Middle East

Etihad and TAROM launch a codeshare partnership, expanding connections between Romania, Eastern Europe, Abu Dhabi and beyond

A single-engine plane crashed into a residential building in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, killing two and injuring three. Rescue teams responded with seven vehicles

Sweden's 10 airports counted close to 2.6 million passengers in March 2026, marking an air traffic increase of just over 5% compared to the same month of 2025, amid rising demand for international and domestic routes. "International traffic was affected to some extent by the situation in the Middle East"

Tourism guru Russell Lord ("KENES tours") will receive the "ITB LGBTQ+ Pioneer" award at ITB 2026 in Berlin for his tremendous contributions to gay tourism worldwide. In an optimistic interview with PassportNews, he talks about his vision: "To promote gay tourism among Middle Eastern countries"

The Year of the Horse is here: a festive guide to visiting Beijing, Shanghai, and Chengdu in the middle of the Spring Festival, the colorful, family-friendly holiday celebrated by 1.5 billion people worldwide

From the Blue Lagoon to Positano, many viral travel spots that look flawless online often disappoint in real life. The reasons? They're overcrowded and they offer filtered expectations. More travelers are, therefore, turning to quieter, more meaningful trips

The Viennese Ice Dream is back, starting today, January 22, through March 8. Get ready for relaxed daytime laps, evening curling, and spectacular elevated gliding experiences at one of the largest city-center ice rinks in Europe

Starting January 15, 2026, Wizz Air allows premium passengers to book a seat next to them by choosing to buy tickets in Wizz Air class; extra perks include Other benefits include seats with extra legroom, priority boarding, and two hand luggage items

Thessaloniki Airport has opened the MOMUS Air Museum, the result of a collaboration between Fraport Greece and the Greek Ministry of Culture. Location? Duty Free. Admission? Free. Get all the details

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

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

The global airline industry is set to see profits cut in half in 2026, according to IATA, as Middle East disruptions and surging fuel prices sharply increase costs and squeeze margins worldwide

Etihad and TAROM launch a codeshare partnership, expanding connections between Romania, Eastern Europe, Abu Dhabi and beyond

Kuwait International Airport has resumed all Kuwait Airways Terminal 4 operations after safety inspections and damage assessments

Prague Airport will launch nonstop Riyadh flights via low-cost carrier Flyadeal from June 26, with three weekly services operating through the summer season

After two months: Air India, Air India Express, and IndiGo will restart services to Doha via Hamad International Airport, restoring key India–Qatar air links

Data from the International Air Transport Association reveal that, in March 2026, global flight demand increased very moderately, while passenger traffic in the Middle East declined sharply by more than 60%. IATA CEO: "Over the next months we could see shortages in parts of the world "

The WTTC highlights strong and sustained growth in Middle East Travel & Tourism, with the sector expanding 5.3% in 2025, ahead of the global rate of 4.1% and reinforcing the region’s economic importance. Which country is in the lead?

Following airspace reopening: The UK’s Foreign Office advises citizens in Kuwait to travel only if safe, highlighting limited flight options, border crossing rules, and emergency preparedness

Kuwait Airways will restart selected flights from Kuwait International Airport Terminal 4 on April 26, 2026, under strict safety measures