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Bahrain-based Gulf Air will launch service to New York JFK on Oct. 1.

Bahrain's Gulf Air is launching New York JFK serviceThe airline's three-times weekly flights from its base in Muharraq will be its lone route to the U.S.

An aerial rendering of a residential unit at Amansamar.

Aman resort coming to Saudi ArabiaAmansamar will be a luxury resort and residential complex within the Wadi Safar mega-development.

United will operate one flight to Tel Aviv (pictured) from Newark on July 21, before resuming twice-daily service on July 22.

United is resuming flights to IsraelThe carrier will operate one flight to Tel Aviv from Newark on July 21, before resuming twice-daily service on July 22.

A live air traffic map from Flightradar24 on July 1 shows airlines largely avoiding Iran and instead flying over Turkey, north/south through Iraq and across Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Middle East conflict adds to the global airspace squeezeFaced with limited choices, airlines are often forced to fly longer routes, and with less scheduling flexibility, due to the...

Oman Air will join Oneworld Alliance on July 1, becoming the group's 15th member, the alliance announced Monday.

Oman Air to join Oneworld AllianceThe airline will become the group's 15th member when it joins on July 1.

Do the big brands have a place among the Big Five?

Do the big brands have a place among the Big Five?Brands like Marriott and Hilton are expanding big-time into Africa, even into safari destinations. It shows a confidence in the...

Wilderness portfolio is growing in Kenya's Masai MaraThe luxury safari operator is taking over two established Governors' properties, both set to relaunch in 2026.

Antonoaldo Neves

Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves on strategy and its surprise move into CharlotteAirlines editor Robert Silk spoke with Neves about the carrier's return to profitability and growth plans, as well as the...

Natural Selection to open Hoanib Elephant Camp in NamibiaThe solar-powered camp will open next May and feature 10 tents, including two family units, each constructed of rammed-earth...

The River Gambia offers a variety of river-based tourism including cruises, fishing and wildlife excursions.

Gambia emerging as a prime West African ecotourism spotThe continent's smallest country is making a big push to get visitors to explore its many cultural, historical and...

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