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Air India Express brings Kerala’s Onasadya to West Asia flights

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Air India Express has launched a specially curated Onasadya meal for international passengers travelling between Kerala and West Asia during the Onam season.

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Luxury travel shifts from status to time, privacy, personalised experiences

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Luxury travel is increasingly moving beyond five-star hotels and exclusive reservations, with ultra-high-net-worth travellers prioritising time, privacy and highly personalised experiences, according to Matthieu Schon, founder of international luxury concierge company Matt Concierge.

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Gulf Air unveils special Malaysia F1 Grand Prix package

Sat, 15 Aug 2026

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced that it will offer tailored travel packages combining flights, accommodation, airport transfers and race experiences for passengers travelling to capital Kuala Lumpur for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 in Malaysia.

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DET issues last call for ‘A Dubai Invite’, says demand ‘exceptional’

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced a last call for residents to register for ‘A Dubai Invite’, following exceptional demand that has seen the programme’s capacity increase three times since its launch on July 20.

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Turkish Airlines strengthens its China network with Chengdu

Fri, 14 Aug 2026

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, will launch scheduled flights to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan Province, as of November 11, 2026.

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Air Arabia reports 51pc drop in first-half profit amid regional conflict

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Air Arabia reported a 51% decline in first-half net profit to AED 374 million ($102 million), as the Middle East and North Africa’s largest low-cost carrier faced reduced capacity, airspace closures and record-high fuel prices linked to the ongoing regional conflict.

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Transom, Air Algérie Group sign MoU for aviation services partnership

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Transom, the aviation services arm of Oman Airports, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Air Algérie Group to establish a strategic partnership covering ground handling and other aviation-related services in Algeria.

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ATM 2026 to examine how innovation is reshaping Mideast hospitality

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2026 will bring hospitality leaders together in Dubai from September 14-17 to examine evolving guest expectations, innovation and long-term investment, with the industry focused on resilience and personalised experiences.

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Tunisia, Sri Lanka, Spain gain ground among Kuwaiti travellers: Wego

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Kuwaiti travellers are broadening their August holiday horizons, with Tunisia, Sri Lanka and Spain gaining momentum. Tunisia led the growth at 54%, while Sri Lanka rose 30% and Spain 19%, driven by stronger interest in Madrid and Malaga, according to Wego search trends.

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Waldorf Astoria Kuwait secures triple win at Haute Grandeur Awards

Thu, 13 Aug 2026

Waldorf Astoria Kuwait has secured three honours at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, strengthening its position as a leading luxury hotel in Kuwait.