Qatar Airways is experiencing a stronger-than-expected rebound in passenger demand despite ongoing disruptions caused by the Iran conflict and concerns over jet fuel supplies, the airline's chief executive said during the annual meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Brazil.
Air Canada has launched its Budapest-Toronto flight, which will operate five times a week during the peak season - on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - from the Hungarian capital to the Canadian metropolis, until the end of October.
Qatar Airways continues to increase its capacity between Qatar and UAE by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services.
Passenger traffic across European airports fell in April for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery began five years ago, driven by escalating disruptions and conflicts in the Middle East.
Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced the launch of its seasonal flights to El Alamein, Egypt, further strengthening air connectivity between the kingdom and Egypt. El Alamein is one of Gulf Air’s summer tourist hubs along with top European hotspots Geneva, Malaga, and Nice.
Kuwait International Airport’s Terminal 1 resumed operations on Monday, receiving and operating flights from international airlines as part of a phased reopening plan.
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, inaugurated its service to Benghazi in Libya, becoming the first UAE carrier to operate flights to Benghazi Benina International Airport (BEN).
Saudi Arabia's new national carrier, Riyadh Air, has secured approval from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate flights to and from the United States, marking a major milestone in the airline's international expansion plans.
Etihad Airways is entering its largest summer season ever, operating more than 300 daily flights, carrying near-record passenger loads and launching or returning nine destinations within days as demand for travel to, from and through Abu Dhabi continues to accelerate, the Abu Dhabi-based airline said.
Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with the launch of two new direct routes this June, adding services to Kraków, Poland, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
