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Jazeera Airways launches buy-one-get-one-free sale on 3 million seats
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Jazeera Airways launches buy-one-get-one-free sale on 3 million seats

Jazeera Airways has launched its biggest-ever sale, giving passengers a free second base fare when two or more eligible travellers book together. The...

Etihad’s New A330 First Class Has Private Suites and 32-Inch Screens
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Etihad’s New A330 First Class Has Private Suites and 32-Inch Screens

Etihad Airways has unveiled new cabins for its upcoming Airbus A330neo aircraft, including four private First Class suites with closing doors and 32-inch...

Qatar Airways winter 2026 flights
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Qatar Airways adds more London, Maldives and Australia flights for winter 2026

Qatar Airways is expanding its 2026–2027 winter schedule, increasing flights to London, the Maldives, Phuket, Australia, Saudi Arabia and several other destinations. The...

Wizz Air returns to Dubai and Abu Dhabi as UAE-Europe fares could drop
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Wizz Air returns to Dubai and Abu Dhabi as UAE-Europe fares could drop

Wizz Air is returning to the UAE with flights from Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport to destinations across Europe from October...

Emirates cancels all Dubai-Jakarta flights as Indonesia volcano disrupts air travel
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Emirates cancels all Dubai-Jakarta flights as Indonesia volcano disrupts air travel

Emirates has cancelled all four scheduled flights between Dubai and Jakarta on Monday, September 7, after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted...

Emirates Premium Economy seat
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Emirates unveils electric Premium Economy seat with full-height privacy screen

What happened? Emirates has unveiled a new Premium Economy seat for its Airbus A350 aircraft, featuring an electrically operated full-height privacy screen, wireless...

Qatar Airways expands flights to Dubai and the UAE: What travellers need to know
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Qatar Airways business travellers to get access to 1,900+ airport lounges worldwide

What happened? Qatar Airways has signed an agreement with Priority Pass to expand the benefits available to members of its Beyond Business corporate...

Etihad Airways and Al Etihad Payments
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Etihad Airways Now Accepts UAE’s Jaywan Card for Flight Bookings

What happened? Etihad Airways has started accepting the UAE’s national Jaywan card for flight bookings made directly through etihad.com. Who is affected? UAE-based...

Emirates aircraft named favourite airline in Middle East and Africa in 2026 Flyers’ Choice Awards
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Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad named among world’s favourite airlines for 2026

What happened? Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have taken the top three spots in the Middle East and Africa category at the...

Dubai International Airport departures board showing international flight schedule updates during airline suspensions in 2026.
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Before You Fly: 16 Airlines Have Paused Dubai Flights Until October

What happened?Sixteen international airlines have temporarily suspended or extended the suspension of flights to Dubai, with some services not expected to resume until...