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Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off

Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city.

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Strikes at major Spanish airports set to disrupt Easter travel

The stoppages will coincide with a peak travel period, when millions of passengers pass through Spanish airports.

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How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft

Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain.

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Frankfurt Airport owners hit with €16m eco-lawsuit in Brazil

The owners of Germany’s biggest airport have been accused of clearing swathes of forests to build a logistics warehouse in Brazil.

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Evacuated pets arrive on Greek airlift from war-torn Middle East

Fourty-five pets and their owners were repatriated to Greece after weeks of being trapped in the Middle East.

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Revealed: The world’s best airports and airlines for 2026

The winners of both the Skytrax World Airport Awards and AirlineRatings.com’s World's Best Airline Awards have just been announced.

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UK airport drop-off fees are now far higher than on the continent

Earlier in the year, London Gatwick raised its 'kiss and fly' fee to become the most expensive in the UK and now Stansted has increased its drop-off charge.

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Portugal launches European app to speed up border controls

With the arrival of the high season and the implementation of the new EES (Entry/Exit System) still causing some delays at borders, the European Union has launched an application that allows you to pre-register your data up to 72 hours before travelling.

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Iranian women’s football team seen at Malaysian airport as they prepare to head home

The Iranian women’s football team departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport on Monday, heading to Oman after several team members withdrew their asylum applications in Australia.

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Long lines form at US airports as DHS shutdown slows security checks

Travelers faced hours-long waits at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans as a partial shutdown of the US Department of Homeland Security affected staffing and screening operations.

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Belgium strikes to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports this week

Similar industrial action in 2025 had a major impact on air traffic, with extensive flight cancellations at both Brussels Airport and Brussels South Charleroi Airport.

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Iranian drone attack suspends flights at Dubai International airport

A drone attack near the main terminals of Dubai International Airport temporarily suspended operations on Saturday morning just after Iran announced that it would no longer target neighbouring countries and apologising for the past attacks.

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Airports of the future: Could AI make airports smarter and greener?

From passengers to fuel consumption, here are the technologies that could help airports operate more efficiently

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Virgin Atlantic resumes scheduled Dubai to London route

Emirates, Etihad Airways and flydubai are continuing to operate a limited schedule, while Qatar Airways has extended its flight suspension until 6 March.

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European tourists share what it’s like being stuck in the Middle East

Dubai has long been marketed as a safe, stable oasis in a troubled region, so the situation has left tourists and residents shaken.

United Arab Emirates

UAE starts exceptional flights for stranded passengers

The first flights from the UAE took off just before 3 pm local time on Monday 2 March.