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Qantas, Jetstar face more disruptions as engineers ready for action: At least 700 aircraft engineers at Qantas, its budget offshoot Jetstar and its fly-in ...
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flydubai temporarily suspends all departing flights from Dubai: Due to severe weather conditions in the UAE today, April 16th, we regret to announce the ...
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A storm dumps record rain across the desert nation of UAE and floods Dubai's airport
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Quick Glance: Dubai Submerged in Floods After Year's Worth of Rain
  • More than 142mm of rain soaked Dubai within 24 hours.

  • Heavy thunderstorms hit the UAE, pouring over a year's worth of rain on Dubai in just hours.

  • Authorities dispatched tanker trucks to pump water off the streets as some homes were inundated, requiring residents to bail them out.

  • Rain is uncommon in the UAE, causing flooding due to insufficient drainage systems in many areas.
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1,244 Dubai flights cancelled over 2 days; DXB resumes arrivals for some airlines at Terminal 1 - News | Khaleej Times
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Emirates Air Announces Flight Adjustments Amid Airspace Closures: Emirates air spokesperson: “Following recent airspace closures, Emirates air has cancelled some ...
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'Don't come to DXB': Dubai airport issues advisory due to operational 'disruption' - News | Khaleej Times
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UAE weather: Stay-home advisory issued as heavy rains lash all 7 Emirates - News | Khaleej Times
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Iran grounds flights across country after reports of explosions: Iran has grounded commercial flights across parts of the country after reports of explosions.
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Quick Glance: Israel's Strike in Iran: Escalation in the Region
  • Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a move that threatens to deepen conflicts in the region, as per a US official.

  • The strike was not nuclear, and the US was informed in advance but did not endorse it, according to sources.

  • Iran activated its air defense systems in response to the explosions near a military airbase, while tensions in the Middle East remain high.

  • The situation escalated following Iran's direct attack on Israel, with ongoing tit-for-tat strikes signaling heightened tensions.
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Airport and roads under water :Heavy flooding plunges Dubai into chaos: WITH VIDEO. Severe storms brought more than the average annual amount of rain to the ...
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Airport and roads under water :Heavy flooding plunges Dubai into chaos
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Emirates Airlines Suspends Travel Procedures from Dubai Until Midnight April 18: Emirates Airlines has decided to suspend travel procedures for passengers ...
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UAE flights suspended, diverted by heavy rains: All you need to know - News | Khaleej Times
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1,244 Dubai flights cancelled over 2 days; DXB resumes arrivals for some airlines at Terminal 1 - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai travel: DXB limits inbound flights for 48 hours due to ongoing disruption - News | Khaleej Times
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Some UAE flights could be delayed amid heavy rains; airlines issue travel advisory - News | Khaleej Times
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flydubai flights impacted by temporary closure of regional airspaces: In response to recent developments, a spokesperson from flydubai has issued the following ...
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Look: Top UAE places hit by floods after record rains - News | Khaleej Times: A few pictures that show how the UAE was brought to a standstill by an ...
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Emirates suspends flights transiting through Dubai: Customers travelling to Dubai as their final destination may check-in and travel as usual
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Dubai’s Emirates announces new appointments across commercial operations team: Emirati nationals have been appointed in Cambodia, Cyprus, Uganda, Taiwan
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Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman: By the evening, over 120 millimetres of rainfall had soaked the UAE — the typical average for a ...
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Heavy rains lash Dubai and disrupt flights, toll rises in Oman
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Iran launches drone attack on Israel: Several flights grounded, diverted as airspaces close - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Flydubai resumes scheduled operations from Dubai - News | Khaleej Times: The airline advised passengers to check their flight status on its website and check-in ...
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Flydubai resumes scheduled operations from Dubai - News | Khaleej Times
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Oldest Qantas A380 returns to service after being in storage for over a year: Qantas’ oldest A380 has returned to Sydney and is back in service after being in ...
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Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq reopen airspace closed over Iran’s attacks on Israel: Arab nations had closed airspaces after Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Israel ...
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Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq reopen airspace closed over Iran’s attacks on Israel
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Dubai flights: DXB issues advisory ahead of expected unstable weather - News | Khaleej Times
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Middle East tension: how worried should airline passengers be?: The Man Who Pays His Way: An obsession with risk management has made aviation astonishingly safe
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Middle East tension: how worried should airline passengers be?
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Qantas unveils frequent flyer revamp: Qantas Airways boss Vanessa Hudson has unveiled a long-awaited revamp of its frequent flyer program as part of its push to ...
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Qantas unveils frequent flyer revamp
Quick Glance: Qantas presents revamped frequent flyer program
  • Vanessa Hudson, CEO of Qantas, revealed the long-awaited revamp of the frequent flyer program as part of an effort to restore consumer trust.

  • Starting from July, travelers will be able to utilize the new Classic Plus Rewards program on international flights, which will vary based on normal airfares for peak and non-peak travel periods.

  • The program adds 20 million reward seats and introduces a third way to redeem points to address concerns about limited availability of Classic Rewards seats.

  • The revamp serves as a trial for the newly appointed Qantas loyalty chief, Andrew Glance, who succeeded Olivia Wirth a month ago.
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Qantas introduces Classic Plus Rewards: Qantas Frequent Flyer members have a new way to redeem their points for seats – but at a higher cost ...
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Qantas introduces Classic Plus Rewards
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Iran attacks Israel: UAE airlines to resume flights as airspaces reopen - News | Khaleej Times
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Kate Garraway defended over luxury flight after sharing her £800k debt: Good Morning Britain star Kate Garraway has been defended by fans after she shared a snap ...
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Kate Garraway defended over luxury flight after sharing her £800k debt
Quick Glance: Support for Kate Garraway after Luxury Flight and £800k Debt
  • Fans rally around Kate Garraway after she shares a photo of her luxurious return flight following a work trip abroad despite a debt of £800,000.

  • The Good Morning Britain host took to Instagram to express gratitude for the outstanding service on her Emirates flight, facing international storms and delays.

  • Kate disclosed that her earnings from ITV are insufficient to cover the debts resulting from the extensive care for her late husband Derek.

  • Her devoted supporters come to her defense following criticism over a lavish flight experience.
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Dubai Airports: Facing Operational Challenges Due to Weather Conditions: Dubai Airports has issued a statement confirming that they are currently operating ...
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Dubai Airports: Facing Operational Challenges Due to Weather Conditions
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Dubai carrier Emirates suspends check-in for onward connections, flydubai cancels Iran flights
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Dubai International Airport says bad weather causing significant disruption: Flights have been delayed or diverted and impacted by displaced crew.
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Emirates, Etihad Airways to resume operations to Israel, Jordan, Beirut as airspaces reopen
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Quick Glance: Emirates, Etihad Airways Resume Operations to Israel, Jordan, Beirut
  • Emirates and Etihad Airways have resumed their operations to Israel, Jordan, and Beirut after temporary closures of airspaces were lifted on Sunday afternoon.

  • Both airlines emphasized safety as their top priority and are closely monitoring the situation in coordination with authorities.

  • Etihad Airways plans to operate scheduled passenger and cargo services between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv, Abu Dhabi and Amman, and Abu Dhabi and Beirut starting from April 15.

  • Following disruptions caused by the temporary closure of airspace across parts of the Middle East on April 14, there may still be a risk of flight disruptions on April 15, and customers are advised to check the flight status on etihad.com.
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Dubai: "Don't come!" - Heavy rain floods desert metropolis: Heavy rainfall is causing flooding throughout the United Arab Emirates, parts of Qatar and Bahrain ...
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Dubai inundated with rain: Photos show flooded city after torrential downpour leaves at least 1 dead
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Israel says it’s closing its airspace as it braces for ‘major attack’ from Iran: JERUSALEM  — The White House says it will provide unspecified support for ...
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Dubai's airport diverts scores of flights as 'exceptional weather' hits Gulf
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Dubai airport struggles to resume flights after heavy rains leave runways underwater
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Quick Glance: Challenges faced by Dubai Airport after heavy rainfall
  • Dubai International Airport is in disarray following heavy rainfall, resulting in flooded runways.

  • Numerous stranded passengers are waiting in terminals due to flight cancellations and delays.

  • Emirates and Flydubai are apologizing to affected passengers and working to restore flight operations.

  • The United Arab Emirates are dealing with the consequences of extreme rainfall causing traffic disruptions and damages in various cities.
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Dad kicked off Jetstar plane for this pic: An Aussie man has claimed he was kicked off a Jetstar flight for taking a photo on the tarmac before a flight from ...
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Major airlines cancel flights, reroute planes as Iran launches retaliatory attack on Israel
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Dubai Airports to return to normal in less than 24 hours - News | Khaleej Times: The safety of passengers, restoring operations to normal, and mitigating the ...
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Scoot receives first of 9 new Embraer jets ahead of inaugural flight in May: The 112-seat plane will serve six destinations in Malaysia and Thailand for a start.
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Captain at Emirates Airline:A career above the clouds: this is how an Airbus A380 flies
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Captain at Emirates Airline:A career above the clouds: this is how an ...
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Dubai Int’l Airport temporarily limits number of arriving flights for 48 hours: Dubai International Airport, one of the world’s busiest, said it was temporarily ...
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Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions: Emergency workers tried to clear waterclogged roads and people assessed the damage ...
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Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing ...
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UAE witnesses largest amount of rainfall in 75 years: The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday witnessed the largest amount of rainfall in its modern history over the ...
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UAE witnesses largest amount of rainfall in 75 years
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Flight attendant shares secret code name they use for passengers they fancy: Next time you're disembarking the plane, keep an eye out for this secret code ...
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India: After flight disruptions, Vistara airline scaling back operations by 10% - News | Khaleej Times
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Quick Glance: Vistara reduces flight operations due to pilot shortage
  • Vistara Airlines is cutting daily flights by 25-30 due to a shortage of pilots.

  • Pilots raised concerns about pay cuts and fatigue from a busy flight schedule.

  • Operational restrictions primarily in domestic routes to prep for Air India merger.

  • Actions aim to maintain operational stability and decrease flight disruptions.
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'Stranded for 15 hours': UAE residents, tourists face delays due to airspace closure after Iran attacks Israel - News | Khaleej Times
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Dubai airport diverts flights as 'exceptional weather' hits city: DUBAI: Dubai's international airport diverted scores of incoming flights on Tuesday (Apr 16) as ...
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Dubai airport diverts flights as 'exceptional weather' hits city
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UAE flights cancelled, rerouted after Iran's drone, missile attack on Israel - News | Khaleej Times
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Air India A350 To Fly International Routes As Of May 2024: Air India will start flying its Airbus A350s on international routes, starting with service between ...
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Air India A350 To Fly International Routes As Of May 2024
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Flydubai cancels flights to Iran - News | Khaleej Times: Flights were suspended across swathes of Iran as Iranian state media reported explosions in the central ...
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Flydubai cancels flights to Iran - News | Khaleej Times
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Qantas pauses Perth to London route due to expected Iranian attack on Israel: Airline’s Perth-to-London flights will now stop over in Singapore to avoid Iranian ...
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Qantas pauses Perth to London route due to expected Iranian attack on ...
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UAE floods: Dubai Airport resumes operations, mass road closures still in place: Dubai International Airport announced on Thursday that it had resumed in-bound ...
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Dubai: Emirates announces 19 extra flights ahead of Eid Al Fitr travel rush - News | Khaleej Times
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New Seven expenses affair rocks Sunrise, top network executives: On October 5, 2022, one of the Seven Network’s most powerful executives sent an extraordinary ...
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New Seven expenses affair rocks Sunrise, top network executives