Virgin Atlantic (VS) will not resume flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) for the 2026/27 winter season, ending its latest attempt to serve one of the world’s busiest long-haul corridors after just three years.
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Qantas Airways (QF) has rolled out a limited-time promotion offering double status credits or bonus points, alongside a fresh international fare sale.
Dubai maintained uninterrupted airport operations during weeks of regional conflict, as Dubai International Airport (DXB) managed over 100 missile alerts while continuing to handle passenger and cargo traffic.
Lufthansa (LH) will introduce a fully redesigned premium onboard service across its global long-haul network starting May 6, marking a major milestone in its centenary celebrations.
Israel is reported to have deployed its Iron Dome missile defense system in the United Arab Emirates during the recent Iran conflict, marking a significant moment in regional security cooperation.
A Singapore-based content creator has publicly praised Singapore Airlines (SQ) for its compassionate and efficient handling of ticket refunds and frequent flyer miles following her mother’s death, highlighting the airline’s customer-first approach during times of personal grief.
Embraer has secured a major regulatory milestone as its next-generation Praetor 600E received triple certification from leading aviation authorities.
Etihad Airways (EY) has reportedly terminated 15 Pakistani employees based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), triggering concern among expatriate communities and raising questions about evolving labour dynamics in the Gulf aviation sector.
Air New Zealand (NZ) has announced another round of regional flight reductions as persistently high jet fuel costs continue to pressure airline operations.
Ryanair (FR) is preparing to scale back its flight operations from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to a key European destination as part of a wider reduction linked to rising airport costs in Germany.