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Emirates Keeps 100 Destinations Open Amid Disruptions
Emirates continues operating to more than 100 destinations worldwide despite ongoing Middle East disruptions. Etihad, flydubai, and Air Arabia are also running selective flights. Complimentary date changes, rebooking, and refunds are available to eligible passengers.
13 Apr 2026
Etihad Airways Named World's Safest Airline 2026
Etihad Airways has topped AirlineRatings' 2026 World's Safest Airlines list, becoming the first Gulf carrier to claim the number one spot globally. Emirates ranked fifth and flydubai placed fourth among budget carriers, giving the UAE three airlines in the world's top five
13 Jan 2026
Dubai International Airport Retains World's Busiest Crown
Dubai International Airport closed December 2025 at the top of worldwide traffic rankings, recording 5.5 million scheduled seats — more than any other airport on Earth. Fresh OAG data confirmed a 4% year-on-year capacity increase, cementing DXB's place as the world's busiest
30 Dec 2025
Dubai International Airport: World's Busiest Gateway
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is more than just an airport — it is the beating heart of global aviation. Ranked the world's busiest international airport for ten consecutive years, DXB welcomed a record 92.3 million passengers in 2024, connecting travelers across 272
6 Sep 2025
Emirates Airlines Signs Crypto.com Deal for Crypto Payments
Emirates Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Crypto.com to integrate cryptocurrency payments for flight bookings and travel services. The deal, announced July 9, 2025, will let passengers pay with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins — rolling out in phases from
9 Jul 2025
PAL-V Liberty Flying Car Launches in UAE by 2027
The PAL-V Liberty — the world's first certified commercial flying car — will arrive in the UAE by early 2027, priced at $799,000. The Dutch-built two-seat gyroplane received final EASA and FAA approvals after a 12-year certification process and will be distributed regionally by
9 Apr 2025
Emirates SkyCargo Unveils New Livery for Freighter Fleet
Emirates SkyCargo has debuted a striking new livery on its Boeing 777 freighter A6-EFV, introduced when the aircraft entered service in July 2024. Emirates Engineering completed the eight-day repaint, revealing a redesigned UAE flag tailfin with 3D effects and larger gold script
27 Feb 2025
Air India Express Raises UAE Baggage Allowance to 30kg
Air India Express, owned by Tata Group, has raised the free checked baggage allowance to 30kg on UAE and Middle East routes and will add six new destinations — including Bangkok, Phuket, and Abu Dhabi — from February 4, 2025, as it expands its network to over 50 destinations.
23 Jan 2025
UAE Aviation Hits 1 Million Air Movements in 2024
The UAE aviation industry made history in 2024 as the Sheikh Zayed Air Navigation Centre crossed one million air traffic movements — a first for the country and a sign of its growing role as a global aviation powerhouse.
6 Jan 2025
Air Arabia Launches Direct Flights from Sharjah to Vienna
Air Arabia launched direct flights from Sharjah to Vienna on December 20, 2024, with inaugural ceremonies held at both Sharjah International Airport and Vienna International Airport. The four-weekly service on an Airbus A320 strengthens UAE–Austria tourism and business links.
20 Dec 2024
Emirates Festive Travel Surge: Tips for Dubai's December Rush
Emirates is gearing up for a record festive travel season, with over 88,000 daily passenger departures expected from Dubai International Airport in December 2024 — nearly 20% more than the same period in 2023. Here's how to navigate the peak-season rush.
10 Dec 2024
Emirates Airbus A350 Launches First Flight in January 2025
Emirates will launch its first Airbus A350 in January 2025, operating the inaugural flight on the Dubai–Edinburgh route. The aircraft, registered A6-EXA, arrived in Dubai from Toulouse on 25 November 2024 and features 32 business class, 21 premium economy, and 259 economy seats.
26 Nov 2024
Emirates and Spotify Launch Inflight Audio Partnership
Emirates has teamed up with Spotify to elevate inflight entertainment, giving passengers on 140+ routes access to curated playlists and top podcasts through the airline's award-winning ice system — with more languages arriving in 2025.
7 Nov 2024
DAE Signs Boeing 737-8 Lease with Hainan Airlines
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed lease agreements with Hainan Airlines for four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, with deliveries set for Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. The deal supports Hainan's fleet modernisation drive and reflects DAE's expanding global airline partnerships.
4 Nov 2024
Etihad Airways Honors Emirati Women in Aviation
On Emirati Women's Day, Etihad Airways celebrated its 20th anniversary by spotlighting Emirati women — who make up 46% of its UAE national workforce — serving as pilots, engineers, cabin crew, and in senior leadership roles across the airline.
29 Aug 2024
UAE Airlines Now Fly to 606 Destinations Globally
UAE airlines now fly to 606 destinations worldwide — a 3.4% rise from 586 in 2023 — as the GCAA projects annual passenger traffic to hit 140 million. Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia and Wizz Air Abu Dhabi are all expanding routes and fleets.
26 Aug 2024
Air Arabia H1 2024: AED 693M Profit Amid Growth
Air Arabia reported AED 693 million net profit for H1 2024, a 13% dip from the prior year's AED 801 million, as revenue climbed 13% to AED 3.19 billion and passenger traffic rose 16% to over 8.9 million across its UAE, Morocco, Egypt, and Pakistan hubs.
13 Aug 2024
Air Arabia Launches Sharjah–Vienna Direct Flights
Air Arabia is launching direct flights from Sharjah to Vienna starting December 20, with four weekly non-stop services. The route uses Airbus A320 and A321neo-LR aircraft and strengthens affordable travel links between the UAE and Austria.
11 Jul 2024
UAE Tops Global Air Transport Infrastructure Rankings
The UAE has claimed the top global spot for air transport infrastructure quality in the World Economic Forum's Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024, while also leading the MENA region across several key aviation indicators including number of operating airlines and air
7 Jun 2024
Etihad Airways Cabin Crew Recruitment 2024: 2,000 Hires
Etihad Airways is targeting over 2,000 cabin crew hires in 2024, announced on World Cabin Crew Day. The Abu Dhabi airline has already recruited 1,000 flight attendants this year and plans to add 1,000 more via open days across 23 cities worldwide. No prior experience required.
1 Jun 2024
Mohammed bin Rashid Tours Zayed International Airport
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, touring Terminal A's state-of-the-art facilities and Etihad's First Class Lounge, reaffirming the UAE's ambition to lead global aviation.
22 May 2024
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi MultiPass: Fixed-Price Flight Subscription
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has launched the Wizz MultiPass — the UAE's first flight subscription service. Travellers can lock in fixed monthly fares from Dh259 and fly internationally every month for 12 months, saving up to 40% on peak-season routes.
20 May 2024