Nasser Al Sharji will take charge of Oman Air from September 1, from Con Korfiatis, and Yaqoob Al Kiyumi takes over as CEO of SalamAir from October 1.

Oman’s airlines unveil new CEOs in major shift

Oman Air names Nasser Al Sharji CEO as SalamAir appoints Yaqoob Al Kiyumi

Philippine Airlines announces week-long seat sale

Special fares, added savings, and instalment options for eligible domestic bookings

Philippine Airlines is bringing back its Ultimate Seat Sale for one week, with more in store beyond discounted fares

DXB prepares for 3.7 million passengers in return rush

Transit passengers will account for about 46% of total traffic during the travel surge

Preparations cover the passenger journey from arrivals and baggage reclaim to ground transport areas, while teams are also ready to respond to any operational changes that may arise.

Free treats and new experiences await DXB travellers

Travellers at Terminal 3 can access refreshments, treats, live music and activities

DXB adds free treats, live music and welcome experiences for August travellers

Air Arabia adds new direct route from Sharjah

Katowice becomes Air Arabia’s third Polish destination after Warsaw and Kraków

It was followed shortly after by the arrival of an Air Arabia flight from Sharjah in the UAE.

Etihad Tel Aviv flights hit as airport strike disrupts

Etihad cancels a Tel Aviv-Abu Dhabi flight as Ben Gurion strike disrupts operations

Passengers wait with their luggage amid disruptions caused by a surprise staff strike at Ben Gurion Airport in Lod, near Tel Aviv, on August 20, 2026.

UAE flights today: Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia updates

Etihad cancels Tel Aviv flight as Ben Gurion industrial action disrupts regional travel

UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions

The airline merch every frequent flyer will relate to

Lufthansa's playful new apparel line turns cabin etiquette rules into fashion statements

Lufthansa has a message: good manners belong on board — and apparently on your T-shirt, too.

150 Qatar Airways widebody aircraft now have free Wi-Fi

More than half of Qatar Airways’ Boeing 787 fleet is now equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi

Qatar Airways aircraft. The airline has become the first in the world to operate a Starlink-equipped 787-9 as it expands high-speed onboard Wi-Fi.

Dubai's new airport to get 50km people mover system

The 50km driverless system will connect nine stations as DWC targets 260m passengers

An artist’s impression of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), where a 50km automated people mover will connect nine stations.

dnata commits $110m to airport ground equipment

Hybrid, electric and autonomous units form part of dnata’s global fleet upgrade

dnata invests $110 million in 800 next-generation airport ground units

UAE flight updates: What travellers need to know today

Strait of Hormuz uncertainty keeps airlines on alert as global carriers extend suspensions

Airlines continue to review their operations, flight paths, and schedules as the regional security situation changes.

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