In a sweeping move to enhance global connectivity, Qatar Airways has unveiled its expanded winter 2025 schedule, increasing frequencies to over 15 international destinations and setting a new record with up to 10 daily flights between its Doha hub and London Heathrow. This monumental boost reaffirms the carrier’s commitment to providing greater choice and more flexible travel options for both leisure and business passengers worldwide.

More Destinations, More Choices

Travelers flying with Qatar Airways this winter will discover added flight options to key cities across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. The schedule climb includes:

London Heathrow: Now up to 10 daily flights, the highest-ever frequency for Qatar Airways to any single airport, complemented by British Airways’ double daily services.

Major frequency increases by city:

• Abu Dhabi – up to 6 daily flights
• Berlin – up to 21 weekly flights
• Cape Town – up to 12 weekly flights
• Dublin – up to 17 weekly flights
• Frankfurt – up to 21 weekly flights
• Johannesburg – up to 18 weekly flights
• Madrid – up to 17 weekly flights
• Maldives – up to 4 daily flights
• Manchester – up to 24 weekly flights
• Phuket – up to 4 daily flights
• São Paulo – up to 18 weekly flights
• Sharjah – up to 7 daily flights
• Tokyo Narita – up to 14 weekly flights
• Toronto – up to 7 weekly flights.

Additionally, in partnership with Virgin Australia, the Melbourne–Doha route expands to three daily services, and flights to Canberra will resume, further cementing Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in bridging Australia to the world.

Leadership in Sky-High Connectivity

Keeping pace with modern traveler expectations, Qatar Airways has swiftly equipped all 54 of its Boeing 777 aircraft with complimentary, ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi, offering gate-to-gate speeds of up to 500Mbps—available to all passengers, in all classes. The carrier stands as the first in the world to fully outfit and operate over 50 widebody jets with Starlink and remains the exclusive provider of this high-speed service in the Middle East and North Africa region.

The rollout is now expanding to the airline’s Airbus A350 fleet, targeted for completion within a year, making free, high-speed internet even more widely available to passengers journeying to Qatar Airways’ network of over 170 destinations.

Hospitality, Awards, and Environmental Commitment

Qatar Airways’ relentless focus on excellence continues to be recognized: it earned the coveted title of “World’s Best Airline” from Skytrax for a record ninth time in 2025, alongside honors for best business class and best airport lounge. Passengers also benefit from Hamad International Airport recently voted the “Best Airport in the Middle East” for the 11th consecutive year and lauded for its world-class shopping experiences.

Beyond customer experience, Qatar Airways leads as the first Middle Eastern airline to earn IATA’s top-level environmental certification and the inaugural global signatory for anti-wildlife trafficking standards highlighting its ongoing commitment to responsible travel.

As global demand rebounds, Qatar Airways’ expanded winter schedule and drive for onboard innovation solidify its role as a visionary in international aviation, offering travelers more destinations, more comfort, and more seamless connectivity than ever before.

In a festive gesture to celebrate India's Independence Day, Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national carrier, has launched an exclusive discount campaign for passengers booking from India. Operating from its hub at Zayed International Airport, Etihad is offering a generous 30 percent discount on Economy class tickets to a wide array of popular destinations across Europe and the United States.

Travellers booking now can secure flights at significantly reduced rates to iconic cities such as Chicago (Dh3,273), Toronto (Dh3,599), Washington DC (Dh3,149), Barcelona (Dh2,036), and Dublin (Dh2,149). The offer also extends to flights headed to Brussels, Prague, Warsaw, Sochi, New York, Rome, Atlanta, Madrid, Boston, Paris, Munich, and Frankfurt, making it easier than ever for Indian passengers to explore these global hubs.

The special fares are available for booking up until August 15, with a travel window stretching from September 2025 through March 2026. This promotion follows on the heels of Etihad’s recent start-of-summer campaign, which included discounts of up to 25% on both business and economy class tickets.
As the 2025 summer travel season approaches its end, airlines based in the UAE, neighboring regions, and India have launched a series of competitive fare offers, heating up the market for travelers seeking value deals.

In other exciting news, Etihad recently inaugurated commercial operations of its new Airbus A321LR, with Flight EY414 marking the first journey from Zayed International Airport to the beautiful island destination of Phuket. The addition of the A321LR to its fleet underscores Etihad’s commitment to delivering premium cabin experiences on short and medium-haul flights, mirroring the attention to detail and service excellence featured on its acclaimed widebody aircraft.

With these strategic offers and fleet enhancements, Etihad Airways continues to strengthen its position as a preferred carrier for Indian travelers seeking quality and affordability on international flights.

In celebration of India’s 79th Independence Day, Air India Express has unveiled an exciting “Freedom Sale,” offering attractive discounted airfares for both domestic and international travelers. Starting as low as Rs 1,279 (Dh 53.50) for domestic routes and Rs 4,279 (Dh 179) for international flights, this special promotion aims to make travel more accessible for millions.

The budget airline is putting five million seats on sale, covering a wide network that includes key UAE destinations such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah, connecting them seamlessly to cities across India. This initiative is perfectly timed for the over 3.7 million Indian expatriates residing in the UAE, as well as tourists traveling between the UAE and India.

With an impressive fleet of 116 aircraft, Air India Express operates over 500 flights daily and offers service to 38 domestic and 17 international destinations, strengthening its position as a preferred carrier in the region.
The exclusive sale opened on the airline’s website and app on August 10 and will remain available through all major booking channels until August 15, 2025.

Travelers can plan their trips between August 19, 2025, and March 31, 2026—covering major festive seasons such as Onam, Durga Puja, Deepawali, and Christmas.

The airline’s “Xpress Value” fare class, which includes a standard check-in baggage allowance, is priced from Rs 1,379 for domestic and Rs 4,479 for international flights. Special concessions are also being extended to students, senior citizens, armed forces personnel, and their dependents.

This “Freedom Sale” presents an ideal opportunity for travelers looking to explore India and beyond while enjoying substantial savings.

Manama, Bahrain – Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced a limited-time promotion offering travelers discounts of up to 15% on flights to more than 28 destinations worldwide. The offer, valid for bookings made until 13 August 2025, includes 15% off Economy Class fares and 10% off Falcon Gold (Business Class) fares.

The discounted rates apply to a variety of international and regional cities on Gulf Air’s network, including Casablanca, Milan, Singapore, London, Paris, Bangkok, Dubai, Riyadh, and Muscat, along with other hubs such as Frankfurt, Rome, Kuala Lumpur, Athens, and Zurich.

Gulf Air said the promotion is aimed at encouraging both leisure and corporate travel, highlighting its signature Arabian hospitality and service standards. Falcon Gold passengers benefit from lounge access, gourmet dining, and spacious seating, while Economy Class travelers enjoy enhanced comfort and attentive service.

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Seats under the promotion are limited, and the airline is urging travelers to book early to secure the best fares. The offer is part of Gulf Air’s wider effort to provide value-driven travel options while reinforcing its reputation for quality service.

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its biggest-ever global sale, offering travelers a 25% discount on both Business and Economy Class tickets across its entire international network.

The limited-time sale, valid until September 5, 2024, provides an opportunity to explore a wide array of destinations—from Europe, the Far East, and the Indian Subcontinent—starting at fares as low as OMR31 ($80).

This special promotion covers both one-way and return journeys, with the travel period set between September 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025. Passengers can experience Oman Air’s renowned hospitality and award-winning service while enjoying convenient connections through its Muscat hub.

Key destinations on sale include popular cities such as Dubai, Kochi, Bangkok, London, Cairo, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Jeddah, and Phuket.

It’s important to note that the offer is exclusive to international tickets and does not apply to domestic flights, interline flights, or codeshare partners. Tickets can be purchased via the Oman Air website, mobile app, call center, designated sales offices, or approved travel agents. Additional terms and conditions apply.

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This discount provides a prime opportunity for travelers to plan their next adventure and experience the luxury and comfort of Oman Air at unbeatable prices.

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier, has rolled out a series of limited-time airfare deals to enhance travel affordability for its customers this summer. Notably, travelers flying from Qatar can now benefit from exceptionally low one-way fares to destinations such as India and Sri Lanka, starting at just QAR 440 for travel through September 2025.

These attractive rates are designed to encourage more passengers to explore regional and international destinations while keeping costs low.

Key Offers:

• Doha (DOH) to Kochi (COK): From QAR 550*

• Doha (DOH) to Kozhikode (CCJ): From QAR 440*

• Doha (DOH) to Thiruvananthapuram (TRV): From QAR 475*

• Doha (DOH) to Sharjah (SHJ): From QAR 333*

• Doha (DOH) to Colombo (CMB): From QAR 539*

• Doha (DOH) to Tbilisi (TBS): From QAR 855*

• Doha (DOH) to Nairobi (NBO): From QAR 703*

• Doha (DOH) to Karachi (KHI): From QAR 353*

• Doha (DOH) to Chennai (MAA): From QAR 473*

• Doha (DOH) to Dhaka (DAC): From QAR 458*

• Doha (DOH) to Coimbatore (CJB): From QAR 550*

• Doha (DOH) to Bengaluru (BLR): From QAR 382*

Additional 10% discount (up to USD 5) using the promo code BOWG9 on eligible bookings

Promo Codes and Flexibility

Air Arabia continues to reward early bookers with promo codes that reduce overall costs even further. By using the code BOWG9 during booking, passengers can enjoy an extra 10% off applicable fares, offering added value on top of already competitive prices. The current promotions are available for a range of destinations served from Qatar and other Gulf countries, subject to seat availability and specific terms and conditions.

Focus on Accessibility and Value

As travel rebounds globally, Air Arabia remains committed to making air travel more accessible. Its frequent introductory fare sales and easily accessible promo codes provide practical solutions for individuals, families, and businesses looking for affordable travel options without sacrificing quality or convenience.

Booking and Travel Periods

The discounted fares are strictly limited in quantity and apply to specific travel windows. For the latest details or to make a reservation, customers are encouraged to visit Air Arabia’s official website or consult recognized travel platforms for real-time pricing and promotion confirmation.

For more information or to take advantage of the ongoing discounts, visit Air Arabia’s booking platform or official communication channels.