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Planning Thailand trip? New Air India–THAI routes open

Air India–Thai Airways pact expands routes across Asia, Europe, North America

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Air India–THAI partnership set to boost India–Thailand travel plans

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

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

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).

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.

Air Arabia updates international flights from UAE hubs

Air Arabia resumes limited UAE flights across Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa

Selective routes restart from Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and RAK with phased global rollout

Emirates warns travellers as UAE restricts visas, entry

New UAE rules suspend visas, tighten entry for travellers linked to Ebola-hit states

UAE bars recent visitors from three African nations amid Ebola precautions

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.

Why UAE families are changing summer travel plans

Travellers are booking shorter trips, regional holidays and last-minute breaks

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains the world’s busiest airport in terms of airline seating capacity, combining domestic and international operations.

Schengen travel rules: EU signals major border shift

Commission says security tools can replace routine checks at Schengen borders

New digital systems and migration pact seen cutting need for internal Schengen checks

New visa rule in India: Major shift for long-term stays

Foreigners on 180-day visas must register before stay ends or risk non-compliance

New rule ends 14-day grace period, mandates pre-180-day registration for foreigners

UAE issues Ebola advisory: What residents must know now

Authorities reaffirm stable situation and highlight strong national preparedness

Public urged to avoid non-essential travel to affected Central African nations

Green Card rules update: US issues key clarification

US maintains case-by-case discretion, rejects sweeping change to residency rules

Clarification eases fears over mass ‘return home’ rule for green card seekers

Flights halted at Munich Airport over drone sighting

Runways closed for an hour as police probe suspected drone near Munich Airport

Munich Airport closed twice within 24 hours in October following suspected drone sightings

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