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DXB security update: Laptops, liquid rules explained

Long wait at security checks will soon be a thing of the past

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Dubai International Airport's (DXB) advanced security scanners allow passengers to keep laptops and liquids inside their hand luggage during screening.

Etihad pilot makes aviation history in the UAE

Captain Huda Al Musallami will now train and qualify pilots at Etihad Airways

Captain Huda Al Musallami.

The airline merch every frequent flyer will relate to

Lufthansa's playful new apparel line turns cabin etiquette rules into fashion statements

Lufthansa has a message: good manners belong on board — and apparently on your T-shirt, too.

150 Qatar Airways widebody aircraft now have free Wi-Fi

More than half of Qatar Airways’ Boeing 787 fleet is now equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi

Qatar Airways aircraft. The airline has become the first in the world to operate a Starlink-equipped 787-9 as it expands high-speed onboard Wi-Fi.

UAE airfares could stay high through much of 2026

Gulf hubs handle 14% of global transit traffic, putting UAE aviation at heart of crisis

Dubai International Airport is among the Gulf hubs at the centre of global air travel, with the Middle East crisis continuing to affect airline routes, capacity and fares.

Dubai tourism set for recovery as flights return

Hotel occupancy is expected to improve as international capacity returns for winter season

Dubai’s tourism and hospitality sector is expected to regain momentum in the second half of 2026 as international air connectivity returns and the winter travel season approaches.

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know today

What Trump’s Hormuz claim and Iran’s response mean for UAE residents now

Small boats line the shore as cargo ships and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran.

UAE flights today: Emirates, Etihad cancellations

UAE-India travellers face should expect tighter airport security

UAE travellers are advised to check flight status before heading to the airport as airlines continue to adjust selected regional services.

Flying from UAE? India advisory, cancellations and more

UAE flights mostly on track, but Bahrain and Kuwait routes face disruptions

India-bound passengers warned of tighter security ahead of Independence Day

UAE travellers face longer wait for new Schengen permit

Visa-exempt visitors do not need to apply yet as EU scraps ETIAS launch date open

Why UAE travellers now face longer wait for new Schengen travel permit for Europe trips

Air Canada extends Dubai flight suspension to 2027

KLM, Singapore Airlines and British Airways also extend Middle East flight suspensions

Several international airlines, including Air Canada, extend flight suspensions and adjust services across the Middle East amid ongoing regional tensions.

Turkish Airlines profit holds despite war, fuel costs

Revenue surged 20.5%, but higher fuel costs weighed as airline targets stronger Q3 margins

Turkish Airlines reported a $197 million net profit in the second quarter of 2026.

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