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Indian tourist recalls 'worse, traumatising' experience at a Southeast Asian airport, says denied entry for not carrying $400 in cash; expert weighs in

May 12, 2026 3:15 pm

Do travellers to Southeast Asia need cash proof despite visa-on-arrival rules?

Middle East war: Air India, Air India Express to continue ops; total 78 flights scheduled to and from West Asia

Iran war: Air India, Air India Express to continue scheduled ops; 78 flights to operate in West Asia today

March 14, 2026 11:21 am

Amid the chaos, airlines around the world are issuing frequent updates and advisories to keep travelers informed and safe.

Russia starts direct commercial flights between Moscow and Pyongyang

July 28, 2025 10:51 am

Russia's Transport Ministry said there will be one flight a month to meet demand.

The hazard zones were also expanded, the FAA said, because SpaceX plans to reuse a Starship booster for the first time during its ninth test flight.

FAA allows SpaceX Starship's next flight, expands debris hazard zones

May 23, 2025 9:24 am

The FAA said it expanded the size of hazard areas over the U.S. and other countries along Starship's trajectory to space based on an updated flight safety analysis.

The oxygen masks are connected to a complex network of tubing that runs throughout the aircraft.

Pilot reveals how long oxygen masks last in an airplane

September 03, 2024 2:30 pm

Understanding the functionality and limitations of oxygen masks can provide reassurance and prepare passengers for emergencies.

With all the recent headlines about panels and tires falling off planes, is flying safe?

March 23, 2024 9:06 pm

In the past 15 months, a spate of close calls caught the attention of regulators and travelers.

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First direct commercial flight from Israel lands in Bahrain

September 23, 2020 5:00 pm

Flight data showed an Israir Airlines Airbus A320 landed at Bahrain International Airport after a nearly three-hour flight from Tel Aviv's Ben-Gurion International Airport.

Saudi Arabia to allow 'all countries' to fly over its skies

September 02, 2020 5:43 pm

The Saudi Press Agency said the move comes in response to a "request by the UAE" for flights to and from the country.

Israel lists first commercial passenger flight to UAE

August 28, 2020 5:45 pm

The Israel Airports Authority said the flight would be numbered LY971, a nod to the UAE's international calling code number. A return flight to Ben Gurion International Airport on Tuesday will be numbered LY972, Israel's international calling code.