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FlyDubai Will Oust Indian Rivals From The Persian Gulf

FlyDubai Will Oust Indian Rivals From The Persian Gulf

As one of the intended key beneficiaries of Dubai World Central Al-Maktoum International Airport, FlyDubai will leverage its unique position as a new player on the field by forcing product, price and service to ensure that the likes of Paramount Airways, IndiGo, Kingfisher Airlines, Air India Express, SpiceJet and Jet Airways all feel the pain of its presence.

Ottawa is right on Emirates

Ottawa is right on Emirates

Abu Dhabi is investing an additional €32-€40-billion in its airport; Qatar is investing €8.7-billion in the airport in Doha; and Dubai, assuming it can get the financing, has planned an investment of up to €26-billion in the Dubai World Central Airport.

Dubai airport passenger traffic up 22.6% in February

Dubai airport passenger traffic up 22.6% in February

Dubai’s airport saw 22.6 percent growth in passenger traffic for February, versus the same month last year, driven by an increase in capacity through Western Europe, India and the Middle East routes.

Dubai mega airport hit by further setback

Dubai mega airport hit by further setback

Dubai-owned airline Emirates could put off its relocation to Al Maktoum International Airport by as long as 10 years, its president said in remarks published on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the much-delayed mega-airport.

Dubai to Open First Section of World’s Largest Airport in June

Dubai to Open First Section of World’s Largest Airport in June

The emirate is spending $33 billion on Al Maktoum International on expectations its existing hub won’t be able to cope with surging demand.