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World's longest flight takes off, covers half the globe

29-hour Shanghai–Buenos Aires route reshapes ultra-long-haul travel via Auckland stop

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CEA operates the route with a Boeing 777-300ER. Flight MU745 (Shanghai–Buenos Aires) will depart on Mondays and Thursdays, while MU746 will return on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Dubai rolls out one-time contactless hotel check-in

New biometric check-in lets visitors skip hotel desks as Dubai ramps up digital services

Tourists at Crown Plaza hotel, Dubai Marina.

Sharjah Airport adds new Caspian Airlines routes

14 weekly flights to launch in December, enhancing links with key Iranian destinations

The schedule includes seven weekly flights from Tehran, three from Lamerd, two from Qeshm, and one each from Shiraz and Bandar Abbas.

IndiGo crisis: Air India refunds and waivers explained

Passengers must change or cancel by Dec 8; fare differences apply if rescheduling

A one-time waiver allows free changes or cancellations for tickets booked till December 4 for travel through December 15.

Airline launches Dh1 flights from Dubai

The highly anticipated promotional fares are available for booking from December 8-13

For those looking to book, the carrier noted that flight purchases and optional add-ons can be secured through various payment options.

Could IndiGo’s flight chaos worsen after DGCA notice?

Government probes IndiGo as cancellations continue

After CEO, DGCA issues show-cause notice to IndiGo’s accountable manager

IndiGo restores 95% of network after flight chaos

Airline apologises and ramps up operations as network stabilises across India

An IndiGo aircraft prepares to land at the Mumbai airport on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

UAE named HQ for GCC-wide civil aviation authority

UAE chosen to host new GCC Civil Aviation Authority, strengthening regional aviation ties.

New GCC aviation authority headquartered in UAE

Top 10 2025 stories: UAE rules, visas and global events

From innovation to global events, these trending stories defined 2025 across the world

Top 2025 headlines that shaped the year: Innovation, travel, policy, and world events.

IndiGo crisis: Minister Naidu vows action over lapses

Naidu blames poor rostering for delays as a high-level, 4-member committee probes lapses

Passengers wait with their baggage as many IndiGo flight services stand cancelled at Jaiprakash Narayan International Airport, in Patna on Friday.

IndiGo offers full refunds, hotel stays amid chaos

India's biggest airline apologises as Friday sees maximum cancellations

The Indian federal government has ordered a high-level inquiry into IndiGo fiasco; total normalcy expected in 3 days.

Passenger chaos as IndiGo cancels more flights Friday

Disruptions continue as more flights are cancelled Friday; normalcy expected by Feb 10

Passengers line up at an Indigo Airlines kiosk at the Kempegowda International Airport. Latest reports indicate that more than 500 IndiGo flights are cancelled nationwide on Friday.

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