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Etihad Airways adds Saudi Red Sea route from Abu Dhabi

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Etihad Airways will launch year-round flights from Abu Dhabi to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast on Oct. 4, 2026. The service will connect Zayed International Airport with Red Sea International Airport in Tabuk Province. Etihad will start with one weekly...
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Anak Krakatau ash hits nearly 3,000 flights in Indonesia

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Indonesia reopened Jakarta’s main airport and several regional airports Tuesday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel. More than 340,000 travelers faced delays, cancellations or diversions during the disruption. Nearly 3,000 flights across Indonesia felt the impact. Authorities...
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Air Arabia boosts Sharjah Bangkok routes to 28 weekly flights

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Low-cost carrier operator Air Arabia announced a strategic expansion of its Southeast Asian operations on Friday, increasing flight frequencies between the United Arab Emirates and Thailand. Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will introduce a fourth daily non-stop service connecting...
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Air Arabia sets December start for Sharjah Gdansk route

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Air Arabia will launch nonstop flights between Sharjah and Gdansk on Dec. 14, 2026. The new route will link Sharjah International Airport with Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport five times each week. Flights will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and...
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Etihad sets December start for Abu Dhabi Gothenburg flights

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Etihad Airways will launch seasonal nonstop flights between Abu Dhabi and Gothenburg on December 17, 2026. The service will operate four times a week through March 21, 2027. The route will connect the UAE capital with Sweden’s second largest city...
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South Korea tourism surplus reaches post-pandemic high

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South Korea recorded a $596.6 million tourism surplus in June 2026, its strongest monthly result since the COVID-19 pandemic. The figure marked a $1.44 billion improvement from June 2025, when the balance showed an $846.8 million deficit. Korea Tourism Organization...
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Spain begins temporary border checks for Italy arrivals

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Spain has begun temporary border checks on travelers arriving from Italy by air and sea. The controls took effect at midnight on Aug. 8 and are scheduled to remain through Sept. 7. Spain introduced the measure after Italy imposed its...
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flydubai Bangkok flights rise to 14 weekly services

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flydubai will expand its Dubai to Bangkok operations to two flights a day from July 18, responding to robust demand recorded within weeks of launching the route. The airline introduced daily services to Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport on July...