Airports & Networks

Etihad Airways is introducing Etihad Credit to give guests the freedom to delay their travel plans by permitting a free cancellation and is offering the original value of their booking to be used as credit towards their next trip.

Abu Dhabi Airports has temporarily moved several flights from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3 at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Oman Air is suspending all passenger services to and from Muscat starting from noon, March 29 until further notice.

Dubai International (DXB) has moved quickly to facilitate an increase in the number of cargo operations to increase the volume of perishables and pharmaceuticals as its cargo and logistics operations work with freight operators and service partners to maintain Dubai’s supply chains during challenging times.

Emirates is planning to operate passenger services to Jakarta, Manila Taipei, Chicago, Tunis, Algeria, and Kabul in addition to the already commenced operation to London and Frankfurt.

To help more Filipinos in the UAE get home, Emirates plans to operate three more flights from Dubai to Manila next week, on 20, 22 and 24 April.

Dubai Airports is working closely with its aviation and commercial partners and is planning for a gradual remobilisation once travel restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted.

Turkey's TAV Airports Holding announces first quarter financial results.

Etihad Airways has increased the number of special flights it is operating from Abu Dhabi to several key destinations around the world, as it prepares for an eventual return to scheduled flights, subject to the lifting of current travel restrictions.

Emirates has announced its plan to operate scheduled flight services from 21 May to nine destinations: London Heathrow Frankfurt, Paris, Milan, Madrid, Chicago, Toronto, Sydney and Melbourne. The airline will also offer connections in Dubai for customers travelling between the UK and Australia.

Jazeera Airways has converted its Park & Fly facility in record time for free use by the Ministry of Health to perform the first drive-through Covid-19 virus tests in Kuwait.

Turkey’s TAV Airports has signed a shared purchase agreement to buy Almaty Airport, the main gateway of Kazakhstan.

Abu Dhabi Airports is to facilitate inbound and outbound repatriation flights for Etihad Airways until 30 May 2020.

Dnata Travel Group has signed a partnership agreement with Etihad Airways to provide sales and service, ground product and brand marketing functions for Etihad Holidays in the UK.

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths has said the timing and the speed of air traffic recovery will ultimately depend on the development of a vaccine or treatment for COVID-19.

Qatar Airways has announced the first stage of the strategic partnership with American Airlines has begun with Qatar Airways placing its code on American Airlines’ domestic flights, strengthening connectivity and creating hundreds of new travel options for passengers.

Etihad Airways is continuing to increase the number of special flights it is operating worldwide to and from Abu Dhabi.

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.

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

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

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

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.