Dubai’s DXB and DWC airports shut down smart gates

At Dubai airport, every traveller will go through unobtrusive thermal screenings

Video, pictures: Dubai’s Emirates intensifies aircraft cleaning process

The airline has implemented a complete disinfection of all cabins as a precaution against the Covid-19 outbreak

Passenger airline industry could lose up to $113bn due to coronavirus – IATA

Airline share prices have fallen nearly 25 per cent since the outbreak began

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Etihad Airways annual loss narrows to less than $1bn

Revenues for 2019 slid about 5 per cent to $5.6bn

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Emirates app crosses 20 million download mark

While it is already available on the Google Play and Apple Store, it was recently added to the Huawei AppGallery too

Flydubai returns to profit in 2019, but says Max grounding ‘significantly impacted’ growth

The airline reported a 2.6 per cent drop in revenues, while passenger numbers fell by 12.7 per cent

Update: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad asks cabin crew to take paid leave

A spokesperson for the airline added that changes in demand for travel brought about by Covid-19 coronavirus has resulted in this decision

Coronavirus impact: Emirates makes operational changes, steps up aircraft cleaning

The airline, which has been forced to cancel some flights, confirmed that it was offering staff the option of taking unpaid leave

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to launch in H2 2020

The low-cost carrier will focus on establishing routes to markets in which Wizz Air has existing, high growth operations

Dubai’s Emirates offers leave to staff as virus saps demand for travel

Emirates halted most flights to China and suspended operations to Iran

Airlines send in world’s strongest disinfectants to fight the coronavirus

As the Covid-19 continues to spread, airlines have stepped up normal cleaning procedures to limit the risk of contamination

UAE temporarily bans use of ID cards for airport immigration clearance

The UAE has also suspended ferry services with Iran until further notice

Emirates says travellers from over 20 countries will not be allowed to fly to Saudi

All those with Umrah visas will also not be permitted to travel to the kingdom

Boeing dangles funds for Max simulator time ahead of return

Boeing has repeatedly missed targets for re-certifying the Max, grounded since March after two fatal crashes

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Etihad to operate daily flights from Al Ain to Jeddah during Ramadan

The airline will operate the flights from May 14 – 23, to meet increased demand during the busy religious travel period

Dubai’s Emirates cancels flights to Lagos on weather concerns

Due to low visibility and poor weather, flights were cancelled on February 17-18

Dubai’s Emirates launches discounted fares for spring 2020

The offer is valid for bookings from February 17-29, for travel until June 15, 2020

Lebanon lira no longer fit for airline owned by central bank

Starting on Monday, February 17, Middle East Airlines will only accept foreign currency payments

Boeing will need ‘several quarters’ to return 737 Max fleet to skies

Boeing suspended production of its best-selling aircraft in January, 10 months after regulators grounded the plane following two fatal crashes

UAE’s Air Arabia posts 80% net profit rise in 2019

Air Arabia served more than 12 million passengers from its hubs in the UAE, Morocco and Egypt in 2019, compared to 11 million passengers in 2018

Dubai’s Emirates cancels flight to London due to Storm Ciara

Dozens of airlines have cancelled flights to London due to weather disruptions

Three dead after Boeing 737 jet splits open on landing in Turkey

According to reports, 179 people have been injured in the accident

Dubai airport retains title as world’s number one for international passengers

The airport welcomed over 86.3 million passengers in 2019, down 3.1 per cent compared to 2018

UAE halts all flights to China, except Beijing

Passengers travelling from Beijing International Airport will be expected to undergo a 6-8 hour comprehensive medical screening at the airport

UAE reports 5th case of coronavirus; Etihad airways suspends Beijing-Nagoya flight

The new case of the virus is that of an individual who flew into the UAE from the Chinese city of Wuhan

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Sharjah Airport welcomes 13.6 million passengers in 2019

The airport posted a 13 per cent year-on-year growth in passenger figures

Dubai’s Emirates to launch new service to Malaysia’s Penang via Singapore

The new service will begin in April this year

Boeing’s new 777X airliner takes first flight

Boeing’s 777-9, which took to the skies on Saturday, is the planemaker’s first new model since two fatal crashes led to the global grounding of its 737 Max

Flydubai considering leasing options after further 737 Max delay

It has extended its wet lease agreement for four Boeing 737 NG aircraft till February 29 to increase capacity

How airlines and airports worldwide are dealing with deadly China virus

At least nine people have died and hundreds more have been infected, including the first confirmed case in the US