Browsing: Travel

U.S. airports handle record Thanksgiving crowds with minimal delays, though Arctic weather and snowstorms could disrupt travel as millions hit the roads and skies this holiday week.

Emirates marks a milestone, receiving its first Airbus A350, the first new aircraft type added to its fleet since 2008, with sustainable fuel powering the delivery.

Flydubai debuted at the Bahrain Airshow 2024, presenting its retrofitted Boeing 737-800s. CEO Ghaith Al Ghaith emphasizes focus on passenger comfort and commitment to the Bahraini market.

Severe turbulence injured eleven aboard Lufthansa’s Buenos Aires-Frankfurt flight. Despite the incident, the flight landed safely in Frankfurt, where the injured received immediate medical attention.

Air Arabia reported an 8% increase in net profit for Q3 2024, reaching AED 564 million, driven by strong passenger demand and operational expansion amid a challenging economic landscape.

Etihad Airways will operate daily flights to Düsseldorf and Copenhagen from October 1, 2025, enhancing UAE-Europe connectivity. Düsseldorf adds four weekly flights; Copenhagen adds three. This expansion offers greater flexibility and strengthens European ties.

Austria nears a record-breaking year for tourism, with 115.6 million overnight stays recorded by August, surpassing its previous record set in 2019. The tourism industry continues to thrive.

IATA collaborates with Airbus, Embraer, and Rolls-Royce to set five key principles for the responsible access, sharing, and control of aircraft operational data.

India introduces a carbon accounting framework at domestic and international airports to track emissions and progress toward net zero goals, aiming for sustainability across civil aviation.

Air Arabia expands Ras Al Khaimah’s network with a new non-stop route to Moscow, launching in December 2024, further boosting international connectivity and tourism growth.