News Desk DUBAI: flydubai, a UAE national carrier, operated a special flight carrying the UAE National Football Team. Flight FZ 4949 departed yesterday from Dubai World Central (DWC) to Tehran Airport (IKA), carrying the national team as they prepare to face the Iran National Football Team as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. This reflects the carrier’s ongoing …

News Desk DOHA: Hamad International Airport (DOH), ranked as the World’s Best Airport and Airport Shopping by Skytrax 2024, has officially unveiled its highly anticipated Concourses D and E, marking a major milestone in its expansion and increasing its capacity to over 65 million passengers annually. This development elevates traveller comfort and further establishes Doha as a key global aviation …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates anticipates busy weekends ahead of and during the Eid Al Fitr holiday with heavy traveller volumes departing from and arriving to Dubai. The busiest time for departures in Terminal 3 will be on the 28 and 29 March, and on the 5 and 6 April, with more than 80,000 daily customers making their way abroad for …

ABU DHABI: The national airlines of the United Arab Emirates and Ethiopia have joined forces in a landmark Joint Venture (JV) that will transform connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Signed today at Ethiopian Airlines’ headquarters in Addis Ababa, this strategic partnership also includes a codeshare arrangement, unlocking greater travel opportunities for passengers across both networks. As part …

By Muhammad Rafiq DUBAI: An American national and an Emirati national have been announced as the new dollar millionaires at the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire and Finest Surprise draw, held today at Concourse B of Dubai International Airport. Ms. Tanaz C., an American national based in Houston, Texas became a US$1 million winner, in Millennium Millionaire Series 493 …

Web Desk AMMAN: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the Kingdom of Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’ aimed at modernizing airport infrastructure, enhancing the passenger experience, and further strengthening the country’s position as a major global and regional aviation hub. Aviation is a key pillar of Morocco’s economy. In 2023, aviation (including aviation-related tourism) supported 856,000 jobs and contributed 7.9% ($11.2 …

News Desk DUBAI: Emirates has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350, as more newly delivered aircraft featuring the airline’s latest cabin innovations enter scheduled service. With the latest tranche of planned Emirates A350 deployments, the airline is expanding the list of its short to medium haul destinations served in the Middle East/GCC and Europe. For …

News Desk ABU DHABI: Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, today announced the expansion of its network with the launch of a new service between Zayed International Airport and Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport. Commencing on June 1st, 2025, the new route will operate 6 times a week, offering passengers seamless travel options to explore the rich cultural …

News Desk CHARLOTTE, North Carolina: American Airlines Cadet Academy is expanding its network of flight schools, announcing today it has added ATP Flight School in Charlotte, North Carolina, as its newest partner. The alliance reinforces American’s commitment to providing a clear and accessible pathway to a rewarding career as a commercial airline pilot. ATP, a longstanding flight school partner with American’s wholly owned …

By Rafiq Vayani MUSCAT: SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, today operated its inaugural flight from Muscat to Nairobi. This significant milestone marks an essential step in SalamAir’s expansion into Africa, offering travelers more opportunities to connect between the Sultanate of Oman and Kenya. The inaugural event at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi on March 17, 2025, was under the patronage …