FILE - A worker finishes up fueling a jet at DFW International Airport in Grapevine, Texas, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

US carriers spent $6.5 billion on fuel in April

Middle East conflict drives oil spike, forcing fare hikes and flight cuts

Planning Thailand trip? New Air India–THAI routes open

Air India–Thai Airways pact expands routes across Asia, Europe, North America

Air India–THAI partnership set to boost India–Thailand travel plans

Riyadh Air opens Dubai bookings

Riyadh Air will operate daily Dubai-Riyadh flights on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

Riyadh Air

Many global airlines continue to suspend Dubai routes

Several airlines have suspended Dubai routes, with some pauses running into October

Passengers at Dubai International Airport.

Etihad CEO explains why it isn't slowing growth plans

UAE flag carrier expects to exceed last year’s operational capacity levels by mid-June

"Foreign investors want to come to Abu Dhabi, and they want to tell Abu Dhabi, I'm here with you," said Neves on recovering corporate travel at the IATA AGM 2026.

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

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

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).

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.

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