Middle East

Routes

Virgin Atlantic Aims to Bring Style to Israel Travel, Celebrates One Month of Service

October 31, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Virgin Atlantic became the latest European airline to enter the Israeli market last month when it launched flights between London and Tel Aviv. Going up against Israeli and British airline giants El Al and British

Airports

Doha’s Hamad International Airport Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plan

October 28, 2019 João Machado

Connecting the world with Qatar, Hamad International Airport has served as the primary gateway to Doha for the past five years. Home to its largest carrier and Qatar’s national airline, Qatar Airways, the airport has

Airlines

Jazeera Airways Announces London Flights

August 6, 2019 Daniel Morley

Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways has announced that it will launch a route between Kuwait City and London. The new route is scheduled to begin on Oct. 27 and will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A320neo

News

New EU Regulation Takes Aim at Middle East Carriers

June 3, 2019 Hemal Gosai

Airlines in the United States have for years been crying over alleged subsidies that Middle Eastern carriers receive. The U.S. carriers will tell anyone who will listen that the so-called ME3, which includes Qatar Airways,

Top Story

Etihad Reduces Losses for 2017 to $1.5 Billion

June 15, 2018 Andy Nelson

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has announced it is still operating at a loss for 2017, following on from a troubled 2016 which saw the airline post a deficit of $1.95 billion. The company cites increased

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The 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference Opens in Doha

April 26, 2018 Thomas Pallini

On Monday, the 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) officially began at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The conference started with the playing of the Qatari national anthem. Among those in attendance was

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U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

January 29, 2018 Parker Davis

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to announce tomorrow an agreement with Doha-based Qatar Airways in an attempt to resolve the ongoing dispute between the three U.S. legacy carriers and the gulf carriers.

Planes

Airbus A350-1000 Embarks on Demonstration Tour in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific

January 28, 2018 Samuel Chen

The Airbus A350-1000, the newest addition to Airbus’ widebody family, has begun its three-week demonstration tour to the Middle East and Asia-Pacific Region. This tour comes in the wake of the aircraft’s successful flight test

News

EgyptAir Orders Bombardier C Series Aircraft in Dubai

November 14, 2017 Matthew Garcia

EgyptAir has signed a letter of intent for 12 firm orders of Bombardier’s C Series with an option for 12 additional aircraft. The complete order, which was announced at the Dubai Airshow, is estimated to

Airlines

US and UK Ban Large Electronic Devices inside Cabins from Middle East and North Africa: What You Need to Know

March 21, 2017 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

On Tuesday, both the U.S. and U.K. announced changes to security procedures regarding electronic devices in the cabin of flights originating from certain countries. This is expected to affect numerous passengers. Here’s what travelers need

Middle East

Virgin Atlantic Aims to Bring Style to Israel Travel, Celebrates One Month of Service

Doha’s Hamad International Airport Unveils Ambitious Expansion Plan

Jazeera Airways Announces London Flights

New EU Regulation Takes Aim at Middle East Carriers

Etihad Reduces Losses for 2017 to $1.5 Billion

The 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference Opens in Doha

U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

Airbus A350-1000 Embarks on Demonstration Tour in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific

EgyptAir Orders Bombardier C Series Aircraft in Dubai

US and UK Ban Large Electronic Devices inside Cabins from Middle East and North Africa: What You Need to Know

Allegiant Expands Florida and Nashville Routes

Azul Receives First Airbus A321neo

Europe Issues Type Certification to Airbus BelugaXL

South African Airways Announces Employee Cuts in Restructuring Effort

Tokyo’s Narita Airport Suggests Third Runway Addition and New Development