Gulf Airline Suspensions Deepen Travel Turmoil Amid Iran War
Flight suspensions by Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad and Flydubai ripple through the UAE, Qatar and global hospitality brands as the Israel–Iran war escalates.
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Flight suspensions by Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad and Flydubai ripple through the UAE, Qatar and global hospitality brands as the Israel–Iran war escalates.
Air Canada will boost summer 2026 service to Greece with daily Athens flights from Montreal and Toronto, offering travellers more flexibility and smoother global connections.
Fincantieri’s delivery of Norwegian Luna to Norwegian Cruise Line signals fresh momentum for large-ship cruising, with new capacity, greener technology and expanded itineraries worldwide.
At ITB Berlin 2026, ITA Airways unveiled 47 new weekly flights between Germany and Italy for summer 2026, strengthening its European network and hub strategy.
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has delivered Norwegian Luna, the second Prima Plus-class ship, marking a new chapter for Norwegian Cruise Line’s U.S.–Italy partnership.
STARLUX unveils nonstop Taipei–Prague flights from August 2026, marking its first foray into Central Europe and tightening travel links between Asia and the EU.
A cascading wave of delays and cancellations across Europe has stranded thousands of air passengers, disrupting major carriers and hubs from Chicago to Bahrain.
The UAE has run special Etihad Rail trains to bring residents home from the Saudi border, as Gulf states tighten security amid a widening regional crisis.
Etihad Airways has restarted a restricted schedule from Abu Dhabi, offering select routes as West Asia airspace disruptions continue to upend global travel plans.
The UK government has escalated its Middle East travel advice, urging British tourists in Israel and Palestine to leave while commercial routes remain available.
After 12 years of closure, Manston Airport in Kent is edging toward a 2029 freight-focused reopening, with fresh consultations and hopes for future passenger travel.
Airspace closures and conflict-linked security fears have triggered mass cancellations and delays, leaving travelers stranded from Dubai and Jeddah to London and Manila.