Middle East stopover programs: turn your next layover into a mini holiday
You could just have the one holiday, or you can have two by extending your next layover and squeezing in a Middle Eastern stopover! Over...
Category : Aviation
Stay informed on airline news, flight routes, and aviation developments in the Middle East. Explore updates from Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Saudia, plus insights on airport expansions and travel policies. Get the latest on business and leisure air travel.
Riyadh Air – another big week with a sizeable narrow-body order, a digital product reveal plus how to help pay for everything
It’s been another big week for the airline looking to “transform the future of travel“, including a significant narrow body order with Airbus, a tease...
Digital takeoff: IATA embraces digital currencies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has shared that it is integrating digital currencies into its financial settlement systems. According to Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Senior...
How to get the best plane seats
Flying cattle class? Have no fear. Skyscanner has shared some very useful tips on scoring the best seats to ensure you enjoy a comfortable flight....
Aviation driving Dubai’s economic growth
Emirates Group and Dubai Airports have unveiled a comprehensive economic impact study, conducted by Oxford Economics, highlighting the aviation sector’s significant contribution to Dubai’s economy....
Travelling with pets: Your guide to pet friendly airlines in the Middle East
Leaving the fur babies at home while you go holidays can be tough. So, don’t! The number of pet friendly airlines is higher than ever...
Emirates unveils new livery as it’s crowned ‘World’s Best Airline’
As the official global airline partner of the NBA, Emirates has unveiled a striking, nose-to-tail aircraft livery to celebrate the upcoming 2024-25 NBA season commencing...
Who do you think you are? Part 2: Air Arabia, flyadeal and Oman Air
Following on from Part 1 (Riyadh Air, Etihad Airway and Gulf Air), another three aviation leaders from the Middle East share their thoughts at Routes...
Inside the low-cost carriers (LCCs) of MENA
Low-cost carriers (LCCs) have dramatically transformed air travel in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, making flying more accessible and affordable. Whether you’re...
Who do you think you are? Part 1: Riyadh Air, Etihad Airways and Gulf Air Group
An underlying theme throughout the series of CEO keynotes this year at the Routes World conference was a question of identity. Middle Eastern airlines range...
