The expanded network strengthens South Africa’s global connectivity while supporting tourism, business travel, and international trade.
Dubai International Airport
Emirates (EK) has strengthened its position among the world’s leading carriers after securing the top honor at the 2026 Business Traveller Middle East Awards.
Qatar Airways (QR) is significantly expanding its operations between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha and Dubai International Airport (DXB), increasing services from two daily flights to five daily flights as passenger demand continues to grow across the Gulf region.
Emirates names Hanan Jawad and Bakhita Al Mheiri as its first Emirati female captains, both flying the Boeing 777 fleet.
Viral post reveals Emirates cabin crew basic salary of around Rs 1.3 lakh, with allowances and flying hours increasing total pay in Dubai.
From flagship international hubs to emerging regional gateways, these lounges reflect how premium ground experiences have become just as important as the flight itself.
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) officially opened its long-awaited Terminal 2 on May 27, marking a major milestone in the airport’s HK$141.5 billion (US$14.5 billion) expansion project aimed at strengthening its position against regional rivals Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).
The Dubai International Airport (DXB) handled an unusual lost property case after a passenger left behind a jacket containing more than €30,500 (US $35,600) in cash and never returned to reclaim it.
A new policy brief from ODI Global has placed Dubai International Airport (DXB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) at the top of the world’s highest-emitting airports, with the 20 largest contributing 27.3% of total aviation CO2 emissions in 2023.
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.