Category : Travel
Vietnam tourism accelerates green transition to drive 2026 growth
MENA Newswire, HANOI: Vietnam’s tourism sector is accelerating a transition toward greener and more sustainable development as authorities position the industry to support national economic growth in 2026. The shift follows a strong recovery in visitor numbers and revenues in 2025 and reflects a broader government push to align tourism expansion with......
Flydubai commits to IATA global safety standards
DUBAI, Nov 11: Dubai-based airline flydubai has signed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter, reinforcing its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of aviation safety and strengthening its internal safety culture. The signing marks a formal alignment between the airline’s leadership principles and the global framework established by IATA to......
Flydubai expands global reach with new interline partnerships
Dubai, 21 October 2025: Dubai-based airline flydubai has announced seven new interline agreements with international carriers, expanding its global connectivity across Europe and Asia. The latest agreements bring the total number of flydubai’s interline partnerships to more than 40, enhancing access to over 300 destinations through combined networks. The new interline partners include Greece’s......
Etihad expands global network with 300 daily operations
ABU DHABI, October 20, 2025: Etihad Airways has reached a significant operational milestone, now operating 300 scheduled passenger flights daily, representing a more than 20 percent increase compared to the previous year. The achievement marks one of the highest growth rates among full-service carriers globally and reflects the airline’s expansion in network,......
Federal action halts major strike by Air Canada employees
The Canadian government moved swiftly on Saturday to halt a nationwide strike by Air Canada flight attendants that grounded hundreds of flights and disrupted travel for more than 130,000 passengers. The walkout, which began just after midnight on August 16, involved over 10,000 unionized cabin crew and forced the suspension of all mainline and......
Emirates adds more flights from Dublin to Dubai
Emirates has announced plans to introduce a third daily flight to Dublin starting 26 October 2025, marking a significant expansion of its operations in Ireland ahead of the busy winter travel season. The additional service aims to enhance travel options for passengers flying between Dublin and Dubai, as well as improve onward......
Sharjah to Munich flights launched by Air Arabia starting December
Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new non-stop service connecting Sharjah to Munich, further expanding the airline’s European network. The daily flights between Sharjah International Airport and Munich International Airport are scheduled to commence on December 15, 2025. The new route represents a significant addition to Air Arabia’s growing......
Etihad expands U.S. network with new direct flights to Atlanta
Etihad Airways has officially inaugurated its first flight to Atlanta, marking a significant step in the airline’s ongoing North American expansion. The inaugural service from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta touched down on July 2, 2025, connecting the capital of the UAE with the economic hub of the southeastern United States. The launch of the new route......
Global air passenger demand grows 5 percent in May says IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported steady growth in global air travel demand for May 2025, with international passenger traffic showing notable gains despite regional variations. According to IATA’s latest data release, total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased by 5.0 percent compared to......
Sochi becomes sixth Russian city served by Air Arabia
Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has officially launched its new direct service to Sochi, Russia. The inaugural flight marks an expansion of the airline’s growing network in Russia, providing six weekly flights from Sharjah International Airport to the popular Black Sea resort city.......