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Emirates planes at Dubai International Airport. AFP

Dubai leads list of world's busiest international airports for 12th year running

DXB operated 'at edge of physical capacity' to handle record 95.2 million passengers in 2025

Dubai plane lessor DAE partners with Blackstone to invest $1.6bn annually in portfolio

Air fares to surge as jet fuel prices remain high despite ceasefire

US air travel becomes nightmare for millions as security screeners call in sick

Middle East war causes holiday trap for airlines and passengers

KLM latest to cancel Dubai flights after British Airways pulls out

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Zayed International Airport handled record 32.5 million passengers in 2025

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KLM, a subsidiary of the Air France-KLM Group, has suspended flights to Middle East hubs until further notice. AP

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