Emirates airline profit plunges 66% as Iran war disrupts flights and drives up fuel costs

Emirates airline profit plunges 66% as Iran war disrupts flights and drives up fuel costs

Emirates airline has reported a sharp 66% decline in first-half net profit for the 2026–27 financial year, as the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues to disrupt air travel across the Middle East and push jet fuel prices higher. The Dubai-based airline recorded a net profit of 3.3 billion dirhams (approximately $903 million) for the […]

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Taiwan braces for powerful Typhoon Champi as flights are cancelled

Taiwan braces for powerful Typhoon Champi as flights are cancelled

Taiwan is preparing for the arrival of powerful Typhoon Champi, with dozens of flights cancelled and authorities warning residents to remain alert as the storm threatens heavy rainfall, destructive winds and dangerous waves. The typhoon is expected to pass near Taiwan’s northeastern coast on Friday and Saturday before continuing towards China and Japan. According to […]

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India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims

India Opens Makkah Control Room for Stranded Umrah Pilgrims

India has opened an additional control room in Makkah to help Indian nationals affected by flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia, with a particular focus on Umrah pilgrims facing uncertainty over their travel plans. The Indian Consulate in Jeddah announced the initiative as authorities work to provide assistance, coordinate travel arrangements and keep affected […]

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US Ends Caribbean Flight Restrictions After Military Operation in Venezuela: Airlines Rush to Restore Schedules

US Ends Caribbean Flight Restrictions After Military Operation in Venezuela: Airlines Rush to Restore Schedules

The United States announced that temporary flight restrictions over parts of the Caribbean—introduced after its military operation in Venezuela—expired at midnight ET (1pm Malaysian time). Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed that airlines were officially allowed to resume flights, with major carriers working quickly to update schedules. The restrictions led to hundreds of cancelled flights following […]

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U.S. Airlines Face Record Cancellations as Shutdown Grounds the Skies

U.S. Airlines Face Record Cancellations as Shutdown Grounds the Skies

For the first time since the federal government shutdown began, daily U.S. airline cancellations have topped 2,000 — a clear signal that the crisis is deepening and impacting millions of travelers nationwide. According to aviation tracking site FlightAware, more than 2,100 flights were canceled on Sunday, with an additional 7,000 delays reported across major airports. […]

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