Despite the bleak forecast, demand for flying remains strong. Passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.1 billion in 2026 (up 2.4 per cent on 2025).

Middle East airlines face $4.3 b loss in 2026: IATA

IATA says Gulf carriers face operational turmoil as jet fuel prices soar 70%

Munich airport flights grounded after tower 'smoke'

Smoke smell in control tower halts Munich flights for nearly two hours

The tower is seen at the Munich International Airport in Munich, southern Germany, on June 7, 2026.

Iran suspends Tehran airport flights: report

All incoming flights to Tehran suspended indefinitely following strikes on Israel

File photo shows an Iranian Mahan Air passenger plane taking off as a plane of Iran's national air carrier, Iran Air, is parked at left, at Mehrabad airport in Tehran. Local media reported late on Sunday (June 8, 2026) that all incoming flights at Tehran's international airport were suspended after Iranian missile strikes on Israel.

Philippine Airlines delays Dubai return decision

Carrier also plans new aircraft order as it joins the 16-member OneWorld Alliance

Philippine Airlines said its Dubai operations remain under review as the carrier prepares to resume Doha flights amid ongoing disruption caused by the Middle East conflict and rising fuel prices.

Kuwait airport terminal may need year-long recovery

Airfare hikes, staffing pressure and airport damage add strain on Middle East aviation

Kuwait halted flights and activated emergency plans after an Iranian missile and drone strike hit the country's airport terminal 1.

UAE airfares to Arab destinations to jump 35% in July

Cairo, Beirut, Amman and Damascus among routes seeing the biggest increases

The increase comes after ticket prices eased following the end of the Eid Al Adha holiday period and the strong wave of demand that characterised the second half of May.

IATA warns Europe airport chaos may worsen

IATA says Europe’s new border checks could trigger 6-hour airport queues this summer

Passengers queue at immigration counters at Warsaw International Airport amid ongoing disruption linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which has triggered long delays at several European airports.

Air Arabia updates international flights from UAE hubs

Air Arabia resumes limited UAE flights across Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa

Selective routes restart from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and RAK with phased global rollout

Emirates warns travellers as UAE restricts visas, entry

New UAE rules suspend visas, tighten entry for travellers linked to Ebola-hit states

UAE bars recent visitors from three African nations amid Ebola precautions

IndiGo extends Kuwait flight suspension

Airline issues travel advisory, cites guidance from authorities

Flights to and from Kuwait halted indefinitely as airline cites safety concerns

Emirates promotes its first Emirati female captains

Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri take command of Boeing 777 fleet

Jawad and Al Mheiri both rose through the Emirates Group's National Cadet Pilot Programme, an initiative that has graduated numerous Emirati pilots.

Emirates recycles 88 tonnes of onboard plastic

Dh50 million recycling initiative transforms used meal trays into new products

The initiative has enabled used serviceware to be collected, processed and remanufactured in the UAE before being returned to service on thousands of flights across the airline's global network.

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