Emirates is adding a third daily Dubai–Phuket flight operated by its Airbus A350, increasing flexibility and Premium Economy capacity. The airline will now operate 21 weekly flights to Phuket using Boeing 777 and A350 aircraft.
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has entered the Indian market with its inaugural Riyadh–Hyderabad service, marking a key milestone in its international expansion. The first flight landed at GMR Hyderabad International Airport on July 4 .
Saudia Airlines completed its 2026 Hajj operations with a final flight to Ahmedabad carrying 402 pilgrims. Over 75 days, it provided more than one million seats, serving 145 destinations with a fleet of 160 aircraft.
Emirates has launched its third daily Dubai-Nairobi flight, increasing operations to 21 weekly services. The new EK717 route strengthens connectivity for tourists, business travellers and exporters while supporting Kenya’s trade and tourism growth.
flydubai has launched daily flights to Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, its second destination in Thailand after Krabi. The inaugural service departed on 1 July from Dubai International Airport, expanding its Southeast Asia network.
Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of daily flights between its Doha home base and Philadelphia (PHL), effective August 1, 2026.
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, has announced a milestone in its inflight connectivity programme with the launch of its first Starlink-equipped commercial flight.
Following the recent announcement from Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs regarding the reopening of the of airspace of the Bahrain, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the kingdom, resumed its operations from Bahrain International Airport after 40 days of airspace closure with its inaugural flight to Riyadh.
Flight operations at the UAE’s major airports are beginning to regain cautious momentum as regional airspace gradually reopens, allowing carriers to restart limited services after days of disruption triggered by the escalating conflict in the Gulf.
Qatar Airways updates and will operate a limited flight schedule following temporary approval from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, supporting affected passengers while ensuring flights comply with regulations and airspace conditions for safe travel.
