UAE national airline Etihad Airways has announced that it has signed a new code-share agreement with leading African airline Fastjet Zimbabwe. Under this, Etihad passengers can book onward travel across Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls, as well as to Johannesburg, South Africa, on a single ticket.
Premium air travel gained momentum in 2025 as international business and first-class demand increased. The International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) latest World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) report shows that premium-class passenger numbers reached 109.7 million, up 4.5% year on year.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has sharply cut its profit outlook for the global airline industry, citing disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict. Airlines are now expected to post a net profit of $23 billion in 2026, while Middle East airlines are likely to post $4.3 billion loss, it said.
Passenger traffic across European airports fell in April for the first time since the post-pandemic recovery began five years ago, driven by escalating disruptions and conflicts in the Middle East.
Airports Cluster 2, operating 22 Saudi airports, reported strong Q1 2026 growth. Passenger numbers reached nearly five million, up 7% year-on-year, while flights exceeded 37,000, marking a 9% increase.
Bahrain International Airport (BIA) has recorded its strongest annual performance on record in 2025, supported by increased passenger traffic which surged 4.2% year on year to hit 9.74 million, while its cargo volumes soared to 405,217 tonnes, up 3.2% over the previous year.
Etihad Rail has now revealed new details on what passengers can expect when the UAE’s national passenger rail network starts services later this year.
Keolis Group, a global leader in shared mobility and public transport, has appointed Youenn Dupuis as CEO Middle East & Eastern Asia.
Dubai Airports today announced that Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 95.2 million guests in 2025, up 3.1% year on year, marking the busiest year in the airport’s history and the highest annual international passenger traffic ever recorded by any airport.
Saudi Post (SPL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Riyadh Airports Company and Saudi Ground Services Company on the sidelines of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.
