Airports & Networks

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) three-day ATM Virtual event that will take place from 1-3 June 2020 will look at Middle Eastern travel professionals looking to China to initiate international tourism.

Saudi Arabia is to resume some domestic flights from Sunday as it eases restriction measures.

Emirates has received approvals to carry passengers on flights to Kabul in Afghanistan, starting from 25 June.

Etihad Airways has operated its first ever flight from Abu Dhabi to San Jose, capital of Costa Rica.

Lebanon's Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport will reopen to international movements, the transport minister announced today.

Baghdad Airport came under rocket attack early this morning. According to a statement from the Iraq military there were no casualties.

Effective 20 June, Etihad Airways will operate twice-weekly scheduled services for outbound passengers from Colombo to key destinations on its global network via Abu Dhabi.

Emirates has resumed flights for passengers between Manchester Airport and Dubai International Airport.

Marhaba, Dnata's airport hospitality brand, has enhanced its offering to help Dubai passengers enjoy a safe, seamless and worry-free travel experience throughout their journey.

Etihad Airways will recommence flights from Abu Dhabi to Athens, Greece. The twice-weekly schedule will be operated on Wednesdays and Saturdays using a two-class Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

Emirates is to offer scheduled flights for travellers in 10 more cities.

Dnata has been recognised for achieving the highest safety standards at Erbil International Airport in Iraq.

Emirates said it has welcomed the latest air travel protocols that will facilitate international travel for UAE citizens, residents and tourists, and open Dubai to business and leisure visitors from 7 July.

Emirates A380 aircraft will begin serving travellers on flights to London Heathrow and Paris starting from 15 July.

Flydubai has opened up its flight booking system to 24 destinations.

Qatar Airways has continued rebuilding its network with flights resuming in the past week.

Air France and KLM will resume services to Dubai, with ten weekly flights effective the 1st of July 2020.

From 1 July, Emirates' premium customers can once again enjoy the airline's signature Chauffeur Drive service (CDS) and airport lounge at its Dubai hub.

Flydubai is preparing to return to the skies following the lifting of the flight restrictions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Emirates will re-start passenger flights to Cairo from 1 July, Tunis from 1 July, and Amman from July 5.

Smiths Detection will supply hold-baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction.

Etihad Airways will resume a limited number of special flights to six Indian gateways.

Emirates will be operating special repatriation flights to five Indian cities between 12 and 26 July to assist stranded Indians get home and for residents of UAE currently in India to return to the UAE.

Etihad Airways has expanded its hand baggage only ‘Deal Fare’ which allows travellers to purchase lower fares in Economy Class if no checked baggage is required, to include destinations across Europe and Asia.

Emirates will deploy its A380 on its daily Amsterdam service, and add a second daily A380 service to London Heathrow starting from 1 August.