SolitAir, the UAE’s only dedicated cargo airline, has launched scheduled air cargo services from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Bahrain International Airport (BAH). This new route will commence this month, enhancing connectivity between Bahrain and DWC. This expansion is a significant step in SolitAir’s mission to establish high-yield trade routes across the Global South. The...
Wizz Air, the budget airline, has announced that it is cancelling all flights to and from the United Arab Emirates until June 30. This decision was confirmed by a spokesperson for the airline in a statement to Reuters on Tuesday. The cancellation of these flights will affect travelers who had planned to fly with Wizz...
Sharjah Airport has announced the full resumption of its operations after facing interruptions due to the closure of airspaces in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) regions. This closure occurred following Iran’s strikes on a U.S. base located in Qatar on Monday evening. In a statement, the airport confirmed that it is “continuing to provide services...
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has officially signed a “One-Stop Security” agreement with the United Kingdom. This agreement was signed in London by GACA President Abdulaziz bin Abdullah Al-Duailej and Rannia Leontaridi, the Director General for Aviation, Maritime and Security Group in the U.K. Department for Transport (DfT). The agreement allows security...
Emirates Airlines has announced it will introduce a third daily flight to Barcelona, starting on 26 October 2025. This expansion aims to significantly boost air connectivity between Dubai and the popular Catalonian capital, addressing the increasing demand for international travel and facilitating connections to major global destinations within the airline’s extensive route network. The addition...
Etihad Airways has announced plans to increase its flight services to Frankfurt, Germany, starting from May 1. This decision reflects the airline’s commitment to enhancing connectivity between the United Arab Emirates and Germany. Credit: Etihad The airline will add more flights to its existing schedule, allowing for greater flexibility and convenience for travelers. This expansion...
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has officially launched its inaugural flight to Gabala from Abu Dhabi. This new route marks a significant milestone as Wizz Air Abu Dhabi becomes the first and only airline to connect Gabala with the UAE, reinforcing its commitment to regional expansion by adding a...
Serco has announced a significant contract extension with Dubai Airports, valued at AED 495 million (£100 million), which will run until December 2030. This extension builds on a successful relationship that has lasted six years, following an initial five-year term and a one-year extension. Under this agreement, Serco will continue to deliver guest experience services...
At the prestigious 55th Paris Air Show, which is taking place from June 16 to June 19, 2025, Saudi Arabia and Panama finalized a significant bilateral air services agreement. The agreement was signed by Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, the president of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA), representing a major advance in...
Etihad Airways has announced adjustments to its flight schedule, operating services between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Amman, Jordan (AMM) for flight numbers EY589/590 and EY591/592. Additionally, flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Beirut, Lebanon (BEY) will operate under flight numbers EY583/584, starting from June 17, with updated flight timings. Passengers who have booked these flights...