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”
Dubai-based flydubai delivers fifth straight profitable year, with strong passenger demand, new routes, and rising Business Class traffic. The airline posted a revenue rise of 6%, reached 15.7 million passengers, and expanded its network to 140 destinations
Air Arabia will connect Sharjah and Rome with daily nonstop flights from July 2026, supporting tourism, business, and travel between the UAE and Italy
New figures released ahead of the world's largest travel trade fair in Berlin point to a return to stable global growth in single digits. South America stands out with an 11% jump, while business travel has returned to pre-pandemic levels
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
Lufthansa will begin retrofitting its A380 aircraft with upgraded Business Class seats, improved comfort, and enhanced privacy. The first upgraded planes will return to service in April: "The retrofit underscores our commitment to providing a top-flight experience on the long-haul aircraft "
Discover Airlines is updating the cabins on its 16 widebody aircraft. The new business class, Ocean Blue, will feature flat beds, superfast internet, and smart lighting. What about premium economy? Read all the details
LOT Polish Airlines relaunches its Michelin-starred Business Class menu, featuring dishes by Muga head chef Artur Skotarczyk on long-haul flights. “Each dish is a combination of precision, the highest quality ingredients, and my own creative interpretation.”
The new design combines advanced technology, increased comfort and a personalized flight experience in all classes of service, including business suites with closing doors and free high-speed Wi-Fi
A travel industry executive with more than 30 years of experience, former CEO of Avoya Travel and President of FROSCH, joins NCL in the midst of a business boom; Marc Kazlauskas will oversee high demand, new ships, and significant investments in guest experience and upgrades to the private island of Great Stirrup Cay
American Airlines' expanded Admirals Club lounge at Chicago O'Hare will offer more seating, spectacular runway views and upgraded amenities for premium passengers
Ethiopian Airlines has inaugurated a new 5,500-square-meter lounge at its home port in Addis Ababa, showing "unwavering commitment to deliver an end-to-end, world-class hospitality". The company is also running a year-end sale to a variety of global destinations
JetBlue Airways has announced the launch of its first-ever business lounge at New York's JFK Airport; BlueHouse will feature a design paying homage to the Big Apple and a menu inspired by local cuisine
Turkish Airlines continues its international expansion with a new, state-of-the-art business lounge at Edinburgh Airport; it's the company's first business lounge in Europe and eighth outside Turkey
At Miami International Airport (MIA), a new business lounge has been inaugurated, the result of collaboration between airlines from Portugal and Colombia. The lounge spans approximately 600 square meters. What awaits you inside? A small taste of Lisbon, for example
Business class passengers of the airline from the United Arab Emirates can now board the plane directly from the new business lounge in Terminal 2 at the large DXB airport. Flydubai flights to Ben Gurion Airport depart from Terminal 3
