Gulf Direct Flights

An earthquake measuring 5.5-5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Gulf of Suez region last night and was also felt in Israel

Hilton has opened its fourth LivSmart Studios property in Pensacola, Florida, as the extended-stay brand continues its nationwide expansion

Tropical Storm Elida has strengthened in the Eastern Pacific, while forecasters are watching a developing weather system near the southeastern United States

Prague Airport has issued an update to travelers after EASA published new guidance for airlines operating in parts of the Middle East

Greek researchers have published initial data on changes in vacationer behavior patterns following global security tensions data, signaling stability in the Greek tourism market

The first interline agreement between the Emirati airline and Cyprus Airways will allow passengers to fly via Dubai to dozens of destinations in Asia, Africa and the Gulf on a single ticket

A passenger flight from Egypt to St Petersburg was diverted to Helsinki overnight as the Russian airport was temporarily closed

Kuwait announced that several fuel tanks at its airport have been damaged, but no casualties have been reported. Less than two weeks ago, similar damage occurred at Dubai airport. Kuwait's Civil Aviation authority sent a protest letter to the ICAO

MSC, TUI, Celestyal, and Aroya Cruises continue to face disruption as regional airspace closures and security concerns keep ships and passengers stranded in Gulf ports

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”

Eurowings is expanding its Berlin winter schedule with daily Dubai flights, new Jeddah, Rome and Bologna routes and more Finnish services

Major global carriers have started to resume suspended flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Tel Aviv, and other important hubs in the Middle East. Which airlines have already started flying again and which ones will follow next? Get all the updates as they happen

Cirium, a company that monitors global aviation activity, has published daily flight cancellation data in the Middle East, indicating a serious crisis in the industry that could change the map of the region