Students at the Emirates Engineering facility, learning about different maintenance checks.

How Emirates is giving old aircraft a second life

Six-week programme brings 23 UAE university students into Emirates Engineering workshops

Travelling today? Check these flight updates

Flight updates, cancellations and travel advice for UAE passengers amid regional tensions

Airspace and airports remain operational, although travellers should monitor airline advisories as regional flight paths may change. Travelers are also advised to check directly with their airline before heading to the airport, as schedules remain subject to change.

Air France-KLM, Lufthansa bid for Portugal TAP airline

Rival European airline groups submit binding bids for a controlling stake in TAP

Portuguese government moves closer to privatising its national airline.

UAE, Egypt plan more flights over next five years

Countries agree phased expansion of air traffic rights to meet growing travel demand

Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Director General of the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and Captain Sameh Fawzy, President of the Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) ink the pact.

Philippines airfares set to rise in early August

Higher fuel surcharge takes effect from August 1 to 15

A plane lands. Photo for illustrative purposes only

flydubai adds more Dubai flights to top European spot

Naples flights go daily, Milan-Bergamo becomes double daily as winter demand grows

The Naples and Milan-Bergamo routes are operated under the flydubai-Emirates codeshare.

Emirates offers cheaper fares for select passengers

Students get fare discounts, flexible changes and additional baggage until March 2027

Emirates is offering students cheaper fares and more baggage

DAE becomes world’s third-largest aircraft lessor

DAE completes Macquarie deal, taking its fleet to about 1,000 aircraft

DAE hopes to use the loan to support the future financing needs of the business.

Which UAE flights are cancelled today as war escalates

UAE airports remain operational as airlines monitor renewed Middle East tensions

Passengers at Sharjah International Airport. UAE airports continue operating at near-normal levels despite renewed tensions in the Middle East.

Emirates now lets UAE travellers pay with crypto

Eligible UAE customers can now pay for Emirates flights in AED using Crypto.com Pay

Customers with a Crypto.com account booking on emirates.com and the Emirates App can now select Crypto.com Pay at checkout, with transactions processed securely and in compliance with UAE regulatory standards.

Power bank rules every UAE flyer should know pre-travel

UAE airlines ban the use of power banks during flights

Passengers flying from the UAE are reminded to check their airline's power bank policy before travelling. Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai and Air Arabia have strict rules on carrying, storing and using portable chargers onboard as part of aviation safety measures. (Representational image)

Dubai South’s 14-unit aviation complex nears launch

New facility will offer warehouses, offices and links to Al Maktoum airport

New Dubai aviation complex with 14 business units nears completion

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