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– Türkiye has set its sights on becoming the sixth-highest-earning tourism country in the world, according to its 2027 central government budget draft. Anadolu Agency reported that the draft allocates $244.5 million to tourism, compared with $188.4 million this year.
– Air Arabia will start nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Amman City Airport on November 15, 2026. The carrier will operate the route four times a week. The service will add another direct connection between the United Arab
– Air Arabia will restart daily nonstop flights between Ras Al Khaimah and Kozhikode on October 16, 2026. The service restores a direct connection between the UAE emirate and the southern Indian state of Kerala. Bookings are already available through
Air Arabia has announced the launch of a new non-stop service connecting Sharjah to Munich, further expanding the airline’s European network. The daily flights between Sharjah International Airport and Munich International Airport are scheduled to commence on December 15, 2025. The
Etihad Airways has officially inaugurated its first flight to Atlanta, marking a significant step in the airline’s ongoing North American expansion. The inaugural service from Abu Dhabi to Atlanta touched down on July 2, 2025, connecting the capital of the UAE with the economic hub
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported steady growth in global air travel demand for May 2025, with international passenger traffic showing notable gains despite regional variations. According to IATA’s latest data release, total global passenger demand, measured in
Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has officially launched its new direct service to Sochi, Russia. The inaugural flight marks an expansion of the airline’s growing network in Russia, providing six weekly flights from
The United States tourism sector is facing an acute international backlash in 2025, as a combination of foreign government travel warnings, mass civil protests, and a deteriorating global perception converge to produce a projected loss exceeding $12.5 billion in international tourism revenue.
Global air travel faced major disruption on June 13 as escalating conflict between Israel and Iran led to the cancellation or diversion of hundreds of flights across Europe and the Middle East. According to Eurocontrol, approximately 1,800 flights were affected by mid-morning,
