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Philippines airfares set to rise in early August

Higher fuel surcharge takes effect from August 1 to 15

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A plane lands. Photo for illustrative purposes only

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)

Mid-air scare: Power bank bursts into flames on flight

Cabin fire from overhead-stowed power bank spotlights airlines’ battery rules

Power bank blaze on China Eastern flight renews fears over lithium battery safety

Why some UAE travellers are delaying holidays

Travel agents say emergency trips continue, but leisure demand remains subdued

Travellers at Dubai International Airport in December 2025.

Bangladeshi travellers: Visa-free, VOA and eVisa guide

From island escapes to African safaris, 35 countries open doors to Bangladeshis

Visa-free, VOA and ETA options expand summer travel choices across four continents

79th to 101st: Pakistan passport journey over 20 years

Visa-free access stalls at 29 destinations despite modest post-2021 recovery

Pakistan’s travel freedom shrinks as global mobility gap widens over 20 years

Philippines to open new OFW Lounge at Clark airport

Dedicated facility to offer departing OFWs a place to rest, eat, seek assistance

The OFW Lounge in Clark has been set to open on September 16. Photo for illustrative purposes only

India’s 20-year passport slide: Major visa-free updates

India passport shift: Rank falls to 81 as visa-free access narrows to 55 destinations

How India’s travel access evolved over two decades—and what the latest visa-free rules mean for your next trip.

These airlines have extended Middle East suspensions

Several airlines have delayed Dubai and Gulf services, with some paused until October

Flying soon? These international airlines have extended Middle East flight suspensions

Flying today? Check the latest cancelled routes

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi airports list fresh cancellations

Flight cancellations: Full list of disrupted routes to Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE

New passport centres open, thousands apply on Day 1

Sixteen UAE hubs replace embassy counters, handling up to 8,000 applications daily

New ICAC network streamlines Indian passport and consular services across UAE

Riyadh Air adds 6 more Airbus A350 jets at Farnborough

Saudi PIF-owned start-up raises A350-1000 order to 31 as it expands global network by 2030

Riyadh Air confirms order for six more Airbus A350-1000 jets at Farnborough Airshow.

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