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Dubai Airport Is Trying To Recover From A Large Baggage Backlog After Epic Flood

Following a large amount of rainfall and subsequent disruption, Emirates and Dubai International Airport (DXB) warned customers about further delays.

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Malaysia Airlines Cuts Cargo Load For Middle East Detour

Malaysia Airlines has sacrificed carrying belly freight on flights between Kuala Lumpur and London to take a safer route away from conflicts.

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A Closer Look At Iranian Air Force Capabilities

Iran's Air Force relies on a great number of jets made by former Western allies.

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Emirates And Other UAE Airlines Cancel And Divert Flights As Conflict Closes Airspace

Services to Europe and North America are among the flights affected.

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Working As A Flight Attendant On A Private Jet In The Middle East: A Unique Experience

There is a lot to learn about culture when working in the Middle East.

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Saga Fully Over: Last Qatar Airways Airbus A350 Returns To Service

The return to service of the Airbus A350 registered A7-ALF marks the official end of a very long and dramatic dispute over paint degradation.

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European Expansion: Air Arabia Launches Sharjah-Athens Service

Air Arabia last flew to Athens in October 2010.

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Oman Air Is Expected To Join oneworld After June

It will be more than two years since Oman Air announced its intentions to join the oneworld alliance.

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5 Key Benefits That The Gulf Region Offers To Cargo Airlines

Oil-rich nations have a significant advantage in oil prices.

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Additional Frequencies Bring Etihad's Summer Capacity To 27% Higher Than Last Year

Rising demand has prompted the carrier to further increase capacity on several Asian routes.

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Analysis: The 5 Main Cargo Hubs In The Gulf Region

Most airports have yet to surpass their pre-pandemic cargo volume.

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What Are The Longest Non-Stop Routes From Doha Hamad International Airport In 2024?

The Middle Eastern hub represents the start and end of some seriously lengthy flights.

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Iraq's Fly Baghdad Halts Operations Days After US Sanctions Announced

The airline said that the Iraqi Prime Minister's orders to halt operations left it without any options.

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Just Turned 60: The Royal Jordanian Fleet In 2024

The carrier's black red, and gold livery is one of the smartest in the business.

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ITA Airways To Begin Rome-Jeddah Flights In August

The Italian carrier will increase its presence in the Middle East.

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New Year, New Look: Saudia Will Enter 2024 With A Fresh Brand Identity

Saudia has already unveiled a new logo and livery for its aircraft.

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Report: 5 Opportunities For Middle East Airlines To Decarbonize

The Middle Eastern region can benefit from the existing fuel refinery and supply chain infrastructure

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Simply The Best: Emirates Group Achieves Record Half-Year Profit

The carrier has a lot to be happy about as it begins the second half of the current tax year.

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Boeing Says Middle East Aviation Is Recovering Quicker Than Expected

Boeing's management says there is a "paradigm shift in the region,” particularly in Saudi Arabia.

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