Flights

Emirates cancels flights to and from Tehran until early July

Emirates, one of the United Arab Emirates’ flagship carriers, has canceled all fights to and from Iran’s capital Tehran until July 5 due to the “regional situation,” the company announced Saturday. The company said that customers connecting through Dubai with final destinations in Iran “will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin …

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Egypt Independent June 29, 2025

EgyptAir resumes direct flights to Beirut and Amman amid regional stability

Egypt’s national flag carrier, EgyptAir, has announced the resumption of its direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Beirut, Lebanon. The airline will operate one daily flight, numbered MS709/MS710, with plans to increase frequencies based on demand. The company affirmed that this decision comes in light of the improved stability of air navigation in the …

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Egypt Independent June 27, 2025

Indonesia volcano spews ash more than 6 miles into sky, dozens of Bali flights canceled

CNN — A volcanic eruption in Indonesia sent an enormous ash cloud more than six miles into the sky, disrupting or canceling dozens of flights to and from the tourist island of Bali. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted at 5:35pm local time on Tuesday, unleashing a 6.8-mile (11-kilometer) hot ash column over the tourist island …

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Egypt Independent June 18, 2025

EgyptAir cancels flights to affected airports until stability returns

EgyptAir confirmed the suspension of services to Beirut, Amman, Baghdad, and Erbil airports, effective immediately, pending a return to regional stability. In a statement, the national carrier attributed the decision to “prevailing regional developments and a paramount commitment to passenger well-being.” Affected passengers are kindly requested to consult their reservations by contacting the EgyptAir Call Center. …

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Egypt Independent June 16, 2025

Saudi airline restarts Hajj flights with Iran for first time since 2015

Saudi airline restarts Hajj flights with Iran for first time since 2015 Submitted by MEE staff on Sun, 05/18/2025 –

Middle East Eye May 19, 2025

Gulf airlines cancel flights to Pakistan as northern India airport closures disrupt routes

Several Gulf carriers have suspended flights to Pakistan, including Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways, with airport closures in northern India also affecting many flight routes. Emirates has canceled flights from Dubai to Sialkot, Lahore, Islamabad and Peshawar on Wednesday. “Customers on cancelled flights must not proceed to the airport,” it said on its website. Flights …

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Egypt Independent May 7, 2025

Flynas launches direct flights between Jeddah and El Alamein

Flynas, a leading low-cost airline in the world and the Middle East, has announced the launch of direct flights between Jeddah and El Alamein on Egypt’s North Coast, starting from July 1st. This new route complements their existing direct flights between Riyadh and El Alamein, aiming to provide more travel options for Flynas passengers across …

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Egypt Independent February 7, 2025

Dictator’s daughter agrees to booze ban on flights

The daughter of a former Asian dictator smiled stoically as she faced cameras outside a Sydney court, where she appeared

Australian Associated Press January 11, 2025

EgyptAir resumes flights to Lebanon after a 3-month halt

EgyptAir has announced the resumption of its direct flights between Cairo and Beirut after a three-month suspension. In a statement, the company explained that in light of the stabilization of the situation in the sisterly country of Lebanon, EgyptAir is pleased to announce the resumption of its direct flights between Cairo and Beirut after a …

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Egypt Independent December 21, 2024