Airlines

Wizz Air has scrapped its planned winter return to Abu Dhabi and Dubai, marking another setback for the airline just over a year after closing its UAE subsidiary

Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi-Damascus service from November 14, just five months after launching the route, as demand continues to grow

The veteran aviation executive says Gulf carriers can weather the current regional disruption as Saudi Arabia, Africa and new technology reshape the global industry

The moves come as carriers increasingly use digital platforms, loyalty programmes and tailored services to add value beyond the basic flight experience

At least 12 flights operated by Emirates, Air Arabia and flydubai were listed as cancelled on the airlines’ official flight-status pages, affecting services from Dubai and Sharjah

The European Commission is considering expanding the scheme to emissions from flights departing the EU as part of a review due next month

From Emirates to Lufthansa, airlines worldwide are suspending routes, cutting frequencies and reshaping schedules as regional tensions disrupt aviation

Fuel is the second-largest expense for air carriers after labour, typically accounting for about 27 per cent of operating expenses, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)

Global carriers continue to suspend routes as regional airspace disruption hits Dubai, Doha and beyond.

Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel before US-Israeli strikes on Iran, have soared to between $150 and $200