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The ongoing Middle East war has drained Dubai of much of its travel appeal. Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is operating some flights to Dubai almost empty, as travellers avoid the Persian Gulf. Flights from the US and continental Europe have been hit hardest, with occupancy on several routes dropping sharply, as thecarrier faces…
Emirates has announced that it expects to operate a limited flight schedule after 10:00 hrs Dubai local time today, as operations gradually resume following earlier disruptions. In an update shared with passengers, the Dubai-based airline said that while some flights will begin operating later in the day, several services scheduled for today have been cancelled…
In a recent update, IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has announced the introduction of a fuel charge on both domestic and international flights starting 14 March 2026. The charges will be applicable to all new bookings made from 00:01 hours on March 14. The decision comes after the airline struggles with a surge in fuel costs…
The stunning Musandam Peninsula is sometimes called the “Norway of Arabia,” because of its dramatic, fjord-like inlets, or khors. Straddling between the United Arab Emirates and the mainland of Oman, the peninsula protrudes into the Strait of Hormuz, making it one of the Middle East’s most dramatic coastlines. The region’s principal town, Khasab, is a…
Amid ongoing regional developments affecting aviation across the Middle East, airlines in the United Arab Emirates are currently operating a limited number of flights. Authorities and airlines have always maintained that passengers need to travel only if they have confirmed bookings and to check the latest updates before heading to the airport. Airlines say the…
In a current update, as of 9 March 2026, Dubai’s both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are operating with a limited number of airlines. The authorities confirmed the news that after a brief disruption, airlines including major UAE carriers are gradually restarting services on selected routes. Though safety remains the…
Dubai Airports shared an update on social media X to inform the world that both Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) operated more than 1,140 flights over the past 84 hours between March 2 and March 5. It is the second week of the regional tensions in the Middle East and…
As per current updates (March 6), Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum (DWC) have resumed flight operations on a limited basis. Though several major flights remain suspended as regional tensions continue to affect air travel across the Middle East. Passengers are advised only to travel if they have a confirmed ticket…
Amid ongoing travel disruptions linked to the escalating crisis in the Middle East, Kuwait has temporarily eased certain immigration rules to support travellers and residents affected by flight cancellations and airspace closures. All visitation visas that are about to expire or have already expired during the current disturbances will automatically be extended by one month,…
In a recent update, IndiGo has announced the starting of repatriation flights and highlighted gradual restoration of its international flights amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region. In its press release, the airline said that these steps are being taken in close coordination with Indian authorities along with respective…
