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flydubai to fly to 10 new seasonal destinations starting June

flydubai to operate to these 10 new ‘summer’ destinations in June

The Dubai-based carrier will launch flights to the 10 popular seasonal summer destinations between June and September

MENA region leads global growth in luxury travel, reveals report

MENA region leads global growth in luxury travel: Mastercard

According to a Mastercard report, Kuwaiti tourists spend an average of $3,390 per card in Paris, five times as much as their American counterparts

Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways offer free stopover stays programme image DCT Abu Dhabi

Etihad, DCT Abu Dhabi to offer free stopover stays in emirate

ravellers can choose from a selection of hotels across the city for one or two nights as part of their online booking on the airline’s website

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Sheikh Ahmed addresses the question of an Emirates IPO

Sheikh Ahmed provided an insight into the decision-making process surrounding the question of an Emirates IPO

Emirates Airline expands retrofit program to 191 aircraft

Dubai’s Emirates Airline expands retrofit programme to 191 aircraft

The airline’s original plan was to have 67 A380s and 53 777s undergo full refurbishment

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Dubai taxi fares increase in May after fuel price hike

The new per kilometre charge for a taxi in Dubai now stands at Dh2.09, up from the previous rate of Dh1.97 per kilometre.

Dubai airport passenger numbers to exceed 90 million in 2024

Dubai airport passenger numbers to exceed 90 million in 2024

The city’s main airport registered a 31.7 per cent increase in passenger traffic in 2023 to 86.9 million, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

Nigeria-Emirates not happy with Boeing delays in fixing 777X

Emirates chair Sheikh Ahmed “not happy” with Boeing 777X repair delays

The Dubai-based carrier is the biggest customer of Boeing’s 777X, which will be the industry’s largest twin-engined jet with around 400 seats

Etihad Airways plans to double passengers, fleet size by 2030

Etihad CEO considers buying small number of Airbus, Boeing jets

CEO Antonoaldo Neves said Etihad was in talks with lessors and the planemakers in attempt to secure additional jets

flynas boosts UAE network, with flights to 3 more destinations

flynas boosts UAE network, with flights to 3 more destinations

The expansion increases the number of routes between Saudi Arabia and the UAE to nine, and daily flight frequencies to more than 20

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Cyber incidents pose key threat for travel, hospitality sectors, shows survey

The findings of the Allianz Risk Barometer are based on insights from 3,000 risk management professionals and leaders

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flydubai pax numbers rise in Q1 2024, fleet retrofit in progress

The airline carried close to five million passengers between January and April, a 13 per cent increase compared to the same period last year

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Mega upgrade: Emirates announces 9 destinations for new A350 aircraft

From Edinburgh in the UK to Ahmedabad in India, Emirates will be introducing its new A350 across a host of routes

Etihad significantly expands codeshare with Air France-KLM (Image: Supplied by Etihad)

Air France KLM adds flights to North Africa amid Middle East tensions

Airlines have suspended hundreds of flights to and from Tel Aviv, as well as some to Lebanon and Jordan since the outset of the war

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By the numbers: Global air passenger demand soars in March

March data from IATA signals a positive trend in the aviation sector, with airlines poised to capitalise on rising passenger demand in the months ahead

Emirates, Boeing partner to advance aircraft maintenance

DXB: Emirates, flydubai warn of flight delays, cancellations as rains lash the UAE

Emirates notified passengers of flights being rescheduled due to adverse weather conditions

Dubai Metro extends operation hours to DXB on MAY 1-2 Image-RTA

UAE weather: Dubai Metro extends operation hours to DXB on May 1-2

The operating hours will be extended on Wednesday and Thursday to support people travelling to and from the airport

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Dubai Airports, Emirates issue travel advisory for fliers on May 2

Dubai Airports, Emirates issued a travel advisory in anticipation of the expected inclement weather conditions

flynas takes delivery of 3 A320neo aircraft

Saudi budget airline flynas confirms IPO this year: Reports

flynas disclosed its financial performance this month, boasting a 32 per cent revenue surge to SAR6.3bn ($1.68bn), in 2023

DRIFTx: Abu Dhabi, Joby partner to set up, scale electric air taxi ecosystem

DRIFTx: Abu Dhabi, Joby partner to set up, scale electric air taxi ecosystem

The agreement aims to develop a full air taxi ecosystem, including training, infrastructure and flight operations, as well as a manufacturing presence in Abu Dhabi

Archer, ADIO to accelerate air taxi operations in UAE

Air taxi maker Archer, ADIO to accelerate air taxi operations in UAE

Archer seeks to transform urban travel, replacing 60- to 90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10- to 20-minute electric air taxi flights

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Abu Dhabi unveils first operational vertiport for eVTOLs

The temporary vertiport facility aligns with Abu Dhabi’s strategy to deliver one of the world’s most advanced sectors for eVTOLs by 2026

ADIO and Regent join hands to support development and manufacture of electric seagliders Image courtesy REGENT

DRIFTx: ADIO, Regent partner to develop electric seagliders for coastal transport

The seagliders will serve routes of up to 180 miles (300km) with existing battery technology and up to 500 miles (800 km) with next-gen batteries

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Etihad to commence A380 service to Paris later this year

With the announcement, the French capital becomes the third destination to which Etihad’s A380s operate

UAE-Oman railway Hafeet Rail enters implementation phase

UAE-Oman railway Hafeet Rail enters implementation phase

The passenger train will reach a top speed of 200 km per hour covering the distance between Sohar and Abu Dhabi in 100 minutes

Etihad launches A380 service to New York

Etihad Airways debuts A380 service to New York

 The addition of the A380 service demonstrates Etihad’s strategy to meet the burgeoning demand and expand its network in the US

Dubai Airports restores operations after UAE floods

Dubai Airports returns to full operational capacity, CEO says

Dubai’s main international airport returned to its normal flight schedule on Monday and is back to operating around 1,400 flights a day

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Sharjah drops traffic fines for rain violations, issues free damage certificates

Submerged roads and rising floodwaters forced hundreds of residents to abandon their vehicles, navigating through murky waters to seek safety

British airways resumes service to Abu Dhabi after four years Image Supplied

British Airways resumes service to Abu Dhabi after four years

The new daily service caters to the growing demand for further flights connecting the global tourism and business hubs of London and Abu Dhabi

Dubai airport departure operations improving steadily, says CEO

Dubai Airports’ Paul Griffiths says departures improving steadily

To reduce congestion, the airports operator advised travellers against arriving too early at Dubai International Airport to avoid overcrowding