Libya has said it is ready to compensate Chinese companies, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday, raising the possibility that Chinese businesses that suffered losses during the country's unrest may receive some payment.
November 23, 2011 11:00
Airline to increase capacity on Jeddah-London route in bid to clear the backlog of pilgrims performing Umrah who were grounded following the ash cloud flight disruptions.
April 26, 2010 9:16
Airline boss James Hogan says Iceland volcano crisis was more damaging to the airline industry than 9/11 or the tsunami.
April 24, 2010 1:50
Middle East airlines restart services after six days of cancellations and delays due to the Iceland volcano ash cloud.
April 21, 2010 5:01
Long waits expected in Middle East despite the expected 14,000 services over Europe being given clearance to fly.
April 20, 2010 6:03
9.30pm update: Airspace over Britain will progressively reopen tomorrow starting at 7am.
April 19, 2010 5:01
A volcanic ash cloud is a pretty good excuse for not being at work. So let’s hope UAE employers don’t use it as a good excuse to dock the pay of employees left stranded abroad.
April 18, 2010 10:10
Majority of European services still suspended; Iceland eruptions could continue ‘for months’.
April 18, 2010 5:15
Workers unable to return to the Emirates due to the volcanic ash cloud over Europe could have their salaries cut, says law firm.
April 18, 2010 2:10
Many passengers have expressed concern whether they will be able to make it to work, school and university on time because of the volcanic ash which has paralyzed airports across Europe.
April 18, 2010 12:06
With air travel over Europe crippled by the Iceland volcano eruption, passengers are eyeing the fine print to see where they stand.
April 17, 2010 10:27
Etihad and Emirates are among the carriers to have suspended services to European destinations due to the ash cloud.
April 17, 2010 5:28