Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is significantly expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies, reinforcing its commitment to the continent’s growing demand for air connectivity.

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, announced the addition of a new non-stop route to Almaty in Kazakhstan from Zayed International Airport. Starting June 03 of this year, the new service will operate three times a week every Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday.

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has recently announced the resumption of direct flights between Pisa and Dubai.

The national airlines of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Ethiopia have joined forces in a landmark Joint Venture (JV) that will transform connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and leading Spanish-based carrier Air Europa are set to work towards a strategic partnership, enhancing commercial and operational ties to provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services, and increased value.

Wizz Air has launched a new route from London to Media, which will take off on  August 01, which will be the airline’s second from the UK using the longer-range Airbus XLR aircraft.

Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) has announced the resumption of flights to Damascus, Syria, starting January 31. As one of the first carriers to resume direct flights to Damascus, Royal Jordanian will initially operate four weekly flights, seamlessly connecting Damascus to its network across Europe, the US, the Levant, and the Gulf region covering over 45 destinations.

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has unveiled its new Business Class Lounge at Terminal 2, Dubai International (DXB).

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, celebrated the launch of its new service to Nairobi on December 15, marking the airline's latest milestone in a remarkable year of network expansion. Operating through the state-of-the-art Zayed International Airport, the service creates a vital connection between the UAE's capital and one of Africa's most dynamic cities.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced the launch of seasonal flights next Summer of 2025 to Nice, France, starting on May 22, 2025, and operating throughout the summer until September 28; and to Geneva, Switzerland, starting on June 03, 2025 to September 12. The airline will operate two weekly flights from Bahrain to both Nice and Geneva via Milan.