Transportation
Travel Weekly MENA covers transportation industry news, including airlines, cruise, auto, roads, and railways.
Emirates Increases Algeria – Dubai flights
In response to growing passenger demand for air travel, Emirates will double Algiers, Algeria - Dubai flights from two to four weekly, starting 1...
Qatar Airways Increases Saudi Arabia Routes
Qatar Airways will resume services to its fifth destination in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Qassim, with three weekly flights starting 22 August. The...
All Emirates Passengers Can Now Avail of Free Wi-Fi Connectivity Onboard
A recent enhancement to Emirates’ inflight connectivity means that all Emirates passengers in every class of travel can enjoy some form of free connectivity...
flydubai Offers Discounted COVID-19 PCR Testing Services
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced that it has partnered with Aster DM Healthcare to offer passengers COVID-19 PCR testing at a special rate...
Emirates Resumes Flights to Nigeria
Emirates resumed its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from 5 December 2021, offering customers enhanced connectivity to and through Dubai.
The world’s largest international...
Etihad’s Summer Seasonal flights take off
Etihad Airways is launching five seasonal routes this week that connect Abu Dhabi to popular summer hotspots across Europe and the Indian Ocean.
Three seasonal...
flydubai Expands Reach to Maldives
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, expands its flight network by launching a new daily service to a second airport in the Maldives.
flydubai started its operations...
Emirates and United Codeshare Now Includes Mexico Routes
Emirates announces a significant expansion in its codeshare partnership with United, to include nine destinations in Mexico. Emirates customers will now have access to...
Etihad Increases Routes with Hand Baggage Only Deal Fare
Following the successful implementation of 'Deal Fare', Etihad Airways has expanded its hand baggage only price option which allows travelers to purchase lower fares...
Qatar Airways to Trial the IATA Travel Pass COVID-19 ‘Digital Passport’ Mobile App
Qatar Airways will begin trialling the innovative new IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app from March 2021.
The trial will play an important role...