Category : Travel

The European Union recorded an all-time high in tourism in 2024, surpassing 3 billion nights spent at tourist accommodation establishments, according to Eurostat. This milestone represents a 2.2% increase compared to 2023, adding 65.4 million overnight stays, with a particularly strong boost in the final quarter of the year. The data highlights the resilience of the  EU’s travel......

Emirates is set to enhance its presence across Asia with the launch of three new routes, expanding its already extensive network in the region. The Dubai-based airline will introduce daily non-stop flights to Shenzhen starting July 1, 2025, marking its fourth gateway into mainland China. Additionally, Emirates will commence four weekly services to Da......

The number of aircraft operated by South Korean airlines reached a record high of 416 in 2024, according to data submitted to Rep. Lee Yeon-hee of the Democratic Party. This marks the highest figure since the country first registered a private aircraft in 1977, a local news agency reported. The data showed......

Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new route connecting Sharjah International Airport and Sochi International Airport in Russia. The non-stop service will commence on June 27, 2025, operating with a frequency of three flights per week. The addition of Sochi marks the sixth Russian city served directly by Air......

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......

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......

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......

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......

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......

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......