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7 busiest airports in the world - in pics
1 month, 1 week ago

7 busiest airports in the world - in pics

India TV News  

Image Source : Pixabay 1/8 Some of the busiest airports in the world include Dubai International Airport, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Heathrow Airport. Image Source : pixabay 2/8 Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Georgia, United States has been the world's busiest airport since 1998 and serves as a major Delta Air Lines hub. Image Source : pixabay 4/8 …

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Dubai Airport sees record numbers as tourism continues to skyrocket
5 months ago

Dubai Airport sees record numbers as tourism continues to skyrocket

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Dubai International Airport saw a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its cavernous terminals in the …

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Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers
5 months ago

Dubai International Airport, busiest for global travel, sees half-year record of 44.9M passengers

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport saw a record 44.9 million travelers pass through its terminals in the first half of this year, putting the world’s busiest airport for international travel back on track to beat its all-time record, as aviation booms after the coronavirus pandemic. In April, Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced plans …

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The Singapore Airlines turbulence is the latest controversy to strike Boeing 777: A complete timeline of when the plane put passenger lives at risk
7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Singapore Airlines turbulence is the latest controversy to strike Boeing 777: A complete timeline of when the plane put passenger lives at risk

Daily Mail  

The Singapore Airline turbulence disaster which resulted in the death of a British grandfather and dozens of injuries is the latest in a string of incidents affecting passengers on Boeing's 777 jets. Pictured: The plane and ambulances are seen on the tarmac at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok Geoffrey Kitchen, 73, has been identified as the British passenger who died …

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Indians told to reschedule non-essential travel to UAE
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Indians told to reschedule non-essential travel to UAE

Deccan Chronicle  

The Indian embassy in the UAE on Friday advised the inbound Indian passengers travelling to or transiting through Dubai International Airport to reschedule non-essential travel till operations normalise after the city witnessed unprecedented rains this week.The United Arab Emirates is trying to recover from the record-setting rains this week which has caused massive flooding in Dubai and surrounding areas.The embassy …

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Dubai floods: India advises its citizens to reschedule non-essential travel as UAE reels through historic floods
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dubai floods: India advises its citizens to reschedule non-essential travel as UAE reels through historic floods

The Hindu  

The Indian embassy in the UAE on Friday advised the inbound Indian passengers travelling to or transiting through Dubai International Airport to reschedule non-essential travel till operations normalise after the city witnessed unprecedented rains this week. Due to disruption caused by unprecedented weather conditions in the UAE earlier this week, Dubai International Airport has temporarily limited the number of inbound …

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India advises citizens to reschedule non-essential travel to Dubai amid heavy rains
8 months, 3 weeks ago

India advises citizens to reschedule non-essential travel to Dubai amid heavy rains

India TV News  

Dubai: Owing to the severity of the unprecedented heavy rains and storms in Dubai, the Indian Embassy in the United Arab Emirates has issued an advisory for Indian citizens travelling to or through the city and advised them to reschedule non-essential travel till operations normalise. The UAE experienced an unprecedented weather event in the last few days as heavy rains …

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United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation
8 months, 3 weeks ago

United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation

ABC  

In short: Dubai International Airport has allowed flights back into Terminal 1 after heavy rain caused flooding at the airfield. Dubai International Airport has allowed flights back into Terminal 1 after heavy rain caused flooding at the airfield. Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest for international travel, allowed global carriers on Thursday morning to again fly into Terminal 1 at …

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British couple ‘close to tears’ after being stranded at Dubai airport in historic storm
8 months, 3 weeks ago

British couple ‘close to tears’ after being stranded at Dubai airport in historic storm

The Independent  

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The desert nation of UAE records its most rain ever, flooding highways and Dubai’s airport
8 months, 3 weeks ago

The desert nation of UAE records its most rain ever, flooding highways and Dubai’s airport

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates attempted to dry out Wednesday from the heaviest rain the desert nation has ever recorded — a deluge that flooded out Dubai International Airport and disrupted flights through the world’s busiest airfield for international travel. An SUV splashes through standing water on a road with the Burj Al Arab luxury hotel …

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Dubai submerged in floods as UAE gets over a year’s worth of rain in hours
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dubai submerged in floods as UAE gets over a year’s worth of rain in hours

Al Jazeera  

By the end of Tuesday, more than 142mm of rain had soaked Dubai over 24 hours. Heavy thunderstorms have lashed the United Arab Emirates, dumping more than a year and a half’s rain on the desert city-state of Dubai in just a few hours and flooding major highways and its international airport. The rains began late on Monday, soaking the …

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Dubai turns into ocean as massive floods disrupt flight, school and train services I VIDEO
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dubai turns into ocean as massive floods disrupt flight, school and train services I VIDEO

India TV News  

Dubai: Some residents in Dubai used a rubber boat on Tuesday to move around the flooded streets after a storm hit the emirate. Dubai International Airport was temporarily diverting arriving flights on Tuesday evening until weather conditions improve. VIDEO: Residents use rubber boat in Dubai's flooded street The rains began late Monday, soaking the sands and roadways of Dubai with …

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Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai’s airport
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Storm dumps heaviest rain ever recorded in desert nation of UAE, flooding roads and Dubai’s airport

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Heavy thunderstorms lashed the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, dumping the heaviest rain ever recorded in the country in the span of hours as it flooded out portions of major highways and Dubai’s international airport. Dubai International Airport acknowledged Wednesday morning that the flooding had left “limited transportation options” and affected flights as aircraft crews …

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Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The number of passengers flying through Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, surged last year beyond its total for 2019 — just before the coronavirus pandemic grounded global aviation. That helped boost its tourism industry as attractions like the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, and the sail-shaped Burj Al-Arab luxury hotel …

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Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Dubai International Airport had 86.9 million passengers last year in a post-pandemic surge

The Independent  

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Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year, more than in 2019
1 year, 4 months ago

Dubai International Airport sees 41.6 million passengers in first half of year, more than in 2019

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport, the world’s busiest for international travel, announced Tuesday it served 41.6 million passengers in the first half of this year — exceeding figures for the same period in 2019 as travelers return to the air after the lockdowns of the coronavirus pandemic. “Dubai International Airport has once again recorded for the ninth …

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Dubai airport is busiest for global travel as virus persists
2 years, 10 months ago

Dubai airport is busiest for global travel as virus persists

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s main airport said Tuesday it has retained its top place as the world’s busiest for international travel with around 29 million passengers shuttling through the global gateway last year. Last year’s figure represents a 12% increase in traffic at Dubai International Airport compared to 2020, which had recorded nearly 26 million travelers. Still, even …

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Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus
4 years, 7 months ago

Dubai airport CEO: Global travel still up in air over virus

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The CEO of the world’s busiest airport for international travel wants to get the globe flying again, but even he acknowledges everything remains up in the air during the coronavirus pandemic. Paul Griffiths oversees what now is a much quieter Dubai International Airport, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates and crucial to East-West travel. “And …

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CEO of world's busiest airport wants to get the globe flying again
4 years, 7 months ago

CEO of world's busiest airport wants to get the globe flying again

India TV News  

The CEO of the world’s busiest airport for international travel wants to get the globe flying again, but even he acknowledges everything remains up in the air during the coronavirus pandemic. Paul Griffiths oversees what now is a much quieter Dubai International Airport, home to the long-haul carrier Emirates and crucial to East-West travel. The millions that once poured through …

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