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Travel chaos as Dubai airport faces flight disruptions
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has issued a stark travel advisory, urging passengers to refrain from journeying to the airport unless absolutely necessary, as the nation grapples with unprecedented weather conditions. In a press release,…
Flydubai suspends departures due to UAE weather crisis
Severe weather conditions sweeping across the United Arab Emirates have prompted flydubai to halt all departing flights from Dubai International Airport (DXB), a company spokesperson said on Tuesday. The disruption, attributed to adverse…
UAE airlines witness surge, reach 603 global destinations by Q1
The aviation sector of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is experiencing a significant expansion in global connectivity as its national carriers mark substantial growth in their destination networks. By the end of the first quarter of 2024,…
ICAO forecasts 2% growth in air travel, profits hold at $39B
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released projections indicating that passenger air traffic in the first quarter of 2024 will surpass pre-pandemic levels by approximately 2 percent, marking a significant milestone in…
Etihad Airways reports 1.4 million passengers surge in February
Etihad Airways has disclosed its preliminary traffic statistics for February 2024, revealing a significant upswing in passenger figures. With over 1.4 million guests onboard during the month, the airline experienced a remarkable 46 percent…
Etihad achieves remarkable profitability and expansion during 2023
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has reported an impressive performance for the fiscal year 2023, showcasing a robust operating result of AED 1.4 billion (approximately $394 million). This success is…
Etihad Airways bolsters global network with Antalya and Jaipur
Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is bolstering its summer itinerary with the addition of flights to two fresh destinations: Antalya, Turkey, and Jaipur, India. Commencing June 15th and June 16th respectively,…
Etihad boosts India connectivity, 1.4M passengers in Jan ’24
Etihad Airways, the flagship carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has disclosed its preliminary traffic figures for January 2024, showcasing a remarkable surge in passenger numbers. The airline recorded over 1.4 million travelers onboard…
Impressive 32% growth in GCC travelers to Barbados in 2023
Dubai-based dnata has announced a strategic collaboration with Visit Barbados, with the goal of enticing more travelers from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region to the Caribbean island. Official figures from the tourism authority of…
Saudi Arabia’s premier travel expo kicks off in Jeddah
The 12th edition of the highly anticipated Jeddah International Travel and Tourism Exhibition (JTTX) commenced yesterday in Jeddah, according to a report by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This three-day event, hosted at the Jeddah Superdome,…