The New York Times – Travel:
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world’s largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.
Category: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
-
What to Know About the Rising Price of Oil and Its Effects on Airline Ticket Prices
The New York Times – Travel:
The Gulf conflict has led to higher fuel prices, and the cost of operating a plane has sharply increased. For travelers, that likely means higher fares.
-
Iran Attacks and Mideast Flights: How Safe Is Air Travel?
The New York Times – Travel:
Drone and missile attacks have caused high anxiety across the region, but experts say the danger to commercial airliners is “fairly remote.”
-
Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East
The New York Times – Travel:
Hundreds of thousands have been stranded since the conflict started. The United States urged Americans to leave and said on Tuesday it was “actively working on plans” to help them do so.
-
Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations
The New York Times – Travel:
The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.
-
Middle East Airspace Closes as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran
The New York Times – Travel:
A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers.
-
Middle East Airspace Closes as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran
The New York Times – Travel:
A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers.
-
Louvre Abu Dhabi Adds Regional Treasures to a Cartier Show
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The exhibition, first staged in Paris, now has pieces from the al-Sabah and al-Thani collections.
-
Change Proved Difficult for Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
The New York Times – Sports:
Last year’s tournament was the first at a new course, Yas Links, and it proved to be a challenge, especially when the golfers played in high winds.