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UAE airspace fully reopens as flights set to return to normal

Published on 04/05/2026 – 13:11 GMT+2 Flights are back on track in the United Arab Emirates. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT After months of disruption tied to the United States’ conflict with Iran, the country has lifted all airspace restrictions, restoring normal operations across its major hubs. The UAE’s Civil Aviation Authority says…

Desperate Spirit Airlines flyers scramble to rebook flights — paying 0 for one-way tickets and asking for donations

It’s the end of an inexpensive travel era. Money-savvy travelers are mourning Spirit Airlines, the once-beloved budget carrier, which permanently shut down on Saturday after undergoing severe financial distress and failing to obtain a $500 million bailout from the administration. After the company’s officials announced yesterday that they were closing operations…

Dear Abby: How do I move on after my boyfriend died?

DEAR ABBY: My boyfriend passed away 15 months ago. I have been devastated ever since. He was my best friend, and I’m having a hard time letting go. He said he would love me even in death, and when he died, he took a large piece of my heart with…

Holiday reading: The best travel books to inspire your next trip

As the literary tourism trend continues to grow in 2026, more travellers are shaping trips around the books they read, whether that means retracing a character’s journey or simply finding inspiration for where to go next. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT From classic memoirs to modern fiction, travel writing has become essential holiday…