Category : Travel

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 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......

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 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......

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......

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.......

The United States tourism sector is facing an acute international backlash in 2025, as a combination of foreign government travel warnings, mass civil protests, and a deteriorating global perception converge to produce a projected loss exceeding $12.5 billion in international tourism revenue. Warnings issued by key governments including Canada, the UK, China, and Japan, alongside sharp......

Global air travel faced major disruption on June 13 as escalating conflict between Israel and Iran led to the cancellation or diversion of hundreds of flights across Europe and the Middle East. According to Eurocontrol, approximately 1,800 flights were affected by mid-morning, including 650 cancellations, significantly impacting passenger movement and airline operations.......

Emirates has entered into an interline partnership with Bahamasair, the national flag carrier of The Bahamas, under a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The agreement aims to streamline travel for passengers connecting between the Emirates network and destinations across The Bahamas via Florida. The unilateral partnership enables Emirates customers arriving......

U.S. airlines generated more than $7.2 billion in revenue from checked baggage fees in 2024, marking a record high in the post-pandemic era, according to data released by the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. This figure reflects the continued growth of ancillary revenue streams for carriers as they navigate rising operational......