Skyscanner Chief Executive Officer John Mangelaars talks flight tickets, best booking times, and more in an exclusive interview with Arabian Business
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British Airways announces return to Abu Dhabi, with special rates for early bookings
Abu Dhabi International Airport’s new Terminal A to welcome British Airways
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Indian budget airline IndiGo announces up to 25% discount on domestic and international flights
The offer is valid for flights between October 23 and December 31, 2023
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IATA doubles airline industry net profits forecast to $9.8 billion
Middle East airlines have swiftly rebuilt their international networks and international connectivity has returned to 98% of pre-COVID level
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World Cup triggers resurgence in regional GCC air travel, UAE leads with 700% jump in bookings
Despite the surge in demand, airfares to Qatar from GCC cities were seeing a slight reduction of late because of the introduction of feeder flights
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Bookings open for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 flydubai shuttle service for football fans, prompting price plummet
Flights to Doha from Dubai are now available, but World Cup ticket holders will need to register for their fan ID in advance of boarding the flight
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UAE Eid al-Fitr travel bookings surge 195 percent year-on-year in post-pandemic boom: dnata
Travellers from the UAE are opting for a significant increase in worldwide travel instead of staycations
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There’s something in the air and I’m not referring to climate change
Figures we forecasted back in May this year for the recovery are out by approximately 27 percent for this time of year
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UAE airlines see rush for bookings from India as US travel reopens
Indian and UAE carriers are currently facing major challenges on seat capacities as flight services between the two countries continue to be allowed only under the bilateral air bubble arrangement, leading to a flare-up in airfares
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Expo 2020 set to drive recovery in Dubai’s leisure and business travel – survey
Aided by Expo 2020 and other major events, Dubai is set to experience increased travel bookings through to year-end, new research indicates
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Air traffic between UK and Dubai to climb by a third in December
Bookings are double what’s been experienced in previous months, says Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths