Why There’s Simply No Need For Airplane Mode Anymore
It’s the law to enable Airplane Mode on mobile devices while on a flight, but it’s not actually necessary. Why do airlines and the government still require it?
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10 Subtle Airplane Cabin Features That Are Usually Only Noticed By Frequent Flyers
The more you fly, the more you notice the little things. These clever cabin features, often missed by travelers, can change how comfortable your flight feels.
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Airlines raise fares as Middle East conflict lifts fuel costs, disrupts flights
Jet fuel prices, which were around $85 to $90 per barrel before US-Israeli strikes on Iran, have soared to between $150 and $200 The post Airlines raise fares as Middle East conflict lifts fuel costs, disrupts flights appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Airline shares battered as oil prices spike, Iran tensions intensify
Since Feb 28, when the US-Israeli tensions with Iran started, through March 8, more than 37,000 flights to and from the Middle East were cancelled The post Airline shares battered as oil prices spike, Iran tensions intensify appeared first on Gulf Business.
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Update: UAE’s GCAA announces temporary, partial closure of airspace following US, Israel strikes on Iran
Israel and the US launching coordinated strikes on Iran early Saturday The post Update: UAE’s GCAA announces temporary, partial closure of airspace following US, Israel strikes on Iran appeared first on Gulf Business.
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USD 1.2 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments, Majority in Africa and Middle East
10 December 2025 (Geneva) – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025. A marginal improvement of USD 100 million has been made since last reported in April 2025. Out of total blocked funds reported, 93% are trapped in Africa and Middle East (AME). IATA called on governments to lift all restrictions on currency repatriation and allow airlines to access their revenues in U.S. dollars from ticket sales, cargo sales and other activities, as guaranteed in bilateral air service agreements and treaty obligations. Rest
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DAE Signs Long-Term Lease Agreements with AJet for 10 Boeing 737-8 Aircraft
Dubai, U.A.E., 3 December 2025 – Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd today announced that it has signed long-term lease agreements with AJet and Turkish Airlines for 10 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to deliver in 2026 and 2027. Commenting on the agreement, Firoz Tarapore, Chief Executive Officer of DAE, said, “We are delighted to be chosen by long-time customer Turkish Airlines to provide them a solution to AJet’s growing fleet requirements with these new technology, fuel efficient aircraft. Türkiye is a fast-growing market, with flight movements increasing 5.7% in the first half of 2025, according to Türkiye’
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