Regional tensions cast a shadow over the world’s leading tourism fair, leaving several Gulf pavilions subdued and business conversations stalled. Industry voices from Jordan and Egypt to PassportNews: “The Middle East deserves stability and hope”
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated its air safety guidelines for conflict zones: airlines are asked to take precautions until March 6, 2026
Dubai and Zayed airports have partially reopened on Monday amid the air travel chaos in the Middle East, following airspace closures, flight cancellations, and route diversions. Which airports are still closed?
TAROM postpones rescue flight for over 300 Romanians as Israel-Egypt border delays and baggage processing risk exceed crew duty limits. Over 1.000 Romanians remain stranded
TUI, MSC, Celestyal, and Aroya ships remain docked in Gulf ports as airspace closures and security alerts disrupt sailing. MSC Euribis: "We regret to inform you that we need to change our itinerary"
Airspace closures, flight cancellations, and route diversions: here is an updated report of the situation in the region
After a two-and-a-half-year absence due to the war, American Airlines is resuming operations on the New York-Tel Aviv route. In an exclusive interview with PassportNews, Simon Hawkins, the company's managing director of international sales, explains the considerations for the return, demand, and the vision ahead into the centennial year of the world's largest airline
AirAsia X will connect Kuala Lumpur, Bahrain, and London Gatwick from June 26, 2026, making Bahrain its first strategic hub outside Asia. The launch will deepen international collaborations and position the Kingdom as a developing gateway between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe
The United Arab Emirates airline is upgrading its fleet and expanding its network of destinations for its popular Premium Economy class, including Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. The company's giant aircraft will also be redesigned to suit passenger demand
Condor will add Cairo to its route map with daily flights from Frankfurt starting May 2026, citing strong long-term market potential
