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Air Cairo announced the launch of a major expansion into the Nordic market with the introduction of seven new nonstop routes connecting Norway, Sweden and Denmark with Egypt. Beginning winter season 2026, the airline will operate direct services from Oslo and Stockholm to Cairo and Hurghada, as well as from Aalborg to Hurghada, creating new travel opportunities between Scandinavia and one of the world’s most historically rich and diverse destinations with Copenhagen and Helsinki to follow in a second phase. The new services mark an important milestone in Air Cairo’s continued European growth strategy and underline the airline’s commitment to strengthening connectivity between Northern Europe and Egypt’s renowned cultural landmarks and year-round leisure destinations. Passengers travelling from Oslo, Stockholm and Aalborg will also benefit from seamless onward connections via Cairo and Hurghada to a wide network of domestic destinations across Egypt, in addition to convenient access to key cities in Africa, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and the broader Middle East. With coordinated schedules and smooth transfer options, Air Cairo aims to provide travellers from the Nordic region with greater accessibility, flexibility and convenience when travelling to Egypt and beyond. “We are proud to mark another important milestone in the development of our European network,” said Ahmed Aziz, Commercial Vice President at Air Cairo. “The introduction of these nonstop Nordic routes reflects our long-term commitment to expanding our presence in this important market while offering travellers affordable, reliable and convenient access to Egypt and our wider regional network.” Air Cairo continues to support its rapid international growth with a modern fleet of Airbus A320neo aircraft, delivering enhanced comfort, efficiency and reliability. Supported by the Egyptian government, the airline remains focused on providing competitive fares while …

Emirates announced that retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft featuring Premium Economy will serve flights EK953/954 between Dubai and Beirut from 6 January 2026 and flights EK306/307 between Dubai and Beijing, starting from 1 February 2026.  Beijing becomes the fourth city in the Chinese mainland to receive Emirates’ latest aircraft and next-gen products, while travellers to and from Beirut will experience the airline’s award-winning Premium Economy and new Business Class cabin in 1-2-1 layout for the first time. For Lebanon’s capital city, EK953 departs Dubai at 1540hrs, arriving in Beirut at 1700hrs, with the return EK954 departing at 1945hrs and arriving in Dubai at 0050hrs. ** The schedule offers seamless connections to and from major cities with significant Lebanese diaspora communities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane as well as New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, Miami and Montreal. Customers can enjoy a consistent Premium Economy experience across both legs of their journey, with many of these cities being served by retrofitted Boeing 777s and A380s featuring the airline’s latest interiors. Emirates’ flight EK306 departs Dubai at 3:20hrs, arriving in Beijing at 14:45hrs. The return flight EK307 takes off from Beijing at 00:40hrs, landing in Dubai at 5:30hrs. ** Travellers can enjoy a consistent Premium Economy experience from Beijing to popular destinations across Emirates’ global network, including London Heathrow, New York JFK, São Paulo, Johannesburg, Madrid, Malé and Lisbon, as well as key cities in the Gulf region such as Kuwait, Riyadh and Amman. The refurbished four-class Emirates Boeing 777 features upgraded interiors with new design elements, including modern colour palettes, specially designed Ghaf Tree motifs, and wood finishes across all cabins. Each aircraft includes 260 of the latest-generation Economy seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, …

Air India Express has announced new direct flights from Bengaluru to three major Middle East destinations: Jeddah and Riyadh in Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Services to Jeddah will begin on 26 October, followed by Riyadh and Kuwait on 27 October 2025, strengthening links between South India and the Gulf region. The new routes cater to Indian expatriates, business travellers, families, and pilgrims travelling for Umrah, providing convenient and time-saving options. Inaugural fares start at Rs 13,500 (505 SAR) for Bengaluru-Riyadh, Rs 19,500 (570 SAR) for Bengaluru-Jeddah, and Rs 13,600 (27 KWD) for Bengaluru-Kuwait. Passengers from cities including Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kannur, Kochi, Kozhikode, Mangaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, and Tiruchirappalli can connect to these Middle East destinations via Bengaluru. This expansion reinforces Air India Express’ growing footprint in the Gulf, complementing its existing services to Abu Dhabi, Dammam, Jeddah, Kuwait, and Riyadh, and highlights the airline’s commitment to enhancing trade, travel, and cultural connectivity between South India and the Middle East.