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Dubai Airports CEO suggests three steps to expedite return of travel, tourism recovery

Griffiths added that these measures include approving an accurate, fast and easy-to-manage joint test procedure

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Finnair flags third straight quarter of virus-induced loss

Finnair made an underlying operating loss of $197mln for the July-September period

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Saudi ministry announces quarantine rules for foreign pilgrims

In case of a hike in infections, authorities may limit the number of pilgrims at any point: official

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Air India to operate more flights from Oman

Flight schedule announced for round 7 of Vande Bharat Mission

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flydubai’s network grows to 44 destinations

Across its network, flydubai continues to increase the frequency of flights to a number of its destinations

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Travelers from Egypt to UK might pass self-isolation

Egypt is among countries that could open up by next month

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Flight Disruptions expands operations in UAE

FD aims to serve as a one-stop shop provider for passenger services needs during a disruption, and this goal is made stronger by OSS’ EU261 solution

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Construction of ‘The Capital’ aims at promoting tourism, commerce in Kuwait

The project includes a set of basic elements and components that make up its distinctive structure, which include a commercial complex, a commercial tower and a five-star hotel

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Riyadh airport second in Mideast to get ACI health accreditation for safe travel

Areas of assessment for accreditation include cleaning and disinfection, physical distancing (where feasible and practical), staff protection, physical layout, passenger communications, and passenger facilities

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Bahrain's Gulf Air introduces new 'Boutique Fares' concept

‘Boutique Fares’ come in three branded options for economy class and two branded options for Falcon Gold class

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Saudi Arabia is eyeing 100mln tourists a year by 2030

flydubai’s network grows to 44 destinations

Dubai Airports CEO suggests three steps to expedite return of travel, tourism recovery

Saudi airports to expand to serve 100mln passengers by 2030

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Dubai Airports CEO suggests three steps to expedite return of travel, tourism recovery

Finnair flags third straight quarter of virus-induced loss

Saudi ministry announces quarantine rules for foreign pilgrims

Air India to operate more flights from Oman

flydubai’s network grows to 44 destinations

Travelers from Egypt to UK might pass self-isolation

Flight Disruptions expands operations in UAE

Construction of ‘The Capital’ aims at promoting tourism, commerce in Kuwait

Riyadh airport second in Mideast to get ACI health accreditation for safe travel

Bahrain's Gulf Air introduces new 'Boutique Fares' concept

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