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UAE: Abu Dhabi’s Air Arabia launches new direct flights to Assiut, Egypt starting November 2025 | World News

Starting November 4, 2025, Air Arabia will operate twice-weekly direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Assiut/Image: Air Arabia Starting November 4, 2025, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi will launch direct flights between Zayed International Airport and Assiut, Egypt, adding a third Egyptian destination to its growing regional network. The new route will operate twice weekly and […]

’45 flights a day’: ICE deportations surge under Trump; report shows 34% rise from Biden era

File photo (Source: X/Karoline Leavitt) .The Trump administration has sharply increased the number of daily ICE flights, new data showed on Thursday. In August, an average of 45 flights took off each day to deport immigrants or move them between detention centres, making it the busiest month since records began in 2020, according to the […]

‘Maybe stop boarding flights to Epstein island’: MAGA influencer mocks victims; who is Jessica Reed Kraus?

Jessica Reed Kraus (Source: Instagram) Jessica Reed Kraus, a conservative influencer, has questioned the accounts of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse.Kraus, who calls herself “independent media,” posted more than two dozen Instagram stories criticising the women for participating in flights to Epstein’s private island and suggested some of their stories were exaggerated.She also accused […]

Planes stopped at 2:30 AM: Judge halts flights carrying Guatemalan children; orders to let them stay in the US for now

A federal judge on Sunday temporarily halted aircraft carrying migrant children who were waiting on tarmacs to be deported to their home country of Guatemala. The judge sided with the children’s lawyers, who said the government was violating the law and putting their clients in danger.From tarmacs in Texas to a courthouse in Washington, the […]

Etihad Airways announces major discounts: Save up to 30% on Asia and Africa flights this autumn | World News

Etihad Airways has launched a major “Destination Sale” for UAE and GCC travellers/Image: File Etihad Airways has launched a major “Destination Sale” for UAE and GCC travellers, offering up to 30% off flights to new and popular destinations in Asia and Africa. As demand rises for autumn and winter travel, this limited-time sale delivers significant […]

Air Canada attendants strike: Carrier cancels flights ahead of work stoppage — Here’s what passengers can do

Air Canada executives leave after they are interrupted by Air Canada flight attendants during a press conference as a possible strike looms, in Toronto, on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. (AP Photo) Air Canada began canceling flights on Thursday, ahead of a possible work stoppage by flight attendants, who issued a 72-hour strike notice, potentially impacting […]

New air link: Fly Baghdad launches new direct flights to Salalah, boosting Oman-Iraq travel | World News

Fly Baghdad launches new direct flights to Salalah/Image: Wikipedia Fly Baghdad’s inaugural flight to Salalah Airport marks a new chapter in air connectivity between Oman and Iraq. This milestone enhances travel options, promotes tourism, and strengthens bilateral relations, positioning Salalah as a growing regional hub for visitors year-round.TL;DR: Fly Baghdad launches its first flight to […]

UAE: No more power banks on Emirates flights? What to know about new policy starting October 1 | World News

Power banks use lithium-ion batteries where ions move between electrodes; overheating or damage can cause thermal runaway, leading to fires/ Image generated using AI for illustrative and creative purposes Starting October 1, 2025, Emirates will implement a strict new safety policy prohibiting the use of power banks on all its flights. The measure aims to […]

Cyber attack? United Airlines grounds flights at US airports; hundreds of flights affected

United Airlines temporarily grounded all of its mainline flights on Wednesday evening due to a technical issue, the carrier confirmed. Mainline operations refer to flights run directly by United using its aircraft and crew, including Boeing 737, 757, 767, 777, and 787 jets, along with Airbus A319 and A320 models, reports Fox News. “Due to […]

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia’s airspace sets new record with over 140,000 flights | World News

Saudi Arabia set historic records for air traffic during the Hajj 1446 AH (2025) season/Image: File TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s airspace recorded over 140,000 domestic and international air movements during Hajj 1446 AH (2025), an 8% increase from last year. Key operational milestones included a single-day record of 2,338 air traffic movements and 74,902 arrivals in […]