All flights are operational, says airline spokesperson, following a brief suspension in December. Emirates Airlines has denied incorrect reports that it has suspended flights to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman. In response to the stories circulating online on Sunday claiming […]
Dubai's RTA trials AI to reduce metro station waiting times, congestion
Roads and Transport Authority embarks on trial phase of using artificial intelligence to streamline demand for metro services Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has embarked on a trial phase of using artificial intelligence and simulators to streamline the demand […]
Qatar Airways set to fly back into Saudi Arabia as Saudia targets Doha return
The airline has announced it will begin flying to Riyadh, Jeddah and Damman in the coming days, following the ending of the three-year blockade. Qatar Airways is set to fly to Saudi Arabia again Qatar Airways has announced it will […]
Track-laying work continues as UAE's national railway takes shape
Steady progress being made, with construction of Package A of stage two of Etihad Rail project now 59% complete Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Thursday inaugurated track-laying works across Al Dhafrah region as part of stage two of […]
United joins American, Delta, Alaska in banning emotional support animals
CHICAGO — United Airlines is joining other major U.S. carriers in no longer allowing emotional support animals to fly for free. United said Friday that starting Monday, it will no longer let passengers book travel for companion animals. For people […]
How the Qatar deal is likely to impact the Gulf aviation industry
Experts say UAE-based low-cost carriers will be among the big winners from the resumed relations with Qatar UAE low-cost carriers Flydubai and Air Arabia will be among the big winners from the resumed relations with Qatar, according to an aviation […]
JetBlue Launches Winter Sale With One-way Fares From $59
Editor's note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. In the early months of the […]
Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port activates new South Quay to boost operations
The first shipment, carrying bauxite, was destined for Emirates Global Aluminium’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery The first shipment, carrying bauxite, destined for Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA)’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery, has anchored at Khalifa Port’s new South Quay, marking the […]
UAE's 'Uber for trucks' eyes expansion as it seeks further funding
Start-up Trukker is looking at more countries in the Gulf as well as Pakistan and Jordan for growth in 2021 Trukker recently signed a $10m deal with Silicon Valley-based Partners for Growth to provide venture debt to finance its receivables. […]
'Goofy' Dad Goes Viral on Tiktok After Buying a Pair of Delta Seats and Recreating the Flight Experience at Home
We all miss travel. But some people miss travel so much, they go the extra mile to recreate the experience. Last week, TikTok user Anissa Simao uploaded a video of her dad, Steve, a “pretty goofy” guy and a Delta […]