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Emirates to roll out free Starlink Wi-Fi with full streaming and connectivity on all flights by 2027 | World News

Stay connected at 35,000 feet: Emirates brings free Starlink Wi-Fi to every flight/Image: Emirates Emirates is set to transform inflight connectivity with Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire fleet by mid-2027. Passengers will enjoy free, ultra-fast internet at cruising altitude—streaming, gaming, video calling, and browsing seamlessly on both personal devices and seatback screens. The upgrade ensures […]

Is the UAE crypto-ready? Here’s how you can buy property and book flights using cryptocurrency | World News

Dubai’s Emirates Airlines and Dubai Land Department partnered with Crypto.com to enable cryptocurrency payments for flights and real estate. Dubai’s vision of a crypto-integrated economy Dubai is rapidly emerging as one of the world’s most forward-thinking cities in adopting digital technologies, with cryptocurrency taking a prominent place. Known for its innovation, tax efficiency, and investor-friendly […]

US govt shutdown nears end: Airlines cancel 1,200 flights; FAA, carriers discuss gradual rollback

Airlines in the United States cancelled nearly 1,200 flights on Tuesday (local time), showing signs of recovery as air traffic control staffing improved markedly ahead of an anticipated resolution to the record 42-day government shutdown expected as soon as Wednesday.According to Reuters, the cancellations followed a chaotic Monday when 2,400 flights were cancelled and 9,600 […]

Qatar Airways adds Hail to Saudi network, increases daily flights to Jeddah and Riyadh | World News

Qatar Airways will launch three weekly flights to Hail, increasing daily services to Jeddah and Riyadh/Representative Image Qatar Airways is strengthening its presence in Saudi Arabia with new flights to Hail and additional services to Jeddah and Riyadh, reflecting the airline’s commitment to regional connectivity and growing passenger demand. The expansion, effective January 5, 2026, […]

US shutdown crisis hits the skies: 40 major airports could cut up to 4,000 flights per day | World News

Air travel in the US is on the brink of major disruption as the government shutdown enters record-breaking territory. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned that up to 4,000 domestic flights per day could be cut at around 40 of the country’s busiest airports if the political impasse continues, citing severe staffing strain on […]

‘Danger has been averted’: Berlin airport briefly halts flights after unidentified drone sightings

Flights were suspended for almost two hours at Berlin Brandenburg Airport on Friday after sightings of unidentified drones, the latest in a series of similar scares across Europe, an airport spokesman told AFP. Take-offs and landings were suspended between 8:08 pm (1908 GMT) and 9:58 pm and a “whole series of flights” were diverted to […]

Air India Express to Launch Direct Flights from Udaipur to Delhi and Bengaluru from November 1 | Udaipur Kiran

Udaipur, October 30 (Udaipur Kiran) — In a major boost to connectivity and tourism, Air India Express will launch direct flights from Udaipur to Delhi and Bengaluru starting November 1. This marks the first time the airline will operate non-stop services from Maharana Pratap Airport, Udaipur, on these two busy routes. Both routes will have […]

No more bumpy flights: How Emirates is using artificial intelligence to make turbulence a thing of the past | World News

Emirates’ pilots now rely on live weather intelligence and AI-powered forecasts, helping them make quicker, smarter decisions mid-flight/ Image: Emirates Ever since the rise of modern jetliners, turbulence has been the great leveller of air travel, a sudden reminder that no matter how advanced aviation gets, the skies still have a mind of their own. […]

UAE-Russia: Air Arabia announces weekly direct flights from Ras Al Khaimah to Yekaterinburg | World News

Air Arabia expands its Ras Al Khaimah network with new weekly flights to Yekaterinburg, enhancing affordable connectivity between the UAE and Russia./ Image: Air Arabia Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC), has officially launched its weekly non-stop service between Ras Al Khaimah and Yekaterinburg, Russia, marking another […]

Jaipur Airport Winter Schedule from October 26: Flights Rise to 76, Amritsar Route Cancelled | Udaipur Kiran

Jaipur, October 24 (Udaipur Kiran): The new winter flight schedule at Jaipur International Airport will come into effect from October 26, immediately after Diwali. As per aviation norms, winter schedules are implemented across Indian airports from the last Sunday of October every year. Under the new plan, Jaipur Airport will see an increase in flight […]