flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, recently announced the launch of flights to Samarkand in Uzbekistan from September 20 with a twice-weekly service. With the addition of flights to Samarkand, flydubai grows its operations in the market to two points including the capital, Tashkent.

A steady surge of growth throughout the second quarter (Q2) has propelled Dubai International’s (DXB) half yearly traffic to 27.9 million passengers, just 1.2 million shy of the airport’s total annual traffic in 2921.

Etihad Airways is set to strengthen air connectivity between the UAE and the Philippines this winter with an additional daily service to Manila.

Air Arabia (PJSC), a Middle East and North Africa low-cost carrier operator, recently reported a strong first half (H1) as recovery in demand for air travel continued.

Etihad Airways has recently announced the extension of its flights between Abu Dhabi and Zanzibar to January 14, 2023.

Etihad Airways recently announced its financial and operating results for the first half (H1) of this year, posting a record-breaking core operating profit of USD296 million (H1 2021: USD392 million loss). This result was achieved despite fuel costs increasing by almost 60 percent in comparison to the same period in 2021.