The General Civil Aviation Authority of the United Arab Emirates has announced the resumption of flights between the UAE and the Syrian Arab Republic. This significant development comes as both countries work to enhance air traffic and support passenger and cargo movement. According to the press release from the General Civil Aviation Authority, coordination is...
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Etihad Airways Launches New Direct Flights from Abu Dhabi to Peshawar
Etihad Airways has announced the launch of nonstop flights from Abu Dhabi to Peshawar, Pakistan, set to begin on 29 September 2025. This new route aims to strengthen ties between the UAE and Pakistan while expanding travel options for passengers to northern Pakistan. Peshawar will become Etihad’s fourth destination in Pakistan, joining existing routes to...
Emirates Enhances India-Dubai Air Corridor with 167 Weekly Flights
Emirates Airline has reached a notable milestone by transporting over 90 million passengers between Dubai and India since its launch in 1985. This achievement was highlighted during the recent visit of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE, to India. His visit,...
GCC Airlines Announce New Routes for 2025 to Enhance Global Connectivity
In 2025, airlines across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Bahrain, will significantly expand their flight routes and services. This expansion aims to meet the rising demand for both regional and international travel, providing enhanced options for travelers worldwide. The increase in flight...
Dubai International Airport Leads Global Air Travel with 10 Million Seats in April
Dubai International Airport has recorded over 5 million scheduled seats for international flights in April 2025, bringing the total to nearly 10 million in both directions. This figure contributes to an overall total of 20.24 million scheduled seats at the airport during the first four months of the year, equivalent to 40.48 million seats in...
Abu Dhabi and Wizz Air Launch ‘Let’s Get Lost’ Marketing Campaign
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has partnered with Wizz Air to launch an innovative marketing campaign titled ‘Let’s Get Lost.’ This campaign aims to present Abu Dhabi as a leading global destination for adventurous travelers seeking unique experiences. As part of the campaign, travelers boarded a Wizz Air...
Emirates Increases Flight Schedule Ahead of Eid Al Fitr
Emirates Airlines is set to enhance its operations by adding 17 extra flights to various destinations in the Middle East, starting from March 26 through April 6. This adjustment comes as the airline anticipates a busy travel period in celebration of Eid Al Fitr. During this festive break, the airline expects over 371 000 customers...
India-UAE Airfares May Decrease with Capacity Expansion
Airfares between India and the UAE could become more affordable if air travel capacity doubles over the next five years. The UAE ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, indicated that a 20 percent reduction in ticket prices could potentially save Indian consumers up to $1 billion, as reported by CNBC-TV18. Alshaali mentioned a proposed 4:1 air...
Emirates to Launch Daily Flights to Riyadh with Retroftted Boeing 777s
Emirates airline is set to enhance its Dubai-Riyadh service by introducing newly retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft for its second and third daily flights. The new flights will commence on March 30 and May 7, respectively. These upgraded aircraft will provide passengers with the opportunity to experience the latest generation Business Class seats, as well as...
Air India Launches New Direct Flights from Bhubaneswar to Abu Dhabi
Air India is set to enhance travel options between India and Abu Dhabi by launching direct flights from Bhubaneswar’s Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) starting in June. This new route marks a significant improvement in connectivity between the UAE capital and the eastern Indian city. The introduction of this service comes after the success of...