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Emirates says it expects to restore its full flight network within days as regional airspace reopens, expanding services from Dubai on a phased schedule.

Etihad Airways resumed a limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi on March 6, restoring select international routes through March 19 and issuing travel guidance.

Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Rome Fiumicino on July 1, 2026, using Airbus A320neo aircraft, with tickets on sale.

flydubai will start twice-daily Dubai DXB to Bangkok, Don Mueang flights on Sept. 15, 2026, lifting Thailand service to 28 weekly flights via Emirates codeshare.

Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, up 29% year on year, with a 89.9% load factor and a 127-aircraft fleet. Adds Calgary, Luxembourg.

Airfares to Colombo jumped ahead of the Feb 15 India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, with some India routes near Dh4,000 and extra Dubai flights.

Vietnam drew a record 2,453,724 foreign visitors in January 2026, led by air arrivals, as official data showed double-digit gains month to month in Vietnam 2026.

China plans visa-free entry for British travelers for trips up to 30 days, the UK says, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing Friday.

U.S. international arrivals eased in 2025, with Canada and main overseas markets off as Commerce data showed monthly declines while global tourism rose overall.

A CAE forecast says airlines and business aviation must add 300,000 pilots by 2034, alongside 416,000 technicians and 678,000 cabin crew to staff global growth.