Middle East
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Middle East.
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Ask the Expert – VOTE for what you want to read
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Find out the expert views on key topics currently impacting the global aviation industry. Our ‘Ask the Expert’ stories allow you to choose the...
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Qatar Airways boosts investment portfolio with LATAM and Meridiana fly deals
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Qatar Airways never misses the opportunity to make a major announcement at any trade show that it attends. However, this is normally through major...
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Addressing the environmental concern to air service development
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Aviation is a catalyst for growth, a vital conduit for world trade, and a major global employer. Nearly 63 million jobs and $2.4 trillion in global...
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Qatar Airways plans Las Vegas debut ahead of Routes Americas
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The arrival of Qatar Airways would be a major development for Las Vegas, and the suggested January 2017 launch could have the route established...
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Qatar Airways sets date for Chiang Mai debut
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The launch of flights to Chiang Mai comes at a time when Qatar Airways is rapidly expanding its network and will inaugurate 14 new destinations on...
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flynas helps Etihad grow in Saudi Arabia
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With effect from June 23, 2016, flynas will add a second daily service between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, increasing its combined offer with Etihad to...
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Oman Air plans to add Manchester to European network
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The UK has always been one of the key markets for Oman Air and is one of just five country markets it serves in Europe. The airline currently...
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British Airways enhances its Gulf drive
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From the start of the forthcoming winter schedule, British Airways is to introduce new non-stop flights from London Heathrow to both Doha, Qatar...
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Oil’s well… but, will it end well
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The dramatic collapse in the price of oil is helping to boost the bottom line of airlines but, ominously, the old adage says that what goes down...
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Iran is cleared for post-sanctions take-off
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After a decades-long embargo that blocked Iran from forging ties with the rest of the world, the country is now planning a host of new connections,...
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Long-haul link boosts regional exports from Newcastle
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Emirates Airline's service from Newcastle to Dubai has for a long-time been hailed as a game-changer for North East England, not just affording...
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Etihad boss believes partnership model is right for the industry
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Delivering the keynote address at the monthly Wings Club meeting in New York, James Hogan, president and chief executive officer, Etihad Airways...
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Oman Air puts a price on cost of London Heathrow congestion
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Heathrow’s unique capacity constraints – it is operating at 98 percent capacity – coupled with the high demand from airlines due to strong...
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KLM waits in the wings as Air France prepares to take off to Tehran
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The Dutch flag carrier is understood to have already held discussions with the Ministry of Roads and Urban Developments in Iran and is closely...
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Fuel prices are helping to push down airfares
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A report from industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that average global fares fell by more than ten percent in the...
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New Dubai departure tax to raise over $800 million per year
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The world’s busiest airport for international traffic will apply a new departure tax to bookings made from April 1, 2016 for travel from June 30,...
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United launches second Tel Aviv link with capacity growth promise
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San Francisco is a key centre for Israeli business travel and one of the most popular US leisure destinations for Israelis. From its San Francisco...
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Emirates hits double-digit daily services on London route
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Emirates Airline will add a fourth daily rotation between its Dubai International Airport hub and London’s Gatwick Airport from October 1, 2016....
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The Dreamliner effect on route development
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There are now almost 390 Boeing 787 Dreamliners flying to destinations around the world and there remains a ‘buzz’ around the modern generation...
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Etihad latest to split Istanbul operations with Sabiha Gokcen debut
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The airline is seeing an increase in demand for flights into Istanbul and this market demand has created an opportunity to deploy additional...