UK Drives Nearly 10% Tourism Surge to Cyprus in February
Fresh data for February 2026 shows UK visitors powering a near 10 percent rise in Cyprus tourism, outpacing Romania, Germany, Poland, France and Sweden.
Wayne Hall
Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
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Strike Turmoil Halts Flights At Berlin-Brandenburg Airport
A nationwide airport strike in Germany has forced major carriers to cancel or delay hundreds of flights at Berlin-Brandenburg Airport, stranding thousands of travelers.
Global Air Travel Seized by Middle East Conflict as PIA Halts UAE Routes
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has triggered mass airspace closures, thousands of daily flight cancellations, and targeted cuts to Pakistan–Gulf routes.
Oman Air Widens Route Cancellations Amid Gulf Airspace Turmoil
Oman Air cancels multiple regional routes into March 2026 as Middle East airspace restrictions deepen, stranding passengers and reshaping long-haul travel across the Gulf.
Riyadh’s King Khalid Airport Stays Open Amid Patchy Flight Cancellations
Despite regional tensions and selective airline suspensions, Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport remains open, with passengers facing uneven disruptions across routes and carriers.
Flight Disruption Warning at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International
Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi is operating at reduced capacity as UAE airspace remains constrained amid regional tensions, causing widespread flight disruption.
Flight Chaos at Amman’s Queen Alia Airport Strands Hundreds
Severe disruption at Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport left hundreds stranded as dozens of flights were canceled or delayed across key Middle East routes.
Dammam Airport Stays Open as Middle East Airspace Tensions Grow
Saudi Arabia’s Dammam hub remains operational, but passengers are being urged to expect schedule changes, diversions and longer journeys amid regional airspace turmoil.
South Korean Airlines Hike Fuel Surcharges as Oil Prices Spike
Korean carriers including Korean Air, Asiana, Jeju, Air Busan, T’way and Eastar Jet are raising fuel surcharges on major routes as global oil and jet fuel prices surge.
UAE and Turkey Join Regional Push to Keep Tourism Growing
Middle East tourism leaders in the UAE, Turkey, Oman, Egypt, and Jordan are working to sustain visitor growth and confidence amid strikes and airspace disruptions.
Mass Disruptions at Dammam’s King Fahd Airport Strand Hundreds
Dozens of cancellations and delays at King Fahd International Airport in Dammam leave hundreds stranded, as regional airspace restrictions snarl Gulf carrier networks.
Philippines Joins Gulf States With Lifeline Visa Extensions
Governments across Southeast Asia and the Middle East expand fee-free visa extensions to thousands of tourists stranded by the spiralling Middle East conflict.