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flyadeal launches Madinah-Karachi Direct Flights, Expanding Saudi-Pakistan Connectivity

News Desk 07/09/2026

flyadeal, Saudia Group’s fast-growing low-cost carrier and one of the largest low-cost airlines in the GCC, today inaugurated direct flights between Madinah and Karachi, further strengthening air connectivity between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Starting today, flyadeal will

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Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Qassim, Taif, Tabuk, and Yanbu in Saudi Arabia

News Desk 01/09/2026

Qatar Airways is strengthening its operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the resumption of services to four destinations this winter. Flights to Qassim (ELQ) will resume on 25 October 2026, followed by Taif (TIF) on 31 October 2026, Yanbu (YNB) on 2 January 2027, and Tabuk (TUU) on 3 January 2027. The airline […]

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Emirates and Crypto.com Give Customers a New Way to Pay for Flights

News Desk 28/07/2026

Emirates has officially launched Crypto.com Pay™, allowing its customers to use the digital payment solution on the airline’s website and app platforms.   Customers with a Crypto.com account booking on emirates.com and the Emirates App can now select Crypto.com Pay™ at checkout, with transactions processed securely and in compliance with UAE regulatory standards.

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AIR INDIA EXPRESS RESTORES SERVICES TO ALL ITS WEST ASIA DESTINATIONS; SALALAH AND KUWAIT SERVICES RESUME

News Desk 02/07/2026

Air India Express has restored connectivity to all destinations across its West Asia network with the resumption of services to Salalah in Oman and Kuwait. Flights on the Kozhikode–Salalah route resume from 2 July. Services between Kozhikode and Kuwait resume from 3 July, while flights between Bengaluru and Kuwait begin from 4 July, with frequencies […]

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FLYADEAL, SAUDIA GROUP’S LOW COST AIRLINE, ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF FLIGHTS TO INDIA

News Desk 19/05/2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline and part of the Saudia Group, has announced the launch of scheduled services to India with daily flights between Riyadh and Hyderabad beginning 1 July 2026. Tickets are now on sale, bookable via flyadeal’s Mobile App on Android and iOS, its website www.flyadeal.com, and through travel agents, including online […]

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FLYADEAL LAUNCHES FLIGHTS FROM RIYADH TO NEOM

News Desk 08/04/2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has launched scheduled flights from Riyadh to the northwestern region of Neom.   The four-times-a-week service connecting the Saudi capital with Neom Bay Airport primarily serves commuter and worker traffic in the Kingdom’s network of mega infrastructure projects in Tabuk Province.   The route is flyadeal’s

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Air India, Air India Express to Operate 44 Flights

News Desk 17/03/2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 44 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 17 March 2026. Both carriers will continue scheduled operations to Muscat and Jeddah on 17 March. Air India will operate its scheduled return flights between Delhi and Jeddah, and two from Mumbai, while […]

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Air India, Air India Express to Operate 48 Flights

News Desk 16/03/2026

Air India and Air India Express will together operate 48 scheduled and non-scheduled flights, to and from the West Asia region on 16 March 2026. Both carriers will continue their scheduled operations to Jeddah and Muscat on 16 March, including a total of 10 flights between India and Jeddah. Air India will operate one return service each […]

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UPDATE FROM OMAN AIR CARGO CONCERNING FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE MIDDLE EAST

News Desk 03/03/2026

Due to ongoing regional airspace closures, flights to and from Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Dubai remain suspended. Flights across the rest of our network may be delayed as a result of longer flight paths.   We are working to ensure that all affected cargo is rescheduled once we have more clarity on airspace restrictions. […]

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Air India Express Extends Suspension

News Desk 01/03/2026

“Air India Express has extended the suspension of flights to and from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, until 23:59 hrs IST (18.29 hrs UTC) on 2nd March 2026. Impacted guests are being notified directly through their registered contact details. Guests are advised to check their flight status on airindiaexpress.com […]

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Turkish Airlines is Relaunching its Sulaymaniyah Flights

News Desk 03/11/2025

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world relaunched its flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah which were stopped on April 2023. Already possessing a strong network in the country with flights to Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Kirkuk, and Najaf, flag carrier once again connects Iraq to the world with […]

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Turkish Airlines Increases Abu Dhabi Flights to 14 Weekly

PR News Desk 23/10/2025

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, is further strengthening its footprint in the United Arab Emirates with the introduction of two daily flights between Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Starting 26 October 2025, the airline will increase its frequency from ten to fourteen weekly flights, offering its […]

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Mediterranean Luxury is Within Reach as City of Dreams Mediterranean Welcomes UAE Guests via New AED 100 Flights

PR News Desk 22/09/2025

As Cyprus continues to grow in popularity as one of the Mediterranean’s most captivating destinations, City of Dreams Mediterranean invites travellers from the UAE to discover a new level of luxury where island charm meets contemporary sophistication. Following the latest introduction of AED100 flights to Cyprus, there never has been a better time for UAE […]

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Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Misrata, Libya’s Third Largest City

PR News Desk 04/09/2025

Turkish Airlines has resumed its Misrata flights, as its third destination in Libya, following Tripoli and Benghazi. The national flag carrier, which suspended flights to Misrata in January 2015, has now resumed operations and currently serves 62 destinations across the African continent. Misrata flights will be operated with B737-78D aircraft three times a week, on […]

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Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Aleppo

PR News Desk 01/08/2025

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, has resumed its flights to Aleppo, which were suspended as of April 2012. Following the launch of flights to Damascus in January 2025, with the addition of Aleppo flights, the number of destinations that Turkish Airlines serves in Syria has […]

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Lufthansa rolls out free in-flight messaging service on long-haul flights

Arnold Pinto 04/06/2025

Reopens First Class Lounge in Munich Lufthansa has introduced a new complimentary messaging service for passengers on all its intercontinental flights, as the global airline intensifies efforts to improve in-flight connectivity and enhance the overall passenger experience. This includes WhatsApp and other popular social messaging platforms. As of June 3, 2025, travellers

Aviation Travel

2025 summer timetable takes off at Munich Airport from March 30

News Desk 30/03/2025

214,000+ flights to 216 destinations Munich Airport has launched its summer timetable for 2025, effective March 30, marking the start of a busy season for the Bavarian hub. This timetable will run until October 26, 2025, when 73 airlines operate more than 214,000 flights, connecting passengers to 216 destinations across 68 countries. The 2025 summer […]

Aviation Travel

Global air travellers’ numbers poised to soar to 22.3 billion by 2053

Arnold Pinto 02/03/2025

Despite short-term uncertainties Airports Council International (ACI) World has unveiled its projected Airport Traffic Forecasts for 2024-2053, forecasting significant global passenger traffic growth over the next three decades. According to the latest report, global passenger numbers are expected to soar to 17.7 billion by 2043 and 22.3 billion by 2053—nearly 2.4 times

Lifestyle Travel

How do airlines calculate flight prices?

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2025

What tips the scales? The cost of a flight is influenced by a wide variety of factors, ranging from route popularity to the type of aircraft you fly on. Understanding how airlines determine ticket prices can be key to securing a bargain and maximising the value of your travel. So, what exactly impacts flight prices, […]

Markets

US imposes visa restrictions on Colombian government officials

Arnold Pinto 28/01/2025

Following repatriation flights dispute US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has authorised a series of visa restrictions on Colombian government officials and their immediate family members in response to the country’s refusal to accept repatriation flights for its citizens. The move follows a diplomatic dispute in which Colombian President Gustavo Petro withdrew his