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Etihad cancels Abu Dhabi–Nairobi flights amid strikes

Further cancellations possible as industrial action continues

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

Where UAE travellers can fly to in 2026 — route guide

Emirates, Etihad add destinations like Helsinki, Calgary while Air Arabia expand Europe

UAE carriers continue to expand their global networks with new destinations and additional frequencies planned for 2026.

UAE: Airport retail driven by who flies, not how many

More travellers aren’t boosting sales – here’s what really drives profits

A scene inside Dubai Duty Free at Dubai International Airport. (For illustrative purposes)

Perfumes, sweets or liquor? Airport shopping trends out

Travel retail study shows how passenger spending and top categories are evolving

ACI study shows what travellers really buy at airports.

UAE travellers second only to China in airport spend

ACI study examines patterns at 36 airports across 21 countries

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UAE: Gen Z, Millennials now biggest airport spenders

ACI study shows youth favour luxury over alcohol, impulse buying persists

Passengers shop at Dubai Duty Free, Dubai International Airport.

Why has UAE's Etihad partnered with Swiggy, Flipkart?

The partnership was launched alongside Indian movie stars Ranbir Kapoor and Neha Dhupia

With the addition of flights to Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode and Jaipur earlier this year, Etihad now flies to 11 gateways in India.

Etihad cancels, delays Pakistan flights

Karachi services also affected as poor weather disrupts Etihad operations

Travellers flying between the UAE and Pakistan are advised to check their flight status before heading to the airport.

New Abu Dhabi to Pakistan flights launched for Dh1,000

AirSial offers 3x weekly to Lahore, 4x to Islamabad from AUH, boosting UAE-Pak trade

The South Asian nation's youngest airline - AirSial - offers three weekly flights to Lahore and four-time weekly flights to Islamabad from Abu Dhabi.

Flying for National Day? Doctors share key health tips

Airport clinics often report spike in dehydration, travel-related illnesses

Complete guide: Flying for UAE National Day holidays? Doctors list key health tips

Abu Dhabi launches new city check-in centre facility

Serving Etihad, Air Arabia, IndiGo, Wizz Air and EgyptAir passengers

New Abu Dhabi city check-in centre boosts travel convenience ahead of holiday rush

Etihad unveils big savings on White Friday fares

Bookings open till 30 November for discounted travel to Asia between January and June 2026

UAE's national carrier has been on a route launch spree all of last year.

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