Passengers travelling on the Dubai-Kolkata route can now book Premium Economy seats on Emirates flight EK573
Aviation
Aviation
Australia’s Qantas says cyberattackers with data on 6 million customers have made contact
The Australian national airline did not reveal if there was a ransom demand; Australian Federal Police looking into the matter
AI
flydubai launches AI-powered biometric smart gates
flydubai has introduced facial recognition security procedures for pilots and cabin crew
airport security
flydubai partners with emaratech to launch new smart gates
Six smart biometric gates have been installed at the flydubai Airport Operations Centre where the crew report for their flights
Airbus
Dubai’s Emirates begins daily Airbus A350 service to Muscat
The introduction of the Airbus A350 to Muscat demonstrates Emirates’ commitment to Oman
Abu Dhabi
Archer Aviation completes first Midnight aircraft test flight in UAE
Following this milestone, Archer will expand its flight-testing programme for Midnight in the region
Air Arabia
Air Arabia launches daily Sharjah-Prague flights starting December 2025
The service will operate daily between Sharjah International Airport and Václav Havel Airport Prague, connecting the UAE with the Czech Republic capital
Aviation
Emirates begins Shenzhen service with Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from Dubai
Shenzhen becomes the first city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates’ retrofitted aircraft with cabin interiors and Premium Economy
air miles
Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines launch frequent flyer partnership
Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines launch loyalty partnership, expanding rewards across global networks
Airlines
Middle East airline traffic up 6.3% in May: IATA
Increase in Middle East airline traffic as more people flying in May 2025
Airbus A380
Emirates expands routes with retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER fleet
Emirates will expand services to Milan, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Shanghai, Singapore, and Zurich
Aviation
Qatar travel update: Qatar Airways resumes operations in Iraq and Syria
It also returns to full flight schedule for Lebanon and Jordan, and is adding a third daily flight to Beirut and Amman
Aviation
UAE travel update: flydubai announces flight cancellation latest
Flydubai announces some UAE flight cancellations until July 5
Air Arabia
Air Arabia resumes Sharjah-Damascus flights after years with double daily service
The service marks a return to Syria for the carrier after years of suspension
Aviation
UAE travel update: Emirates announces flight cancellations
Emirates announces extended UAE flight cancellations until July 5
Air Arabia
Air Arabia launches new Sochi route, expands Russia network to 6 cities
Air Arabia has launched direct flights to Sochi, its sixth destination in Russia, with six weekly flights from Sharjah
Aviation
Dubai International Airport braces for 3.4m passengers as summer travel surge set to take off
Dubai Airport expects 3.4 million passengers during peak summer rush — busiest day forecast for July 5