Global air travel disrupted as Iran conflict shuts key Middle East airspace / Image: file The global aviation industry is reeling from a massive wave of disruptions today, Sunday, March 1, 2026, as the escalation of conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has forced the closure of multiple airspaces. With over 700 flights cancelled […]
Abu Dhabi Airports Issue Urgent Advisory for Zayed International Airport Amid Iran, US and Israel Conflict In the wake of a sudden surge in Middle East hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran, aviation authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued urgent advisories for passengers planning to travel through major hubs, especially Zayed […]
Qatar Airways has decided to temporarily suspend flights to and from Doha following the closure of the Qatari airspace. Flights will be resumed once the airspace closure is lifted, said the airline in a statement on X.The airline noted that delays and other disruptions may still occur even after the operations restart. It is working […]
Fly Now, Pay Later? Jazeera Airways Just Changed Travel in Kuwait In a major move set to reshape travel affordability in the Gulf, Jazeera Airways has become the first Kuwaiti airline to introduce a “Fly Now, Pay Later” payment option, enabling passengers to book flights and pay for them in manageable installments rather than one […]
Emirates Flight Deals 2026: Best Time to Book for Lower Fares If you are planning to fly with Emirates in 2026, whether for leisure, family trips or work, timing your booking right can make a significant difference in airfare costs. According to reports, Emirates just recorded its busiest January for family travel ever, with the […]
Singapore Airlines Sets Up Direct Singapore–Riyadh Flights in A Big Boost for Middle East-Asia Connectivity In a major development for global aviation and international travel, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will launch non-stop flights between Singapore and Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, beginning in June 2026. The service, scheduled to operate four […]
Pakistan and Bangladesh on Thursday resumed direct air connectivity after a 14-year suspension, marking a move towards improving bilateral ties as Biman Bangladesh Airlines operated its inaugural Dhaka–Karachi flight.The flight, BG341, landed at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport at 11.03 pm after departing Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8.15 pm, according to flight tracking data […]
British Airways Flight Loses Wheel During Las Vegas Takeoff, Lands Safely in London A British Airways long-haul flight made headlines this week after one of its landing-gear wheels detached during take-off from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, a dramatic moment later captured on video and widely shared online. The incident involved Flight BA274, […]
Flying overseas with President Donald Trump isn’t just a test of diplomacy — it’s an endurance sport. Even his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, admits that keeping up with a president who barely sleeps can be tougher than negotiating with world leaders. In a candid interview with New York Magazine, Rubio pulled back the curtain […]
Dubai to Finland Just Got Direct: Emirates Launches First-Ever Non-Stop Flights to Helsinki Emirates has announced a major expansion of its global network with the launch of daily, year-round direct flights between Dubai and Helsinki, Finland, starting 1 October 2026, a first of its kind for air travel between the United Arab Emirates and Finland. […]
