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What rising aviation turmoil means for UAE flyers

Airlines remain profitable, but war-linked disruption, fuel volatility cloud recovery

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Demand for flying remains strong, but the era of cheaper, smoother post-pandemic recovery travel has hit a fresh patch of turbulence.

Why UAE travellers are delaying summer holiday bookings

Travel agents say demand is strong, but fewer flights & high fares are slowing decisions

Passengers at Dubai International Airport.

Jet fuel shortages explained: Why airfares are rising

As supply tightens, airlines face higher costs, route cuts and rising passenger fares

The world consumes nearly 8 million barrels of jet fuel every day, yet cleaner alternatives such as Sustainable Aviation Fuel still account for less than one per cent of total supply.

Travelling today? UAE flight updates, weather advisory

Check flight status first as some delays hit UAE airports after storm

Airlines are advising travellers to check flight status and allow extra time due to delays and disruptions.

UAE flights today: Airports and airlines warn of delays

Passengers urged to check flight status and allow extra time for airport journeys

Weather alert: UAE flights, airports warn of possible delays

Zimbabwe, WI teams stuck in India amid travel chaos

Both sides exited the tournament on Sunday at the end of the Super Eights stage

Umpire Alex Wharf gestures as West Indies' Roston Chase, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph and Shimron Hetmyer congratulate India's Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube and Abhishek Sharma for their team's win at the end of their 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup Super Eights match in the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on March 1, 2026.

Etihad extends suspension of Abu Dhabi flights

Passengers advised not to travel unless contacted; rebooking and refunds available

Check flight status, rebook or claim refund as airline cites safety concerns

Thales to hire 9,000 in 2026, UAE included

Defense and aerospace giant has planned 150 new roles across Middle East, Africa

HeliMission demonstrator by Thales.

Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi–Nairobi flights amid strikes

Further cancellations possible as industrial action continues

Passengers wait for their delayed flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026.

UAE, Pakistan leaders discuss boosting economic ties

Sheikh Mohamed and Shehbaz Sharif discuss ways to boost UAE-Pakistan cooperation

Sheikh Mohamed, Shehbaz Sharif chart roadmap for deeper UAE-Pakistan ties

Air Arabia breaks profit record as travel demand soars

Passengers rise to 21.8m as airline adds 30 routes and boosts capacity

Air Arabia reported record profits and passenger growth in 2025.

Dubai's record run sets stage for DWC era

New attractions and airline growth push DXB toward 100m travellers next

Dubai Mall on New Year's Eve. The emirate recorded 19.59 million overnight visitors between January and December 2025 — a 5 per cent increase compared to last year.

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