Middle East
Etihad Airways is the official global airline partner of Badminton World Federation
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, partners with the Badminton World Federation in the 2025 season.
Etihad opens dedicated U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport
Etihad Airways opened its new Etihad U.S. Preclearance Lounge at Zayed International Airport on 30 December, enhancing the travel experience for passengers flying to the United States.
The Emirates A350 officially takes flight to Edinburgh
Emirates marked a significant milestone as its first Airbus A350 entered commercial service, operating its inaugural flight from Dubai to Edinburgh.
Egypt imposes near-total ban on Syrians entering the country
Egypt has implemented rigorous new restrictions on Syrian nationals entering the country, allowing entry only for those holding temporary non-tourist residency permits.
Gulf Air makes new changes for flights to India
Gulf Air (GF), the national carrier of Bahrain, continues refining its India flight network. The airline will have notable adjustments now coming in for the summer 2025 season.
Israel introduces e-Visa for Indian Tourists
With the start of the new year, the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) launches an electronic visa system specifically designed for Indian travellers from 1 January, 2025.
Celebrating Emirates’ first A350-900 flying with Thales
Together, Thales and Emirates celebrate the entry into service of the Airline’s first A350-900 aircraft with a flight from Dubai to Edinburgh (Scotland) on January 3, 2025.
Macau gears up for its return to ITB Berlin
Through its tourism officials, Macau is slated to make a stunning comeback at this year’s ITB Berlin from 4th to 6th March.
Wizz Air to resume flights between Israel and various European destinations
The low-cost Hungarian airline company Wizz Air will resume flights between Israel and mainly 10 European destinations beginning 15 Jan.
Royal Jordanian to resume flights to Mumbai and Delhi
The Amman-based flag carrier (AMM) Royal Jordanian (RJ) has advertised the reintroduction of flights to BOM and DEL in India this year.
Emirates A380 returns to Copenhagen for the first time since 2020
The A380 touched down just in time to celebrate the airport’s jubilee, marking 100 years of operational excellence.
Qatar Airways to resume flights to Syria
Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, from 7 January 2025.
Aeromexico named the most On-Time Global Airline in 2024
Cirium announced the winners of its 2024 On-Time Performance Review, celebrating airlines and airports that excelled in on-time and operational performance.
Qatar Airways touches down in Abha
Qatar Airways has landed its first resumption flight at Abha International Airport (AHB), on Thursday, 2 January 2025.
Turkish Airlines Introduces “UNESCO Türkiye Series”
Turkish Airlines, driven by its mission to offer guests a peerless travel experience, is now carrying Türkiye’s unparalleled cultural treasures to the skies.
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