Route planning and tourism

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines announce new strategic partnership

29 April 2025

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines have launched a strategic partnership to expand service between Doha and Manila.

Air transport

Emirates and Kuwait Airways sign interline agreement

29 April 2025

Kuwait Airways and Emirates have signed an MoU to develop an interline agreement, offering passengers increased flight options.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Air Maroc adds Catania in Sicily to its route network

29 April 2025

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is continuing its expansion across the Mediterranean, with a new direct route linking Casablanca to Catania, Sicily, starting…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates collaborates with VisitBritain to boost inbound tourism to the UK

28 April 2025

Emirates has collaborated with VisitBritain to boost inbound tourism to the UK during the Arabian Travel Market.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates expands retrofitted A380 and B777 services to eight more cities

28 April 2025

Emirates will introduce upgraded cabins on various Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s to eight more cities on its network in the coming months.

Route planning and tourism

Oman Air launches flights to Amsterdam

21 April 2025

Oman Air has launched fights between Muscat and Amsterdam, marking the airline’s 11th destination in Europe.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways grows its footprint in Africa

21 April 2025

Etihad Airways is significantly expanding its African network as it doubles its services to Nairobi, Kenya.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways unveils new route to Peshawar

11 April 2025

Etihad Airways is expanding its global network yet further with the launch of flights to Peshawar, Pakistan, starting 29 September 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Saudi Arabia to showcase record tourism growth at ATM 2025

10 April 2025

Saudi Arabia welcomed 30 million international visitors in 2024, representing a 9.5 percent increase from the previous year.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways to increase Manchester service as demand grows

09 April 2025

Qatar Airways will be launching three additional flights to Manchester, UK, from 4 June 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines prepares to launch services to Sharjah

08 April 2025

Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new passenger flight service to Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025.  

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines launches services to Ohrid, North Macedonia

08 April 2025

Turkish Airlines has added Ohrid, one of the North Macedonia’s key tourism destinations, to its flight network.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo commences direct flights from Mumbai and Bengaluru to Krabi

03 April 2025

IndiGo has added Krabi, Thailand, as its third destination in Thailand- joining Bangkok and Phuket.

Events

Arabian Travel Market expects 55,000 visitors to the May event

03 April 2025

The top five registered countries for this years’ Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to date include the UAE, India, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UK.

Route planning and tourism

Discover Airlines launches services to Windhoek

03 April 2025

Discover Airlines launched its second long-haul route from Munich on April 1.

Route planning and tourism

Saudia launches its seasonal flights from Jeddah to Vienna

01 April 2025

Saudia has launched a seasonal flight service from Jeddah to Vienna, the capital of Austria.

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai resumes direct flights to Pisa

31 March 2025

Flydubai has resumed direct flights between Pisa and Dubai. Flights from Terminal 3, Dubai International will operate three times a week to Pisa…

Route planning and tourism

Gulf Air celebrates inaugural flight to London Gatwick

31 March 2025

Gulf Air has celebrated the inaugural flight of its new direct route from Bahrain International Airport to London Gatwick Airport.

Air transport

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia get the green light

28 March 2025

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have received final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates resumes second daily flight to Beirut from 1 April

28 March 2025

Emirates will reinstate its second daily flight between Dubai and Beirut starting 1 April 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates celebrates 25 years of flying to Sydney

26 March 2025

Emirates is marking 25 years of flying to Sydney having launched its service to Sydney in March 2000 with four weekly flights via Singapore.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Jordanian launches nonstop service to Washington, D.C.

25 March 2025

Royal Jordanian (RJ) has inaugurated its first, regular nonstop service to Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington, D.C.

Route planning and tourism

India’s outbound tourism market is projected to reach USD55bn by 2034

25 March 2025

India’s tourism industry is experiencing notable growth, fuelled by rising disposable incomes, a widening middle class and improved global…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates expands retrofitted Boeing 777 services to eight more cities

25 March 2025

Emirates will introduce Boeing 777s with upgraded cabins to eight more destinations on its route network.

Air transport

Air India and Air New Zealand sign connectivity MoU

21 March 2025

Air India and Star Alliance partners Air New Zealand have signed an MoU with the objective of boosting air connectivity between India and New…

Route planning and tourism

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi adds new routes in Middle East and Central Asia

20 March 2025

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is launching new routes within the Middle East and Central Asia.

Route planning and tourism

Uganda Airlines gears up to launch services to the UK

20 March 2025

Uganda Airlines is preparing to launch direct flights between Entebbe International Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo bridges the gap between Lucknow and Srinagar

20 March 2025

IndiGo will launch direct connectivity between Lucknow and Srinagar, starting March 30, 2025.

Airports

Emirates expects busy travel during Eid Al Fitr holiday

20 March 2025

Emirates said it anticipates ‘busy’ weekends ahead of and during the Eid Al Fitr holiday with heavy traveller volumes departing from and arriving to…

Air transport

Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad launch strategic joint venture

20 March 2025

Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Airways have joined forces in a joint venture that will transform connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.…

Route planning and tourism

FlyAngola launches services to Namibia, Benguela, Cabinda and Luanda

20 March 2025

FlyAngola is further expanding its African and domestic network with new flights to Namibia, Benguela, Cabinda and Luanda.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates unveils seven more destinations in A350 network expansion

19 March 2025

Emirates has revealed the next seven cities to be served by its A350.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines to launch new passenger service to Hanoi

19 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines will commence four weekly passenger service to Hanoi, Vietnam, starting from 10 July 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches new direct flights to Yerevan

18 March 2025

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi has expanded its network with the launch of a new service between Zayed International Airport and Yerevan’s Zvartnots…

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir commences its expansion in East Africa

17 March 2025

SalamAir today operated its inaugural flight from Muscat to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Air transport

Emirates to roll out upgraded Boeing 777s on all three flights to Riyadh

17 March 2025

Emirates plans to introduce newly retrofitted Boeing 777s on its second and third daily flights between Dubai and Riyadh starting from 30 March and 7…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways launches flights to Medan, Indonesia

14 March 2025

Etihad Airways is set to fly three times a week to Medan, the gateway to Northern Sumatra, from October 2, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Jordanian expands in India

12 March 2025

Royal Jordanian (RJ) will start four weekly flights Queen Alia International Airport to Mumbai and Delhi using Airbus A320neos.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways welcomed 1.6 million passengers in February 2025

12 March 2025

Etihad Airways has released its traffic statistics for February 2025, maintaining continued strong performance.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo launches direct flights between Bengaluru and Krabi

12 March 2025

IndiGo will strengthen its presence in Thailand with the launch of its direct flight between Bengaluru and Krabi - effective March 30, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways launches additional flights to global destinations

10 March 2025

Qatar Airways is enhancing global connectivity with additional flights to key destinations around the world.

Aircraft interiors

Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777s to Seoul and London Stansted

07 March 2025

Emirates will expand the list of cities served by its refurbished Boeing 777 to Seoul, South Korea starting 14 April and London Stansted in the UK…

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo connects to Europe with two new routes

06 March 2025

IndiGo is adding its first-ever long-haul destinations - Manchester and Amsterdam.

Air transport

Emirates and Costa Cruises extend strategic partnership through 2027

06 March 2025

Emirates and Costa Cruises have renewed their partnership through 2027, with the aim of positioning Dubai as a major global cruise hub.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates and Malta Tourism Authority forge strategic partnership

05 March 2025

Emirates has signed an MoU with the Malta Tourism Authority to bolster inbound tourism through collaborative marketing efforts.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo launches direct flights from Mumbai to Krabi

05 March 2025

IndiGo will commence direct services between Mumbai and Krabi, effective March 23, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Phnom Penh

04 March 2025

Turkish Airlines will commence flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, on December 10, 2025.

Events

Arabian Travel Market 2025 to host expanded global participation

04 March 2025

Arabian Travel Market is set to welcome a 'diverse' international presence at its upcoming edition, which takes place at the Dubai World Trade Centre…

Route planning and tourism

FlyDubai adds three new destinations in Iran

03 March 2025

FlyDubai has launched three new destinations in Iran, this includes the start of flights to Bushehr and Tabriz from 13 March and Qeshm from 14…

Air transport

Air India expands codeshare with Japan’s ANA

03 March 2025

Beginning 31 March 2025, Air India will operate its fourth weekly flights from Delhi to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport (HND).

Route planning and tourism

Emirates introduces three new Asian destinations

03 March 2025

Emirates is set to further strengthen its presence across Asia with the launch of daily non-stop flights between Dubai and Shenzhen from 1 July 2025.…

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines to commence new flight service to Porto

03 March 2025

Ethiopian Airlines launched a new passenger flight service to Porto, Portugal, effective July 2, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines Holidays expands globally

27 February 2025

Turkish Airlines has launched its comprehensive package holiday brand globally.

Air transport

Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia enter partnership

27 February 2025

The Australian Government has approved Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25 per cent stake in Virgin Australia.

Route planning and tourism

African tourism is on the rise

26 February 2025

According to a report by the United Nations Tourism (UNWTO), Africa welcomed approximately 74 million visitors last year, surpassing the figures from…

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo to serve Delhi- Bangkok route from March 1, 2025

25 February 2025

IndiGo will commence operations with its recently inducted wide body aircraft on the Delhi- Bangkok route.

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai expands summer routes

25 February 2025

Flydubai has launched flights to Antalya in Türkiye as part of its seasonal summer operations.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo connects Hyderabad with Madinah

21 February 2025

IndiGo has launched its new direct service between Hyderabad and Madinah.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways launches flights to Sochi

17 February 2025

Etihad Airways has launched flights to Sochi, the gateway to the north-east coast of the Black Sea.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates’ marks 25 years of services to Bahrain

16 February 2025

This year marks 25 years of Emirates’ services to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Air transport

Nigeria's Air Peace and Emirates announce interline agreement

11 February 2025

Connections between the world and Nigeria have been enhanced by a new interline agreement announced today between Emirates and West Africa’s largest…

Events

ABU DHABI: LODD partners with Skyports to unveil vertiport concept for UAE

11 February 2025

Vertiport developer, Skyports, is collaborating with LODD, a UAE-based company specialising in AI-powered drone technology and autonomous aerial…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad to go daily to Atlanta from utilising its A350-1000

11 February 2025

Etihad Airways’ new service to Atlanta, which is set to launch four-times a week on  July 2, is proving so popular that the airline will now make…

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines to launch a passenger service to Hyderabad

10 February 2025

Ethiopian Airlines will provide a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Hyderabad, India, starting from June 16, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo bolsters connectivity to Rajasthan

07 February 2025

IndiGo has commenced operations to Bikaner, its 90th domestic and 127th overall destination within the 6E network.

Air transport

Air India and Kenya Airways enter codeshare partnership

03 February 2025

Air India and Kenya Airways have entered a codeshare partnership, boosting travel between India and Africa.

Air transport

Passenger traffic between the UK and Saudi Arabia sees growth

30 January 2025

Passenger traffic between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia rose 34% to a record 1.338 million direct passengers in 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Air India to restart non-stop services to Tel Aviv

29 January 2025

Air India will resume its non-stop services between Delhi and Tel Aviv from March 2, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad adds third service to Milan

28 January 2025

Etihad Airways will add a third daily flight to Milan, starting 1 November 2025.

Flight services and support

Ethiopian Airlines celebrates Chinese New Year 2025

28 January 2025

Ethiopian Airlines has celebrated the Chinese New Year 2025 as it continues to foster strong connections with Chinese communities worldwide.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates to resume flights to Beirut and Baghdad

24 January 2025

Emirates will restart services to Beirut, Lebanon from 1 February 2025 with a daily flight.

Route planning and tourism

Jazeera Airways adds Budapest to its route network

23 January 2025

Jazeera Airways is further expanding its European destinations by adding Budapest to its operations.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo to commence flights between Mumbai and Jharsuguda

23 January 2025

IndiGo will start flights between Mumbai and Jharsuguda, Odisha, from March 1, 2025.

Air transport

Emirates’ A350 aircraft to serve Mumbai and Ahmedabad

23 January 2025

The Emirates A350 will make its debut in India on January 26 to Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The Airbus A350 now serves five destinations in the airline's…

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways adds Bogotá and Caracas to its route network

22 January 2025

Qatar Airways is expanding into the Americas with the launch of two new weekly flights to Bogotá, Colombia, and Caracas, Venezuela, from early summer…

Air transport

SAA adds two leased narrow-body Airbus A320s to its fleet

21 January 2025

South African Airways (SAA) has added two aircraft to its fleet in the last two weeks -growing its fleet size to 20 aircraft.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Jordanian Airlines resumes route between Amman and Damascus

17 January 2025

Royal Jordanian Airlines will resume flights to Damascus, Syria, from January 31, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways to commence four weekly flights to Malta

16 January 2025

Qatar Airways is resuming operations to Malta with four weekly flights from 2 July 2025.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo expands its new direct flight to Madinah

16 January 2025

IndiGo has launched new direct service between Hyderabad and Madinah, which will commence, February 20, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates boosts flights to Madagascar

15 January 2025

Following Emirates’ successful launch to Madagascar in September 2024, the airline will introduce additional flights to the island nation.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines resumes flights to Benghazi

14 January 2025

Turkish Airlines will operate three weekly services to Benghazi, Libya, from today.

Air transport

IndiGo solidifies presence in Sri Lanka

09 January 2025

IndiGo has become the largest foreign carrier out of Sri Lanka.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia launches new non-stop flights to Ethiopia

09 January 2025

Air Arabia has launched new non-stop flights to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Events

ATM 2025 to address soaring growth within the aviation sector

07 January 2025

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 is set to welcome the world’s aviation industry to discuss the latest trends impacting the sector.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates A350 takes flight to its first destination, Edinburgh

06 January 2025

Emirates first Airbus A350 has entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh.

Air transport

Qatar Airways to resume flights to Syria after security standards are met

03 January 2025

Qatar Airways will resume three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from January 7, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates introduces additional flights to Colombo

02 January 2025

Emirates will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Air India operates its A350-900 aircraft between Delhi and Newark

02 January 2025

Air India today began operating its flagship A350-900 aircraft on non-stop flights between Delhi and Newark’s Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways lands first resumption flight at Abha International Airport

02 January 2025

Qatar Airways today landed its first resumption flight at Abha International Airport (AHB).

Route planning and tourism

Emirates to introduce additional flights to and from Colombo

31 December 2024

Emirates will operate an additional scheduled service between Colombo and Dubai, starting from 2 January 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates to operate A350 to Kuwait and Bahrain

31 December 2024

Emirates is bringing forward the deployment of its Airbus A350 to Kuwait and Bahrain.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo adds daily direct flights connecting Chennai and Penang

27 December 2024

IndiGo has commenced daily direct flight route between Chennai and Penang.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines starts its flights to Santiago, Chile

27 December 2024

Turkish Airlines has expanded its reach in the Americas by launching flights to Santiago, the capital of Chile.

Route planning and tourism

Flyadeal adds Pakistan to its route network in expansion drive

27 December 2024

Flyadeal is to launch scheduled flights to Pakistan’s commercial capital, Karachi, effective 2 February 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines starts flights to Santiago, Chile

20 December 2024

Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Santiago, the capital of Chile.

Air transport

Qatar expands in Australia with launch of Canberra service

17 December 2024

Qatar Airways has relaunched daily flights to Canberra, Australia’s capital city.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo launches Bengaluru-Langkawi direct flights

17 December 2024

IndiGo has commenced daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Langkawi – the airlines 36th international and 124th overall destination.

Route planning and tourism

Air India releases 2025 network updates

16 December 2024

Air India has announced significant updates to its international route network starting 2025.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo enters four new codeshare connections to the US via Istanbul

16 December 2024

IndiGo has announced four new codeshare connections to Houston (IAH), Atlanta (ATL), Miami (MIA), and Los Angeles (LAX), via Istanbul, effective…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways launches flights to Nairobi

16 December 2024

Etihad Airways launched its new service to Nairobi, Kenya, on December 15, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Fly Angola to commence flights to Namibia

13 December 2024

FlyAngola will launch its first international route from Benguela (Catumbela airport) to Windhoek, Namibia, from December 21, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

RwandAir celebrates three years of direct flights to Doha

10 December 2024

RwandAir is celebrating three years of direct flights from Kigali to Doha, providing improved and consistent connectivity between Africa and the…

Air transport

Emirates introduces third non-stop service between Melbourne and Dubai

09 December 2024

Emirates will be introducing a third non-stop service between Dubai and Melbourne, starting from 30 March 2025.

Air transport

Emirates to launch retrofitted Boeing 777 on Vienna route

05 December 2024

Emirates is to deploy its retrofitted Boeing 777 on flights EK125/126 between Dubai and Vienna starting from 3 January 2025.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo connects Bengaluru to the Spiritual Heart of India, Ayodhya

05 December 2024

IndiGo will launch daily direct flights connecting Bengaluru, Karnataka with Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, effective December 31, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Saudia adds Phuket to its route network

03 December 2024

Saudia has launched its seasonal flights to Phuket, marking its second destination in the Thailand after the capital, Bangkok.

Air transport

Brussels Airlines ramps up routes to sub-Saharan Africa

03 December 2024

Brussels Airlines has announced its largest-ever capacity to sub-Saharan Africa for the summer of 2025.

Air transport

Turkish Airlines launches its longest flight to Sydney with A350-900

02 December 2024

Turkish Airlines has launched its longest flight with the addition of Sydney flights.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo enhances connectivity to Southeast Asia

02 December 2024

IndiGo Kolkata-Phuket will commence direct flights between Kolkata-Phuket from December 27, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to Monrovia

02 December 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has resumed passenger flights to Liberia’s capital, Monrovia.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines' inaugural flight from Istanbul to Sydney touches down

29 November 2024

Turkish Airlines' inaugural flight from Istanbul to Sydney, via Kuala Lumpur, has landed.

Air transport

Air India optimises fleet offering narrow-body products on key routes

27 November 2024

Following the integration of Vistara earlier this month, Air India is optimising five domestic routes that will prioritise deployment of its…

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir to add Nairobi to its route network in February 2025

27 November 2024

SalamAir will operate direct flights from Muscat to Nairobi.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad adds ten new routes set to boost visitor numbers to Abu Dhabi

26 November 2024

Etihad Airways will launch ten new destinations starting in 2025 as part of the airline’s rapid expansion programme.

Air transport

Emirates to deploy its A350 to Edinburgh

26 November 2024

Emirates will bring forward its daily A350 scheduled service to Edinburgh starting from 3 January 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Japan Airlines and IndiGo to commence codeshare partnership

25 November 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) and IndiGo will launch their codeshare partnership from December 16, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai adds Al Alamein to its seasonal summer routes

25 November 2024

Flydubai has added a new seasonal summer flights to Al Alamein International Airport in Egypt.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates boosts services between Madagascar and Seychelles

21 November 2024

Emirates has added a fifth weekly flight on its Dubai - Antananarivo route, starting 13 December 2024 for a period of four weeks to meet demand from…

Sustainability

ATM research reveals more must be done to meet sustainability goals

21 November 2024

A whitepaper produced for Arabian Travel Market (ATM) by Digital Tourism Think Tank (DTTT) has highlighted the need to meet UN tourism-related…

Route planning and tourism

Royal Jordanian to launch nonstop service to Washington, D.C

21 November 2024

Royal Jordanian is launching a new nonstop route between Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, and Washington Dulles International Airport,…

Air transport

Air India and Tourism Australia sign marketing agreement

19 November 2024

Tourism Australia and Air India have signed a three-year marketing agreement to sustain and drive the positive trend in Indian visitor arrivals to…

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo to operate flights between Chennai and Penang

19 November 2024

IndiGo will add direct flights between Chennai and Penang, starting December 21, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways set to announce ten new destinations on November 25

18 November 2024

Etihad Airways preparing to go 'big' unveiling ten new destinations on a single day.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways concludes unilateral codeshare with Virgin Australia

18 November 2024

Etihad Airways will conclude its unilateral codeshare and bilateral frequent flyer partnership with Virgin Australia effective 01 June 2025.

Route planning and tourism

ITA Airways to start new direct services to Tripoli

14 November 2024

ITA Airways, the Italian reference airline has launched a new direct flight between Rome Fiumicino and Tripoli Mitiga.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo announces Puducherry as the 89th domestic destination

14 November 2024

IndiGo is adding Puducherry as the 89th domestic and 125th overall destination in the 6E network.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo to serve flights between Bengaluru and Langkawi

13 November 2024

IndiGo will launch daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Langkawi, Malaysia, from December 16, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo offers new route connecting Goa and Bhopal

12 November 2024

IndiGo has launched a new direct route between Goa and Bhopal, beginning December 01, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Vistara inaugurates service to Patna

11 November 2024

Vistara has inaugurated a service to Patna (Bihar) with a daily flight to and from its hub, Delhi.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways and e& UAE to boost destination marketing

11 November 2024

Etihad Airways and e& UAE, the telecommunications arm of global technology group e&, have signed an MoU to explore key areas of cooperation.…

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai touches down in Bhairahawa, Nepal

11 November 2024

Flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its operations to Bhairahawa on November 9.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo boost services across Northeast India

08 November 2024

IndiGo will operate maiden direct flights connecting Agartala with Dibrugarh.

Route planning and tourism

flydubai and Batik Air announce strategic interline agreement

08 November 2024

flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have entered an interline agreement.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia resumes flights to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia

07 November 2024

Air Arabia has resumed its route from Sharjah to Yanbu in Saudi Arabia.

Route planning and tourism

Air India begins A350 flights to JFK Airport

06 November 2024

Air India has launched its Airbus A350-900 on daily, non-stop flights between New York’s JFK Airport and Delhi.

Route planning and tourism

Fly Jinnah adds new non-stop flights to Jeddah

06 November 2024

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, is expanding its footprint in Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new direct route connecting Lahore and…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates returns to Edinburgh with a daily service

05 November 2024

Emirates has touched down in Edinburgh for the first time since 2020. 

Air transport

Ethiopian Airlines commences services to Bangladesh

04 November 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced new passenger service to Dhaka, Bangladesh on November 2, 2024.

Airports

Etihad Airways welcomes return of its A380 aircraft to Paris

01 November 2024

Etihad Airways today welcomed the return of its iconic A380 aircraft to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, enhancing the travel experience between the…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates ramps up operations in Africa

31 October 2024

Emirates has introduced additional flights to Entebbe, Uganda; Addis Abba in Ethiopia; and Johannesburg, South Africa.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways announces new flights to Al Alamein, Egypt

30 October 2024

Etihad Airways is to launch flights to Al Alamein, the gateway to Egypt’s northern coast with the Mediterranean, from July 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates returns to Adelaide with daily service

29 October 2024

Emirates has relaunched its daily service between Adelaide and Dubai, flying a Boeing 777-200LR between both cities.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates signs strategic MoUs with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet

29 October 2024

Emirates has signed two MoUs with Vietnam Airlines and VietJet, aimed at strengthening connectivity and offering more travel choices.

Route planning and tourism

Pune welcomes IndiGo’s first nonstop international flight to Bangkok

28 October 2024

IndiGo has will commence direct flights connecting Pune with Bangkok and Thiruvananthapuram from November 22, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Saudia launches services between Dammam and Beijing

28 October 2024

Saudia has officially launched its inaugural flight from King Fahd International Airport in Dammam to Beijing, China.

Route planning and tourism

Oman Air expands footprint with new Qantas partnership

28 October 2024

Oman Air and Qantas have launched a new loyalty programme offering.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia marks its first non-stop flight to the Maldives

28 October 2024

Air Arabia has marked the inauguration of its first non-stop flight connecting Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport in…

Route planning and tourism

United expands in Africa

24 October 2024

United Airlines (United) will have the largest network in Africa in its history this winter.

Route planning and tourism

Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare

23 October 2024

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have agreed to significantly expand their codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40…

Route planning and tourism

flydubai adds new service from Dubai to Bhairahawa in Nepal

23 October 2024

flydubai has announced today the launch of a new daily service to Bhairahawa Airport, also known as Gautam Buddha International Airport (BWA), from 10…

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines resumes its flight to Monrovia, Liberia

23 October 2024

Ethiopian Airlines will resume its passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening connections across the African…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways to offer daily flights to Dusseldorf and Copenhagen

17 October 2024

From 1 October 2025, Etihad Airways will offer daily services to both Dusseldorf, Germany, and Copenhagen, Denmark.

Route planning and tourism

Oman Air will commence flights to Rome starting 20 December 2024

16 October 2024

The airline will offer four weekly flights from Muscat, offering travellers in Oman their first-ever direct connection to the “Eternal City.”

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways boosts its weekly flights to Jaipur to ten

11 October 2024

Etihad Airways is boosting its weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur to ten a week from 15 December, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

AJet adds new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt

11 October 2024

Turkey's AJet has launched new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, continuing its network expansion.

Route planning and tourism

United adds Dakar to its route network

11 October 2024

U.S. carrier United Airlines is set to commence non-stop routes from Washington D.C./Dulles, to Dakar, Senegal, operating year-round from May 25.

Route planning and tourism

Airlink increases services between South Africa and DRC

04 October 2024

Airlink will ramp up air services between South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo with the launch of Johannesburg - Kinshasa flights from…

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia resumes flights from Ras Al Khaimah to Jeddah

04 October 2024

Air Arabia has resumed its non-stop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Air transport

Saudia signs codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines

03 October 2024

Saudia has signed a codeshare agreement with Delta Air Lines. The agreement builds on the airlines’ existing interline relationship.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates touches down in Lagos

03 October 2024

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has resumed passenger services to Lagos, Nigeria, with a daily service.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo launches Pune-Bhopal route

03 October 2024

IndiGo has unveiled a new route connecting Pune and Bhopal which will commence October 27, 2024.

Air transport

Etihad Cargo reaches 10-year milestone in Vietnam

02 October 2024

Etihad Cargo is celebrating a decade of freighter services in Hanoi, Vietnam, offering 400 tonnes of capacity per week on its Boeing 777F flights.

Route planning and tourism

New A380 route and codeshare to Africa

01 October 2024

The first ever A380 flight between South Africa and Australia took off yesterday.

Air transport

Air Arabia launches new route to Moscow Domodedovo International

30 September 2024

Air Arabia is expanding its operations from Ras Al Khaimah with a new route connecting Ras Al Khaimah International Airport with Moscow Domodedovo…

Events

Arabian Travel Market 2025 will highlight the power of connectivity

30 September 2024

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will underscore the pivotal role of connectivity when it returns to Dubai April 28-May 1, 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Johannesburg

24 September 2024

Emirates is adding a fourth daily flight on the in-demand route to Johannesburg.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo unveils Mauritius as its 35th international destination

23 September 2024

IndiGo is launching direct flights to Mauritius from Bengaluru, starting November 19, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines adds Santiago, Chile, to its route network

23 September 2024

Turkish Airlines will soon connect its global network to Santiago, Chile. This new route marks the airline's 10th country served in the Americas.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian celebrates six decades of services to Rome

20 September 2024

Ethiopian Airlines Group has marked 60 years of uninterrupted service to the captivating city of Rome, Italy.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines enter join venture to strengthen UAE-China

19 September 2024

Etihad Cargo and SF Airlines are to establish a first-of-its-kind joint venture with the aim of promoting economic and trade cooperation and enhancing…

Route planning and tourism

Air Astana expands in the Middle East

16 September 2024

Air Astana will be launching new services from Atyrau in western Kazakhstan to Dubai on October 26, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines adds Port Sudan to its route network

11 September 2024

Ethiopian Airlines will launch a daily flight service to Port Sudan, Sudan, commencing on October 15, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Wizz Air launches services from Gatwick to Jeddah

10 September 2024

Wizz Air will launch a direct route between London Gatwick and Jeddah, starting on 31 March 2025.

Air transport

flydubai and SriLankan Airlines announce new interline agreement

09 September 2024

flydubai and SriLankan Airlines have entered an interline agreement commencing from September 9, 2024.

Air transport

Etihad Airways announces new routes to Warsaw and Prague

06 September 2024

Etihad Airways is launching routes to Warsaw in Poland and Prague in Czechia, marking the first time the airline has flown directly to these…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates touches down for the first time in Antananarivo

06 September 2024

Emirates has landed in Antananarivo, Madagascar for the first time.

Air transport

Emirates celebrates South Africa with first-ever A380 flypast

02 September 2024

Emirates took to the skies yesterday to celebrate its longstanding and ongoing commitment to South Africa, with the country’s first ever A380…

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo expands 6E network with direct flights Jaffna and Chennai

02 September 2024

IndiGo has launched its newest international destination, Jaffna, Sri Lanka.

Air transport

Emirates doubles partnership connectivity in a year

30 August 2024

In the past year, Emirates has doubled the number of cities it offers beyond its own network, offering travel opportunities to nearly 1,700 additional…

Route planning and tourism

Regulatory green light for Airlink to connect Cape Town with Gaborone

28 August 2024

Airlink is proceeding with its plans to launch direct Cape Town-Gaborone flights from 01 April 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Saudia adds Phuket to its route nework

27 August 2024

Saudia has announced the addition of Phuket to its seasonal destinations, making it the second city in Thailand to join its network, following the…

Events

IndiGo wins the ‘Award of Honour’ at the Indo-US Tourism and Hospitality

23 August 2024

IndiGo has won the 'Award of Honour’ for its contribution to the Indian aviation industry at the Indo-US Tourism and Hospitality Summit.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways’ enters interline partnership with Maldivian

22 August 2024

Qatar Airways has signed a new interline partnership with Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo announces direct flights between New Delhi and Vijayawada

20 August 2024

IndiGo will launch a new direct route connecting New Delhi and Vijayawada from September 14.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways increases services to London, Male, Miami, and Tokyo

20 August 2024

Qatar Airways has launched additional flights to London, UK; Male, the Maldives; Miami, USA; and Tokyo, Japan for the 2024-2025 season.

Air transport

Etihad serves its A380 to Mumbai

15 August 2024

Etihad Airways is deploying its Airbus A380 to Mumbai for a special four-month period, marking 20 years since its inaugural flight to the city.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo enhances connectivity to Singapore, Kuwait, and Colombo

14 August 2024

IndiGo has added a new route and additional frequencies to enhance international connectivity across states in South and Central India, starting…

Air transport

Oman Air resumes service to Zurich, Malé and Moscow

09 August 2024

Oman Air has resumed three seasonal routes for winter; Zurich (starting 5 October), Malé (starting 27 October) and Moscow (starting 29 October).

Air transport

Etihad Airways to start flying its A380 double-decker to Singapore

09 August 2024

Etihad Airways it will start flying its A380 double-decker to Singapore from February, 1, 2025.

Air transport

Ethiopian Airlines honoured with US President’s Lifetime Achievement Award

09 August 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has been honoured with the US President's Lifetime Achievement Award recognising the contributions and dedicated service to the…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad to resume services to Nairobi

09 August 2024

Etihad Airways will resume flights to Nairobi, Kenya, starting December,15, 2024.

Air transport

Saudia concludes a successful Hajj Season

07 August 2024

Saudia has announced its contributions to the success of Hajj Season.

Route planning and tourism

Saudia adds Medan to its route network

05 August 2024

Saudia is adding Medan to its scheduled and regular flight network, making it the second destination in the Republic of Indonesia after the capital,…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates to operate second A380 service to Bali

31 July 2024

Emirates will operate a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Bali, starting September 1, until October 26, to meet the surge in travel demand…

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo enhances domestic connectivity from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad

30 July 2024

IndiGo is adding 10 daily direct flights to increase domestic connectivity from Hyderabad and Ahmedabad in September 2024.

Air transport

Saudia successfully concludes Hajj Season operations

26 July 2024

Saudia has successfully concluded Hajj Season 1445H operations, marking the end of a 74-day journey.

Route planning and tourism

Uganda Airlines expands its African network

24 July 2024

Uganda Airlines is launching services to Abuja, Harare, and Lusaka from September 12, 2024.

Air transport

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and IndiGo CarGo sign Interline Agreement

19 July 2024

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and IndiGo CarGo have signed an extensive Interline Agreement connecting their expansive networks.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo brings Abu Dhabi closer to Southern India

17 July 2024

IndiGo will launch direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Mangaluru, a major commercial center in Karnataka, and Coimbatore and Tiruchirappalli, famous…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates carries three million passengers on the Newcastle to Dubai route

17 July 2024

Emirates has reached the three million passenger milestone on its Newcastle to Dubai route.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways and Batik Air Malaysia enter codeshare partnership

16 July 2024

Etihad Airways and Batik Air Malaysia have launched a codeshare partnership to boost connectivity for passengers of both airlines.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines commences Istanbul-Turin route

15 July 2024

Turkish Airlines has commenced daily flights between Istanbul and Turin.

Air transport

Riyadh Air and Delta sign strategic agreement to expand connectivity

11 July 2024

Riyadh Air and Delta Air Lines have signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding with the goal of introducing a broad range of…

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia adds Vienna to its route network

10 July 2024

Air Arabia will connect Sharjah and Vienna, the capital of Austria from December 20, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad launches daily flights to Boston and brings its A350 to Toronto

09 July 2024

Etihad Airways will increase its nonstop flight service between Boston and Abu Dhabi from four flights per week to once daily from October 27.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines expanded with new multiple routes in June

08 July 2024

Ethiopian Airlines Group said June was an ‘outstanding’ month of growth and expansion.

Route planning and tourism

Gulf Air adds Munich to its European network

05 July 2024

Gulf Air launched its new direct flights from Bahrain to Munich, Germany, on July 1, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines commences new service to Warsaw

02 July 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced four times-weekly new flight services to Warsaw, Poland, via Athens.

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai touches down in Islamabad and Lahore

02 July 2024

Flydubai inaugurated its operations to Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan on July 1. This marks the start of the carrier’s daily services to Islamabad…

Route planning and tourism

TAAG Angola Airlines to connect to Brazzaville

01 July 2024

TAAG Angola Airlines will resume flights to Brazzaville, effective August 2, 2024, connecting Luanda to the Republic of Congo capital city with two…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates reveals first destinations on refurbished Boeing 777

01 July 2024

Emirates has unveiled the first cities on its network to be served with its newest Boeing 777 cabin interiors.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo announces direct flights from Bengaluru to Abu Dhabi

28 June 2024

IndiGo is commencing new direct flight between Bengaluru and Abu Dhabi from August 01, 2024. The service will operate six times a week.

Route planning and tourism

RwandAir celebrates one year of direct flights to Paris

27 June 2024

RwandAir is celebrating the first anniversary of its direct flights from Paris to Kigali, providing improved connectivity between Africa and Europe.…

Air transport

Air India’s A350 to serve Delhi-London route

27 June 2024

Air India is launching twice-daily flights between Delhi and London Heathrow with the deployment of its brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia marks its first flight to Kraków in Poland

27 June 2024

Air Arabia has made its first flight to Kraków in Poland connecting Sharjah International Airport and Kraków John Paul II International Airport with a…

Route planning and tourism

Etihad launches direct flights to Bali

26 June 2024

Etihad Airways touched down for the first time in Denpasar, Bali, today, marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the island…

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir adds Chennai, India, to its network of destinations

24 June 2024

Starting July 11th, 2024, SalamAir will operate two weekly flights to Chennai every Thursday and Saturday.

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai launches flights to two destinations in Pakistan

24 June 2024

Flydubai will launch flights to Islamabad and Lahore in Pakistan starting from 01 July 2024.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo reinstates direct connectivity between Mumbai and Hubli

21 June 2024

IndiGo has reinstatement a daily-direct flights between Mumbai and Hubli.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways launches eight new summer destinations

21 June 2024

Etihad Airways has launched eight new summer destinations, taking the total number of operating routes to 76.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways adds Jaipur to its network

19 June 2024

Etihad Airways has celebrated the start of its flights to Jaipur, India. 

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia marks its first flight to Kraków in Poland

18 June 2024

Air Arabia this week marked the inauguration of its first flight to Kraków in Poland.  

Air transport

SalamAir increases network with Pakistan routes

14 June 2024

SalamAir is to launch two new destinations in Pakistan: early next month.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo adds four new domestic routes connecting Durgapur

13 June 2024

IndiGo is adding new routes connecting Durgapur with the cities of Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati, starting from August 30, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways resumes services to Venice

13 June 2024

Qatar Airways’ has resume services to Venice with non-stop daily flights between Hamad International Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Air Maroc to resume its longest nonstop route to São Paulo

12 June 2024

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will resume direct flight from Casablanca to São Paulo. This is the airline's longest-planned nonstop route.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways and Egyptair sign MoU to strengthen relationship

12 June 2024

Etihad Airways and Egyptair have signed an MoU to enhance commercial and operational ties.

Route planning and tourism

Oman Air and SalamAir enter codeshare partnership

10 June 2024

Oman Air and SalamAir leadership met recently to mark the launch of the airlines’ latest codeshare partnership.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian resumes flights to the ancient city of Axum

10 June 2024

Ethiopian Airlines Group has reinstatement of its daily passenger flights to the historic city of Axum as of, June 9, 2024.

Airports

Oman regional airport boost expected

10 June 2024

Oman plans to establish a batch of new regional airports by 2028-29, as it seeks to expand both domestic travel and inbound tourism.

Air transport

Oman's airlines partner to boost tourism

10 June 2024

Oman’s two major airlines are to collaborate with a codeshare partnership to support the country’s tourism goals.

Route planning and tourism

Saudia and Virgin Atlantic enter codeshare

07 June 2024

Saudia and Virgin Atlantic have signed a codeshare agreement effective June 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways resumes services to Lisbon

07 June 2024

Qatar Airways has welcomed the return of its non-stop flights between the airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport (DOH), and Lisbon’s Humberto…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates to fly to Madagascar via the Seychelles

07 June 2024

Emirates will launch flights to Madagascar from 3 September 2024 driving inbound leisure and business travel to the country.

Route planning and tourism

Riyadh Air and EgyptAir partner up to offer passengers more destinations

07 June 2024

Riyadh Air has signed an MoU with EgyptAir to offer guests a range of benefits when travelling between Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other key…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates launches daily services to Bogotá via Miami

06 June 2024

Emirates has started services to the Colombian capital of Bogotá via Miami.

Air transport

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines cement their partnership

06 June 2024

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines has signed a Joint Venture (JV) allowing the airlines to jointly develop and grow the routes between…

Air transport

Emirates and Condor sign codeshare agreement

06 June 2024

Emirates and Condor have signed a reciprocal codeshare partnership that will start from October 2024, subject to government approvals.

Air transport

Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines launch codeshare partnership

05 June 2024

Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines have signed a code-sharing agreement to operate joint flights, effective as of June 15 2024.

Air transport

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines establish commercial partnership

05 June 2024

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new partnership between the two airlines.

Air transport

Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc agree MoU to further relationship

04 June 2024

Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc have signed an MoU to boost commercial and operational ties.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways celebrates inaugural flight to Tashkent

04 June 2024

Qatar Airways officially touched down at Tashkent International Airport (TAS) in Uzbekistan on June 2, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways touches down for the first time in Kinshasa

03 June 2024

A Qatar Airways flight from Doha landed at N’djili International Airport in Kinshasa, DRC,  for the first time on Saturday, June 1.

Route planning and tourism

Japan Airlines and IndiGo agree on codeshare partnership

03 June 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) and IndiGo have agreed on codeshare partnership providing travellers more travel options between Japan and India.

Route planning and tourism

Royal Air Maroc adds Abuja to its network

31 May 2024

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is expanding its presence in Nigeria by adding Abuja to its route network.

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir adds Delhi to its route network

30 May 2024

Oman’s SalamAir will launch twice weekly services to Delhi, India from July 2, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates and Viva Aerobus establish interline partnership

29 May 2024

Emirates and Viva Aerobus establish interline partnership.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways to begin operations to Kinshasa

28 May 2024

Qatar Airways is set to begin operations to Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, from June 1.

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir launches direct flights from Muscat to Cairo

28 May 2024

SalamAir will launch direct flights from Muscat to Cairo from 15 June with three flights a week.

Route planning and tourism

Discover Qatar introduces air tours around Doha’s sites

23 May 2024

Qatar Airways’ destination management company, Discover Qatar, has launched its exclusive air tour, ‘Discover Doha by Air.’

Business and finance

IndiGo to launch a tailor-made business product

23 May 2024

IndiGo plans to launch a tailor-made business product for India’s busiest and business routes.

Air transport

Emirates and Avianca launch reciprocal codeshare partnership

23 May 2024

Emirates and Avianca have launched a new codeshare partnership allowing customers connectivity on select routes.

Sustainability

Turkish Airlines and UN Tourism to work on sustainable tourism

22 May 2024

Turkish Airlines and The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) to are to forge a strategic partnership for sustainable tourism.

Technology

Turkish Airlines introduces New Distribution Capability platform

20 May 2024

Turkish Airlines is launching New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, TKCONNECT, allowing travel agents with exclusive content and services.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates adds second daily flight to Ho Chi Minh City

17 May 2024

Emirates is expanding its operations in Vietnam by adding a second daily flight between Dubai and Ho Chi Minh City starting from 15 January 2025.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates returns to Nigeria

16 May 2024

Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai.

Route planning and tourism

Pegasus launches direct route from Istanbul to Bratislava

16 May 2024

Pegasus Airlines is expanding its international network further with direct flights connecting Istanbul and Bratislava.

Route planning and tourism

TAAG assumes exclusive operations of Luanda-Lisbon route

15 May 2024

TAAG Angola Airlines has resumed operations of its Luanda-Lisbon route with its international fleet.

Technology

Emirates partners with BLADE to provide a one-of-a-kind travel experience

15 May 2024

GO7, a provider of airline technology, has entered a partnership with Emirates and BLADE to provide a one-of-a-kind travel experience.

Route planning and tourism

EasyJet introduces flights to Cape Verde

13 May 2024

EasyJet is to make its West Africa debut by launching services to Cape Verde from Portugal.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad flights to Bali to start from 25 June

13 May 2024

Etihad Airways will launch operations Bali from 25 June.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo announces direct flights between Bengaluru and Deoghar

10 May 2024

IndiGo has announced direct flights between Deoghar and Bengaluru, three times a week from June1, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Pegasus launches direct route from Edinburgh to Istanbul

10 May 2024

Pegasus Airlines continues to expand its international network with direct flights connecting Istanbul and Edinburgh.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates returns to Edinburgh with a daily A350 service

10 May 2024

Emirates will resume flight operations to Edinburgh starting from 4 November 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Saudia Group announces Hajj Season 2024 plan

10 May 2024

Saudia Group announces its operational plan for Hajj Season 2024, aimed at facilitating the transportation of pilgrims from around the world.

Events

Arabian Travel Market 2024 sees 15% year-on-year growth

10 May 2024

More than 46,000 industry professionals from over 160 countries – including 33,500 visitors – attended the 31st edition of Arabian Travel Market…

Route planning and tourism

RwandAir takes off with daily direct flights to Kigali from London

09 May 2024

RwandAir has begun its daily direct services between London Heathrow, Terminal 4 and Kigali.

Events

Emirates partners with Mauritius and Uganda supporting inbound tourism

09 May 2024

Emirates has signed MoUs with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) and the Uganda Tourism Board during the Arabian Travel Market.

Route planning and tourism

Airlink to implement new distribution capability

09 May 2024

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline, will begin introducing New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from…

Events

ATM: Aviation experts highlight the pivotal role of innovation

08 May 2024

Aviation experts convened at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) yesterday to discuss how the Middle East market is changing, outlining predictions for the…

Events

ATM: Emirates signs tourism agreements with Seychelles and Sri Lanka

07 May 2024

Emirates has reaffirmed its cooperation with Tourism Seychelles and the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau.

Events

ATM: Saudia and Season Tours sign MoU to boost tourism

07 May 2024

Saudia and Season Tours have signed an MoU at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2024) in Dubai.

Events

ATM: Emirates and China Cultural Centre establish strategic partnership

07 May 2024

Emirates and the China Cultural Centre in the UAE have signed an MoU on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM).

Events

ATM: Emirates signs MoUs with Tourism Boards of Malaysia and Turkey

07 May 2024

The airline signed agreements with Tourism Malaysia, Türkiye Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce.

Route planning and tourism

Flyadeal announces second gateway in Dubai

06 May 2024

Saudi low-cost carrier Flyadeal has added a second gateway to Dubai with the launch of scheduled flights between Riyadh and Dubai World Central,…

Air transport

Emirates announces first nine destinations to join its A350 network

06 May 2024

Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo increases flights between Delhi-Phuket

06 May 2024

IndiGo will commence additional flights between Delhi and Phuket, Thailand, starting from June 1, 2024.

Air transport

Etihad Airways boosts interline deals with five airlines

03 May 2024

Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners.

Route planning and tourism

Air India and All Nippon Airways sign codeshare agreement

03 May 2024

Air India and Japanese carrier All Nippon Airways have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks.

Events

TAAG promotes domestic and regional destinations at tourism event

03 May 2024

TAAG - Angola Airlines is attending the seventh edition of the Angola International Tourism Exchange, promoting domestic and regional destinations.

Air transport

O.R. Tambo International Airport celebrates SAA’s inaugural flight to Perth

02 May 2024

O. R. Tambo International Airport celebrated on April 28 the South African Airways' (SAA) inaugural flight between Johannesburg and Perth,…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates lands in Phnom Penh

02 May 2024

Emirates has returned to Phnom Penh with a daily scheduled flight via Singapore.

Route planning and tourism

Air Côte d'Ivoire introduces new flights to Casablanca

29 April 2024

Air Côte d'Ivoire has introduced new flights to Casablanca, Morocco.

Route planning and tourism

Jazeera Airways flies direct to Batumi

29 April 2024

Jazeera Airways will launch seasonal flights to Batumi, Georgia, starting June 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Gulf Air introduces Guangzhou and Shanghai to its network

25 April 2024

Gulf Air will commence scheduled flights to two prominent Chinese destinations starting in May 2024.

Route planning and tourism

ATM: Experts outline a promising future for the GCC hospitality sector

25 April 2024

Recent data from global research companies indicates a bright future for the GCC hospitality industry.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways to serve Paris with its A380 double-decker

24 April 2024

Etihad Airways will start flying its A380 double-decker to Paris, CDG from November 1, 2024.

Air transport

British Airways resumes daily flights to Abu Dhabi

23 April 2024

British Airways has resumed flights to Abu Dhabi following a four-year break in service.

Air transport

Etihad Airways’ A380 lands in New York

23 April 2024

An Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to New York arrived at JFK Airport on Monday heralding the start of the airline’s A380  service.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines launches a new service to Warsaw

22 April 2024

Ethiopian Airlines is launching four times weekly passenger services to Warsaw, Poland via Athens.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo bolsters connectivity from Chennai with flights to Durgapur and

19 April 2024

IndiGo is resuming operations between Chennai-Bangkok from May 15, 2024, respectively.

Route planning and tourism

Norse Atlantic Airways starts route between London Gatwick and Cape Town

18 April 2024

Norse Atlantic Airways has launched its newest route connecting London Gatwick and Cape Town, set to commence on October 28, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo to serve direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Chandigarh

15 April 2024

IndiGo will operate daily direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Chandigarh, starting from May 15, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Pegasus launches Ankara-Lisbon route

15 April 2024

Pegasus has connected the capitals of Türkiye and Portugal by launching direct flights between Ankara and Lisbon.

Air transport

Saudi Arabia boosts air connectivity with China

15 April 2024

The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has authorised China Southern Airlines to commence passenger and cargo services, between Saudi Arabia…

Air transport

Air Tanzania launches increased services to Dubai

15 April 2024

Air Tanzania has added to its fleet, a new Boeing 737 MAX 9 with seating capacity of 181 passengers.

Air transport

Air Arabia Egypt marks its first flight to Istanbul

13 April 2024

Air Arabia Egypt has commenced its first non-stop flight from Cairo International Airport to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Istanbul.

Air transport

Beond Airlines launches commercial passenger flight from Dubai to Maldives

13 April 2024

Beond, the world’s first premium leisure airline, this week commenced its inaugural flight from Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport to Malé,…

Route planning and tourism

Vistara now serves five weekly flights between Mumbai and Paris

11 April 2024

India’s Vistara has inaugurated non-stop, five weekly flights between Mumbai and Paris.

Route planning and tourism

Emirates marks 20 years of service at Glasgow International Airport

10 April 2024

Emirates is celebrating two decades of flying to and from Glasgow Airport.

Airports

DXB set to welcome an estimated 3.6 million during Eid Al-Fitr

10 April 2024

Dubai International (DXB), is set to welcome an estimated 3.6 million guests from 2-15 April, as the week-long Eid Al-Fitr holiday coincides with…

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines resumes services to Tripoli

10 April 2024

Turkish Airlines has commenced services to Tripoli, Libya.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways adds Al Qassim to its route network

10 April 2024

Etihad Airways has added Al Qassim, Saudi Arabia, to its list of destinations, increasing its total number of Saudi gateways to four.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways launches flights to Kinshasa

09 April 2024

Qatar Airways is adding Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to its route network, enabling increased capacity to Luanda,…

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo launches flights between Delhi and Nashik

08 April 2024

IndiGo has announced daily direct connectivity between Delhi and Nashik, Maharashtra, effective from May 1, 2024.

Air transport

Ethiopian Airlines turns 78

08 April 2024

Ethiopian Airlines Group has marked its 78th anniversary, highlighting a legacy of innovation since 1946.

Route planning and tourism

Pegasus launches Ankara-Lisbon route

05 April 2024

Pegasus Airlines has connected the capitals of Türkiye and Portugal by launching direct flights between Ankara and Lisbon.

Route planning and tourism

Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo sign MoU to boost connectivity

03 April 2024

Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo have signed an MoU for a codeshare partnership and mutual cooperation agreement.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways celebrates inaugural flight to Boston

02 April 2024

Etihad Airways has touched down for the first time in Boston on Sunday, marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the US city.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo enhances reach in Chhattisgarh

01 April 2024

IndiGo has commenced operations from Jagdalpur, making it its 87th domestic and 120th destination overall, to join the extensive 6E network.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo announces direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Kannur

29 March 2024

IndiGo has announced new direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Kannur, effective from May 9, 2024.

Air transport

Saudia offers stopover visa programme for all travellers to Saudi Arabia

29 March 2024

Saudia is offering a stopover visa programme for passengers flying from Europe.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo's launches direct flight from Bengaluru to Bali

29 March 2024

IndiGo has commenced daily direct flights between Bengaluru and Denpasar, starting March 29, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia resumes direct flights from Sharjah to Gizan in Saudi Arabia

28 March 2024

Air Arabia has announced the resumption of its flights from Sharjah to Gizan in Saudi Arabia.

Route planning and tourism

China Southern launches second route to Saudi Arabia

28 March 2024

China Southern Airlines will continue to grow its presence in the Middle East during this summer with the launch of a second route to Saudi Arabia.

Route planning and tourism

Flydubai adds two destinations in Saudi Arabia

28 March 2024

Flydubai has launched services to two destinations in Saudi Arabia. The resumption of flights to Al Jouf and the start of operations to Red Sea…

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir adds Tirana to its route network

28 March 2024

SalamAir will be adding to its summer travel portfolio with the addition of the Albanian capital, Tirana, as a destination from June 17, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Manchester City and Etihad Airways launch community football projects in

27 March 2024

Manchester City and global partner Etihad Airways have announced a brand-new community football initiative in cities across the country.

Events

ATM’s sold-out Travel Tech area sees 56% year-on-year growth

26 March 2024

More than 100 leading travel technology companies will be exhibiting at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Middle East region first to recover Chinese tourism numbers

20 March 2024

The Middle East region will be the first to recover Chinese tourism numbers, boosting participation at Arabian Travel Market 2024.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo announces Agatti as the 88th domestic destination

18 March 2024

IndiGo is adding Agatti as its 88th domestic and 121st overall destination in the 6E network.

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus launch new codeshare partnership

15 March 2024

Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus are launching a new codeshare partnership beginning 13 March 2024.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo introduces 11 new codeshare routes across Australia

15 March 2024

IndiGo has announced 11 new connections under its extended codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas Airways, starting from March…

Route planning and tourism

Air Arabia launches new direct flights to Basra

14 March 2024

Air Arabia has launched its new route from Sharjah to Basra in Iraq.

Air transport

Air France and Afrijet sign a commercial cooperation agreement

14 March 2024

Air France and Afrijet have signed a commercial cooperation agreement allowing the combination of flights operated by both airlines on a single Air…

Air transport

Turkey’s new airline AJET takes off with ticket sales

14 March 2024

AJET, the new wholly-owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has officially opened ticket sales.

Air transport

Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus launch new codeshare partnership

13 March 2024

Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus are launching a new codeshare partnership beginning 13th March 2024.

Events

ATM 2024 to address sustainability and innovation in the aviation sector

13 March 2024

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will host prominent international airlines and aircraft manufacturers to discuss the latest industry innovations and…

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo strengthens connectivity with Sri Lanka

13 March 2024

IndiGo is to add new flights between Mumbai and Colombo starting April 12, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo to operate between Chandigarh and Dharamshala

11 March 2024

IndiGo has announced three weekly direct flights between Chandigarh-Dharamshala from April 2, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

SalamAir to restart services to Baku and Almaty

11 March 2024

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost airline, is two revive two of its most sought-after summer destinations, Baku in Azerbaijan, and Almaty in Kazakhstan.

Events

Ethiopian honours women’s contributions in the aviation industry

08 March 2024

Ethiopian Airlines Group has celebrated International Women's Day, today, with an all women-functioned flight to London-Heathrow.

Route planning and tourism

Air Peace to operate between Lagos and London Gatwick

08 March 2024

Air Peace has said it plans to launch a new route between Lagos and London Gatwick, using a Boeing 787-9 wet leased from Norse Atlantic Airways.

Air transport

Emirates and ITA Airways sign MoU

07 March 2024

Emirates and ITA Airways have signed an MoU for the expansion of their existing interline into a full codeshare partnership.

Air transport

Emirates and AIDA Cruises renew their partnership

06 March 2024

Emirates and AIDA Cruises have renewed their partnership for a further two seasons. 

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo announces Jagdalpur as its 87th domestic destination

06 March 2024

IndiGo will add Jagdalpur as its 87th domestic destination from March 31, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines to add Maun to its route network

06 March 2024

Ethiopian Airlines Group will launch a thrice weekly service between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and Maun, Botswana as of June 10, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Flynas to operate three weekly flights linking Berlin to Jeddah

05 March 2024

Flynas will launch direct flights between Berlin and Jeddah from September 4, 2024.

Route planning and tourism

Turkish Airlines starts services to Australia

04 March 2024

Turkish Airlines has landed in Melbourne, marking its first destination in Australia.

Route planning and tourism

Etihad Airways adds Antalya and Jaipur to its route network

29 February 2024

Etihad Airways is set to broaden its reach by launching flights to Antalya in Turkey and Jaipur in India.

Route planning and tourism

A range of bespoke honeymoon travel packages available for UAE citizens

29 February 2024

dnata Travel Group is partnering with the Community Development Authority in Dubai to offer a new range of bespoke travel packages for honeymoon…

Route planning and tourism

Emirates to restart daily Phnom Penh services via Singapore

29 February 2024

Emirates will bring back its daily Phnom Penh service starting from 1 May via Singapore.

Air transport

IndiGo announces six new domestic routes

29 February 2024

IndiGo has announced new domestic route additions to the upcoming summer schedule.

Route planning and tourism

China Southern Airlines add new route to Doha

28 February 2024

Qatar Airways’ codeshare partner, China Southern Airlines, will add a new route to Doha from Guangzhou, with four weekly direct flights effective from…

Route planning and tourism

Royal Jordanian starts services to London Stansted and Manchester

27 February 2024

Royal Jordanian (RJ) will inaugurate two new, non-stop services in the UK; to London Stansted and Manchester.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian adds three weekly passenger services to Dembi Dollo

27 February 2024

Ethiopian Airlines Group has expanded its domestic services to South-Western Ethiopia with a thrice weekly passenger service to Dembi Dollo.

Airports

Qatar Airways to move Goa operations to Manohar International Airport

26 February 2024

Qatar Airways will operate to the new Manohar International Airport (GOX) in North Goa from the current Dabolim Airport (GOI) in South Goa.

Route planning and tourism

IndiGo starts direct daily flights between Hyderabad and Bangkok

26 February 2024

IndiGo has commenced daily direct flights between Hyderabad and Bangkok.

Route planning and tourism

Ethiopian Airlines launches services to Freetown

26 February 2024

Ethiopian Airlines has launched a thrice weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone via Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso starting from May 31.

Air transport

Emirates A380 lands in Austria

23 February 2024

The Emirates A380 has returned to Vienna after a break of nearly four years and carrying more than 400 passengers to the Austrian capital.

Events

ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound tourism potential

22 February 2024

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will put India under the spotlight as the country’s outbound market forecast is set to be worth $143.5 billion by the…

Route planning and tourism

Qatar Airways resumes services to Lisbon

22 February 2024

Qatar Airways has resumed flights to Lisbon, Portugal as part of its 2024 network expansion of over 170 destinations.