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Emirates commits over $116m annually for proposed Germany expansion

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Emirates confirmed it stands ready to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, committing more than €100 million ($116 million) each year in operational expenses, staff, airport charges, fuel and other expenditures, subject to the approval of the German Federal Ministry of Transport.

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Etihad introduces direct flights to Krakow, Palma de Mallorca

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Etihad Airways has expanded its European network with the launch of two new direct routes this June, adding services to Kraków, Poland, and Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

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Etihad, Condor seal strategic partnership deal for new Bangkok service

Sat, 13 Jun 2026

UAE's national airline Etihad Airways has announced that it has joined hands with leading German leisure carrier Condor for the launch of a new Condor service to Bangkok from its hub in Abu Dhabi. The Emirati carrier also signed a frequent flyer agreement with Condor.

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Etihad, DCT Abu Dhabi launch free medical travel insurance for visitors to Abu Dhabi

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

Etihad Airways and Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi have launched a complimentary medical travel insurance scheme for international visitors flying to Abu Dhabi on Etihad flights.

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flydubai announces new daily service to Pokhara in Nepal

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced the launch of a new daily service to Pokhara International Airport (PHH), marking its second destination in Nepal.

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Emirates plans travel insurance cover to guarantee passengers can get home

Fri, 12 Jun 2026

Emirates is developing a new travel insurance product that would guarantee passengers can return home even if flights are disrupted by conflict-related events, including by arranging seats on rival airlines when necessary, the airline's President has said.

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Destination Wedding Planners Congress to be held in India in October

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

QnA International, the organiser behind the world's most prestigious B2B platform for destination weddings, has announced the 17th edition of the Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress — marking a landmark moment as the Congress sets foot on Indian soil for the very first time.

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Miral to launch two new DC attractions at Warner Bros. World Yas Island

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, has announced the addition of two new DC-themed rides - Kryptonite Collider’ and ‘Superman Up and Away - at the award-winning Warner Bros. World Yas Island.

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AirAsia X postpones Bahrain service launch

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia X said has postponed the launch ‌of its planned service via Bahrain until at least August due to the conflict in the Middle East, Reuters report said.

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UAE travel demand sees massive growth in May

Thu, 11 Jun 2026

A notable month-on-month uplift in travel activity from the UAE has been reported this May, as travellers move quickly to lock in trips ahead of peak summer pricing.