airline news

Major UAE airports including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah record 514 delays and 23 cancellations amid regional operational pressures.

Transavia France adjusts winter routes, launching Orly-Kajaani flights and expanding Salerno capacity to 11 weekly flights during Naples Airport runway works.

Military hostilities and security risks trigger 286 flight delays and 199 cancellations across Saudi Arabian airports, affecting Jeddah and Riyadh.

Qatar Airways receives approval for a local office in Libya, moving closer to resuming Doha flights after a 12-year suspension.

British Airways, Lufthansa Group, and Cathay Pacific extend Middle East flight cancellations through late October 2026. Learn about passenger rights under EC261/UK261.

Middle East flight disruptions escalate with 222 cancellations and 960 delays at Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha airports due to regional tensions.

LOT Polish Airlines introduces a new seasonal winter route between Warsaw and Tromsø starting December 1, 2026.

Jetstar Japan hosts a summer work experience event for children, introducing young participants to airport operations and cockpit careers.

Typhoon Noul's regional aftermath triggers 1,325 delays and 50 cancellations across Japan's main airport hubs, led by Tokyo Haneda.

Hong Kong Airlines connects southern China and Xinjiang with twice-weekly flights using Airbus A330 aircraft starting August 29, 2026.

Gulf Air establishes a new travel corridor with planned flights between Bahrain and Kuala Lumpur ahead of the 2026 Grand Prix.

flydubai restores direct connectivity between Dubai International Airport and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport starting July 31, 2026, scaling to daily operations by late October to support UAE-Hungary tourism.