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Dubai International Airport breaks records with 95.2 million passengers in 2025, a 3.1% increase, cementing the emirate's position as a global tourism powerhouse and aviation hub.

Dubai flights remain constrained despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire in April 2026. Gulf aviation hubs continue operating under severe capacity limits, with foreign carriers restricted to single daily rotations and long-haul routes facing thinned schedules.

Breaking airline news and aviation industry updates for 2026.

One month into the US-Israel-Iran conflict, thousands of flights face delays and cancellations across Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi as airspace closures and security concerns cripple Middle East aviation hubs.

Dubai International Airport—the world's busiest by international passenger volume—is experiencing a severe operational crisis with 80 cancellations and 161 new delays. Emirates, flydubai, Air France, and Gulf Air are all affected, with passengers to Paris CDG, Bahrain, Muscat, Antalya, and İzmir scrambling for alternatives.

Drukair and MakeMyTrip launch direct Ahmedabad-Paro flights on April 26, 2026, cutting travel time from 8 to 5 hours. Seven-night packages start at INR 99,699, boosting bilateral tourism between Bhutan and Gujarat.

A Jet2 flight departed Manchester Airport in April 2026 with 35 passengers' luggage aboard after ground handling trapped them in a stairwell for 40 minutes, highlighting critical boarding process failures affecting travelers.

Breaking airline news and aviation industry updates for 2026.

Dnata completes integration of Italian ground handling operations under unified brand in 2026, expanding to Rome Fiumicino and investing €25M in Milan cargo capacity to strengthen European aviation presence.

Aero Dili inaugurates direct Darwin-Dili flights in May 2026, offering Australian travelers streamlined access to Southeast Asia's emerging frontier. Passenger demand surges 86% year-over-year as Timor Leste positions itself as an authentic alternative to crowded regional destinations.

San Diego International Airport experienced 46 delayed flights and one cancellation on April 12, 2026, disrupting major carrier operations and rippling across key US hub connections for thousands of passengers.

Federal immigration infrastructure collapse: DHS withdrawal of CBP from San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York sanctuary airports triggers international flight crisis. Delta, United, American Airlines face route cancellations. Canadian visits down 11.9%, UK down 5.6%, Brazil, Germany affected. $200+ billion tourism revenue at risk...