
Airbus will recall as many as 6,000 jets as it investigates reports that A320 aircraft could be impacted by sun radiation
Aviation
Etihad Airways passenger numbers soar beyond 18m in 2025 so far
Etihad Airways saw a 28 per cent increase in passengers carried in October as it transported 2m guests and annual numbers massively up
Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways ranked world’s second-best airline in 2025 AirHelp Score
Etihad climbs nine places with an overall score of 8.07 out of 10, reflecting strong performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction
Air transport
GCC moves closer to forming unified civil aviation authority, says Kuwait official
Proposal for regional aviation regulator to be submitted to GCC Supreme Council for approval, as member states deepen cooperation on safety, security, and digital innovation
Aviation
Kuwait cracks down on travel agent violations after 3,012 complaints in 2025
Kuwait tightens penalties on violating travel agents and unlicensed brokers as complaints reach 3,012 in 2025, aiming to curb fraud
