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Gulf Air extends temporary operations via Dammam until March 22

Sun, 15 Mar 2026

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the extension of its temporary operations via King Fahad International Airport in Dammam (DMM), with flights for booking now available to all passengers for travel until March 22 to key destinations London Heathrow (UK); Mumbai (India) and Bangkok (Thailand).

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways discusses resumption of Kuwait–Colombo operations

Sat, 14 Mar 2026

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka held a high-level discussion with senior representatives of Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier, regarding the potential resumption of air services between Kuwait City and Colombo, with possible onward connectivity to India.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Global airline accident rate improves in 2025: IATA report

Tue, 10 Mar 2026

The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 2025 Safety Report showed solid aviation safety performance, with the all-accident rate improving to 1.32 per million flights from 1.42 in 2024, slightly above the 2021–2025 average of 1.27.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Largest MRO Middle East, Aircraft Interiors Middle East events open in Dubai

Thu, 05 Feb 2026

The MRO Middle East and Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2026 opened on Wednesday in Dubai, marking the largest editions of the region’s leading aviation aftermarket events.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad posts solid growth in January; passenger numbers up 29pc

Fri, 13 Feb 2026

UAE's national carrier Etihad Airways has reported a 29% rise in passenger traffic in January, extending the growth momentum that followed a record 2025. The passenger load factor hit 89.9% for the month, up from 89.1% a year earlier when 1.7 million guests flew with Etihad..

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

AirX secures Saudi licence for private charter operations

Thu, 12 Feb 2026

The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) has granted AirX Charter the licence to operate private charter flights within Saudi Arabia after the company met all regulatory standards and aviation safety requirements. With this GACA nod, AirX will be able to launch operations to all airports in the kingdom.

Media & Promotion

Air India Express offers 5m seats in big sale

Sun, 01 Feb 2026

Air India Express has announced the launch of its ‘Xpress More Sale’ offering travellers discounts of up to 20% on domestic and international flights for travel through the end of 2026. These special fares are available for booking until February 5 with nearly five million seats up for grabs.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Kuwait low-cost carrier Jazeera celebrates 20 years of flying

Mon, 08 Dec 2025

Kuwait’s leading low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways celebrated its 20th anniversary with an exclusive partner recognition event. Today, it operates a fleet of 23 Airbus aircraft and serves 70 destinations across the Middle East, Central and South Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Air records strong performance in November

Wed, 31 Dec 2025

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, recorded strong operational performance during November, reflecting sustained strength across its network.

Health & Environment

Gulf Air integrates MedAire medical support to boost in-flight safety

Sat, 20 Dec 2025

Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air is expanding its partnership with MedAire, an international SOS company and leader in travel health and aviation security solutions, to further strengthen passenger and crew safety and wellbeing.