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Middle East airlines face $4.3 b loss in 2026: IATA

IATA says Gulf carriers face operational turmoil as jet fuel prices soar 70%

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Despite the bleak forecast, demand for flying remains strong. Passenger numbers are expected to reach 5.1 billion in 2026 (up 2.4 per cent on 2025).

Kuwait files ICAO protest over Iran airspace violations

Repeated Iranian airspace violations prompt Kuwait’s renewed ICAO complaint

Kuwait urges ICAO action after deadly Iranian strikes on airport terminal

Philippine Airlines delays Dubai return decision

Carrier also plans new aircraft order as it joins the 16-member OneWorld Alliance

Philippine Airlines said its Dubai operations remain under review as the carrier prepares to resume Doha flights amid ongoing disruption caused by the Middle East conflict and rising fuel prices.

Kuwait airport terminal may need year-long recovery

Airfare hikes, staffing pressure and airport damage add strain on Middle East aviation

Kuwait halted flights and activated emergency plans after an Iranian missile and drone strike hit the country's airport terminal 1.

UAE airfares to Arab destinations to jump 35% in July

Cairo, Beirut, Amman and Damascus among routes seeing the biggest increases

The increase comes after ticket prices eased following the end of the Eid Al Adha holiday period and the strong wave of demand that characterised the second half of May.

IATA warns Europe airport chaos may worsen

IATA says Europe’s new border checks could trigger 6-hour airport queues this summer

Passengers queue at immigration counters at Warsaw International Airport amid ongoing disruption linked to the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), which has triggered long delays at several European airports.

Emirates promotes its first Emirati female captains

Hanan Mohammed Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri take command of Boeing 777 fleet

Jawad and Al Mheiri both rose through the Emirates Group's National Cadet Pilot Programme, an initiative that has graduated numerous Emirati pilots.

Emirates recycles 88 tonnes of onboard plastic

Dh50 million recycling initiative transforms used meal trays into new products

The initiative has enabled used serviceware to be collected, processed and remanufactured in the UAE before being returned to service on thousands of flights across the airline's global network.

UAE, Indian airlines are cutting flights this summer

IndiGo, Air India, Emirates, Lufthansa among global carriers to cut flights as costs surge

Travellers move through Washington Dulles International Airport on May 22, 2026, in Dulles. Image used for illustrative purposes.

Airport selfies, reels could lead to no-fly list action

New DGCA rules tighten airport filming, risking fines and no-fly list for violators

New DGCA rules tighten controls on photography and videography at airports

Why Saudia is adding 12 more aircraft in 2026

Saudi carrier says fleet will reach 161 aircraft as tourism ambitions accelerate

Saudia said the expansion will help modernise its fleet while strengthening connectivity between Saudi Arabia and global markets.

Why UAE flyers may face Europe border delays

Strikes and the new EU biometric system are creating border chaos for Gulf tourists

Airlines in Europe are trying to avoid a repeat of last summer's travel chaos, when strikes and staff shortages were so bad that London's Heathrow Airport capped passenger numbers and asked airlines to limit ticket sales. Travelers are going to jam European airports once again in July and August, with passenger numbers returning to or exceeding pre-pandemic levels. (Photo: Passengers at Lisbon airport)

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