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Air Astana resumes Dubai services in early October 2026

Airline says Dubai schedule could change depending on developments in the Middle East

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Flights from Almaty will restart on October 1, while services from Astana will resume on October 2, the Kazakh carrier said.

Which airlines are coming back to UAE — and when?

Wizz Air is set to return in October, while several major carriers remain suspended

International airlines are revising UAE flight schedules, with some carriers set to resume Dubai and Abu Dhabi services in the coming months.

Watch: Mid-air brawl breaks out aboard Biman flight

Heated argument between two passengers escalates into a physical fight inside the cabin

The confrontation caused alarm among fellow travellers, including children and elderly passengers, as other people in the cabin watched the altercation unfold.

Emirates, OWWA ink deal to boost support for OFWs

Partnership will explore welfare, repatriation, reintegration, livelihood support

Emirates has signed an agreement with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration to strengthen support for OFWs and their families

IndiGo hikes fees: What passengers will now pay

Higher add-on fees to hit families, solo children and heavy packers on IndiGo

Revised IndiGo fees raise travel costs for excess baggage and special services

3 fly out of India without immigration clearance

Lapse detected only after they had boarded Munich-bound flight without immigration checks

The three travellers began their journey in Amritsar, taking Air India flight AI-1115 to Delhi under the airline’s hub-and-spoke arrangement. Illustrative image.

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

Zip ties, duct tape used to restrain man on flight

American Airlines plane diverted after passenger allegedly turns violent

A passenger on a Sept. 3, 2026, flight to Newark Airport in New Jersey was so disruptive, he had to be duct-taped to his seat.

Emirates cancels Jakarta flight as volcanic ash spreads

Passengers were urged to check flight status and update contact details before they travel

Emirates said it was monitoring developments closely and would issue further updates when more information became available.

Emirates unveils electric Premium Economy seats

New A350 seats offer full-height privacy screens, wireless charging and 4K entertainment

This image shows customers enjoying the enhanced privacy offered by Emirates’ new Premium Economy seat. The full-height adjustable privacy screen between every seat can be raised or lowered at the touch of a button, allowing customers to create their own personal space for relaxing, working or dining.

Lufthansa extends Dubai flights suspension

Lufthansa resumes Riyadh flights this month; Dubai and Abu Dhabi services remain suspended

Lufthansa Dubai flights suspended until October 24 as Riyadh services resume September 10.

Etihad’s bold new vision takes Abu Dhabi beyond borders

Etihad unveils a new brand campaign as it targets 150 destinations worldwide

Etihad Airways launches its ‘Beyond Borders’ campaign, highlighting Abu Dhabi’s ambitions and the airline’s next phase of global growth.

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