Middle East

Singapore Airlines' four weekly flights with Airbus A350-900 will provide direct access to the Saudi capital and the business and cultural markets of the Middle East

Etihad Airways will operate direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Calgary starting in November 2026, establishing the first-ever direct connection between the Middle East and Western Canada. The move aligns with the airline's plan to expand globally and strengthen its presence in North America

The wide-body aircraft will fly to Dubai on a daily basis, in what is considered a strategic move by the company to increase market share on the popular route. The switch from the Boeing 777-300ER will trigger a seat 78% increase

Starting October 2026: Etihad Airways will operate direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Luxembourg for the first time. All the details about the flights, frequencies, and the luxurious aircraft operating the new service

Today, Air France's La Première luxury class will land in Israel for the first time with private suites, personalized service, and premium upgrades that are unmatched by European airlines flying to Middle Eastern country

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam has granted Sun Phu Quoc Airways an expanded Air Operator Certificate, allowing it to operate international flights to Asia and the Middle East; the airline is expanding its fleet with a fourth aircraft this week, and a fifth underway

The IATA report for October 2025 indicates a sharp increase in global flight demand, with growth of 6.6% and the highest monthly occupancy figures ever recorded. Find out which region is in the lead

Starting in 2026, Gatwick will become the only UK airport with direct flights to Sharjah, the UAE, adding two daily Air Arabia services on A321LR aircraft; the new service will offer "affordable and reliable air travel options"

On October 25, 1985, Emirates' inaugural flight took off from Dubai to Karachi. Four decades later, the airline, which started with just two leased planes, flies across six continents

Etihad debuted its first route to Ethiopia with two daily flights, amid the activation of a groundbreaking joint venture with Ethiopian Airlines meant to enhance connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia