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DUBAI: Emirates airlines bans pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights after sabotage attacks in Lebanon according to agency reports. The airline also extended flight cancellations for certain Middle East destinations due to escalating regional tensions. Passengers travelling to, from, or through Dubai are not allowed to carry pagers or walkie-talkies in either checked or cabin […]

ABU DHABI: UAE airlines have had to cancel and divert several flights due to the closure of airspace in some countries, caused by increasing regional tensions. The rising instability has forced many airlines to adjust their flight schedules to ensure the safety of passengers and crew. Flights headed to destinations impacted by airspace closures are […]

ABU DHABI: Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, is marking a special milestone this month—20 years of flying to India. The journey began on 26th September 2004, when Etihad launched its first flights to Mumbai, followed by New Delhi on 1st December of the same year. Also read: Sharjah launches world’s first AI trade licence, […]

DUBAI: Emirates and the Museum of the Future will host the inaugural Aviation Future Week from 15-17 October 2024 in Dubai. This event will bring together UAE ministers, senior government officials, and industry leaders from aviation, aerospace, airfreight, MRO, and logistics. It serves as a platform for discussions on the future of the passenger journey, […]

DUBAI: Dubai is set to transform urban transportation with the launch of fully electric air taxis by early 2026 as part of its Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) initiatives. Khaled Al Awadhi, Director of the Transportation Systems Department at Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced the plan during the Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) World Congress […]

ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi’s Integrated Transport Centre has launched a new Green Bus service powered by hydrogen and electric energy, marking a big step toward a sustainable future. This is part of the Green Bus Programme, which aims to turn Abu Dhabi Island into a green public transport zone by 2030. The new buses will […]

DUBAI: flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, and SriLankan Airlines have today announced an interline agreement, effective from 9th September, 2024, offering expanded travel opportunities between the UAE, Sri Lanka, and beyond on select routes within the carriers’ networks. This agreement will provide flydubai passengers access to 16 destinations on SriLankan’s network across Southern and East Asia, […]

DUBAI: The UAE’s tourism sector is showing impressive growth in both international tourist arrivals and hotel bookings, aligning with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031. This strategy aims to attract AED100 billion in tourism investments and boost the sector’s GDP contribution to AED450 billion by 2031. In 2023, tourism contributed 11.7 percent to the UAE’s GDP, […]

DUBAI: Emirates has launched a new A380 livery to highlight the Emirates Airline Foundation’s humanitarian efforts, which have positively impacted thousands of children worldwide. The livery features artwork inspired by the Foundation’s logo, with pastel stars in light green, warm orange, baby blue, and soft pink across the fuselage. The message, “Help to support children […]

SHARJAH: Sharjah Airport has welcomed its newest airline partner, Flynas, expanding its network of international carriers. This addition strengthens Sharjah Airport’s position as a key aviation hub in the UAE, catering to the increasing passenger and cargo demands with top-tier services. Flynas has begun operating 7 weekly flights from Jeddah and 2 weekly flights from […]

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to introduce four new Metro Link bus routes and enhance several others, including one intercity route, starting 30th August. These changes are designed to improve daily commutes across the Emirate. The new routes involve splitting Route 31 into F39 and F40. F39 will connect Etisalat Bus […]