UAE Oil Spill Closes Umm Al Quwain Beaches and Sharjah’s Al Hamriyah
All Umm Al Quwain beaches are closed after a tanker oil spill, while Sharjah has shut Al Hamriyah Beach as a precaution. No reopening date has been announced.
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Italy and Spain to End Border Checks on Flights and Ferries
Italy and Spain will let their temporary air and sea border checks expire at the end of October 22, restoring normal Schengen arrangements for travelers.
Riyadh Airport Reopens, but These Airlines Still Have Saudi Flight Suspensions
Riyadh airport has reopened, but airline suspensions extend from late October into 2027. Here is what travelers should check before flying.
Saudi Airlines Rush to Move Aircraft From Riyadh After Missile Attacks
Airlines are trying to protect aircraft worth up to $4 billion in Riyadh, while travelers face continuing cancellations and government warnings.
Judge Orders DV-2027 Green Card Lottery to Open by November 1
A US court sets a 30-day DV-2027 entry window and December 3 selection deadline. The $1 registration fee is confirmed, but applications are not yet open.
UAE Passport Leads 2026 Ranking With Access to 182 Destinations
The UAE tops Arton Capital’s Passport Index with access to 182 destinations through visa-free entry and simplified arrangements. Here’s what the score means.
Etihad Extends Riyadh Flight Cancellations Through October 19
Etihad has cancelled all Abu Dhabi–Riyadh flights through October 19, with Dammam also affected and a different timetable for Jeddah.
Ryanair Moves Bag-Drop Deadline to One Hour Before Departure
Ryanair will close airport check-in and bag drop 60 minutes before departure from November 10, 2026. Here’s what the change means for travellers flying from Poland.
Delta Delays Atlanta–Riyadh Launch Until March 2027
Delta has postponed its Saudi Arabia debut from October 23 to March 2027, with refunds and rebooking options for affected travellers.
UAE Flight Disruptions Hit Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah
Cancellations affect Saudi services from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah as airlines revise schedules. Check the latest updates before travelling.
Riyadh Airport Closure Extended as Airlines Cancel More Flights
Riyadh airport’s closure was extended after deadly attacks, with Etihad cancellations on October 12–13 and stronger government travel warnings.
Riyadh Airport Resumes Flights, but Airline Cancellations Continue
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has resumed operations, but Etihad and flydubai cancellations continue into the weekend.
UK Begins Contactless Airport eGate Rollout for British Citizens
East Midlands Airport is first to offer contactless eGates for British citizens, with a wider rollout planned by early 2027. Travelers must still carry passports.