Dubai-based Emirates continues to closely monitor the situation in the region and are in contact with relevant authorities regarding developments
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Thousands of flight cancelled as severe storms cause chaos in eastern US
The storms’ spread was massive, with tornado watches and warnings posted across 10 states from Tennessee to New York
Aviation
Over 1,300 US flights cancelled as winter storm grips states
Regional carrier SkyWest Inc led the cancellations with 312 flights, followed by low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines with 248 and Delta Air Lines with 246 flight cancellations
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Winter storm Elliott disrupting travel in US during holiday season
Most Middle East airlines are flying on schedule over the next couple of days, even as FAA has warned of delays and cancellations as the storm moves eastward
Airlines
Morocco cancels flights for Qatar World Cup fans
Fans will be reimbursed for their air tickets, following an apology issued by the airline
Emirates Airline
Emirates and Flydubai cancel flights to and from Iraq due to civil unrest
Cancellations are effective on August 30 and August 31, airlines are “monitoring the situation closely”
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Emirates extends Nigeria flight ban further
Flights to and from the African nation will remain suspended until September 5, according to latest update
Aviation industry
Emirates joins Flydubai in suspending all Kabul flights
Saudi Arabia on Sunday evacuated its diplomatic mission from Afghanistan due to the unstable situation in the country
Aviation industry
UAE bars entry from three African countries amid Covid-19
Visitors from Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda will not be permitted to enter the UAE amid continued Covid-19 restrictions unless they are from an exempted category
Airline operations
Emirates suspends flights from India through end of June
The Dubai-based carrier has suspended passenger operations from India through June 30 as the country battles the pandemic
Aviation industry
UAE suspends flights from Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka amid Covid threat
Measure announced by the General Civil Aviation Authority and the National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority comes into effect 11.59 pm on Wednesday
Abu Dhabi Airports
Video: Abu Dhabi Airport ramps up health and safety measures as travel restarts
As air travel begins again in the UAE, General Manager for Abu Dhabi Airport, Mohammed Ahmed, says that passengers passing through the airport will have a safe and seamless experience.
air traffic
Video: How likely are coronavirus transmissions during flights?
During the coronavirus lockdowns, air traffic was largely grounded. Now it is gradually starting up again, but there’s a long way to go – also in terms of safety measures.
air travel
Video: Boeing CEO says air travel is looking at 3-year setback
Boeing President and CEO David Calhoun discusses aviation recovery amid coronavirus, its set back with 737 Max complications and supporting suppliers.
Airline operations
Video: Impact of Covid-19 on business in the GCC
Mobility is one thing that has been affected drastically because of the Covid-19 outbreak.
coronavirus
In pictures: Dubai’s Emirates airline is stepping up Covid-19 safety measures
All cabin crew, boarding agents and ground staff in direct contact with passengers will now don personal protective equipment (PPE) which includes a protective disposable gown over their uniforms, and a safety visor, in addition to masks and gloves.
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AB Live: Impact of Covid-19 crisis on travel and aviation
According to IATA, 670 carriers could go out of business in the coming months if they are not given $200bn in state support. Today, we discuss travel and aviation in the time of Covid-19 with the Regional Vice Presidents of the International Air Traffic Association, Muhammad AlBakri.