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Dubai Travel Disruption Warning Amid Middle East Conflict: Passengers Urged to Check Flight Status ✈️ Travellers heading to Dubai are being warned of potential flight disruptions as tensions rise in the Middle East, particularly due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Lebanon. The UK Government has advised British nationals in Lebanon to "leave immediately" as the situation intensifies. With Israel's ground operations in Lebanon escalating and airstrikes causing regional instability, airports in the Gulf, including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, are experiencing significant strain. Experts warn that shorter connections may be delayed as flights are rerouted, causing further complications for passengers. Those planning to fly through the region are advised to stay informed and monitor flight statuses closely. #AirNews #Aviation #AviationNews #Dubai #FlightDisruption #MiddleEastConflict #TravelWarning #LebanonCrisis #PassengerAlerts #GulfAirports #TravelNews #FlightDelays #TravelSafety

Ethiopian Airlines Fails to Uphold Commitments to #DomesticCustomers As a leading airline in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines is known for its global reach and prestigious reputation. However, the company is falling short in its obligations to domestic passengers within #Ethiopia. Today, passengers booked on the 7:10 AM flight from #AddisAbaba to #Kombolcha arrived at the airport only to be informed that the flight had been cancelled without prior notice. Shockingly, they were then told there would be no other flights until 8:00 PM on Sunday - leaving them stranded for over 3 days. This is a major disservice to customers who had planned their travel and schedules around this flight. Not only does it cause significant inconvenience, but it also forces passengers from outside Addis to incur additional costs for accommodation and other expenses during the unexpected delay. As #Ethiopia's national airline and a source of national pride, Ethiopian Airlines has a responsibility to uphold the highest standards of service and reliability, especially for domestic routes. This incident suggests a troubling disregard for the needs and expectations of local travelers. It is crucial that Ethiopian Airlines addresses this failure promptly and transparently. Customers deserve clear communication, convenient rebooking options, and compensation for any added costs incurred. Maintaining the trust of the domestic market should be a top priority for an #airline of this stature. The reputation of Ethiopian Airlines is on the line. #Ethiopians deserve an airline that consistently delivers on its commitments, no matter the destination.

Air Peace Airline is working to democratize the cost of travel across continents as well as the ability of more Africans affording travel. Interesting piece by Onoriode Paul in the Vanguard Nigeria ' Undercutting prices is an unfair practice and anti-competition, especially when it is targeted at preventing new entrants into the market or making it difficult or impossible for them to thrive. Ethiopian Airlines for example, dropped her ticket price for Lagos to London from N1,900,000.00 (One Million, Nine Hundred Thousand Naira) only, to N680,000.00 (Six Hundred and Eighty Thousand Naira) only – N400,000:00 (Four Hundred Thousand Naira) only below Air Peace The strategy of these airlines is nothing short of an anti-competitive behavior as they have clearly abused their dominant position, released discriminatory pricing to create unfair pricing to Air Peace who is a new comer. With price cutting like this, Air Peace will not remain in business because attempting to sell at the new price will mean generating revenue insufficient to cover direct operating costs of services. The plan is to kneel on the neck of Air Peace and suffocate Nigerians in the long and short run' Air Peace Limited #Nigeria #democratizingtravel #travel #nigerialondon #airtransport #aviationafrica

MIDDLE EAST: Update – Airlines extend cancellations Airlines across the world have extended the cancellation of their flights to regions in the Middle East due to concerns over conflict in region, reports Yahoo! Finance. ITA Airways has cancelled all flights to Tel Aviv until at least tomorrow (August 21) and airBaltic has cancelled all flights until August 25. Delta Air Lines has suspended operations until September 30. KLM and Vueling have cancelled flights to and from Tel Aviv until October 26. Vueling’s flights to Amman have also been cancelled until then. Airlines from the Lufthansa Group have extended the suspension flights between Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil until August 26. Polish flag carrier LOT suspended Tel Aviv and Beirut flights until August 26. Cathay Pacific, easyJet, and Transavia flights to Tel Aviv will remain cancelled until the end of March next year. Transavia’s flights to Amman are cancelled until November 3 and Ryanair’s Tel Aviv’s flights are cancelled until September 3. Air Algerie has suspended flights to and from Lebanon until further notice, while Air India and United Airlines have suspended their Tel Aviv fights until further notice. Air France resumed service to Beirut on August 15. Finnair and Singapore Airlines continue to not use Iranian airspace, which may extend flight times.

IRAN - Isreal War with Middleast perspective As conflict intensifies across the Middle East, airlines operating out of Dubai, such as Emirates, FlyDubai, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways, are being forced to take significantly longer routes to avoid dangerous airspace over conflict zones in Iraq and Syria. These detours are impacting flight times, increasing fuel costs, and reshaping how Middle Eastern carriers operate in a volatile environment. Rerouting to Avoid War Zones Middle Eastern airlines have had to adjust their routes to steer clear of areas affected by military conflict. For safety reasons, major carriers like Emirates, FlyDubai, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways are now opting for longer, less direct paths. For example, flights out of Dubai that would typically pass over Iraq or Syria are now taking more northern routes, flying over the Barents Sea and Greenland, as seen in flight maps. This rerouting avoids active conflict zones, but it results in much longer journeys. These longer routes are becoming standard practice as airlines prioritize the safety of their passengers and crew. Emirates, for instance, is now taking significantly more extended routes across the Arctic region on flights to destinations like Chicago and other U.S. cities. Similarly, FlyDubai and Etihad Airways, which also operate numerous long-haul flights, have had to adjust their paths to ensure that flights remain outside potentially dangerous airspace. Fuel Costs Soar with Longer Routes With these detours comes a sharp increase in fuel consumption, and in an industry where profit margins are already thin, this is a heavy burden. The longer flight paths add hundreds, sometimes thousands, of additional miles, which means more fuel is being burned. Emirates, one of the largest long-haul airlines in the world, has seen its operational costs rise as a result of these longer routes. FlyDubai and Etihad Airways are also experiencing similar pressures. Fuel prices, already volatile due to global market conditions, are being driven up further by the extra demand created by these longer routes. For Middle Eastern carriers, the cost of these adjustments could be passed on to passengers, leading to higher ticket prices in the near future. Global Impact on Air Travel The Middle East is a vital hub for international air travel, with Dubai serving as a major crossroads for passengers flying Qatar Airways, another major carrier flying to and from Dubai, has also been impacted by the situation. . Pressure on Fuel Prices The longer routes taken by airlines to avoid war zones are also putting pressure on global fuel prices. The Middle East is not only a key player in aviation but also a major oil-producing region. If fuel prices continue to rise, Middle Eastern carriers may be forced to pass the additional costs on to passengers, further driving up airfare prices. This could have a long-term impact on the travel and tourism industry! #follower #highlight

Major carriers are in their best shape for several years – but further bouts of turbulence may lie ahead. African Airlines are witnessing a revival, with Ethiopian Airlines leading the way, reporting a 30% rise in passenger numbers and a 20% increase in revenues for the year ending June 30. Kenya Airways also recorded an operating profit for the first time in seven years in 2023. However, challenges remain, including financial instability and geopolitical issues. Despite these hurdles, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts a 4.7% compound annual growth rate in the region's air traffic until the end of the decade. Read more in the full article. #AfricanAviation #EthiopianAirlines #KenyaAirways #AviationRevival

MIDDLE EAST: Update – Flight disruption due to conflict Flights across the Middle East have been cancelled or diverted as a result of rising tensions between Israel and Lebanon and Iran, reports Travel Tomorrow. Several airlines, including Air France, the Lufthansa Group, Royal Jordanian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Aegean Airlines, and Middle East Airlines have suspended flights to and from Lebanon. In Israel, Aegean Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and ITA Airways have cancelled flights until at least tomorrow (August 6). Air India, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Jordanian, and Singapore Airlines have suspended operations until August 8 and the Lufthansa Group has suspended all its airlines’ operations until August 9. Air Europe has suspended flights until August 7, KLM until October 26, and LOT Polish Airlines and United Airlines until further notice. Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, and China Airlines have stopped flying through Iranian airspace. Flights from Tehran's airport have also been postponed until at least this afternoon (August 5).

Azerbaijan Airlines finds an interline partner in Africa 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan's national carrier, AZAL (Azerbaijan Airlines), has signed its first interline agreement with an African carrier, Ethiopian Airlines. Currently, there are no direct flights between Azerbaijan and Ethiopia. However, under this partnership agreement, AZAL and Ethiopian Airlines can now issue a single ticket and provide through baggage check-in for passengers traveling on the Baku-Addis Ababa route with connecting flights via hubs in the Middle East, the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, or the Indian subcontinent. Passengers can currently make connections between AZAL and Ethiopian Airlines on this route at the following airports in these regions: Dammam (DMM) in Saudi Arabia, Dubai (DXB) in the UAE, Istanbul in Türkiye (IST and SAW), and Tel Aviv (TLV) in Israel. “Partnering with Ethiopian Airlines further strengthens AZAL’s international presence”, the Azerbaijan airline said in the statement. It carried 80% of its total passengers – almost 2.5 million to international destinations in January-September. Ethiopian Airlines becomes AZAL’s 14th interline partner. The Azerbaijani carrier also has similar agreements with Air China, Air India, Air France, Air Serbia, Delta, El Al, Emirates, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, KLM, Saudia, SCAT, and Uzbekistan Airways. Subscribe to @CentralAsiaPlusAero

Ethiopian Airlines mandates #dollar_only_ticket_purchases for #international_travelers. Ethiopian Airlines has announced that #airline_tickets for passengers #outside the country will now only be available for purchase in #US_dollars. #Previously, air transport tickets for international travelers could be #bought_using_birr if they come to Addis Ababa, but this change is #effective_immediately fom Monday July 8, 2024. The new #policy_will_affect_companies with the issue of #limited_dollar_availability. Concerns have been raised about the potential impact of this decision, with sources indicating that it could significantly affect their operations Read More 👇 from Capitalethiopia https://lnkd.in/dTKCRu6b #Forexcrunch #USD #HardCurrency #InternationalTravel #Ethiopian #Ethiopia