SalamAir celebrated its expanding regional network with new routes from Muscat to Erbil and Damascus. Flights to Erbil will begin on October 25, 2026, while services to Damascus will launch on October 28, marking the first time an Omani airline has operated the route.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and OneVasco are integrating visa concierge services into IATA’s Timatic Solutions, allowing travellers to move directly from checking entry requirements to applying for visas through a streamlined digital process.
Wego’s latest travel data shows growing interest among UAE travellers in October city breaks, with Istanbul, Munich and Krakow recording year-on-year increases in searches as demand evolves beyond the peak summer season.
BAA Training has partnered with Kuwait-based low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways to provide integrated Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) training, supporting the airline’s growing demand for qualified pilots as it expands its fleet and network.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association’s Annual Tourism Monitor 2026 reports that Asia Pacific international visitor arrivals reached 239 million in early 2026, up 2.9% year-on-year and equivalent to 96.3% of the corresponding 2019 level, as growth moderates.
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, launched the only nonstop service between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi on October 21, becoming the first Middle Eastern airline to fly to Luxembourg.
Oman Air and Adhwaa Al Ardh Al Satiaa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring 30,000 visitors from Indonesia to Salalah in 2027, supporting Oman’s tourism growth and strengthening its position as a leading destination.
Mandarin Oriental has launched MO.RE, a new sustainability platform aimed at reshaping luxury hospitality by placing resilience, connection and regeneration at the centre of its business strategy, hotel operations and guest experiences.
SalamAir is expanding its Stopover Programme with Visit Oman and the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, targeting more than 7,500 potential visitors through February 2027, including Indonesian Umrah travellers offered overnight stays in Muscat.
Qatar Airways announced the next phase of its expansion in Australia, with plans to launch direct passenger services between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) from December 15, 2027.
