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38 stories for“air travel”
IATA expects passenger demand to grow only 2.1% in 2026 as conflict, inflation and weaker purchasing power weigh on travel. The market is normalizing unevenly.
Aug 1, 2026
Cancellations and rerouting across regional airspace are turning live airline checks, longer connection buffers and flexible bookings into essential trip planning.
Jul 24, 2026
A World Cup spanning three countries and closed Middle East airspace are both reshaping summer routes and fares. Here is what is actually happening.
Jul 10, 2026
Israel's strikes on Iran and the retaliation that followed grounded Gulf carriers and shut down entire national airspaces within hours.
Jun 26, 2025
Points are getting devalued faster and fares are climbing. Here is how frugal travelers are still booking business class and cheap trips in 2026.
May 19, 2026
Qantas is preparing aircraft for nonstop Sydney routes to London and New York, raising practical questions about comfort, health, scheduling and demand.
Jul 28, 2026
Direct routes to Singapore, Sochi and Medan give Oman a practical way to diversify visitors while spreading tourism value beyond familiar markets.
Jul 29, 2026
US travel companies face a two-speed outlook as World Cup demand lifts some bookings while Middle East conflict weakens routes, confidence and operating predictability.
Jul 24, 2026
Two months after Iran and Israel's war grounded Gulf flights, travel demand is rebuilding, though not evenly and not everywhere at once.
Aug 28, 2025
Evacuations near Cap-Ferret and one of Spain’s largest fires show why Mediterranean and Atlantic holidays now require a live risk plan, not just insurance.
Jul 23, 2026
While war rattles the wider region, Dubai and Saudi Arabia are still posting visitor growth, and the numbers say the Gulf is winning the confidence contest.
Aug 14, 2024
As fires force evacuations across France and Spain, fine particles can travel far beyond fire lines and worsen heart and lung disease after the immediate emergency fades.
Jul 25, 2026
From a museum-attached vegan kitchen to a Pearl Qatar juice bar chain, Doha's plant-based restaurants are small in number but sharp in ambition.
Dec 18, 2025
Tokyo topped search interest, dupes replaced hotspots, and Bali and Puerto Vallarta surged. Inside the destinations that actually moved in 2025.
Dec 4, 2025
Billions have been promised across the Red Sea coast and Diriyah. Here is what travelers can actually book right now versus what remains a rendering.
Mar 9, 2025
New border tech, pricier fares and shifting rules make 2026 a year to plan smarter. Here is the real playbook for booking, packing and crossing borders.
Feb 11, 2026
Mountain villages, coral coastlines and nature-led hospitality are expanding the world’s picture of Saudi Arabia beyond desert and city landmarks.
Jul 28, 2026
Diving emergencies far from shore involve costly medical evacuations and coordination. Here is how that response is actually funded and organised, and who calls the shots.
Jun 25, 2026
The national railway can connect industries, reduce road pressure and make the seven emirates feel closer in both economic and everyday terms.
Jul 28, 2026
Updated traveler attention around Ebola-affected areas underscores a basic rule: monitor official advice, know the symptoms and seek help without stigmatizing whole countries.
Jul 24, 2026
Saudi Arabia passed its original tourism ambition early; the more interesting future now lies in richer regional journeys, local businesses and repeat visitors.
Jul 28, 2026
Travelers are shifting destinations and seasons to avoid extreme heat, turning the coolcation from a catchy label into a planning strategy.
Jul 31, 2026
A new incentive campaign asks Dubai residents to bring friends and family to the city, revealing how destinations compete when regional uncertainty weighs on travel.
Jul 24, 2026
WHO says the risk remains low for most people as cases rise in parts of Europe, but bite prevention and awareness of severe symptoms matter.
Jul 31, 2026
Hala Summer, new rewards and a packed events calendar show how Qatar is turning an indoor-friendly season into a broader tourism proposition.
Jul 31, 2026
The seven-cities-in-nine-days itinerary is losing its grip. More travelers are choosing one place, more time, and fewer photographs to prove it.
May 14, 2024
WHO reports sustained transmission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo while Uganda begins enhanced surveillance. Clear facts matter more than fear.
Jul 31, 2026
DAN is a name every diver knows, but membership and dive accident insurance are not the same thing. Here is what each one actually buys you.
Jun 30, 2025
One demands breath control and stillness, the other demands equipment discipline. Here is what separates them and where beginners should start.
Jun 24, 2025
Growing wealth inequality is reshaping consumer behavior. Experiences over goods, values over discounts, and AI shopping tools mark 2026's divide.
May 20, 2025
The biggest World Cup ever kicks off across the US, Mexico and Canada. Here is what the expanded 48-team format actually changes.
Jun 5, 2026
Houthi claims against two Saudi tankers have exposed the weakness in plans to bypass Hormuz, sending Brent higher as two vital shipping routes face risk.
Jul 23, 2026
A risk-off session in Dubai and Abu Dhabi shows how conflict, oil, aviation and investor confidence can move Gulf markets in different directions at once.
Jul 24, 2026
Gulf foreign ministers used a July 28 consultation to focus on practical understandings, de-escalation and the safe flow of ships through Hormuz.
Jul 29, 2026
Five Italian divers died in a Maldives cave near Vaavu Atoll on 14 May 2026, and a Maldivian rescue diver died during the search that followed.
May 15, 2026
Real falafel starts with dried chickpeas, soaked but never cooked. The difference between homemade and store-bought is the crispy exterior and light, fluffy center that only proper technique delivers.
Mar 18, 2024
Dahab's Blue Hole draws freedivers year round for a reason: shore access to real depth, warm water, forgiving conditions and an established training community.
Nov 14, 2025
Egypt's most famous sinkhole is also its most argued-over dive site. What the Blue Hole actually is, and why so much depends on who is diving it.
May 20, 2024
