Dubai has been in total chaos due to heavy rainfall since this Tuesday. The city of Dubai is usually known for its sunny weather. However, a deadly storm caused heavy rainfall in the Gulf states has particularly affected Dubai and Oman. With this rainfall, Dubai International Airport reported major disruptions on the 16th and 17th of April. This does not come as a surprise as Dubai is one of the main connectivity hubs for some major airlines.
Flight Aware data reported that around 300 flights to and from Dubai International Airport were cancelled. With the non-stop rainfall in Dubai since this Tuesday, the storm caused major disruption in parts of the city. In addition to the cancellations, several flights also faced major delays. Videos across social media showcase the severity of the storm at the airport as flights landed in an extremely flooded airport.
Due to the impact of adverse weather in Dubai, we have had to cancel our flights to and from Dubai on April 16 and 17. We are doing our best to get affected passangers on their way as soon as possible by re-accomodating them on flights in the next few days. We are also offering a one-time date change waiver to passangers with valid tickets on 16 and 17 April, allowing them to reschedule their flights to further dates within the validity of the tickets, says an Air India spokesperson according to Times of India.
Although the Dubai International Airport faced major cancellations and delays, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah did not face the brute of the storm, allowing passengers to travel through the airports with minor delays. According to Flight Radar, 23% of cancelled flights were from FlyDubai, 10% from Emirates and 67% from other airlines. Additionally, the reports also reveal that departure cancellations were more than the arrivals at the airport due to the storm.
Are you looking for budget flights or luxury airlines? You might just get the best of both worlds with these new airlines!
Travellers are constantly on the lookout for new airlines that will make connectivity easier across the world. Every year, we look forward to new hotels, new resorts and new airlines to give us more travel options. With this, there are higher chances not only for budget-friendly flights but also for luxury flights to make our travel more affordable and comfortable as well. If you’re looking to explore some destinations this year, you might be able to do it on amazing deals as there are going to be some new airlines launching this year.
Air Japan – Budget-Friendly New Airline to Explore Japan!
If you’ve had Japan on your bucket list for some time now, 2024 might be the year you can finally take this trip. Although a trip to Mount Fuji might no longer be possible, Japan is still one of the most beautiful destinations to explore. Many consider the destination a digital nomad’s heaven, and exploring the cherry blossoms in Japan is a dream come true for countless people. The new budget carrier Air Japan launched this year, offering some of the most budget-friendly tickets to Japan. The carrier owned by All Nippon Airways (ANA) will begin direct flights from Singapore to Tokyo’s Narita International Airport on April 27. The ticket price to Japan from Singapore? It’s as affordable as one-way fares starting from $156.
Air Japan operates Boeing 787 aircraft in an all-economy class layout. In addition to Singapore, the airline also flies from Narita to Bangkok and Seoul. With the latest addition, Singapore will be its third destination.
Really Cool Airlines – Thailand’s New Carrier
Thailand is looking to redefine the aviation industry of the country with the launch of Really Cool Airlines in Q2 of 2024. The airline is looking to initially focus on Asian routes such as Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Shanghai. According to Really Cool Airlines, the airline will be providing premium experiences beyond a traveller’s dreams. How is the airline planning to do this? It seems like Really Cool Airlines will provide a revolutionary loyalty program, exclusive access to free yearly business-class privileges amazing benefits and faster perks as well.
Patee Sarasin, former chairman of Thailand’s low-cost carrier Nok Air, founded the Thai full-service carrier.
Explore the UK with Global Airlines
Global Airlines is set to redefine luxury air travel with comfort and personalized service. The airline is slated to launch in Q2 of 2024. The initial routes for the airline include flights from London to New York as well as Los Angeles. Travelers can anticipate amazing experiences as the airline is founded by renowned travel personality and serial entrepreneur, James Asquith. Having visited 196 countries by the age of 24, James is familiar with the good and bad of the aviation industry. With this, the airline’s main focus has shifted to not only providing comfort but also delivering personalized services.
Global Airlines plans to use a fleet of four Airbus A380s, claiming to be the first to do so in years.
Georgia’s New Flag Carrier, Air Iveria
Air Iveria is claiming to make one of the finest airlines in the industry this year. The airline also plans to launch in Q2 of 2024, although the exact date remains unconfirmed. The main focus of the airline is to showcase the beauty of Georgia and its hospitality to travellers all around the globe. With this, some of the initial routes for the airline include Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to key European destinations like Amsterdam (AMS), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), and Paris (CDG).
According to the airline, passengers can also explore a multitude of benefits and rewards through the carrier. Some of these benefits include travel insurance, concierge services and even automatic elite status with all stakeholder loyalty programs.
Saudi Arabia Set to Launch NEOM Airlines
Saudi Arabia is becoming a tourist hotspot as of late as well. As global travellers have started exploring the Middle East, Saudi announces the launch of NEOM Airlines. By the end of the year, the airline plans to take off, opening up new possibilities for travelers. With this, air travel in and out of NEOM city will become the next big thing in Saudi. The announcement of this airline also comes in addition to Saudi’s new carrier Riyadh Air. One of the main focuses of NEOM Airlines includes a focus on sustainability. The airline also revealed plans for hydrogen-powered or supersonic aircraft in the future.
