After all the gloomy stories about the rising cost of living in the UAE, the news of a global airfare price war is a welcome reprieve. This is a particular boon to those living in one of the most internationally connected countries on the planet, whether they are Emiratis exploring the world or expatriates flying home to their countries of origin.
All this is, of course, being driven by the falling price of oil, the benefits of which are trickling down to everyone. This will mean not just cheaper airfares but all the other effects of enhanced competition, such as more attentive service and a philosophy that the traveller has the upper hand.
With the warmer weather only a few months away, could there have been a better time to plan a break from the UAE? Being able to explore distant cities at a discount price provides the perfect distraction this summer.
