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Etihad Airways has scheduled six new Africa services from Abu Dhabi, widening its direct Africa network from November 2026 to March 2027.

Yas Waterworld Yas Island Abu Dhabi will open its latest expansion on April 4, adding 11 new attractions and lifting the waterpark to more than 70 experiences.

Emirates says it expects to restore its full flight network within days as regional airspace reopens, expanding services from Dubai on a phased schedule.

Etihad Airways resumed a limited flight schedule from Abu Dhabi on March 6, restoring select international routes through March 19 and issuing travel guidance.

Air Arabia will launch daily non-stop flights between Sharjah and Rome Fiumicino on July 1, 2026, using Airbus A320neo aircraft, with tickets on sale.

flydubai will start twice-daily Dubai DXB to Bangkok, Don Mueang flights on Sept. 15, 2026, lifting Thailand service to 28 weekly flights via Emirates codeshare.

Etihad Airways carried 2.2 million passengers in January 2026, up 29% year on year, with a 89.9% load factor and a 127-aircraft fleet. Adds Calgary, Luxembourg.

Airfares to Colombo jumped ahead of the Feb 15 India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, with some India routes near Dh4,000 and extra Dubai flights.

Vietnam drew a record 2,453,724 foreign visitors in January 2026, led by air arrivals, as official data showed double-digit gains month to month in Vietnam 2026.

China plans visa-free entry for British travelers for trips up to 30 days, the UK says, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer met President Xi Jinping in Beijing Friday.