Major travel disruptions to the UK expected after a fire at a nearby electrical substation that needed 10 fire engines and 70 firemen to control
Aviation
Aviation
Gulf Air partners with Airalo to provide unique communication experience to global travellers
The collaboration offers Gulf Air customers the opportunity to earn rewarding deals
Aviation
IATA urges adoption of digital identity technologies in aviation security
IATA stated that digital identity can contribute to aviation security in several ways, including reducing fraud and unauthorised access, enabling secure cross-border identity verification, and streamlining document verification
Air connectivity
Doha’s Hamad International Airport unveils Concourses D and E, boosting capacity to 65mn passengers annually
The opening of Concourses D and E marks the final phase of Hamad International Airport’s broader expansion
Airlines
Middle East aviation booming with massive orders and fleet expansion despite supply woes as sector targets 2,600 planes
Middle East commercial airlines expected to grow almost twice as quickly as the global average in coming years
Airbus A350
Emirates announces seven new A350 destinations across four regions
Emirates confirmed that more A350 destinations, including long-haul routes, will be announced in the coming months as new aircraft join its fleet
Air France
Air France launches new Riyadh-Paris direct flight services
The new service will commence with three flights a week from May 20, with the frequency to be increased to five flights a week from June
Aviation
Etihad announces new Abu Dhabi to Moscow flights
Etihad introducing new Abu Dhabi to Moscow flights in boost for UAE-Russia connectivity
Aviation
Emirates to deploy retrofitted Boeing 777s on additional Riyadh routes
The updated aircraft will begin service on the airline’s second daily flight from March 30 and third daily flight from May 7, 2025
Aviation
Flyadeal introduces new travel insurance packages from $3
Flyadeal expands offering with affordable travel insurance cover for passengers
Airbus
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise to acquire 17 aircraft for $1bn
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise adds 17 aircraft to fleet as it spends $1bn on expansion
airport services
Dnata secures Zürich Airport ground handling license extension for 7-years
Dnata has been granted an extension of the licence following a competitive public tender conducted by the airport operator
Aviation
Riyadh Air eyes strategic partnerships with Air India, IndiGo for India operations
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas leads a delegation to India for partnership discussions with Indian airlines
Aviation
Dubai’s Emirates invests $2.4 million in revolutionary in-flight medical care
Emirates is enhancing cabin crew preparedness with an eight-week training program focused on medical response
Airline
Saudi budget carrier flyadeal launches summer 2025 programme with new Salalah route; adds six destinations
The expansion will begin on June 19, 2025
Airline
Qatar Airways expands global flight network to 11 destinations to meet growing demand
Qatar Airways operates flights to over 170 destinations and offers connections through its hub at Hamad International Airport
Aviation
ITB Berlin 2025: Emirates signs deals to boost cruises, connectivity and travel partnerships at tourism expo
Emirates signed strategic agreements with travel platforms, cruise companies and tourism agencies at ITB Berlin 2025