Emirates SkyCargo is strengthening its position in India by launching new weekly freighter services to Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad, taking its total dedicated freighter flights in the Indian market to seven per week and signaling growing demand for reliable air cargo connections.
Emirates is set to redefine cabin comfort by unveiling its first electrically powered Premium Economy seat with a full-height adjustable privacy screen, debuting for the first time at Arabian Travel Market 2026.
United Airlines will keep its nonstop Newark-Dubai service suspended until at least March 2027, reflecting the continued volatility impacting U.S. carrier operations in the Gulf region.
Dubai International Airport saw a sharp fall in demand in the first half of 2026, with passenger numbers dropping 31.3 percent year on year due to heightened regional instability and widespread flight suspensions.
Finnair will halt all Helsinki–Dubai flights for the 2026-2027 winter season, marking a significant shift in the flag carrier’s strategic approach to Middle East routes and raising questions about the region’s ongoing instability.
flydubai and Air Arabia have cautiously begun routing select services through Iranian airspace, signaling a limited operational shift amid persistent geopolitical tensions across the Middle East.
Qatar Airways Resumes Flights To Iraq as the airline continues the phased restoration of its regional and global network following recent disruptions.
Air India Expands West Asia Operations On 16 March as the airline group adjusts its network to maintain connectivity between India and key destinations in the Middle East amid regional operational constraints.
airBaltic Suspends Dubai Flights Until October 2026 as the Latvian carrier adjusts its network due to the ongoing security situation affecting parts of the Middle East.
