Middle East
The latest aviation news and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Middle East.
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US Investigates Gulf Airline Subsidy Claim but US Majors want More Action
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The US departments have said the allegations from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines through its ‘Partnership for Open and Fair...
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Qatar Airways Introduces A380 on Second London Heathrow Flight
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The arrival of the second A380 on the Doha- London route from July 1, 2015 reinforces Qatar Airways’ presence in the United Kingdom, with six...
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Emirates to Deploy New Higher-Density A380 to Copenhagen
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The launch of Emirates’ A380 to Copenhagen comes almost four years after the airline first linked the Danish capital with Dubai. Since its launch...
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Emirates to Launch Second Daily A380 Service to Zurich
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The service will begin from October 1, 2015 and will add a further 945 seats a week on the route, with 280 seats in first and business class.
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Air Arabia Adds Multan to Expanding Pakistan Network
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This latest addition to the airline’s route network will bring the total number of destinations in Pakistan served by Air Arabia to six, as the...
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Qatar Airways to Increase Capacity to Bengaluru
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Currently, the airline operates a Boeing 787 on the route with 254 seats, though from August 1, 2015, Qatar Airways with replace the 787 with a...
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Air Seychelles to Return Direct Connection to Paris
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The airline will offer a three times weekly link between Mahe and Paris Charles De Gaulle from July 1, 2015, using an Airbus A330-200, replacing...
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Emirates Heads to Orlando as it Continues US Expansion
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The introduction of a daily Emirates link between Dubai and Orlando will bring an estimated $100 million economic impact for Central Florida,...
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Qatar Airways Adds Zanzibar to African Network
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The mystic spice island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean will take the total number of destinations in the airline’s African network to 20 cities....
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Qatar Airways Cargo to Launch Freighter Service to LAX
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Qatar Airways Cargo has announced it will launch a new freighter service to Los Angeles from April 4, 2015.
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EU Agrees Joint Approach to Gulf Carriers
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France and Germany are leading a call for the European Union to ensure fair competition between EU airlines and those from the Gulf region, who are...
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Oman Partnership Brings New Cargolux Link to India
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The new flight between its Luxembourg base and the Indian city of Chennai, via Muscat International Airport, will operate from April 15, 2015 and...
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Cebu Pacific Adds Doha to Gulf Network
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The carrier will offer a twice weekly service on the route from June 4, 2015, adding to its existing flights between Manila and Dubai, United Arab...
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US Airlines Seek Freeze on Gulf Growth Ahead of Opens Skies Discussions
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While urging the US government to engage in consultations with the UAE and Qatar to address the capacity of the Gulf carriers into the United...
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Etihad to Fly Daily to Tehran
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier, Etihad Airways has announced its plans to increase flights between Abu Dhabi and Tehran from three-times-weekly...
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Emirates Highlights its Value to Europe
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This study from Frontier Economics estimates that Emirates’ significant operations into Europe, including the catalytic impact of the 220 unique...
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IATA Data Shows Slower Start to 2015
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger statistics for January 2015, which indicate a slower start this year...
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Qatar Airways Provides Better Connectivity to Pakistan
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Qatar Airways first launched services to Pakistan twenty years ago when flights to Karachi commenced in 1995. It subsequently introduced direct...
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Emirates to Launch Daily Link to Bali
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One of the most popular islands in Indonesia with spectacular mountains and picturesque beaches, Bali is a leading tourist destination which...
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Gulf and US Airline Conflict Spreads to Europe
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The US airlines claim that the Gulf giants have received around $42 billion in subsidies and are able to use these to operate with lower loads and...