DXB received 31.5 million passengers in the first half of 2026, while monthly traffic rose from 5 million passengers in June to 6.3 million in July.

DXB serves 1.5 billion passengers since opening in 1960

Passenger traffic is expected to reach about 70 million in 2026 before rising further

Philippines budget airline ups carry-on limit to 10kg

Passengers can carry one cabin bag, one personal item, subject to size, weight restriction

Passengers gain extra 3kg as airline revises hand-carry policy

Engine failure triggers emergency landing in Delhi

Flight 9I 698, operated by Alliance Air on an ATR 72 aircraft, had 40 passengers on board

Engine failure forces Alliance Air flight to make emergency landing in Delhi

Wizz Air's new Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights, dates, routes

Bookings point to October flights from Dubai and Abu Dhabi

The flights are currently open for booking on Wizz Air's website, but travellers should treat the published timings and frequencies as provisional until the airline provides its full official schedule.

flydubai expands beyond passengers with freighter fleet

Three Boeing freighters will add 23,000kg of cargo capacity per flight

flydubai will launch dedicated freighter operations from Al Maktoum International Airport on October 1, 2026, with three Boeing 737-800 freighters.

Qatar Airways adds flights as winter travel heats up

Airline to enhance connectivity across network, expansion of Starlink to 340 flights a day

Qatar Airways said tickets for the winter schedule are available through its website and mobile app.

Flying from UAE today? Check cancellations, delays

Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist

International airlines are restoring some UAE services, but major carriers remain suspended. Passengers at Sharjah International Airport interact with staff.

111 alerts, 17 missile strikes: How DXB bounced back

Paul Griffiths says DXB traffic rebounded sharply after an period of disruption

An Emirates Airlines plane is parked at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 11, 2026.

DWC runway opening sets stage for flydubai move

Second runway marks the next step in DWC’s expansion towards 150 million passengers

An artist’s impression of Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), where a 50km automated people mover will connect nine stations.

Emirates carried 8.7 million passengers in July-August

Dubai’s aviation sector recovered quickly after the disruption seen earlier this year

ATM is also expected to be a busy event for Emirates, with more than 30 companies due to sign agreements with the airline, alongside a programme of B2B and B2C meetings and engagements with tour operators and travel creators.

UAE flights status, Air France extends Dubai pause

Air France suspends Dubai flights until September 15 as regional airspace risks persist

Passengers urged to check UAE flight status as Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and Air Arabia adjust schedules

Cyberattack ruled out in UK air traffic glitch

UK air traffic chaos deepens as probe launched into major system failure

Flights to and from the UK were experiencing disruptions after Britain's air traffic control systems were temporarily hit by a technical fault.

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