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Saudi Passport Department Ready as Hajj 1447H Arrivals Begin Today”
InternationalSaudi Passport Department Ready as Hajj 1447H Arrivals Begin Today"By Web Desk-Apr 18, 2026RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports is fully prepared for the Hajj 1447H season, with reception services officially commencing today. Hajj flights from Pakistan, Indonesia, and various other countries are scheduled to begin arriving today. According to Saudi media, all immigration and customs arrangements have been finalized at various airports to welcome the pilgrims....
New Jersey announces $150 public transit tickets for travel to World Cup games
SportsNew Jersey announces $150 public transit tickets for travel to World Cup gamesBy Reuters -Apr 17, 2026Round-trip public transit tickets to World Cup games in New Jersey will cost $150, up from less than $15 for the same route on a typical day, FIFA and NJ Transit officials said on Friday. The more than 10-fold increase in transit fares adds to the cost of World Cup match tickets, which can run into the thousands of dollars. “We’re expecting public transportation across the shuttle a...
State of emergency declared as US warns travelers to reconsider visiting popular getaway
Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise. The U.S. Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced Thursday that the U.S. Department of State had updated its travel advisory regarding American tourists.The advisory cautions that Americans should "reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime," citing a "heightened risk of terrorism."5 DANGEROUS CRUISE PORTS THAT TRAVELERS SHOULD RESEARCH BEFORE BOOKING EXCURSIONSThe...
Air Arabia resumes limited flights to 52 global destinations
Sharjah: Air Arabia said it is operating a limited number of flights to and from the United Arab Emirates, subject to regulatory and operational approvals, as services gradually resume following recent disruptions.The airline said passengers can book available flights through its website, mobile application or authorised travel agents. Travellers whose flights were previously cancelled may also rebook, provided they have not already opted for a refund or itinerary change.Get updated faster...
Etihad Airways announces significant expansion of its Africa network
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways today announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy.The new services reflect investment in high-growth markets, supporting increasing connectivity across trade, cargo and mobility.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The expansion builds directly on Etihad...
EU poised to release jet fuel stocks to avert summer travel chaos
NewsWorldEuropeEU poised to release jet fuel stocks to avert summer travel chaosEuropean airlines and regulators have warned flights could be cancelled and aircraft grounded amid the jet fuel shortageJoanna Plucinska Friday 17 April 2026 16:29 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookm...
Tourists to endure up to eight WEEKS of travel chaos as airlines axe flights
Tourists to endure up to eight WEEKS of travel chaos as airlines axe flightsAirlines could face 'an existential crisis' in just a few weeks' time if the Strait of Hormuz crisis continues, an aviation expert has said, amid warnings that more flights could be cancelledCommentsNewsBenedict Tetzlaff-Deas News Reporter15:28, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesAirlines could face an 'existential crisis' in the next few weeks, experts have warned(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)British t...
'Most unique' Airbnb where you stay inside 24-foot flower pot with rooftop lounge
'Most unique' Airbnb where you stay inside 24-foot flower pot with rooftop loungeMost people like to stay somewhere a little out of the ordinary when heading off on holiday or a short break, and one Airbnb shaped like a giant flower pot is certainly providing thatCommentsTravelSamantha Bartlett Assistant Editor, Social News15:14, 17 Apr 2026Updated 15:20, 17 Apr 2026View 4 Images The Idaho Flower Pot is a charming, 24-foot tall Airbnb(Image: airbnb)Many of us love to stay somewhere a l...
Paramount-Warner Merger Will 'Desecrate America': Kirsten Vangsness
Kirsten Vangsness, actress and writer, joins Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Markets." More than 3,000 Hollywood actors, directors and screenwriters have penned a letter opposing the $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance Corp., citing concerns about job losses and higher costs with fewer choices for consumers. (Source: Bloomberg)
St Regis Dubai, The Palm to undergo refurbishment; bookings unavailable till Aug 31
Visitors looking to stay at the St Regis Dubai, The Palm, in the next 4.5 months will not be able to make bookings as the hotel has suspended most of its services till August 31.The luxury property is undergoing refurbishments, due to which they have closed off guest rooms, spas and other key services since April 12. Only their lobby lounge and and the St Regis Bar remain functional, an operator at the hotel told Khaleej Times.Their website displays the following message titled, 'Property Enhanc...
Deadliest water festival in the world? | Thailand's Songkran
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Cathay Pacific, HK Express up passenger counts despite impact of Mideast war
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and its budget arm had more passengers in March than a year ago, despite the impact of the United States-Israel attack on Iran. In a statement issued on Friday, Cathay Group also said it aimed to restore all flights after June. The company earlier announced it was cutting the number of Cathay Pacific flights by 2 per cent and HK Express services by 6 per cent between mid-May and the end of June. The group attributed the growth to a spate of...
Etihad rolls out premium cabin upgrades on its UAE- India flights
Abu Dhabi: Travellers flying from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and Delhi in India will experience improved travel comfort. UAE’s national carrier Etihad Airways announced Friday that it plans to introduce the game-changing Airbus A321LR twice daily to these two Indian cities, complementing two daily wide-body services connecting Abu Dhabi to each city. From May 1, the airline will operate four daily flights to each city, with all services now offering lie-flat Business Class seats and, on select ai...
Sarah Ferguson spotted in Austrian Alps
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Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds in economy-class for long-haul flights
MoneyWatch Airline adding triple-decker bunk beds for economy-class travelers on long-haul flights .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-moneywatch.jpg'); } April 17, 2026 / 6:54 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Wellington, New Zealand — Sleep on a long-haul flight in economy class has always been a fantasy for many travelers. Air New Zealand will soon offer a solution that involves climbing into a triple-tier bunk bed wearing special socks...
Travel update: Kuwait Airways to resume Dhaka flights via Dammam
Kuwait Airways has announced the resumption of its commercial flights to and from Dhaka via Dammam International Airport in Saudi Arabia, with services set to operate twice weekly from April 24.Acting CEO Abdulwahab Al Shatti said the relaunch reflects the importance of the Dhaka route for passengers, adding that the airline is continuing efforts to expand its network and restore destinations through its Dammam operations.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply c...
EasyJet refuses to take off unless FIVE passengers leave as plane too heavy
EasyJet refuses to take off unless FIVE passengers leave as plane too heavyFive passengers were forced to leave an easyJet plane that couldn't take off for Malaga from London Southend Airport on April 11 because the plane was too heavyNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter11:25, 17 Apr 2026Updated 11:34, 17 Apr 2026View ImageEasyJet has confirmed five passengers got off the plane at Southend Airport (stock image)(Image: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire)A packed easyJet plane could not take off until five passen...
Abu Dhabi to host free Run for the Nation community 5K this weekend
A 5K run is set to bring people together at Wahat Al Karama this weekend in a community celebration of unity, gratitude and shared purpose.Organised by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in partnership with the Zayed Charity Run, Run for the Nation will take place on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at 8:00am, inviting residents from across the UAE to walk or run a symbolic 5 kilometres together.Free and open to all, the event is designed less as a race and more as a shared experience, one that places connecti...
The Marquesas Islands: Cruising the Pacific's volcanic legends
The Aranui 5 is a rare ship. Its front half contains cranes and cargo, its rear has 10 decks of cruise cabins and accoutrements. Sailing in French Polynesia, it provides a vital link to the Marquesas Islands which, located 1,399km north-east of the capital Papeete, is a remote archipelago filled with legends. After two days sailing over ocean that plunges to over 5km deep, mountainous crenellations appear on the horizon.
'I went on 8-hour flight and couldn't believe what person next to me brought'
'I went on 8-hour flight and couldn't believe what person next to me brought'A man on an 8-hour long haul flight was left gobsmacked when he saw what his fellow passenger had brought to amuse himself with– and the viral video has racked up more than 85,000 likesCommentsTravelSamantha Bartlett Assistant Editor, Social News10:21, 17 Apr 2026Updated 10:26, 17 Apr 2026View ImageMany plane passengers bring a range of things to keep them amused on flights (stock image)(Image: Jaromir vi...