Category : Travel
Air Arabia adds Uzbekistan’s Tashkent to growing UAE network
Air Arabia has announced the addition of Tashkent, Uzbekistan, to its growing network of destinations served from Ras Al Khaimah. Beginning December 27, 2024, the airline will operate a weekly direct flight connecting Ras Al Khaimah International Airport with Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport. This latest expansion is part of the carrier’s broader......
Fly from Abu Dhabi to Varna with Wizz Air from March next year
MENA Newswire News Desk: Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a new route connecting the UAE capital to Varna, Bulgaria, marking another milestone in its commitment to providing ultra-low-cost travel options. The airline confirmed that flights to the Bulgarian Black Sea city will begin on March 31, 2025, operating three......
Arctic air and snowstorms may impact U.S. Thanksgiving travel plans
MENA Newswire News Desk: The Thanksgiving travel surge is well underway across the United States, with millions of travelers expected to pass through airports and highways in the coming days. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) projected screening over 2.8 million passengers on Tuesday and another 2.9 million on Wednesday, following 2.5 million screenings on......
Dubai Airports prepared for peak season with strategic plans in place
MENA Newswire News Desk: Dubai Airports is fully prepared to handle the anticipated surge in passenger traffic during the upcoming peak season, according to Majed Al Joker, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Airports. Al Joker emphasized the airport’s readiness for the rainy season and the expected increase in activity, citing close collaboration with government agencies......
Dubai International Airport handles 68.6M passengers in 9 months
MENA Newswire News Desk: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is poised for a record-breaking year after welcoming 68.6 million guests in the first nine months of 2024, marking a 6.3% increase over the same period in 2023. The robust performance underscores Dubai’s growing global appeal as both a travel hub and a destination, solidifying......
Flydubai marks Bahrain International Airshow debut showcasing new retrofits
MENA Newswire News Desk: flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, made its first appearance at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2024, which began today at the Sakhir Airbase in Manama and will continue until 15th November. This debut highlights flydubai’s growing focus on the Bahraini market and commitment to advancing its presence in regional aviation......
Air Arabia resumes direct flights from Sharjah to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia
MENA Newswire News Desk: Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced the resumption of its Sharjah-to-Yanbu route, enhancing its service network across Saudi Arabia. The renewed service, set to begin on November 28, 2024, will connect Sharjah International Airport directly to Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin......
Etihad Airways announces daily flights to Düsseldorf, Copenhagen
Etihad Airways will operate daily flights to Düsseldorf and Copenhagen from October 1, 2025, enhancing UAE-Europe connectivity. Düsseldorf adds four weekly flights; Copenhagen adds three. This expansion offers greater flexibility and strengthens European ties....
UAE airports handle over 71.7 million passengers in the first half of 2024
UAE airports saw a 14.2% increase in passenger traffic in H1 2024, handling over 71.7 million passengers, marking a strong recovery for the aviation sector and boosting economic growth....
UAE tourism investments expected to hit AED100 billion by 2031
MENA Newswire News Desk: The UAE’s tourism sector is showing strong growth, in line with the UAE Tourism Strategy 2031, which targets AED100 billion in investments and seeks to boost the sector’s GDP contribution to AED450 billion by 2031. The UAE’s ongoing investment in tourism infrastructure has paid off, with international tourist......