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Emirates has officially begun its northern winter travel season with strong booking figures across its global passenger network. The Dubai-headquartered airline wrapped up its summer operational period ahead of initial corporate expectations, driven by consistent leisure and premium travel demand.
– Etihad Airways is set to introduce year-round flights connecting Abu Dhabi with Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast starting on Oct. 4, 2026. The new service will link Zayed International Airport to Red Sea International Airport in Tabuk Province. Initially,
– Indonesia reopened Jakarta’s main airport along with several regional airports on Tuesday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel. Over 340,000 travelers faced delays, cancellations, or diversions amid the chaos. Close to 3,000 flights across Indonesia were
Low-cost carrier operator Air Arabia revealed plans on Friday to expand its Southeast Asian route network, increasing the number of flights between the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. Effective October 25, 2026, the airline will launch a fourth non-stop service
– In July 2026, South Korea experienced more than 2 million foreign visitors, with inbound tourism remaining higher than pre-pandemic levels. The country welcomed a total of 2,093,223 international travelers during that month, according to the Korea Tourism Organization. This
– Air Arabia will launch nonstop flights between Sharjah and Gdansk on Dec. 14, 2026. The new route will link Sharjah International Airport with Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport five times each week. Flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays
– Etihad Airways is set to begin seasonal nonstop services connecting Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg from December 17, 2026. The flights will run four times weekly until March 21, 2027. This new route will link the UAE capital with Sweden’s
– South Korea achieved a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, marking its strongest monthly outcome since the COVID-19 pandemic began. This figure reflects a $1.44 billion increase compared to June 2025, when the country faced an $846.8 million
– Spain has initiated temporary border inspections for individuals arriving from Italy by air and sea. These measures went into effect at midnight on Aug. 8 and are expected to stay in place until Sept. 7. Spain implemented this step
– Dubai-based airline flydubai announced on Wednesday a significant increase in its European route offerings, aiming to meet the rising international travel demand by adding more flights to key Italian hubs. According to Emirates News Agency, flydubai enhances its presence