Tag: Middle East

Middle East

Ett Delta Air Lines-flygplan ses underifrån mot mörk himmel med kondensstrimma bakom.

Fuel bill puts pressure on Delta – record demand is not enough for higher profit

The United States’ largest airline, Delta Air Lines, reports record-high demand for air travel, but the sharp rise in fuel prices has left a clear mark on earnings.

En stadsbild med flera höga skyskrapor längs en horisontlinje under en blå himmel med spridda moln.

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Norwegian foreign ministry lifts travel advisory for the Gulf states

Norway’s foreign ministry is lifting its travel advisory for Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait. The decision comes after the security situation in the region was assessed to have stabilised following the ceasefire between the United States and Iran.

Ett Emirates-flygplan står parkerat på en flygplatsplatta i kvällsljus med markpersonal i förgrunden.

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Emirates attracts travellers with repatriation guarantee

Emirates plans to offer travellers a special insurance solution that will guarantee they can get home even if air traffic in the Middle East is affected by geopolitical unrest.

Flera Turkish Airlines-flygplan står parkerade på rampen vid en flygplats.

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Turkish Airlines grows on the Gulf carriers' problems

Turkish Airlines is strengthening its position as a global transfer giant after taking market share from the Gulf carriers in the Middle East. The airline is now aiming to become the world's largest international airline, the Financial Times reports.

Kabinpersonal från Norse står samlad i mittgången på ett passagerarflygplan.

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Norse loses a quarter of its traffic

Norse Atlantic Airways reports a clear increase in revenue per seat kilometre in its own route network in April. At the same time, traffic decreased.

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Emirates restores network after the crisis - 96 per cent back

After months of disruption in the Middle East, air traffic via Dubai is beginning to return to normal, although airspace restrictions are still affecting capacity.

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Finnair rises in a weak quarter - but warns of increased risks

Finnair reports increased revenue and passenger volume, but warns of the Middle East's impact on future results.

Talare på scen framför stor skärm med presentation om reseprioriteringar.

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Growth around the Mediterranean as travellers are driven from the Middle East

Geopolitical unrest and high fuel prices drive tourists towards the Mediterranean, where growth is expected to increase significantly by 2026.

Lufthansa cancels 20,000 departures

20,000 short-haul flights are cancelled due to rising fuel prices.

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Finnair: Dramatic decline to the Middle East

The number of passengers fell by 99.1 percent to 200 people after flights to and from Doha and Dubai were cancelled on 28 February due to the heightened security situation.