Munich Airport closed twice within 24 hours in October following suspected drone sightings

Flights halted at Munich Airport over drone sighting

Runways closed for an hour as police probe suspected drone near Munich Airport

Why UAE flyers may face Europe border delays

Strikes and the new EU biometric system are creating border chaos for Gulf tourists

Airlines in Europe are trying to avoid a repeat of last summer's travel chaos, when strikes and staff shortages were so bad that London's Heathrow Airport capped passenger numbers and asked airlines to limit ticket sales. Travelers are going to jam European airports once again in July and August, with passenger numbers returning to or exceeding pre-pandemic levels. (Photo: Passengers at Lisbon airport)

Emirates’ newest A380 is a giant tribute to Arsenal

Special Emirates Airbus A380 livery features Arsenal stars and gold ‘Champions’ branding

The new Emirates A380 livery celebrates Arsenal’s Premier League title win and marks 20 years of partnership between the Dubai airline and the North London football club.

Dubai's Emirates warns travellers over Ebola rules

Airline urges passengers to check destination rules as countries impose Ebola measures

Some countries ban arrivals from affected countries while others step up screening in attempt to contain rare Bundibugyo strain.

Jet fuel spike by 121% may push flight prices higher

Jet fuel prices have doubled, pushing airfares up even as Middle East aviation recovers

Summer travel airfares have already soared to unprecedented levels.

Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes in static test

Blast threatens timelines for Kuiper, Artemis missions, sets back Bezos’ space ambitions

The explosion of the New Glenn rocket during a static fire test occurred around 9 pm EDT (May 29, 2026) as the company attempted to ignite the rocket's seven BE-4 first-stage engines ahead of the NG-4 mission, which was slated to carry 48 Amazon Project Kuiper broadband satellites.

Air India, IndiGo are cutting more travel routes

India’s two biggest airlines scale back flights as jet fuel crisis deepens

Air India, IndiGo cut more flight routes, adding pressure on UAE travellers

Cebu Pacific to resume Dubai-Manila route from July 2

Philippine budget carrier restores route suspended amid airspace disruptions

Cebu Pacific to resume Dubai-Manila flights from July 2

Why jet fuel crisis could permanently change flying

Supply shocks, rising costs, fuel dependence reshape airline industry outlook

More than 20% of global jet fuel supply has effectively been disrupted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Dubai airports keep Eid travel smooth amid holiday rush

Al Marri inspects DXB terminals as authorities manage Eid travel surge efficiently

GDRFA chief praises frontline teams during inspection of busy airport terminals.

Air India cuts on domestic flights as fuel cost soars

Move follows earlier decision to scale back certain international services

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Kuwait Airways taps summer travel demand with 12 routes

Airlines across the Gulf boost services amid rising regional and global travel demand

The airline launched 12 summer destinations for 2026 season, expanding its network to 54 destinations worldwide.

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