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Qatar Airways to increase operations to Dubai with five daily flights

Qatar Airways announced to increase its capacity between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by gradually expanding frequencies between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) from two to five daily services, starting Friday.

The Economic Times

Connecting the world from London: Heathrow continues to grow as oneworld's most served global hub

LONDON, May 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The oneworld Alliance will expand its presence at London's Heathrow Airport to 14 member airlines when Alaska Airlines launches its new nonstop service to Seattle on Friday, 22 May 2026. This summer, oneworld airlines will offer nearly 2,800 weekly departures directly connecting London Heathrow…

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Qatar’s tourism sector shows resilience and is ready to welcome visitors again

In an interview with Euronews, Visit Qatar CEO Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi revealed that the Gulf state repatriated 12,000 international visitors during the height of the recent regional tensions.

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The world has 10 five-star airlines – and none are European

Asian and Middle Eastern carriers have once again dominated Skytrax’s prestigious 5-star airline rankings, with no European airline earning a place among the world’s top-rated operators.

Euronews

Foreign airlines to gradually resume flight operations at Qatar’s Hamad International Airport

Qatar Airways also ramps up its global routes for summer as the Gulf state’s aviation sector moves to restore normality following regional tensions.

Euronews

Grammy-winning producer Swizz Beatz: Tech is changing the game but originality still rules

Grammy-winning music producer and entrepreneur Swizz Beatz tells Euronews Culture how technology is reshaping creativity, why originality still stands out, and what keeps drawing him back to the Middle East.

Euronews

British Airways drops key Middle East route and cuts flights from Heathrow to Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv

The airline will step up flights to India and Africa as it pivots away from Gulf

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What would peace in the Gulf mean for airlines and passengers?

Plane Talk: Before things get better, they can only get worse

The Independent UK

Would you book flights for June via the Middle East?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on

The Independent UK

Qatar Airways updates rules for Privilege Club 2026 amid ongoing regional crisis, provides extension to loyal flyers

Qatar Airways, one of the major and premium carriers in the Middle East has moved to clarify how Privilege Club status for its flights will be extended and renewed for the year 2026. Ever since the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, the Middle Eastern airspace has been…

The Times of India

Middle East Airports Chaos 2026: Full List of Closed vs Open Hubs Amid Iran War

Air travel across the Middle East remains in turmoil as of late March 2026, with major airports operating under severe restrictions or partial closures following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions that triggered widespread airspace shutdowns.

International Business Times

Forking out £2,000 one way in economy to Australia – is this the new normal?

TRAVEL INSIDER: In the latest Travel Insider newsletter, Simon Calder unpacks how global airspace upheaval is sending flights soaring to £2,000 to Australia, rerouting planes over unlikely regions and shaking up the future of travel

The Independent UK

The best US airlines for 2026 are revealed in prestigious industry rankings

One accolade goes to a New York-headquartered carrier that’s ‘a preferred choice among passengers seeking a balance between cost and comfort’

The Independent UK

Could Paris be the new gateway to Australia for British travellers?

Exclusive: Qantas steps up flights between Europe and Sydney as airline cashes in on Middle East shutdown

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Revealed: The world’s best airlines in 2026

The winning carrier has ‘thoughtful touches’ and spacious business-class seats

The Independent UK

UK travel firm spends £1m to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Asia

Exclusive: Lancashire company Distant Journeys chartered an Airbus A350 to ferry 400 passengers home from Sri Lanka

The Times of India

Middle East travel alert: Qatar Airways suspends services to 12 major destinations in Asia and Europe, Kolkata flights resumed

The regional tensions in the Gulf show no signs of winding down as the Iran-US-Israel conflict continues to persist. Along with affecting global trade and lives, the geopolitical situation has affected one of the most vital sectors in the Middle East, the airways.

Euronews

How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft

Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain.

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The Independent UK

Qatar and Etihad Airways loosen loyalty programme requirements

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International Business Times

Is Hamad International Airport Open Today? Airport in Doha Operates with Limited Flights

Hamad International Airport (DOH), Qatar's flagship global hub and home base for Qatar Airways, remains under severe operational constraints as of March 21, 2026, with scheduled commercial passenger flights heavily restricted due to the closure and partial reopening of Qatari airspace amid the escalating Middle East conflict involving Iran, the…

The Independent UK

Etihad and Qatar Airways enhance loyalty programmes as Iran war impacts flights

‘The change recognises that many members have experienced disruptions to their travel plans,’ said Etihad

The Independent UK

Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Independent UK

Which airlines are still flying to the Middle East and what happens if I fly there?

The ‘Middle East 3’ – Emirates and Etihad of the UAE and Qatar Airways – are resuming flying

Euronews

Major Gulf airlines change loyalty requirements as Iran war impacts flights

Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel.

International Business Times

Middle East Airports Face Ongoing Disruptions Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Major airports across the Middle East remain hampered by airspace restrictions, intermittent closures and security threats as a widening conflict involving Iran

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