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UAE lifts all air traffic restrictions introduced since Iran war
UAE aviation authority's announcement is the latest sign of the travel sector's recovery across the Middle East.
Unique bridge where you can see four countries at once with 'breathtaking view'
There's only one place in the world where you can see four countries at once, thanks to a bridge that has been carefully created to connect two countries while avoiding two others
World's longest suspension bridge will cost £11.7bn and Brits on holiday will benefit
The world's longest suspension bridge is currently in Turkey but a new record could be held if the government in Italy gets its way and the Messina Bridge project is completed by 2033 as planned
'It felt like a dream': UAE firm treats 11 workers on trip to Thailand
Matching printed shirts, sun hats tilted just right, and wide smiles that didn’t need posing, a group of UAE workers walked together under the iconic Pattaya City sign in Pattaya, looking every bit like a holiday they had long imagined.The group, employees of Sharjah-based World Star Holding, were among 11 workers flown to Thailand as part of a special initiative marking World Labour Day.From walking along Pattaya’s waterfront to stepping into the sea and splashing through the waves, the trip qu...
Airlines told to prepare for weeks of summer travel disruption amid jet fuel shortage chaos
Airlines have been told to prepare for large-scale flight disruption amid fears over jet fuel stockpiles at the height of the summer holidays.Under new plans, airlines facing fuel shortages will be allowed to cancel flights weeks ahead of time without forfeiting their take-off and landing slots at congested airports.The Government has developed new contingency measures designed to help carriers plan proactively, reducing the likelihood of chaotic last-minute cancellations for travellers.Minister...
World Cup host cities to FORCE fans to tip at restaurants in crackdown on stingy foreigners
Host cities at this summer's World Cup are drawing up plans to make tipping mandatory at restaurants.American restaurants are preparing for a clash with millions of foreign fans amid fears visitors will be unfamiliar with gratuity customs in the US - and won't tip.Venues across host cities plan to add automatic service charges of up to 20 per cent to bills.The tournament has already been labelled one of the most expensive sporting events ever staged.Fans face soaring costs for tickets, accommoda...
UK airlines set to make major flight schedule changes this summer
The Government has instructed airlines to prepare contingency plans for a sustained disruption to jet fuel supplies amid the ongoing Middle East conflict, which could lead to flight schedule changes
Portugal and Italy latest holiday destinations set to ditch controversial EU border checks to avoid half-term chaos
Portugal and Italy latest holiday destinations set to ditch controversial EU border checks to avoid half-term chaosGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy DAVID JARVIS Published: 22:04, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 22:05, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments
After Spirit collapse strands travelers, here's what to know about refunds and rebooking
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Passengers arriving at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Saturday were still being dropped off for flights that no longer existed — learning only at curbside that Spirit Airlines had shut down overnight.“I just found out,” Ricardo Tejeda said after stepping off a shuttle
Pilot makes emotional announcement on his final Spirit flight
Pilot makes emotional announcement on his final Spirit flight
Americans warned to avoid traveling to picturesque country over security fears
An updated travel advisory has been issued for Americans to reconsider plans to a country where they could face harassment and threats of landmines.
Africa Morocco Link Boosts Almería-Nador Route Ahead of Marhaba 2026 Rush
Casablanca — Africa Morocco Link is set to reinforce the Almería-Nador maritime corridor ahead of the 2026 Marhaba operation, as authorities look for ways to ease pressure on the Strait of Gibraltar during the summer rush. The move comes at a delicate moment. Traffic through the Strait, especially via Algeciras and Tarifa, is expected to face heavy congestion this year. Two factors are driving that risk. First, the rollout of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES), with new biometric checks likely to...
Delhi should be tourist destination, not just transit point: CM Rekha Gupta
“We are trying to positively rebrand Delhi in the tourism sector so that tourists see this city as a destination and enjoy its unique features,” Gupta said.| India News
UAE Fully Reopens Airspace After Lifting War-Era Restrictions
Marrakech – The United Arab Emirates announced on Saturday the full resumption of air traffic operations, lifting all precautionary measures that had been in place since the outbreak of the US-Iranian conflict on February 28. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed the decision followed a “comprehensive evaluation of operational and security conditions” conducted in coordination with relevant national entities. “Continuous real-time monitoring remains in place to ensure the h...
Make it in the Emirates 2026: Dates, venue, how to get there
The fifth edition of Make it in the Emirates (MIITE), UAE's flagship industrial platform, is taking place from 4 to 7 May, 2026 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi. The event is hosted by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) and organised by ADNEC Group, a Modon company, in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the Abu Dhabi Investment Office, and ADNOC Group.Humaid Al Dhaheri, Group CEO of ADNEC Group, said that this edition is set to be the largest...
Airfares in UAE could drop, say travel agents after temporary restrictions lifted
[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] As the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has lifted restrictions on the country's airspace, airline ticket prices to and from the UAE are likely to drop slightly, according to travel agents. They said the move would bring in more flights and cut airline expenses, thus increasing travel appetite."From February 28, when UAE imposed restrictions on it...
London easyJet flight diverted after drunk woman 'spits at fellow passenger'
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Kuwait Airways Restores Direct Link Between Kuwait and Casablanca
Agadir – Kuwait Airways has announced the opening of a new route between Kuwait International Airport and Casablanca, marking the return of a key North Africa connection as part of a broader expansion of its international network. The announcement comes as the Kuwaiti national carrier begins the second phase of a gradual reactivation of its operations, which will see 13 additional destinations reinstated starting next Sunday. The latest move brings the total number of restored routes to 2...
Travellers transform wildlife hotspot into illegal camp as four-acre site taken over on Bank Holiday weekend
A group of travellers have transformed a wildlife hotspot into an illegal camp as a four-acre Essex site is taken over on the Bank Holiday weekend. On Friday night, approximately 30 diggers, cars and vans ploughed their way onto the greenbelt in the heart of the quaint Essex hamlet of Willow's Green to commence the covert overnight operation.A group of men worked overnight to rip up the previously untouched land to prepare it for tarmac, horrifying local residents as they awoke on Saturday morni...
Two tourists plunge to deaths at SAME airport hours apart in front of passengers
A Chinese woman, aged 27, fall at Kuala Lumpur International, in Malaysia, before an Algerian man, aged 30, also died in two separate incidents on Friday