travel
EgyptAir launches e-upgrade service on international flights
Egypt
August 17, 2021
EgyptAir launches e-upgrade service on international flights
On Tuesday, EgyptAir launched a e-upgrade service that allows passengers to upgrade from economy to business class on EgyptAir international…
Dubai’s busy airport sees passenger traffic drop 40% in 2021
Middle East
August 11, 2021
Dubai’s busy airport sees passenger traffic drop 40% in 2021
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest airport for international travel, handled some 40 percent…
First EgyptAir flight from Moscow lands in Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
August 10, 2021
First EgyptAir flight from Moscow lands in Sharm el-Sheikh
On Tuesday, Sharm el-Sheikh Airport received its first EgyptAir flight from Moscow in six years, the airline announced in a…
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad halves half-year loss to $400 mn
Middle East
August 10, 2021
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad halves half-year loss to $400 mn
DUBAI, Aug 10 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways on Tuesday said its core operating losses halved in the first…
Thailand: Swiss woman found dead at waterfall in Phuket
World
August 6, 2021
Thailand: Swiss woman found dead at waterfall in Phuket
Thai authorities are investigating the death of a 57-year-old Swiss national who was found near a waterfall on Phuket island, in what…
Qatar Airways grounds 13 Airbus A350s as fuselage degrading
Middle East
August 6, 2021
Qatar Airways grounds 13 Airbus A350s as fuselage degrading
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Qatar Airways said Thursday it grounded 13 Airbus A350s over what it described as…
CDC updates COVID-19 travel risk map, Egypt classified as ‘medium risk’
Egypt
August 4, 2021
CDC updates COVID-19 travel risk map, Egypt classified as ‘medium risk’
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its coronavirus travel risk map on its website, with Egypt…
Saudi tourism sector targets 100 million visitors annually
Travel
August 4, 2021
Saudi tourism sector targets 100 million visitors annually
The Saudi Tourism Authority announced Wednesday that it aims to raise the number of annual visits to 100 million visitors…
UAE lifts ban on transit flights including from India and Pakistan
Middle East
August 3, 2021
UAE lifts ban on transit flights including from India and Pakistan
DUBAI, Aug 3 (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates will on Thursday lift a ban on transit flights including from…
Health Ministry equips 125 offices to vaccinate those wishing to travel abroad
Egypt
July 30, 2021
Health Ministry equips 125 offices to vaccinate those wishing to travel abroad
Egypt’s Health Ministry has opened 125 vaccination centers in the country dedicated for those who wish to travel abroad, ministry…