Fuel accounts for up to 40% of an airline’s operating costs, making the sector highly vulnerable to price shocks.

India-UAE airfares may rise further

Fuel crisis pushes fares up, airlines warn of more increases ahead

Flight delayed in Dubai? Know your rights to refunds

Explained: Passenger rights, refunds, rebooking and accommodation under the latest rules

Dubai's new Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive sets out the rights and responsibilities of passengers, airlines, and travel agents flying through Dubai.

GCAA joins select group issuing aircraft STCs

GCAA becomes one of few authorities worldwide able to issue STC certifications

GCAA becomes one of the extremely few aviation authorities able to issue Supplemental Type Certificates, an advanced airworthiness function that enables certified modifications to aircraft.

Watch: Japan Airlines brings robots to airport work

The initiative comes as the aviation industry faces ongoing labor shortages

Japan Airlines trials robots in ground handling operations

Slight relief as Philippines cuts fuel surcharge level

CAB trims airline add-on fees for early May travel period

The interim measure shall be in effect until the current situation stabilises, or may be revised or revoked accordingly

Air India Express ramps up UAE flights again

More flights from India to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah as services restart

Air India Express ramps up UAE flights as Gulf routes reopen.

Emirates adds Toronto cargo flights via Amsterdam

Weekly cargo flight adds 100 tonnes capacity, links Canada, UAE and Europe

Emirates SkyCargo freighter at Toronto Pearson Airport

UAE airlines resume Doha flights as airport ramps up

flydubai, Air Arabia lead UAE carriers as Doha airspace reopens in phases

Doha’s Hamad International Airport (DOH), the main hub for Qatar Airways, has expanded with the addition of the new Concourse D

Duty-free opens to non-travellers at Abu Dhabi airport

Residents can shop and dine for up to five hours without a flight ticket

Residents can get access to duty-free outlets through pre-booked entry pass in this in limited-time initiative.

Soon, humanoid robots will handle your baggage

Labour shortages push Japan Airlines to trial AI-powered humanoid robots on the ramp

Being human-shaped allows their introduction without significant modifications to existing airport facilities or aircraft structures, JAL said in a statement.

Why airfares change quickly — what you can do different

The pricing model itself has not changed. Airlines still rely on real-time systems.

Why airfares change quickly now — what UAE travellers can do before booking

Etihad-Air Cambodia deal opens Angkor gateway

New codeshare offers seamless access to Siem Reap via Phnom Penh hub

Etihad launched flights to Phnom Penh in October 2025 between Abu Dhabi and the Cambodian capital.

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