The Flightradar24 Gulf airline recovery index, 26 March. More airlines holding steady the past few days.

This is not the answer, it requires the EU to understand that there’s far too much emphasis on doing all of this at the airport. Get more done in advance on an app, allow different biometric criteria. Anyone who doesn’t want to use a phone will have then less queuing at the airport.

The Flightradar24 Gulf airline recovery index, 25 March. Flydubai holding steady the past few days.

Aviation and tourism industry leaders have called on the Australian Government to get rid of the incoming passenger card (IPC) as part of a wider modernisation of the border. #aviation #aerospace https://australianaviation.com.au/2026/03/time-to-tear-up-the-yellow-passenger-card-industry-urges/

Sorry Advantage, but that’s just a completely nuts idea and just won’t be workable. We need to change the system, not how it’s applied.

It was quite clear that a lot of what United were doing yesterday is a lot of the things that JetBlue would be doing if they had the money to do it. Therein lies the problem for JetBlue - you’re going to be outspent by the bigger airlines.

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The new United Elevated Polaris business class on the 787 is nice. It is an evolution on the existing Polaris seats, not a revolution like Polaris was to the products it replaced. Not sure about the companion seat in the Studio, it feels like they had space so why not call it something.

The Flightradar24 Gulf airline recovery index, 24 March. Qatar, after parking 20 aircraft last week, continues to increase flight activity.

Dare I say it - but it looks a bit JetBlue-eque.

The Flightradar24 Gulf airline recovery index, 23 March. Small adjustments the past few days for most airlines.

BeOnd Schedules Russia mid-Dec 2026 Launch www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260322-b...

Izzy Judd: 'I can't let panic attacks take over my life any more'

The Flightradar24 Gulf airline recovery index, 21 March. Recent totals for Qatar Airways have been adjusted to remove flights into storage at Teruel. There are currently 15 Qatar aircraft at TEV with 5 more aircraft scheduled to move to storage Sunday. www.flightradar24.com/airport/tev/...

Hawaii has suffered its worst flooding in more than 20 years as heavy rains fell on soil already saturated by downpours from a winter storm a week ago.

The ‘Travel to Europe’ app now states that it can be used for Portugal 🇵🇹

The Flightradar24 Gulf airline recovery index, 20 March — the state of operations three weeks into the war.

What's more, United is planning for fuel prices over $100/barrel through 2027 (but hoping they fall sooner). That's well over a year.

United is pulling ~5 percentage points in planned 2026 capacity due to high fuel prices. Cuts include: - ~3pts of off-peak flying (redeyes, Tues/Wed/Sats) in Q2/3; - ~1pt in ORD when the FAA process concludes; - ~1pt from cancelling TLV and DXB service www.united.com/en/us/newsro...

US suffers hottest March day ever recorded as heat dome drives up temperatures

Singapore Airlines in the last hour filed Airbus A380 aircraft on Singapore – Melbourne route starting 29MAR26, operating as SQ237/228. It last operated A380 aircraft on this route until November 2023.

Singapore Airlines to increase Singapore – London Gatwick service from 7 to 10 weekly from 31MAR26 (14 weekly between 03JUL26 and 29AUG26)

I flew through Abu Dhabi’s no-go zone – here’s what happened

Today, British Airways launches high-speed Starlink wi-fi on a Boeing 787 www.headforpoints.com/2026/03/19/b...

Flightradar24 Gulf airline recovery index, 18 March.

I'm sure British Airways would have been happy to have done a deal with Qatar to base them at Manchester, and operate them on their behalf in the meantime. Helps BA - and helps QR.

Flightradar24 Gulf airline recovery index, 17 March.

Royal Brunei this week extends nonstop Bandar Seri Begawan – London Heathrow flight to 30APR26 inclusive

I just took my first cruise in 20 years on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and honestly did not expect to enjoy it this much. The food, service, and intimate ship size all exceeded expectations. Full review coming soon.

After operating point-to-point routes, Qatar Airways' A380 aircraft will return to regular service from Doha to London Heathrow on 19MAR26, followed by Bangkok on 20MAR26. Planned operation remains highly possible.

Can you scream your way to happiness?

Easter holidaymakers switching from Dubai to Spain as flights fill up

Japan's cherry blossom season is starting as officials confirm the first blooms in three Japanese cities.

BREAKING: Officials in Cuba report an island-wide blackout in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen.

Several flights from Dubai (DXB) are diverting to nearby airports, likely to refuel. At this point there is no official NOTAM confirming fuel shortages at DXB. EK1 DXB–LHR → AUH EK31 DXB–LHR → DWC EK75 DXB–CDG → JED EK121 DXB–IST → DWC EK131 DXB–DME → AUH EK151 DXB–CPH → JED EK163 DXB–DUB → AUH

London Stansted increases its drop-off charge to £10 www.headforpoints.com/2026/03/16/l...

Daily Gulf airline operations for 15 March. Emirates flights climbed again on Sunday and Etihad operated more than 100 flights for the first time since the war began.

At a third attempt, who will get them? Or will they end up at JetBlue?

Etihad NS26 Service Changes – 14MAR26 www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260314-e...

A strong chemical smell forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C.

British Airways has loaded an additional flight between London Heathrow Terminal 5 and Bangkok, departing Thursday 19 March and returning Friday 20 March: BA19 Depart LHR 17:50 - Arrive BKK 12:40 BA20 Depart BKK 14:45 - Arrive LHR 21:05

Air Arabia Moves Sharjah – London Launch to late-June 2026 www.aeroroutes.com/eng/260312-g...

Travel companies that operate in the mainstream beach arena, with less customer hand-holding are going to face challenges in this climate.

Emirates to maintain reduced operation for the period of 15MAR26 – 28MAR26, as the airline completed schedule update as of 12MAR26. The airline previously shows 100% operation during this period.

Here we go…

Daily flight operations for select UAE airlines + Qatar Airways — 11 March. Air Arabia with another strong increase, with Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar mostly flat, and flydubai operating fewer flights on Wednesday.

Rise of the five-star jammy dodger as top hotels embrace ‘bakery tourism’ www.ft.com/content/5b1f...

Gulf Air briefly got a window to fly its planes out of Bahrain overnight, and now the airline is setting up a temporary hub in Dammam to keep some routes running. Wild situation for a carrier that has been fully grounded for nearly two weeks.

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BREAKING: Two Iranian drones hit near Dubai International Airport and wounded four people, though flights continue, authorities said. The Dubai Media Office said the attack caused “minor injuries to two Ghanaian nationals and one Bangladeshi national, and moderate injuries to one Indian national.”