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Etihad and Tunisair launch new North Africa flights

Strengthening business and tourism links between Abu Dhabi and Tunis

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Seamless travel from Abu Dhabi to Tunis with one booking.

flydubai cancels, diverts services to Iran

flydubai confirms cancellations and reroutes; airlines review Iran operations

The brief airspace closure on January 15 is part of these broader security measures. Flights have since resumed, but schedules remain fluid.

UAE flight disrupted? Compensation you’re entitled to

UAE passengers must know their ‘right to care’ is absolute, regardless of cause: Experts

Passengers check a digital display showing status of outgoing and incoming flights.

Which nations are warning citizens on travel to Iran

India, US, Canada are among countries that have issued travel advisories to Iran

In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media shows protesters dancing and cheering around a bonfire as they take to the streets in Tehran, Iran.

Emirates' first Dubai–Helsinki flights from October

Emirates said the new route will also support trade between the UAE and Finland

Helsinki Airport is often referred to as the MOMA of airports (a reference to the US-based The Museum of Modern Art).

Back to School, NYE in Dubai: Patients surge in January

Doctors link increase in cases to post-holiday socialising, travel

Staff busy during the rush hour at a hospital in Dubai. (Picture for illustrative purposes only)

Flights to Iran in limbo as tensions escalate

Airlines suspend Tehran and Mashhad services as unrest spreads across Iran

In this frame grab from footage circulating on social media from Iran showed protesters once again taking to the streets of Tehran despite an intensifying crackdown as the Islamic Republic remains cut off from the rest of the world in Tehran, Iran, Saturday Jan. 10, 2026. (UGC via AP)

Will 2026 be Etihad’s biggest year yet?

Airline adds 29 aircraft and 16 routes in 2025 as load factors stay high

Record year for Etihad: 22.4m passengers, biggest fleet ever and 110 destinations.

UAE travel: Most punctual airlines, airports revealed

New data shows which airlines and airports were most reliable for on-time travel in 2025

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains the world’s busiest airport in terms of airline seating capacity, combining domestic and international operations.

Why peak travel season now feels year-round in the UAE

Why airports now feel permanently busy — and what it means for your next trip

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A first for Middle East: Etihad opens new Europe route

Only nonstop service between Abu Dhabi to the grand duchy to launch from October 2026

The flights will be operated using Etihad’s state-of-the-art A321LR, offering a three-class cabin including First Suites and lie-flat Business seats with direct aisle access.

Where Etihad Rail’s new passenger trains will run

Etihad Rail routes, travel times, train features, nol card use and launch details

Etihad Rail unveils its passenger rail network linking 11 stations nationwide. Here’s what to know about routes, trains and travel times.

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