Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israel’s top civilian honour

Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israel award

Machchhar is recovering in a hospital in Abu Dhabi after sustaining serious injuries

Where UAE families fly for the October break this year

UAE families are favouring shorter trips, with some October fares still under Dh2,000

For UAE families travelling this month, the immediate choice remains more straightforward: pay a premium for a long-haul holiday, or take advantage of the comparatively lower fares still available on shorter routes.

Air India, Akasa Air raise fuel charges from October 9

Higher ATF prices push up travel costs on domestic and international routes

Passengers face higher charges on domestic and select international flights.

Riyadh flights hit by major cancellations today

Saudia accounts for most disruption as 169 Riyadh departures are cancelled: Cirium

King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as flight operations face disruption.

British Airways A380 gets 106-seat business class cabin

The upgraded A380 will cut economy seats as BA expands its premium cabins

British Airways' Airbus A380 gets a major cabin makeover.

Emirates Holidays adds new perks for Thailand trips

Emirates Holidays customers get shopping, dining and leisure perks across Thailand

Emirates Holidays customers can redeem their offers by simply presenting their vouchers and a copy of their passport at the reception of the participating mall or outlet to collect their Welcome Package.

UAE flight status: Latest cancellations and changes

Regional tensions disrupt some UAE routes as airlines restore selected European services

UAE flights status: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai delays, cancellations – what travellers need to know

PAL cancels Riyadh flights as Houthis hit Saudi airport

Safety concerns prompt PAL to suspend Manila-Riyadh services temporarily

Passengers booked on Manila-Riyadh services are advised to check PAL's flight-status and travel advisories before heading to the airport.

Capt. Machchhar always 'two steps' ahead: ex-colleague

Capt. Gosalia says Capt. Machchhar’s training and instinct saved 174 passengers

An undated photo shows Indian Capt. Smit Machchhar in the cockpit of a plane in an unknown location. Machchhar was at the controls of a flydubai flight FZ1073 that was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.

Etihad to fly daily to Damascus from November 14

Airline raises Damascus frequency from four to seven weekly flights amid strong demand

Etihad Airways boosts Abu Dhabi-Damascus route to daily flights from November 14, offering greater flexibility and global connections for travellers.

Lightning strikes IndiGo flight at 17,000 feet

Flight 6E925 was carrying 104 passengers and six crew members while flying in bad weather

IndiGo urges passengers to check flight status.

PAL lets eligible travellers change dates for free

Travellers can change their flight date once without rebooking fee, subject to conditions

Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is giving travellers greater flexibility when planning their journeys to Dubai, Doha, and Riyadh through its ongoing Free First Rebooking promo

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