Passengers check a flight information display at Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, western Germany, on April 15, 2026, as cabin crew union UFO urged members of Lufthansa cabin crew to stage a strike in a dispute over pay and pensions.

Jet fuel shortages deepen: What it means for travellers

Asia and Europe most exposed as jet fuel prices soar and inventories rapidly shrink

Would you try bunk beds on a long-haul flight?

The airline will offer four-hour paid sleep sessions on ultra-long-haul flights

Six lie-flat pods will be installed on new Dreamliners serving long-distance routes.

SpiceJet aircraft collides with Akasa plane in Delhi

Taxiing jet strikes stationary aircraft; passengers safe, probe launched

While Thursday’s collision did not result in injuries, it underscores the critical importance of ground movement coordination and safety protocols in congested airport environments.

Etihad drops pet travel price to $399 per flight

New offer lowers cost of flying with pets in cabin until end-May 2026

Etihad remains the only airline in the UAE to offer pets the option to travel in the cabin

Turkish Airlines names new chairman and CEO

Airline reshuffles leadership with new chairman and CEO to steer growth

Ahmet Olmustur and Murat Seker

EasyJet says first-half loss to deepen on Mideast war

Airline flags uncertainty over demand and costs amid US-Iran tensions

Easyjet aircrafts are pictured at Milan's Malpensa Airport.

What rising aviation turmoil means for UAE flyers

Airlines remain profitable, but war-linked disruption, fuel volatility cloud recovery

Demand for flying remains strong, but the era of cheaper, smoother post-pandemic recovery travel has hit a fresh patch of turbulence.

Sanad delivers Dh7b revenue, Dh38b backlog

Backlog climbs to Dh38 billion as airlines extend fleets and MRO demand rises

Sanad’s workforce saw a 20% expansion in 2024.

Dubai retains title as busiest international airport

DXB keeps top international ranking and stays second busiest airport overall worldwide

The top 10 busiest airports for international passenger traffic represent 17% of total international traffic. Dubai remains 1st, while London Heathrow and Incheon hold onto 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

IndiGo drops summer fares in 4-day flash sale

Up to 10% off fares and deeper cuts on add-ons for peak summer travel

The sale is open for bookings from April 14 to April 17, 2026, for travel between July 1 and October 9, 2026.

Why UAE travellers are delaying summer holiday bookings

Travel agents say demand is strong, but fewer flights & high fares are slowing decisions

Passengers at Dubai International Airport.

flyadeal launches Jeddah-Dubai flights

Low-cost carrier expands Dubai routes with more frequent Saudi flights

flyadeal adds Jeddah–Dubai flights, boosts Riyadh services

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